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Family Highlight: The Langemeiers

October 24,

The Langemeiers have been ALL ORANGE since 2007 when Carrie and Craig chose Brook Hill for their family. Austin graduated in 2012 and his youngest brother Beck will graduate in 2025. Now, Austin’s oldest son, Knox, has started his journey as a Kindergarten student at Brook Hill. 

Brook Hill Named #1 Private School in Tyler, East Texas for Sixth Year in a Row

October 08,

We’re thrilled to announce that The Brook Hill School has been recognized as a 2025 Best School in Smith County (Tyler, Texas | East Texas) by Niche for the sixth year in a row! Additionally, Brook Hill has now been named in the Top 20 Best Private K-12 Schools in Texas, Top 50 Christian High […]

Podcast: Get to Know Mr. Brady

October 07,

Tune in to listen to Mr. Brady share his story of how God brought his family to East Texas and what it has been like joining The Brook Hill School in his recent interview on the HEY ETX Podcast.

Poverty, Humility, and Simplicity in Paradise: Faculty Published Article

October 04,

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.

Four Students Named National Merit Commended Scholars

September 25,

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 […]

Entrepreneurship: From Brook Hill to the Flower Shop

September 18,

Brook Hill Alumni and now current parent, Mary Caroline, with her mom, Sarah, and sister Elizabeth shared their experience purchasing, owning, and growing a local flower shop with our entrepreneurship students this week.

Lennie Kiguru, Senior at The Brook Hill School, Secures Admission to Princeton University

April 26,

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 […]

Introducing Brook Hill’s New Director of Security & Campus Safety

January 22,

We are excited to announce and introduce our new Director of Security and Campus Safety, Mr. Bobby Herrington. With an impressive background and a strong commitment to the safety of our community, Bobby brings a wealth of experience to his new role at Brook Hill.

Faculty Highlight: Steve Soldi

December 04, 2023

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.[…]

Alumni Highlight: Drew Shaw ’17

November 29, 2023

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!