Fifth graders went to The Johnson Space Center in Houston in late March. This is an annual trip taken to learn more about the past missions into space as well as what is currently being explored and planned for the future. The students participate in several hands on activities as well as take a guided […]
The 6th graders toured The University of Texas at Tyler, the 7th graders toured East Texas Baptist University, and the 8th graders toured Stephen F. Austin University this week. The three groups had a chance to see a small, public university, a small, private university and a larger, public university. Some students felt right at […]
One of the most exciting things that happens in third grade is when the boys and girls transfer from learning to read to reading to learn. “This is the most rewarding blessing that a third grade teacher can experience,” Newsom said. “This year our team has experienced this in their learning. They are wanting to […]
Brook Hill’s Kasey Anderson produced no-hit innings in a 12-0 non-district varsity softball win over La Rue La Poynor on Tuesday . Anderson struck out 12 with only one runner reaching on an error in the first to deny her a perfect game. The Lady Guard (14-7) scored five runs in the first inning and […]
Brook Hill varsity baseball trailed for a little while. Then the Guard scored 11 runs in the bottom of the second to overpower Tyler Bishop Gorman 16-4 Tuesday in their TAPPS Division II District 3 game. Campbell Fletcher went 3 for 3 with two RBIs and three runs scored with Tyler Overbeek finishing 2 for […]
Brook Hill varsity baseball took a break from district play Friday to face Palmer. The Guard fell behind 7-2 before nearly rallying back with a dramatic final at-bat in which the Guard scored four runs before ultimately succumbing 7-6. The loss dropped Brook Hill to 10-6 on the season with the Guard returning to TAPPS […]
Brook Hill family members performed together at The East Texas Symphony “Invitation to The Dance” concert on Saturday, March 25, 2017 held at the UT Tyler Cowan Auditorium. As members of Tyler Junior College Academy of Dance, Brook Hill middle school students, Brynn Allen & Bella Burton danced in a Side-by- Side performance of Ravel’s […]
From the desk of Shawn Rhoads, Director of Residence Life: Meet another delightful member of our Boarding Community, Jasmine Lee. Jasmine is a Korean from Jamaica who is now studying in America. How is that for culturally diverse?! Jasmine joined us here at Brook Hill last year and has hit the ground running. We encourage […]
Fourth graders spent Wednesday and Thursday at Pine Cove’s Institute of Wilderness Studies. They rode horses, saw critters and flew down the zip line all while learning spiritual and education applications.
The AP Environmental Science class learned about different leaf shapes, arrangements, margins and venation in class. In order to put that knowledge to the test, they went outside to collect leaves that meet the specifications of each category. The students collected examples of three different types of compound leaves, seven leaf shapes, three leaf arrangements […]
Derek Nido recently visited with students who were interested in finding out more about admissions requirements and the application process for Texas A&M University. Derek, our admissions representative, provided updates and tips for students who want to apply.
If you ever wanted to know how to make a comet, just ask a Brook Hill sixth grader in Jenny Wallace’s science class. Students have been studying about objects in space and today watched as their teacher made a comet. After making the comet, students did a lab to learn more about dry ice, one […]