From the desk of Tammy Hayes, Middle School Principal: Trimmings, Turkey, and Thanksgiving are one of my fave times of the year! I love this time of year for children because it is clearly not about them. That’s right, it is not in any way about serving them, buying for them, or catering to them. […]
Our Middle & Upper School students joined together in their advisory groups to donate over 500 shoebox gifts for children in third world countries in partnership with Operation Christmas Child! Students also donated $7 a box for shipping and handling costs. This is the 4th year in a row our student council has lead this […]
The Brook Hill 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team finished watching film Friday morning in the Kyle Lake Athletic Center following Thursday nights wins over Cumberland Academy. The 7th Grade Team improved their record to 2-0 with a 50-24 win against the Knights while the 8th Grade is 2-1 after the 37-22 victory. Both […]
We started taking our Surface Pro carts to class this week! Spanish 3 students practiced their oral Spanish skills this week using the school’s new Surface tablets. The students recorded an oral story then switched tablets with a classmate to listen to their story before rerecording and finalizing their story. Ms. Adams Chemistry classes also […]
Sixth grade is investigating the effects of air resistance and mass using a paper helicopter. It was a great way for students to see how air resistance works in real life and not just in theory.
6th grade Humanities students have been busy learning about the Ancient Middle East! After an in-depth study of many cultures and empires, students work in groups to create a personalized timeline. Each timeline emphasized the important leaders, groups, events, innovations, and wars. The students were free to design the timeline however they wished. Their creativity […]
From the desk of Tammy Hayes, Middle School Principal: Wow, next time I get the bright idea to do a parent-help series-somebody slap me! It’s kind of like when you hear, “be careful what you pray for” and you have been asking the Lord to give you wisdom or patience, something wild and crazy like […]
Brook Hill’s middle school choir had the opportunity to sing at Mistletoe and Magic this past Friday! Students sang: 1. Let it Snow 2. Christmas in about 3 minutes 3. Magnificat 4. Arise Shine 5. Once in Royal David’s City 6.Somewhere in my Memory 7. Rise Up Shepherds 8. Holiday Blessing
Sixth graders are exploring sources of energy used to make electricity. They were busy taking the temperature of different surfaces to observe the effects of solar energy in class this week. Students gathered their info and reported their findings.
Last weekend, the Brook Hill Orchestra served the community and represented Brook Hill well with their exciting & elegant performances at Mistletoe & Magic and the Genny Wood Art Show. On Friday, Nov 6th the Brook Hill Orchestra consisting of the US & 8th grade Orchestras performed at Mistletoe & Magic playing a variety of Christmas music […]
As a preview to a history lesson over the Decree of April 6th, 1830, 7th grade Humanities students unknowingly took part in a simulation. Mrs. Mattay and Mrs. Figueroa created harsh, new policies for The Brook Hill Middle School and presented them to the students as a PowerPoint from Mrs. Hayes. Mrs. Hayes and Coach […]
From the desk of Jordy Barksdale, Director of Campus Life & Ministry: Our kids are awesome! The group of Middle School students this year are full of energy, have obedient hearts and are eager to learn and grow. Mom and dad, I know you may be reading this thinking “If Mr. Barksdale only knew…” I […]