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LOWER SCHOOL STUDENTS EXPRESSING CREATIVITY THROUGH THE ARTS

January 24, 2020

Congratulations to our Lower School artists for placing in the East TX Academic Rodeo Art Contest!   The following students placed in the competition and their artwork, along with artwork from all over East Texas, can be viewed at The Academic Rodeo Open House on February 17 from 4-6 at the East Texas State Fair […]

ORCHESTRA BRINGS BROOK HILL PAST AND PRESENT TOGETHER

December 13, 2019

We’re so proud of Brook Hill graduate Noah Claytor, ’07, who served as this year’s TMEA Middle School All-Region Orchestra clinician. Congratulations are also due to Brook Hill students Seth Sagen and Gabriel Demandante for their performance at the TMEA All-Region Orchestra Clinic and Concert!   Friday and Saturday, December 6th & 7th, East Texas […]

CHRISTMAS AT THE BROOK

December 06, 2019

Each family has its holiday traditions. Big or small, there are occasions and acts that make up the memories of each year.   For us at Brook Hill, Christmas at the Brook is one of those traditions. Hosted by the Fine Arts Department and SOFA, our orchestra, led by Dr. Gary Gardner, and our choir, […]

HONORING OUR VETERANS THROUGH ART

November 15, 2019

In honor of Veteran’s Day this past week, students from The Brook Hill Lower School and Bullard ISD in grades first through fourth were invited to enter the Red, White, and Blue Festival poster contest for the city of Bullard’s annual Veteran’s celebration.   The theme of the contest was “An Image of America”. Caleb […]

3RD GRADE TEACHES US TO USE OUR GIFTS FOR GOD’S GLORY

November 14, 2019

3rd grade led our students in chapel this week, teaching us how to use our gifts and talents for God’s glory.   This modern retelling of the parable of the talents brought the story to life for our lower school. The owner of Lucky Lou’s Licks-a-lot Lollipops went away on a trip, leaving money to […]

4TH & 5TH GRADE STUDENTS TAKE THEIR TALENTS TO THE STAGE

October 25, 2019

Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale…of how our students are creatively celebrating their Creator one lyric and line at a time!   One of our favorite rhythms at the Brook Hill Lower School is the yearly parade of talent, fun, and creativity that we get to see on stage when our students […]

CULTURE AND CREATIVITY ON STAGE IN BROOK HILL’S ONE ACT PLAY

October 11, 2019

Students have been memorizing lines, building the set, and working hard to capture the art of traditional Japanese Kabuki theatre in their upcoming One Act Play, “The Three Swine of Most Small Stature”.   The play, by Lewy Olfson, is a variation of the well-known “Three Little Pigs” story retold in the style of traditional […]

Little Musicians at Brook Hill

September 20, 2019

Strings Teacher, Rachel Carlton, is sparking a passion for music at the Lower School!   The age-old idiom, “practice makes perfect” lays the foundation for our Lower School’s introduction to the violin as they learn the basics of posture and holding “an instrument” before moving on to ever playing a note. This allows them to […]

Cultivating Creativity

September 19, 2019

With oil pastels in hand, 4th-grade students began building their Ancient Moai Statues in Mrs. Larios’ art room this week!   After a brief educational video explaining the history and design behind the iconic Easter Island statues, students had the chance to “build” their own. With paper and oil pastels, students drew, colored, and layered […]

Free Christian Concert With Austin French

September 13, 2019

Brook Hill is so excited to host Christian music artist, Austin French for this year’s Founder’s Day Celebration!     In years past we have enjoyed speakers, concerts, and dinner evenings to celebrate our Founders. This year we’re thrilled to announce that we’re hosting a free concert for the whole community! Christian singer Austin French […]

Congratulations to the TAPPS Fine Arts Teacher of the Year, Patti Eden!

June 07, 2019

The Brook Hill School is proud to announce that Patti Eden has been named by the Executive Board of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools as the TAPPS Fine Arts Teacher of the Year for the 2018-2019 school year. Mrs. Eden has been the choral director for The Brook Hill School for 21 […]