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Prayer – Praises and Requests

December 05, 2014

From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: It often seems we have more prayer requests during this season of the celebration of Christ’s birth than any other time during the year.  But, we also have many praises!  So let me share one with you now.  Our Christi Wyatt Zimmerman is in […]

Fractions in the Kitchen

December 05, 2014

On Friday in Mrs. Mize’s math class, students came together and shared of their experiences using fractions in the kitchen. The students were assigned to find a recipe online or use a family favorite recipe that included fractions, identify the original serving size amount, divide to find how the ingredients would change for just one […]

Middle School Club Fair

December 05, 2014

Middle school students packed out the student center during campus life block on Friday to explore their options for middle school clubs next semester. Parents and high school students came to show off the club they’re sponsoring and let middle school students who are interested ask questions and take their fliers. Some of the clubs […]

Risky Behavior

December 04, 2014

From the desk of Wally Dawkins, Athletic Director: It was a warm and clear September night. Two friends of mine and I decided we needed pumpkins for Halloween and we knew exactly where to find some…for free! Less than a mile from our subdivision, a local farmer had one of the best pumpkin patches around.  […]

Brook Hill Juniors Selected for C4 Career Connections Event

December 04, 2014

Seven Brook Hill  juniors have been selected to attend the Chamber of Commerce’s C4 Career Connections Event which will be held at the Tyler Junior College West Campus on January 9, 2015.  Students submitted an application complete with an essay and resume earlier this year and were recently informed of their acceptance. While at the […]

Brook Hill Students Honored for Leadership by Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)

December 04, 2014

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards started in 1960 and is an international program that was created by Rotary International to encourage strong leadership in youth. Pictured are Brook Hill students who were nominated to attend an all-expense paid camp to develop and enhance leadership skills through activities conducted in an atmosphere of trust and respect. Eight […]

How Does Your Math Stack Up (Oreo Style)?

December 04, 2014

On Thursday in Mrs. Mize class, students brought packages of Oreos for an ultimate Oreo stacking contest. The students had three attempts each to see how many Oreos they could stack before their tower fell. They recorded their results individually and on a class-shared spreadsheet. On Friday in class, the students headed over to the […]

Creating Toys that Store Energy

December 04, 2014

It looks like we have some elves (you know, those professional toy makers) in our 5th grade science classes. To be resourceful our Lower School 5th graders created and designed toys using stored energy.  The students gave individual presentations of their products, explaining how they discovered and discussed problems they encountered. The students then presented what […]

MS Choir Gives the Gift of Song

December 04, 2014

This past week our middle school choir gave the gift of song at Providence Park Assisted Living Center. Students sang Christmas songs for the residents of Providence Park, helping make their day special! We’re so proud of these students for using their talents to bless others in the name of Christ!

Viking Tales in 10th Grade

December 04, 2014

Sophomores have been studying Beowulf and The West in the World. 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 […]

8th Grade Balances Equations

December 03, 2014

Balancing equations can be tricky, but 8th graders in physical science class have been using element and molecule cards to figure it out.  First, students start with the basic equation which they place on the mat provided.  Then, they check to see if it is balanced.  If it is not already balanced, they begin adding […]

Dahn Siblings Win at Math Competition

December 03, 2014

Brook Hill siblings, Nate and Karissa Dahn, recently competed in Mathnasium’s annual TriMathlon. Nate brought home first place in his age group and Karissa finished 2nd in hers. Mathnasium is rewarding their efforts by making a $50 donation to Brook Hill. In addition to this prize money, both students also received a fun goody bag, […]