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Parent Perspective: The Value of Christian Education

October 19, 2020

One of the defining aspects of a Brook Hill education is the culture and environment created by the Christian worldview that is embodied by our community. We got the chance to hear more about how this culture is changing the lives of our families from the Albea’s. Travis has worked at Brook Hill since 2012, […]

Jervis Family

September 24, 2020

Meet the Jervis family! The Jervises joined Brook Hill this year, having previously attended a local public school. Taylor works as a Camp Director at Pine Cove and brings a unique perspective to why they chose Brook Hill as a family in vocational ministry.     Taylor, Callan, Elah, Meritt, and Lacey Jervis     […]

Harrison Family

September 24, 2020

The Harrison family relocated to East Texas this year from Kansas City, MO and immediately fell in love with Brook Hill! Ashleigh loved it so much, she even decided to join our faculty as a Kindergarten teacher.   Landreigh, Ashleigh, LouElla-Kate, Quinten, and Lynnox Harrison   What brought your family to East Texas? Our journey […]

Brook Hill Communication Tools

September 23, 2020

We have some great ways to stay connected as a Brook Hill Family. With the start of a new year, we want to make sure you are aware of all the different ways you can stay in the loop and get the most out of your Brook Hill experience.   VIDIGAMI   WHAT IS THIS […]

First Day of School

August 21, 2020

The first day of school has finally arrived! Can we get a “Hallelujah!”? We are so grateful to be starting back and to have the Brook Hill Family together again. This year, we’re learning to act with love at the Lower School. Our school verse for the year is: “Let all that you do be […]

Brook Hill Welcomes a New Lower School Dyslexia Specialist

May 21, 2020

We are excited to announce that Martha Waggonner is joining The Brook Hill School as our Lower School Dyslexia Specialist.   Mrs. Waggonner not only brings over 27  years of experience in working with dyslexia, but she also has a strong passion for working with and advocating for students. She believes in making the learning […]

ABBY BAKER WINS IN TEXAS PSIA PUBLISHING CONTEST

May 15, 2020

Congratulations to third-grader Abby Baker who was recently named as a winner in a state-wide PSIA writing contest!   Abby’s work will be included in the 2020-2022 edition of the PSIA Ready Writing and Creative Writing Handbook for Elementary & Middle Schools that is currently being compiled. We are so proud of you Abby and hope […]

SCREEN FREE SATURDAY BOOK CLUB

April 23, 2020

Calling all Brook Hill bookworms! We’re grateful for the resources to learn and connect online, but with so much extra time on our screens during the week, we’re challenging you to a “Screen-free Saturday” and have put together a list of a few books that you might enjoy! It might even be fun to start […]

BLUE RIBBON BIBLE MEMORIZATION

March 06, 2020

Congratulations to second-grader JD Mize who recently won 1st place in the Bible memorization category at the ACSI Speech Meet at Prestonwood Academy in Plano!   At Brook Hill we want our students to try new things, broaden their understanding, and lean into their potential. One of the ways that we do this is by […]

LOWER SCHOOL INNOVATION LAB GRAND OPENING

February 28, 2020

“What good is an idea if it remains an idea? Try. Experiment. Iterate. Fail. Try again. Change the world.” – Simon Sinek   This past week we celebrated the official opening of our Lower School Innovation Lab with an afternoon of exploration and hands-on creativity! Following the Grand Opening of our Upper School Graves Center […]

KINDERGARTEN CLASSES SERVE TYLER SPCA

February 21, 2020

Our Kindergarten classes put their reading skills to good use this past week as they served the Tyler SPCA through spending time with their foster dogs! One of our core values as a school is service. We want to foster a love for community and creation through serving others and our Kindergarten classes had the […]

4TH GRADERS SERVE AT TYLER BENEVOLENCE CENTER

January 31, 2020

This past December, each 4th-grade class started collecting used sheets, tuna, peanut butter and used men’s and women’s socks for donation as a part of this year’s service project.   Over the past few months as we have collected these items our students have had the opportunity to think about and pray for others as […]