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Operation Christmas Child

November 20, 2015

Our Middle & Upper School students joined together in their advisory groups to donate over 500 shoebox gifts for children in third world countries in partnership with Operation Christmas Child! Students also donated $7 a box for shipping and handling costs. This is the 4th year in a row our student council has lead this […]

Middle School Boys Basketball

November 20, 2015

The Brook Hill 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team finished watching film Friday morning in the Kyle Lake Athletic Center following Thursday nights wins over Cumberland Academy. The 7th Grade Team improved their record to 2-0 with a 50-24 win against the Knights while the 8th Grade is 2-1 after the 37-22 victory. Both […]

Joaquin too much for Lady Guard

November 20, 2015

Brook Hill fell behind early on against Joaquin and did not recover in an eventual 50-29 loss Tuesday at Herrington Gym. Junior Mia Martinico led the Lady Guard with 10 points and four steals while senior Jordon Phillips also had four steals in the loss. The Lady Guard were outscored 14-6 in the first quarter and trailed 26-13 […]

Technology in the Classroom

November 20, 2015

We started taking our Surface Pro carts to class this week! Spanish 3 students practiced their oral Spanish skills this week using the school’s new Surface tablets. The students recorded an oral story then switched tablets with a classmate to listen to their story before rerecording and finalizing their story.  Ms. Adams Chemistry classes also […]

Air Resistance in 6th Grade

November 20, 2015

Sixth grade is investigating the effects of air resistance and mass using a paper helicopter. It was a great way for students to see how air resistance works in real life and not just in theory.           

College Emphasis Week

November 20, 2015

From the desk of Celia Tucker, Academic Counselor: College Emphasis  Week has been wonderful. Seeing students dressed in college shirts all week;  having Coffee and College Conversations with parents;  spending an evening with Seniors 2017 and their parents eating pizza, discussing the application process, watching parent volunteers play the GPA game, discussing Dual Credit details, […]

A Modest Proposal

November 20, 2015

After studying Satire and reading Jonathan Swift’s “A Modest Proposal”, Mrs. Huggins’ Junior Humanities classes had an opportunity to write a Modest Proposal of their own. Students were instructed to use elements of satire to bring to light the faults of an aspect of society that they believe needs reform. Students then presented their proposals […]

Kindergarten Thanksgiving Feast

November 19, 2015

On Thursday our Kindergarten students and their families celebrated their very own thanksgiving feast with their class. Students have been learning about the first Thanksgiving in class, and this was a perfect way to merge what they’ve been learning with a fun, family experience!

PreK Thanksgiving

November 19, 2015

On Wednesday our PreK students and their families celebrated their very own thanksgiving feast with their class. Students have been learning about the first Thanksgiving in class, and this was a perfect way to merge what they’ve been learning with a fun, family experience!

First Grade Fall Festival

November 19, 2015

Mrs. Smith’s first grade class enjoyed making crafts and playing games at the first grade fall festival this week! It was an awesome time with our families celebrating Thanksgiving and all things fall!

6th Humanities Learns about Ancient Middle East

November 19, 2015

6th grade Humanities students have been busy learning about the Ancient Middle East! After an in-depth study of many cultures and empires, students work in groups to create a personalized timeline. Each timeline emphasized the important leaders, groups, events, innovations, and wars. The students were free to design the timeline however they wished. Their creativity […]

Brook Hill Moms Ornament Exchange

November 19, 2015

Brook Hill Moms! You’re invited to our annual ornament exchange on Friday December 4th at 9:30am at the home of Sherri Soules! Bring a wrapped ornament to exchange. For Questions, call Sara at (903) 894-5000 ext. 1023