From the desk of Sandra Fritcher, Lower School Principal Every spring, usually in April, the Lower School participates in achievement testing. We utilize the nationally-normed CTB Terra Nova Achievement Test for grades K-5. Why? The assessment provides us with another source of information that is helpful in determining individual and group needs of our students. […]
From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: Michael Greening, ’13, came to Brook Hill from a local public school and really didn’t know what he was in for as far as the expectations he would find. But, he stepped up quickly and got down to work. He showed us the […]
From the desk of Dr. Stan Ward, Director of Campus Life & Ministry: I’m excited to tell you about some of our special activities for Resurrection Week (April 14-17). MONDAY Divided chapels for our middle and high school girls and guys. Students will have opportunities to visit with our speakers and musicians throughout the day. […]
From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: 2010 BH graduate, Erica Eden, will graduate Summa Cum Laude on May 10 from UT Tyler with her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education (Early Childhood – 6th grade). She also plans to receive her ESL and Special Education certification. Erica’s passion for teaching […]
From the desk of Dr. Ward, Director of Campus Life & Ministry: Although I have this conversation with students throughout the senior year, as we approach graduation, the question, “Where should I go to college?” becomes more intense for students who are still undecided. Here is a summary of advice. What doors do you want […]
From the desk of Dr. Ward, Director of Campus Life & Ministry: Don’t forget our Spring Blood Drive is next week! WHO: Both BH Parents and students 16 and older are invited to donate blood. WHAT: Blood donations with Carter Bloodcare Center WHEN: 9 am – 2 pm, Thursday, April 10 WHERE: Sharawi Student Center […]
From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: Paige Wells, ’09, graduated Texas Tech in May of 2012 with her Bachelors Degree of Arts in Psychology, with an English/Literature minor and did it in only 3 years!. She then held an internship position during that summer in The U.S. House of Representative Office of […]
Hello, Dolly! was first produced on Broadway in 1964. It won 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Since that time it has enjoyed three Broadway revivals becoming one of the most enduring musical hits of all time. There was also a 1969 film that starred Barbra Streisand in the title role and Walter Matthau as […]
From the desk of Dr. Ward, Director of Campus Life & Ministry: One of our annual traditions is a spiritual emphasis week for MS and US students the week before Easter. Last year we changed the name from OASIS Week to Resurrection Week to remind us about what Easter celebrates. Here is a preview of […]
From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: Sang Jun (Justin) Lee, ’07, was recently accepted into the graduate program for Economics at Duke and had to share the news with his Brook Hill family. Upon reading his message, I felt compelled to share parts of it with you as a […]
From the Desk of Dr. Ward: As part of our middle and high school Resurrection Week (the week before Easter), we set aside one day for community service. Because we love acronyms, we call it OASIS Day (when Others Are Served Instead of Self). On OASIS Day, our advisory groups go into the local community […]
Seventh grade parents: Thank you so much for providing Thursday’s Teacher Appreciation Breakfast. Melissa Kravitz did a great job organizing this event that the teachers appreciate so much! Here are a few words of appreciation. Breakfast was amazing!! What a great way to start the day….wonderful fruit….yummy breakfast burritos….quiche…..YOU ARE AMAZING PARENTS with AMAZING KIDS!!! […]