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Writing Center Opens

September 10, 2015

The Brook Hill Humanities Department is proud to announce the opening of a Writing Center. The Center will be available during A blocks in Founder’s Hall, room 302.  The writing lab will provide assistance on any writing project the students have, including writing college application essays, composing essays for English class, or creating the written […]

What is the most important thing to a university on a student’s application?

September 10, 2015

From the desk of Kris Mathis, Academic Counselor: Our year at Brook Hill is just starting, but, believe it or not, the deadline for seniors to have their applications submitted to the colleges of their choice are right around the corner.  That being the case, this seems like an appropriate time to answer the most […]

Because Nice Matters

September 10, 2015

From the desk of Michelle Rozell, Upper School Principal: Several years ago when I was teaching middle school here at Brook Hill, a student brought me a present that to this day, still sits in my office.  I don’t even know if his mom or the young man even knew how much it would mean […]

Boarding Goes to Ballet & NorthPark Mall

September 10, 2015

A group of boarding students traveled with Mrs. Albea to Dallas for a sophisticated and fun weekend trip. Students began the day by attending “Dracula”, a ballet, at the AT&T Fine Arts Center in Dallas. Students enjoyed this cultural event, full of beautiful sets, a live orchestra, and of course incredible dancing! Not to mention […]

Prayer: Praises and Requests!

September 10, 2015

From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: Welcome to a new school year and a new opportunity to pray for each other.  For our new families, we love to pray with and for each other at Brook Hill and this is one place to share those requests and praises.  Each […]

Lower School Cheer Kicks Off

September 09, 2015

Lower School Cheer ramped up this week, and will have their first performance at Halftime this Friday! Our varsity cheerleaders worked with each grade, teaching them basic and more advanced skills depending on their age. We’re excited for halftime!             

PreK Learns “Hokey Pokey”

September 09, 2015

This week the Pre-K danced the “Hokey Pokey” in music class.  Then we all sat down in our circle and explored shapes and colors. Using these shapes instead of their bodies, the children played “Shapes Hokey Pokey.”  Can you put your circle in, put your circle out, put your circle in and shake it all […]

Boarding Thanks Football

September 09, 2015

This summer our boys football team moved all of our boarding students boxes. As a way of thanking the football team for moving their belongings, our students treated the football team to three cakes at lunch!  

Guard Cross Country Competes at Tyler Lee Meet

September 09, 2015

TYLER — The Brook Hill cross country team competed Saturday at the Tyler Lee Classic held at UT Tyler. The meet featured over 1,000 runners from 45 different schools. Brook Hill ran in the top division, Varsity Open boys and girls. The Brook Hill boys finished in 17th place out of 19 schools. The Guard […]

Lady Guard edged out by Sabine, 3-2

September 09, 2015

SABINE — The Brook Hill Lady Guard went on the road Tuesday to play a non-district match against the Class 3A Sabine Lady Cardinals. The Lady Guard got off to a terrific start, winning Game 1 25-13 against a Sabine team that was 18-8 coming into the match. The home side rallied to win the […]

Guard win thriller on road at Tenaha, 33-32

September 08, 2015

   TENAHA — Junior Jordon McGowen powered into the end zone with two seconds remaining and Calab Chadwell booted the extra point to give Brook Hill a thrilling 33-32 come-from-behind win over Tenaha Friday night. The Guard trailed 27-19 entering the fourth quarter before rallying to notch their first victory. Brook Hill is now 1-1 […]

Helping Boarding Students Apply to College

September 07, 2015

Kris Mathis, our new Boarding College Guidance Counselor, met with senior boarding students this week to talk about college readiness and the application process. Mr. Mathis will be working closely with these students to help them succeed in the college application process and make wise choices!