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Celebration of Promotion for Fifth Graders at the Brook Hill Lower School

May 29, 2014

Twenty-seven fifth graders were promoted to the sixth grade during the Celebration of Promotion at the Brook Hill Lower School. The celebration featured poetry recited by students and a musical selection, “Let the Praises Ring/Joyful, We Adore Thee. As teachers, Mrs. Savage and Mrs. Gibson, presented certificates, Mrs. Fritcher shared special information from teachers about each student  including positive personal […]

Kindergarten Graduation

May 29, 2014

First Grade…Here We Come! Brook Hill Kindergarten students received diplomas during a special graduation ceremony.  Students also presented a short program reciting memorized Bible verses. Mrs. Fritcher offered the commencement speech reminding us all that everything we need to know, we learned in Kindergarten (Robert Fulghum, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten).  Among […]

Study and Test-taking Tips for Final Exams

May 23, 2014

There is no doubt an emotional wave that begins the moment the teachers begin to talk about final exams. No need to panic or check out in withdrawal. Here are some quick tips to study for finals, and a brief article to help further. Tip 1: Start Early If you haven’t started preparing for your […]

Prayer – Praises and Requests

May 23, 2014

From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: Last week we asked for prayer for Allison Bell, ’14, daughter of our PK teacher, Stacy Bell.  She was having surgery this week to repair major damage to her hip area.  Today we have praises and a request for prayer for healing.  Here […]

On to the Next Phase with Heath Dickey!

May 23, 2014

From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: Congratulations, Heath Dickey, ’10!  Heath is one of several Brook Hill alumni who just graduated college.  He left us to play football on scholarship at Georgetown University in D.C.  It was such an appropriate setting for Heath.  He got to play with the “big […]

Fourth and Fifth Grade Students Receive Spanish Recognition

May 23, 2014

Fourth and fifth grade Spanish students were given awards based on the highest grades with best behavior.  Newcomers who worked really hard were also given awards.  Congratulations to all!  Mrs. Partida is really proud of your accomplishments.

Middle School Awards & Promotion Ceremony

May 22, 2014

Middle School is definitely one of the most challenging times in a student’s life! As physical changes collide with education, the three years spent in middle school have the most profound way of maturing students in a way that nothing else can. This Friday, May 23 at 10:30-12:00, The Brook Hill School celebrated the end […]

Technology Integration at the Lower School

May 22, 2014

Technology resources are integrated into the teaching and learning to enrich and engage learners of all ages at the Brook Hill Lower School. From classrooms to library and lab, all teachers are making sure that students have access to technology in order to be well educated, well rounded, 21st Century learners. Here are a few examples of technology […]

Kindergarten Students Lead Chapel

May 22, 2014

Kindergarten students lead pledges and worship songs during the recent chapel service at the Lower School. Students also memorized a Bible verse for each letter of the alphabet! Want more pictures? View our album on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.865483870145401.1073742045.126194957407633&type=3      

Cadet Singers Are Grand Champions!

May 21, 2014

This past weekend the Brook Hill Lower School Cadet Singers attended the Seasons in the Park Music Festival in Dallas, TX. The Cadet Singers performed Friday afternoon in the prestigious concert hall of the Meyerson Symphony Center in front of friends, family, and a panel of esteemed judges. After a day of fun at Six […]

Chorale Sings in Honor of Mr. Al Herrington

May 21, 2014

Members of the Brook Hill Guard Chorale were invited to sing for an event honoring Mr. Al Herrington, brother of Mrs. Louise Ornelas. Mr. Herrington has been a long-time servant of the people of Smith County though various ministries, including the weekly Sonrise Prayer Breakfast that he began over 30 years ago. The group still […]

5th Graders Visit Middle School

May 20, 2014

Tuesday was a very special day in the life of Brook Hill’s 5th grade class, our rising 6th grade for 2014-2015. Students came over for a tour of the campus meeting the directors of different areas and getting a glimpse of what to expect next year. They finished in the student center where they enjoyed some […]