Students and their families recently enjoyed visiting with colleges at the Christian College Fair . Admissions representatives were more than happy to answer questions and give out information about their specific colleges and universities. More than once someone was heard saying as they left a table, “ I did not even know that the college […]
On September 19, Brook Hill students were treated to a entertaining learning experience in the form of the Texas A&M Chemistry Road Show. Dr. Jim Pennington, A&M organic chemistry professor and Road Show presenter, demonstrated frozen flowers, burning money, exploding grenades, melting lead, and detonating balloons, among other chemical wonders. All chemistry students and 8th […]
Our students lined the drive at The Brook Hill School this afternoon to receive soldiers who have fought to protect our freedoms. We waved flags, cheered, heard from a soldier who had been wounded in battle, and prayed for our nation. It was a unique opportunity to honor our veterans, teach our students about the […]
This morning lower school students’ car doors opened to a friendly face as our Varsity football players greeted our kids. For any student that wanted, a personal football escort was provided to walk them to class and make their day special. What a great way for our students to impact one another and to share […]
From the desk of Tammy Hayes, Middle School Principal: When I think about the beginning of most any adventure, I think about the anticipation and the wondering of what something will be. It has promise. Even if I have heard negative things about it, my hopeful heart kicks in without much prodding and I am […]
This year’s Homecoming week, October 7-11, celebrates “heroes.” Here are our MS and US spirit-dress days for that week: Monday – American Heroes. Dress in your best military-style camo gear, and celebrate the heroic contributions of America’s armed services. Tuesday – My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys. Yee-Haw! Giddy-up with your boots and denim (but no […]
The BH Builders have adopted the theme of the First Lego League: Nature’s Fury as their service project. In the 2013 NATURE’S FURY℠ Challenge, over 200,000 children ages 9 to 16* from over 70 countries will explore the awe-inspiring storms, quakes, waves and more that we call natural disasters. Teams will discover what can be […]
This week, our second graders learned how John Chapman became known as Johnny Appleseed. In a literacy unit our second graders read many tall tales about Johnny Appleseed and saw how Johnny loved helping people and planting apple trees. We read about his dream of spreading apple orchards all across the western states. September 26 […]
Walls, windows and floors come alive when just the right furnishings, decor and personal loving touch are added. Kudos to Carrie Langemeier who has done a beautiful job of transforming the girls’ house into a home. Somebody call Southern Living. They’re going to want this place in their next issue.
Brook Hill Lower School kindergarten students participated in a marriage ceremony uniting letters Q and U Friday, September 27th. Reverend Matt Stone officiated the ceremony under the expert guidance of “Teacher of the Bride”, Mrs. Newman, and “Teacher of the Groom”, Mrs. Haugh. When asked about the reason for the marriage ceremony, the bride and […]
Humanities 9 working on their group projects. They are using the Book of Exodus to create a mini-graphic novel from the text! They will present to the class on Tuesday 10/1.
Today our 6th graders learned about Greek culture through a variety of activities. First they competed in Olympic Games, then they performed Ancient Greek plays and crafted their own pottery. Below, you will see Mrs. Eden’s and Mr. Roquemore’s classes competing and Mr. Roquemore demonstrating how to make a pinch pottery in class! What a […]