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GRATITUDE AND GROWTH

January 31, 2020

HEADLINES: A MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL, ROD FLETCHER   As I reflect on how Brook Hill has grown over the past 23 years I’m grateful for the way our community has been willing to grow, trust, and celebrate together.   Last year, as we crossed the finish line into summer I remember asking […]

LOWER SCHOOL STUDENTS EXPRESSING CREATIVITY THROUGH THE ARTS

January 24, 2020

Congratulations to our Lower School artists for placing in the East TX Academic Rodeo Art Contest!   The following students placed in the competition and their artwork, along with artwork from all over East Texas, can be viewed at The Academic Rodeo Open House on February 17 from 4-6 at the East Texas State Fair […]

GOING THE EXTRA MILE TO ENCOURAGE AND CELEBRATE STUDENTS

January 17, 2020

This past week we had the opportunity to pause and celebrate character, excellence, and achievement at our Lower School during chapel and it was such a great picture of how our students   Each quarter at our Lower School we take time during chapel to pass out awards and celebrate our students for things like […]

2ND GRADERS SPREAD CHRISTMAS CHEER

December 13, 2019

Ringing the bell loud and clear for all to hear, our 2nd graders served with the Salvation Army this past week to help raise funds for those in need!   One of the key tenets in Brook Hill’s Guard Charge “Serve Others” is coming to life as our students participate in service projects with their […]

“DO GOOD DECEMBER” DRIVE COLLECTS OVER 1,000 ITEMS

December 13, 2019

For the past several weeks our Chick-fil-a Leadership Academy students have been collecting items from our student body for donation as a part of the nationwide annual “Do Good December” drive.   Many thanks to everyone who donated items for the Chick Fil A Leader Academy Winter Items Drive! Our students collected over 1,000 items for […]

CULTIVATING A CULTURE OF CELEBRATION

December 13, 2019

As a school, we believe that the curriculum is important. We believe that having great resources, facilities and opportunities are game-changers. We believe that living on mission to provide an excellent Christ-centered, college-prep education is changing the world. We also believe that without our teachers, none of this would be enough on its own!   […]

4TH GRADERS TAKE ON A MIND MISSION CHALLENGE

December 13, 2019

With a limited number of materials and a mission at hand, Mr. Walter led our 4th graders through an exercise that strengthened their critical thinking skills and stretched their creative problem-solving abilities!   The students separated into groups and were given the mission to build a very tall tower that could support their lookout. The […]

LOWER SCHOOL CLUBS ARE A HIT!

December 06, 2019

This year our students have the opportunity to be a part of clubs in their area of interest after school as a way to meet other students, learn new skills, and explore their passions!   We have been having so much fun watching our students enjoy them and are excited to continue next semester! Currently, […]

MATHEMATICIANS IN THE MAKING

December 06, 2019

At our Lower School and Middle School campuses, students began their Math Olympic competition rounds!   We’re excited about this opportunity for our students because we want to instill a love for learning, and a healthy understanding of hard work and competition in our students. To participate in the Math Olympics, you must be recommended […]

FOSTERING JOY AND A LOVE FOR THE ARTS

December 06, 2019

As a Christian school, our goal is to foster a passion for the Lord and instill confidence in who He has made each student to be!   We look for every opportunity to do this in our academics, athletics, arts, conversations, and in the day to day life with our students. One of the most […]

4TH GRADERS VISIT THE PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE

November 22, 2019

Did you know that the sky has more stars than the beach has sand?   This mind-bending fact, along with a whole host of other facts and fascinations can be explored at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas. Our 4th-graders recently had the opportunity to visit and it was such a great […]

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR ARCTIC ADVENTURE WEEK

November 22, 2019

This week we have had so many fun opportunities for memory-making as we celebrated Book Fair Week!   Monday we kicked off with pajama day encouraging our students to “get cozy” with a good book! Students brought their favorite stuffed animal and were allowed to shop the book fair in their jammies! We’re hoping that […]