Seventh graders traveled to the Alamo this week as well as other locations in our state that are rich in Texas history.

“What a great experience we had at the Capitol in Washington DC,” Les Rhea said. “We saw our past history unfold before our eyes whether we were at George Washington’s home or at the nation’s Capitol. The students got to see our first amendment at work through protests and exercised their own right as they […]

“We had a great time in Arizona,” Greg Jones said. “The weather wass great and the boys are having a good time hiking and getting to know one another. Coach Ford and I did a devotional based on 1 John 4: 7-12 on how God’s love shows through us and although no one can see […]

From the desk of Jessica Mize, ACE Director and SPARC Coordinator: Catalina Island, Arizona canyons, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Swiss Alps, the Sagrada de Familia in Spain, the bustling city of New York; the Arkansas wilderness, college campuses across the country, various businesses and industries throughout East Texas, the vast digital world, the Brook […]

Brook Hill students had the opportunity to travel abroad this SPARC Week to two different locations: Costa Rica and Ireland. Students traveled with Miss Massingil and Coach K to sunny Costa Rica where the jungle meets the beach. We enjoy whitewater rafting, beautiful beaches, active volcanoes, South America’s longest zip line and whale watching. We […]

Brook Hill Upper School students traveled across our great nation to learn and grow in knowledge and Christ-like character. Students traveled with our Founder, Stephen Dement, to the East Coast where they spent time learning about courage, character & leadership through the lens of the 1864 Battle of New Market. On the campus of Virginia […]

We had a variety of SPARC classes in the Tyler area this week. Students did a variety of special art projects at Creation Station SPARC, including handmade paper, silk screening, weaving, and touring the Tyler Museum of Art. In Game Design SPARC students created their own computer games using Microsoft Kodu software. We learned about […]

Eighth grade visited the sites in Washington, D.C. to gain a better understanding of the relationship between our Christian faith and the founding of our nation. We took tours of the various memorials as well as the Smithsonian Museums, the Holocaust Museum, Washington Monument, Arlington National Cemetery, Mt.Vernon, and other sites. A private tour of the Capitol […]

Brook Hill 7th graders experienced Texas History this week!  We visited the Texas State Capitol in Austin, the Alamo and Riverwalk in San Antonio, and participated in leadership and recreational activities at the T Bar M Camp in New Braunfels! It was a great week!

Sixth graders took on the Hill Country of Texas this week!  We visited Enchanted Rock, Hamilton Pools, and the Mammoth Site in Waco to discover the natural beauty and history of Texas.  When we were not visiting these sites, we enjoyed the fun and adventure of the Highland Lakes Camp on Lake Travis.  Camp life was full of […]

For Nerd is the Word, our aim was to look at things in the entertainment industry—things that are often called “nerdy,” like comics, ukuleles, sci-fi films, and some games—and show the art and impact behind them. We merely scratched the surface of this broad and deep topic, but along the way we built ukuleles from […]

SEAing Texas (SPARC 2015) was an exciting and adventure-filled week as 9th and 10th grade girls mixed it up in the beautiful hill country of Texas. With water flowing through the activities, they played at SeaWorld over Texas, took a historical tour on Segways through the San Antonio streets, and zip lined across Lake Travis on […]