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Fourth grade took a field trip to Perot Museum

February 17, 2017

Fourth grade went to the Ross Perot Museum in Dallas. They had many hands on lessons with multiple science, technology, engineering and mathematics, sports hall where students can simulate different sports skills and virtual racing against animals and athletes.

Pre-K studies the letter “P”

February 17, 2017

Pre-K classes wore their favorite pajamas, drank purple punch and ate purple popcorn to celebrate the Letter P – their letter of the week.

Sixth grade uses technology for class project

February 17, 2017

Last week, 6th grade Humanities students used the Surface tablets to research east Asian countries. This week, the students began creating their final product using a new program called Sway. Sway is an interactive way for students to publish their research through creation of digital storybooks. The amazing program allows for limitless student creativity as […]

Students in the Lower School library went to Nigeria this week

February 17, 2017

Lower School’s library story, an African folktale, originated in a small village in Nigeria. After listening to this tale, students were able to “visit” Nigeria using Google Earth. Following our trip to Africa, we returned to Brook Hill using Google Earth and many students visited their homes and even located colleges they hope to attend.

Presidents’ Day from the American Freedom Museum

February 17, 2017

From the desk of Jan Hommel, Museum Director: Presidents’ Day is celebrated in the United States every year on the third Monday in February. Established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal government. It was traditionally celebrated on February 22nd, Washington’s actual birthday, but […]

Alex Ellis honored with DAR Good Citizen Award

February 17, 2017

The Mary Tyler Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently honored Alex Ellis as an outstanding senior who demonstrates the qualities of a good citizen. Alex was chosen based on dependability, service, leadership and patriotism, and was presented a certificate and pin at the annual DAR Scholarship Tea at the ballroom of the […]

Meet Harold Ofuokwu

February 17, 2017

From the desk of Shawn Rhoads, Director of Residence Life: Meet Harold Ofuokwu, a new boarding student with us this year from Nigeria. Harold is a Junior and is having a great time with us here at Brook Hill. We are grateful he is here and look forward to having him back with us next […]

Guard Chorale sings the national anthem and “Happy Birthday”

February 17, 2017

It’s not uncommon to hear the Brook Hill Guard Chorale singing in some unusual places around campus. The choir regularly sings a special arrangement of Happy Birthday for faculty and staff on their birthdays. It has become a tradition that staff members look forward to each year. The four part harmonies have been known to […]

Kindergarten counts money in class store

February 17, 2017

To conclude Kindergarten’s two-week unit on money, students earned “money” in the classroom to purchase items from their classroom store.

Eighth grade is learning about Corrie ten Boom and her life during the Holocaust

February 17, 2017

The American Freedom Museum in an invaluable teaching tool. Students in 8th grade Humanities were given an overview of WWII in preparation for the novel The Hiding Place. Mrs. Bynum summarized the war and introduced the students to the story of Corrie ten Boom, author of The Hiding Place.  After visiting the Holocaust section of the […]

Challenge yourself! Challenge a friend!

February 17, 2017

Looking for a way to kick those fitness goals into motion or enjoy a nice day out with the family? Challenge yourself, challenge a friend and make plans to participate in the first ever Orange Rush Family Fun Run, April 22, 2017. This is a great event for the whole family including a Kid’s Dash […]