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GIVING THANKS: FAMILY PARTICIPATION DRIVE

November 01, 2019

HEADLINES: A MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL, ROD FLETCHER   As we approach Thanksgiving, I am reminded of the many things we have to be grateful for in our lives.   At Brook Hill, I am especially thankful for the Brook Hill Family. Our faculty, staff, students, parents, donors, and alumni help shape the […]

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SPIRIT OF THE GUARD DRUM LINE

November 01, 2019

On Monday, October 28th our Brook Hill Spirit of the Guard competed in the TAPPS drum line showdown!   They made BH proud by bringing home a superior rating which is the highest marks a drum line can achieve. Want to catch the beat? Our “Walk to the Rock” video gives you a glimpse of […]

CONNECTING WITH VETERANS AND BUILDING OUR SENSE OF HISTORY

November 01, 2019

Senior students recently spent time interviewing American combat veterans for their U.S. History and Government class with Mr. Dement.   Each student was given the task of connecting with a U.S. Combat Veteran who had served overseas in a war zone. The veteran could be from any war and had to be willing to be […]

INNOVATION AND ROCK FORMATIONS

October 31, 2019

Middle School science students took to the Innovation Lab this past week to wrap up an Earth Science project by creating persuasive presentations!   Each student was assigned a famous rock formation to research. They were to find information which would help convince people to visit their specific formation. Once students completed their research, they […]

MENTORSHIP AND BUILDING STRONG SCHOOL COMMUNITY TIES

October 31, 2019

To be a mentor is to be an experienced and trusted advisor. It’s giving encouragement, advice, and time to someone who hasn’t yet been where you’ve gone.   Our 5th-grade students are doing just that at the Lower School as we create time for them to invest in Pre-K students through a mentorship program! Each […]

GOOD THINGS HAPPEN WHEN PEOPLE COME TOGETHER

October 30, 2019

  From the desk of Celia Tucker, Academic Counselor:   With the Free Application for Federal Student Aid being more streamlined and easier to navigate, attendance at the FAFSA workshop this week was slim. I had parents who called and said, “If we filed the FAFSA this weekend do we still need to come to […]

HOW BIG IS A PUMPKIN? ASK A KINDERGARTNER!

October 25, 2019

Pumpkins aren’t just for pies, carving, and lattes! Mrs. Haugh’s Kindergarten class strengthened their math and observation skills one pumpkin at a time.   With pumpkins in season and math to be learned, one of our Kindergarten classes spent the morning with various fall-themed STEM activities that gave them a chance to explore, ask questions […]

BRECKENRIDGE VILLAGE RESIDENTS JOINED BROOK HILL SPIRIT FESTIVITIES FOR THE DAY

October 25, 2019

Today we had the best time welcoming Breckenridge Village residents to our campus for the pep rally, lunch, and a spirited softball game!   Rain or shine, we were committed to having a great day and felt honored that our friends from Breckenridge got to join us again this year. They had the opportunity to […]

IS BROOK HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL WORTH IT?

October 25, 2019

From the desk of KRIS SHUSTELLA, PK-8th Grade Principal:   In short, yes. A hundred-fold. It’s unlike any other Middle School campus in East Texas and is laying a foundation for students who are set-apart, both in academics and character.   As a school with a vision to offer an incredible Christian, college-prep education it’s […]

4TH & 5TH GRADE STUDENTS TAKE THEIR TALENTS TO THE STAGE

October 25, 2019

Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale…of how our students are creatively celebrating their Creator one lyric and line at a time!   One of our favorite rhythms at the Brook Hill Lower School is the yearly parade of talent, fun, and creativity that we get to see on stage when our students […]

MEASURING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN PRESENT AND PAST

October 25, 2019

Our 5th-grade students spent a math class putting their skills to the test in our American Freedom Museum.   With measuring tapes in hand and the charge to explore the museum in teams, 5th-grade students set about to “Crunch the Numbers”. This mission was a series of exercises spread throughout the museum set to test […]

MAKER MONDAYS IN THE INNOVATION LAB

October 25, 2019

Each Monday afternoon our Director of Educational Technology and Innovation, Ashley Swinney, hosts an open lab time for students who are interested in pursuing personal projects in the Innovation Lab.   This past Monday launched our Maker Monday series in the Graves Family Center for Innovation labs. Each week students will be introduced to a […]