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Guard blast Tyler Bishop Gorman to clinch share of league title

April 30, 2016

Needing a win to clinch at least a share of the TAPPS 2-4A title, Brook Hill did not give Tyler Bishop Gorman a chance to play spoiler. Helped by six Gorman errors and a three-hit night by Miguel Vega, the Guard cruised to an 21-1 win on Thursday. The victory gave Brook Hill a 10-4 […]

Studying Optics in Physics

April 29, 2016

In Physics, students explored how thin lenses create real images by trying to focus light onto a screen. At first they experimented by focusing light from a window onto the screen, and found that the resulting image was upside down and smaller than the original object. Afterward, they investigated the effect that different types of lenses […]

Stand Together

April 29, 2016

Would you eat flour all by itself? What about sugar, cocoa, or raw eggs? Separate, none of these ingredients are very appetizing, but together they can make a delicious cupcake. The same is true about us as a Christian community, according to Mr. Pierce’s chapel message this week. We have so much power to make […]

Bible Students Study, Present on World Religions

April 29, 2016

After spending the entire first semester looking at the Christian worldview, junior Bible students have started studying other worldviews.  Since Spring Break, students have spent time learning about Judaism, Islam, and now Hinduism.  Each student is asked to research and present a very specific aspect of each religion.  One might be asked to present on a religion’s […]

Rotary Young Citizens

April 29, 2016

Four Brook Hill Students were honored this last week as they were named Rotary Young Citizens for 2016. This select membership is composed of young women and young men from schools in the East Texas area who practice citizenship, cleanliness, thriftiness, loyalty, courtesy, honesty, service, dependability, sportsmanship, scholarship, and leadership. Please congratulate Kate, Cole, Chipper & […]

Lone Star Challenge

April 29, 2016

Brook Hil 4th, 5th, & 6th grade students competed in our first ever Lone Star Challenge this week. Students took various academic tests, including essays, mathematics, and language arts. After scores were calculated, they were added up and students were awarded for their achievements. The winning team’s scores (the orange team) will be submitted and […]

Top Reasons to Go to Boarding School

April 29, 2016

From the desk of Shawn Rhoads, Director of Residence Life: Why should parents consider sending their children to boarding school, and in particular, Brook Hill’s boarding school? How is it any better than sending your children to a regular day school? These are common questions parents ask as they review educational options for their children. […]

Bidding Has Begun!

April 29, 2016

BIDDING HAS BEGUN!! We hope to see you at the  Neighborhood Bash tomorrow April 30!  Tickets are still available at www. brookhill.org.  The online bidding has begun and is open to ALL!  Anyone can bid, even if you can’t make it to the event. Bidding is done on your mobile device and can be done […]

Teach a Kid to Save Day

April 29, 2016

Texas Bank & Trust visited our 3rd grade students this week for “Teach a Kid to Save Day.” Our guests taught us about saving and how its important. We even played a game about making wise decisions with money and talked about how we can be both wise and generous with the resources God gives […]

Middle School Athletic Awards

April 29, 2016

On Wednesday morning we honored our middle school athletes at our annual athletic awards ceremony. Not only did we honor our student-athletes for their involvement and dedication to their sports, but we also honored a special male and female athlete from each sport who exhibited leadership, skill, teachability, and character.

Junior Retreat Highlights

April 29, 2016

From the desk of Jordy Barksdale, Director of Campus Life & Ministry: The Junior Class is sitting right on the cusp of officially holding the title of “Leaders of the School.” They are a few weeks away from entering the next grade-level, which happens to be their last. As seniors, they will hold a high […]

Perseverance in Applying for Scholarships

April 29, 2016

From the desk of Celia Tucker, Academic Counselor: The scholarship money for the Class of 2016 is arriving and we are so happy for them (and their parents).  Austin Bank, The Kyle Lake Foundation, KTBB, East Texas Communities Foundation, and The Fresh 15 Committee are only a few of the organizations that have blessed our […]