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Prayer – Praises and Requests for 10/17/2014

October 17, 2014

From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations:  Praises to our Father for such a special evening Monday night for Founder’s Day.  Dr. Tony Evans presented the Truth and stressed the significance of a spirit-filled family who relies on God’s Truth not the world’s.  The weather was chilly (a great reminder […]

A New Tradition Has Begun….

October 17, 2014

From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations:  Just because you have graduated from Brook Hill, it certainly doesn’t mean you are forgotten!  And in my new position, I am here to make sure you know that.  It seems to be working, too!  This year we started a new tradition specifically for students who […]

First Quarter Awards Program

October 17, 2014

Mrs. Fritcher welcomed parents and students to the first quarter awards program. Awards for the first quarter included Scholarly Achievement, Godly Character, Leadership, Servant’s Heart and Perfect Attendance.            Scholarly Achievement Suvonna Bynum, Cayden Callier, Colton Carson, Karissa Dahn, Bethany Durrett, Maddy Ford, Marlee Gunter, John Miller, Avery Moss, Meredith Priddy, Peyton […]

Finding That “Just Right” Book

October 17, 2014

Third Grade Teacher, Mrs. Newsom,  helps her students find that “just right” library book. Bridger reads a page to make sure the book is not too hard, not too easy, but just right!

Looking at Cells Under the Microscope

October 17, 2014

7th grade students are comparing and contrasting animal and plant cells in science. As part of their study of cells, Coach Collins used microscopes in a lab this week so students could see the differences for themselves.

Medicine Man is Coming!

October 17, 2014

What is the funniest play ever written? Some experts will say Moliere’s “The Doctor in Spite of Himself.” Well, for the 16th Annual Dinner Theatre play we have chosen a play that is based on Moliere’s masterpiece. It’s called “The Medicine Man,” by David Grote. The play follows the misadventure of Samuel P. Sagamore, who […]

Parenting Athletes

October 17, 2014

From the desk of Wally Dawkins, Athletic Director: Both of my children were athletes. My daughter was what I will call a non-traditional athlete, in that she was a dancer.  Most of my contributions towards the early development of her dance career included sitting through endless hours of hip-hop routines before she would perform her […]

4th Grade Presents Animal Projects

October 14, 2014

4th grade students have been researching animals in science. As part of their study, students were asked to research a particular animal at an in-depth level, gather the facts and present them to the class along with a model or portrait of their animal of study. Students researched in the library and even at home, discovering […]

English Riding Lessons

October 10, 2014

Brook Hill Boarding students made the short drive to Peirce Equestrian Riding School for English riding lessons.  The first hour students learned about horsemanship, grooming their horses and learning how to properly saddle them.  The second hour was spent riding horses at the arena.  The 75-acre setting was beautiful and the cool weather was perfect […]

All School Survey Starts Next Week!

October 10, 2014

As a school, we are continually striving to offer the best possible educational experience to our students and families. Your input is crucial to this endeavor and so we are inviting all our current families to participate in a confidential survey. We greatly value honest feedback about both strengths and areas for improvement. To that […]

What is Life Like After Brook Hill?

October 10, 2014

From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations:  Alyssa Eden, ’13, says the transition to university was seamless and that she is enjoying playing volleyball at LeTourneau University.  See the article on Alyssa recently published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress, and find out what she is up to! http://www.jacksonvilleprogress.com/sports/article_79c50146-4a67-11e4-b59d-17df7fadd828.html

School Spirit and Flash Mobs

October 10, 2014

From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: There are many things I love about working at a school –  the opportunity to help students mature into Christ-like young men and women who are ready to make a difference in the world and the privilege of working alongside dedicated and caring faculty. One of the things […]