Our 9th grade choir used their gifts to bless someone special this week! Our students surprised Mrs. Shirley Smith with a private concert of hymns – what a great way to serve others and show them with the love of Christ!
Second graders spent three weeks devoted to Fairy Tales. They read fiction and non-fiction books about the Renaisance and medieval time period. Students also studied and compared the well-known story of Cinderella with other similar tales around the world, learning how different countries such as France, Africa, China, Egypt, India, Korea and Native Americans have adapted the story. Students learned about the elements […]
On Monday night we honored our Upper School Student-Athletes at our annual Athletic Gala. We started the evening with refreshments and snacks while we remembered the year and took team photos. During the ceremony, we honored each athlete for their efforts and remembered Dana and Pasha. We awarded our top athletes in each sport and […]
Claire Dixon, Grant Hanks, Zoe Ward, and Caleb Collins were honored recently as Outstanding Young Citizens by the Rotary Club of Tyler. To be named Outstanding Young Citizens students must be exceptional in the practices of citizenship, cleanliness, thriftiness, loyalty, courtesy, honesty, service, dependability, sportsmanship, scholarship, and leadership. These students were honored at a banquet […]
Spanish students have been busy recently! 5th graders made bilingual Mother’s Day cards for their moms the Friday before Mother’s Day. It gave the students practice in Spanish and moms best wishes in both languages. 1st grade girls also worked on their Spanish by doing a puzzle during Spanish center time.
Does it sink or Float? PreK students answered that question in a fun Science experiment this week! Students tested various objects to see if they would sink or float, and then recorded their findings. It was a great way to introduce the scientific method to our little ones and put their analytical minds to work! […]
Students, faculty, family, and friends alike enjoy the displays created by sixth grade students for the World’s Fair. Students were asked to create an interactive presentation over a nation of their choice. Along with a tri-fold board full of pictures and facts, students also provided samples of a food or drink related to their country.
Our 7th grade students dissected worms and frogs in science class this week. These two labs are a capstone to what students have been learning in class all year. “Dissection is the culminating event of the year that brings together all that we have studied,” says David Collins, 7th grade science teacher. “We start with […]
As a headmaster I often interact with leaders of schools from around the country. Whether it’s at a conference, a friend, or a mentor, I hear a lot of stories about schools. Some stories are positive, but many are difficult to hear. Through it all, I’ve gained a clearer perspective on Brook Hill, and I […]
On Friday, Coach Bobby Brasher announced this year’s Football Classic at a luncheon sponsored by Cavender’s Boot City. We are excited that this year’s Classic will be bigger than ever as we have a school from California and another from Florida joining us at Herrington Stadium! Here are the details: On August 27th, 28th, and […]
From the desk of Wally Dawkins, Athletic Director: Remember this quote: “Athletes aren’t made during the season; they are made during the off-season”. Truer words have not been spoken. To improve as an athlete, to become stronger, faster, quicker, more flexible, and increase stamina, an individual must find the time to actively engage in activities that […]
From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: Kirby Vinson, ’13, recently reflected on her time at Brook Hill and her words speak volumes about why and how Brook Hill makes a difference. Kirby left Brook Hill for Texas A&M after spending her middle and upper school years with us. […]