The Lower School chapel service, April 16, was dedicated to some of the people who have made America great. Fifth graders showcased contributions of the men and women from diverse cultural, educational, and ethnic backgrounds including inventors, politicians, performers, activists, writers , athletes, and everyday people who have helped to shape our country. Red and […]
The Brook Hill Lower School recently hosted the annual ACSI District Speech Meet. A total of nine private schools from the surrounding area sent 209 students (1st grade – 6th grade) to participate in this event. Mrs. Ponce and Mrs. Brashier, co-chairs of this important academic event, are pleased to announce the results. The following […]
6th graders have been learning about space in Mrs. Wallace’s science class. As part of their study, students are making rockets in class and will launch them sometime next week! Here are some photos of our students coloring, gluing, and constructing their rockets. Stay tuned in the next week or two for pictures of their […]
Brook Hill boys won TAPPS 3A District 2, District tournament, at Eagle’s Bluff Country Club on Tuesday, April 8; advancing 6 boys and 3 girls to regional tournament on Monday April 14. Medalists honor were awarded to: Boys: Jeffrey Yeager 2nd-81,Matt Webb 3rd-86, Jacob Yeager 5th-89, Brooks Garner 6th-90, Austin Savage 7th-93, Nutchapon Pattamakijsakul 10th-97. Girls: […]
From the desk of Dr. Stan Ward, Director of Campus Life & Ministry: I’m excited to tell you about some of our special activities for Resurrection Week (April 14-17). MONDAY Divided chapels for our middle and high school girls and guys. Students will have opportunities to visit with our speakers and musicians throughout the day. […]
As a conclusion to their study of Texas, Kindergarten classes celebrated all things Texan. Students dressed up in cowboy hats and boots and spent the afternoon engaging in activities like sack races, horseshoes, tug of war, lasso, and even scrubbing clothes on a washboard. The kids had a wonderful time, and we would especially like […]
1st graders packed out the gymnatorium on Friday to showcase the animals they researched for a class project. Students gathered and communicated facts about their animal of choice and made a presentation board to go along with it. Some students even dressed like their animal! The project was a great way to integrate biology with […]
From the desk of Dr. Ward, Director of Campus Life & Ministry: Congratulations Brook Hill Community! Students, teachers, and parents joined together on Thursday, April 10, and donated 28 units of blood. Carter Blood Care Center was especially impressed, because that was almost double our goal for the event. Seniors who donated twice during their senior year […]
4th Grade students took a 2-day excursion to Pine Cove this week. Students learned about the aquatic system, team building, animals, and many other parts of nature. It was a great bonding time for students, and a unique learning experience outdoors, immersed in God’s creation!
From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: 2010 BH graduate, Erica Eden, will graduate Summa Cum Laude on May 10 from UT Tyler with her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education (Early Childhood – 6th grade). She also plans to receive her ESL and Special Education certification. Erica’s passion for teaching […]
The Book Hill Lower School Library was recently able to purchase over $2,000 in new library books thanks to the generous support during the Scholastic Book Fairs. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSxyZQN-fmw&w=640&h=360]
Brook Hill 8th graders toured the Stephen F. Austin State University campus Wednesday and their very wise and energetic tour guides told them over and over and over again how important their grades in high school are going to be if they want to have options for college and scholarships in the very near future. The […]