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PreK visits Pumpkin Patch

October 31, 2014

Last Friday, PreK students visited the pumpkin patch at Moore Farms! Our kids had a blast learning how pumpkins grow and taking a hayride. We even got to take home a pumpkin! <

Brook Hill Named A Top Christian Boarding School In America

October 31, 2014

From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: We work hard at Brook Hill to provide students with a comprehensive, quality, Christ-centered, college preparatory education.  We do it, not for the recognition, but because we believe God has called us to this task.  We love children and care about their hearts and minds and souls.  We […]

Great Books Week Activities

October 31, 2014

Students at the Lower School are reading some great books this week! But that’s not all – we’re studying math, learning how to use computers and research, and even learning what it means to teach those younger than ourselves! Check out our students reading, starting math lessons, using computers, and our 4th & 5th grade […]

Temperature Lab

October 31, 2014

Students have been learning about renewable, nonrenewable and inexhaustible resources in 6th grade earth science.  In order to better understand the power of solar energy, students went outside to record temperature changes on three different surfaces over a period of 15 minutes.  Temperatures were recorded for sandy soil, grassy soil and a mixture of soils. […]

Fraction Party

October 31, 2014

6th grade students had a Happy Halloween  today in Math celebrating with a Fraction Party in Mr. Johnson’s classes. They brought such goodies as cookie cake, apple pie, sundry of candies that break apart just right (Twix, Hershey bars, & Kit Kats), but my favorite surprise was the pizza! Pepperoni pizza at 9:15 in the […]

NJHS Induction Ceremony

October 30, 2014

The Brook Hill Middle School held its National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony, Wednesday, October 28, 2014.  National Junior Honor Society has been in existence since 1921. NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character.  Participation is open to 7th and 8th grade students […]

Rotary Award

October 30, 2014

Claire Dixon and Grant Hanks were honored at a luncheon this week as part of the Rotary Club of Tyler’s  Outstanding High School Senior Students Program. The club recognizes one female student  and one male student from the senior class who  are chosen based on their achievements through academics, leadership, and athletics.

4th Grade Begins Poetry Unit

October 30, 2014

Mrs. Dawkins’ 4th graders began their poetry unit by illustrating their first poem entitled Gathering Leaves by Robert Frost!

What Did That Owl Eat?

October 30, 2014

5th graders had the unique opportunity to discover what an owl eats in science class this week. Students began by learning about owls and their diets, and then by the end of class that got to dissect owl pellets and discover the bones from animals that had been consumed by the owl. Students enjoyed discovering […]

Pumpkins on Parade

October 30, 2014

We had the most beautiful pumpkins on display this week in the Library! Here is a taste: Winners!

Vote Duck for President!

October 30, 2014

2nd graders are learning about democracy and voting during great books week. Students read “Duck for President,” learning about campaigning and election process, while also learning the value and importance of voting in a democratic society. During the week, students campaigned for their candidate (either Duck or Farmer Brown), making signs and even giving speeches. As […]

A THANKSGIVING STORY

October 30, 2014

From the desk of Wally Dawkins, Athletic Director It is the Saturday night after Thanksgiving last year, and I am sitting in an apartment in Brussels, Belgium winding up a week-long trip to France and Belgium with our kids and their spouses.  I am anxiously awaiting the outcome of the “Iron Bowl”, the traditional rival […]