St. Francis of Assisi is a fascinating historical figure who has captured the imagination of many Christians and non-Christians alike over the past 800 years. My article, published on the anniversary of his death on October 3, 1226, analyzes the apostolic spirit of Francis as articulated by Dante, the greatest poet of the Western world.

We are pleased to announce that four Brook Hill students were recently named Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. Our Commended Scholars are Soohyeon Kim, Terry Kim, Jackson Locker, and Kamsi Ofochebe.     “Our National Merit Commended Scholars have exemplified what it means to pursue excellence with passion and perseverance,” commented […]

We are proud to announce that one of our seniors, Lennie Kiguru, has been accepted to Princeton University. Kiguru’s acceptance marks a significant milestone in both his academic journey and Brook Hill’s commitment to fostering excellence in our students. Lennie Kiguru’s journey from Brook Hill to Princeton University exemplifies the power of determination and the […]

After an extensive search process and much prayer from the entire Brook Hill community, I am pleased to announce that Braxton Brady will join Brook Hill as our new Head of School, effective July 1, 2024.

The Brook Hill School is proud to announce that one of its seniors, Ayotomi Fadase, has been awarded a full four-year scholarship to the University of Chicago through the QuestBridge National College Match. Ayotomi Fadase, a boarding student at Brook Hill, is set to commence the next chapter of her academic journey at the prestigious […]

Born and raised outside of Boston, Massachusetts, Steve graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in his home state, where he majored in English and discovered his lifetime love for the intersection of Christianity and Literature. Steve completed his graduate studies at the University of Dallas. He took an interdisciplinary degree in the Humanities, combining the pursuit of History, Philosophy, Theology, and Literature.[…]

Drew Shaw joined us as a boarding student in 12th grade and graduated from our Upper School in 2017. Drew initially attended the Boston Conservatory, but transferred and finished up his undergraduate at The Juilliard School in New York. He’s currently a Violist in the National Symphony Orchestra of Taiwan and lives in Taipei. Read more to learn about Drew’s experience at Brook Hill and what he’s been up to since graduation!

Heath Dickey joined us as a day student in 8th grade and graduated from our Upper School in 2010. Heath attended Georgetown University in Washington, DC where he played Division I Football. He went on to receive his Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from Texas A&M University School of Law and worked in the Texas Legislature, starting with the 84th Legislative Session and ending with the 87th Legislative Session before he moved back to Tyler, Texas. Read more to learn about Heath’s experience at Brook Hill, what he’s been up to since Graduation, and how he chose to enroll his daughter at Brook Hill too!

We’re thrilled to announce that The Brook Hill School has been recognized as a 2024 Best School in Smith County (Tyler, Texas | East Texas) by Niche for the fifth year in a row! Additionally,  Brook Hill has now been named in the Top 20 Best Private K-12 Schools in Texas and Top 50 Christian […]

Nine students at The Brook Hill School earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students’ hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance. The academic honors for rural area, Black, Indigenous, and/or Latino students are an opportunity for students to share their strong academic achievements with […]