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Honoring Alumni Veterans at The Brook Hill School

November 11, 2016

From the Desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: Thank you Brook Hill Alumni for your service to our country! Celebrating our country’s veterans this weekend reminds us of the former students of Brook Hill who chose to serve our country. Our gratitude goes out to: Scott Roark, ’02 – Air Force […]

Pen and Paper: Why Old Fashioned Note-Taking May Be the New Fashion

November 11, 2016

From the desk of Jessica Mize, ACE Coordinator: I have distinct memories of learning proper penmanship and finger placement on a keyboard. I am part of the early technology integration generation. I remember those lined sheets of paper used for accurate location of every letter stroke. I also recall learning to use the key board […]

Meet our academic advocate for boarding students: Scott Ryle

November 11, 2016

From the desk of Shawn Rhoads, Director of Residence Life: Scott Ryle came to Brook Hill from Atlanta, Georgia, and serves as our Academic Advocate and Head Football Coach. Mr. Ryle served on a recon team in Iraq, and we celebrate Mr. Ryle’s brave service for his country on this Veterans Day. Coach Ryle assists […]

Students prepare for future during College Emphasis Week

November 11, 2016

College Emphasis Week has been full of students in college shirts, parents of middle and upper school students having “Coffee and Conversations” about college, kicking off the application process with juniors and their parents, hosting 21 college representatives for lunch in the American Freedom Museum, and welcoming the CORE worship pastor from Marvin Methodist Church, […]

Pre-K caps off vision and hearing screening

November 10, 2016

Today Mrs. Haugh and Mrs. Bell’s classes capped off lower school’s vision and hearing screening with Nurse Franks. Vision and Hearing Screening is a brief test to determine whether a student’s vision and hearing falls within the normal range. Screening answers only one question: does the student show possible problems that indicate the need for further assessment? […]

Lower School learns about Abraham and Isaac

November 09, 2016

At chapel this week, Lower School honored Veteran’s Day, and Mrs. Newson’s 3rd grade class shared the story of Abraham and Isaac. We learned about their great faith and how we, too, can obey God.

Eighth graders learn about chemical changes

November 09, 2016

Mrs. Wallace’s 8th graders performed a science experiment by conducting a chemical reaction lab to review the signs of a chemical change. Students were able to see color change, feel temperature change and observe a gas being produced as the bag inflated. Students also identified other physical and chemical properties in the lab.

Students vote in mock election on Election Day

November 08, 2016

Students were able to go to the American Freedom Museum on Election Day and cast their vote for the next President of the United States. Students had the opportunity to study and read about the views and stances of candidates before making their decision. At Brook Hill, we want to teach our students the importance […]

Lower and middle schools compete in math olympics

November 08, 2016

The Brook Hill Junior Guard Scholars Math Team participated in the ACSI District Math Olympic Competition on Tuesday. Thirty one students represented Brook Hill in this math triathlon. Each division consisted of three 11-minute rounds of competition. Like all good athletes, these students either came early or did extra practice to prepare for the contest. Most […]

Guard drop finale to Grace, moving on to playoffs

November 07, 2016

Brook Hill quarterback Hood Taylor passed for 305 yards and a touchdown, but it was not enough in a 56-20 loss to Tyler Grace Community on Friday. The Guard had already sewn up the fourth and final playoff spot from TAPPS Division II District 2 before the game kicked off. Brook Hill (6-4) will open […]

Lady Guard varsity basketball opens season Tuesday!

November 07, 2016

Brook Hill girls basketball begins Tuesday at Troup with the varsity and junior varsity teams taking the floor to represent the orange and blue for the first time in the 2016-17 season! The Lady Guard will play Tyler Cumberland Academy in their home opener on Friday. But first, let’s introduce the 2016 LADY GUARD BASKETBALL […]

Veterans Day: 8 Things You May Not Know

November 04, 2016

From the desk of Jan Hommel, American Freedom Museum Director: Veterans Day is coming up soon. Here are 8 things you may not know about Veterans Day: Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day to commemorate the truce signed between the Allies and Germany in World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th […]