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Clarinetist, Alan Zhu does Brook Hill Proud!

January 29, 2016

Alan Zhu performed last Saturday, January 23rd as an elite member of the 2014 TMEA All-Region Honors Band in the 2016 TMEA Region Band concert held at Longview High School Auditorium. Alan earned his position as one of the very best and top clarinetists in our large region by learning and auditioning on the three difficult […]

College Algebra in the Trenches

January 29, 2016

From the desk of Jan Hommel, Museum Director: During the beginning of World War 1, mobility was very limited for the troops. The development of many new types of warfare allowed the troops more defensive strategies to use throughout the war. One of the biggest examples of this is trench warfare. During trench warfare, the […]

A True Investment

January 29, 2016

From the desk of Brian Nelson, Academic Dean: For students, attending a private school is a sacrifice.  Rigorous academics contribute to more writing, reading, and thinking.  You have to work harder and more is expected of you. For parents, sending your child to a private school is a sacrifice.  Financially, you are dedicating precious resources […]

320 is My New Favorite Number

January 29, 2016

From the desk of Katie Ramirez, Director of Admissions: Did you know that  320 is my new favorite number?   It gives me great joy to report we had 320 students re-enroll at Brook Hill on opening day! Are you a goal setter? I love a good goal and reaching for the moon. An amazing Brook Hill  parent […]

Breaking Down Walls

January 29, 2016

From the desk of Jordy Barksdale, Director of Campus Life & Ministry: As educators, we find ourselves needing to be creative as we find ways to connect to our students. One of the main requirements of working at Brook Hill is an eagerness to invest in to the lives of the next generation. Sometimes it’s […]

It’s Just the Art Room – or – Is It More?

January 29, 2016

From the desk of Sandra Fritcher, Lower School Principal: All kids like art.  All adults like art.  After all, everyone enjoys coloring and painting, but can an art class go beyond color and paint?  Yes, it can, and at the Lower School, it absolutely does. Lisa Larios joined our Lower School family this year as […]

1st Grade Penguin Party

January 29, 2016

Our 1st grade fathers, grandfathers, and even some uncles joined us on Friday for some pizza as we celebrated all the things we’ve been learning about penguins. Students made a penguin for their dads, and then participated in a series of relay races that taught us all some fun facts about penguins. For instance, did […]

Activities in PreK

January 29, 2016

PreK students in Mrs. Haugh’s class have been busy learning this week! Students graphed data using m&ms for the letter “M” this week. Students also dissected chocolate chip cookies as they pretend to be paleontologist.  The students used toothpicks to dig out chocolate chips (dinosaurs). Finally, students also experienced how big a T-Rex’s footprint really is. […]

Middle School Basketball

January 29, 2016

Our Middle School teams took on All Saints this Monday night! Both of our boys teams won, but our girls teams both fell short. Here are some photos from the games:

7th Graders Study Immigration

January 29, 2016

Last week we shared about Mrs. Mattay’s 7th graders studying immigration. This week, Mrs. Figueroa’s students participated in a similar simulation, but focusing on Texas instead of the United States as a whole. Students participated in an exciting simulation in which they assumed various political roles that required them to make life-impacting and world-changing decisions about […]

Kindergarten Hibernation Day

January 29, 2016

It was Hibernation Day at the Lower School today! Kindergarten students made presentations to their classes about all kinds of animals, especially ones that hibernate! Students shared with one another why hibernation is so important and how it helps animals survive in the wild! Plus, who doesn’t want to wear PJ’s to school?        […]

Christ-Centered AND College Prep

January 29, 2016

From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: The “three pillars” of the Brook Hill mission are Education, Potential, and Christ-like Character. We believe that a school can prepare students to thrive academically while also preparing their heart spiritually.  This is unique.  Christian schools typically don’t balance this objective very well.  Many schools don’t even attempt […]