Sophomores have been studying Beowulf in humanities. As part of their study, students did a special study on Vikings. The eighth century saw great success for the Vikings in campaigns and raids, largely due to their innovative ships and ability to navigate them over the whale-road and up rivers. Much war-sweat was spilt as a consequence […]
The JV Choir spent their last class time at the home of Mrs. Shirley Smith, mother of Mrs. Ginger Bell singing Christmas carols. Mrs. Smith has been a longtime supporter of the arts at Brook Hill. Our choir room was even dedicated in honor of her and her husband Mr. Fritz Smith. The class sang […]
Middle school students spent the day hosting prekindergarten and kindergarten aged children at their newest event, the Happy Birthday Jesus Party! Children from both The Brook Hill School and the Bullard Daycare joined middle school students for a party to celebrate the real focus of Christmas, the Christ child. Middle school students hosted parties by […]
Second grade students recently participated in St. Pauls Children’s Foundation annual Christmas toy drive as a class mission project. After collecting toys, the students delivered their presents to St. Pauls’ Secret Santa Workshop where helpers were sorting and wrapping gifts for less fortunate children. Then, students toured the facility where they learned about the clothes closet […]
6th grade Humanities students played Jeopardy to review for their fall semester exam this week. Categories included Grammar, Vocabulary, History, Literary Terms, and Literature. It was a great way to have fun while also reviewing material for the exam next week!
Our kindergarten students made gingerbread houses with their families on Friday afternoon! It was a great way to end the week and start celebrating the Christmas season!
From the desk of Tony Welty, Director of Finance & Operations: While teaching accounting, economics and personal finance on a part-time basis at Brook Hill last spring, I quickly learned a few things about the Brook Hill community: Brook Hill’s school spirit is palpable; being “All Orange” really is the equivalent of being “all in”; and crepes […]
The Lady Guard dropped two games Thursday at the Franklin High School Varsity Basketball tournament. Brook Hill lost to Giddings 64-24 and host Franklin 74-43. Juniors Mia Martinico and Lauren Eden led the offense with Martinico scoring 11 points against Franklin and 10 against Giddings while Eden finished with nine points against Franklin and added another four against Giddings. In […]
Ms. Adams’ chemistry students finished the semester learning about different types of chemical reactions and how to balance chemical equations. In lab, students saw examples of five different types of reactions and observed indications that chemical reactions were taking place. Parents, if you hear an unfamiliar barking in your kitchen, your student may be decomposing […]
From the desk of Jordy Barksdale, Director of Campus Life & Ministry: It was announced today that the 2015 Word of the Year was “Identity.” This word, according to the CEO of Dictionary.com was “the clear front-runner.” You may not have searched for the word online, but you definitely searched for it all year long. […]
Join us as we present a beloved classic: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. This Tuesday evening, December 15th at 6:30 in Kimrey Gymnatorium at the Lower School, our students and faculty will preform this Christmas spectacular. The most incorrigible children in town encounter the story of the birth of Jesus for the first time, […]
From the desk of Jessica Mize, ACE Coordinator: Studying for semester exams can bring on a variety of emotions and feelings such as anxiety, nervousness, dread, and being overwhelmed. There are lots of great study tips and test taking tips that can help ease some of the apprehension going into exam week. Following are some […]