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Smaller Classes, Larger Learning

February 19, 2016

From the desk of Michelle Rozell, Upper School Principal:   A week or so ago I was given the opportunity to substitute for Mrs. Brunson in Anatomy and Physiology.  The instructions that she left for her class was to complete a lab involving lungs and how they work. We all know that we use our […]

Guard Golf Takes 2nd at Brook Hill Classic

February 19, 2016

Brook Hill Guard Golf tshot 332 to finish 2nd place during the Brook Hill Classic at Eagles Bluff this week. Brook Hill tied with Grapeland for second, but won during a sudden death team match to break the tie. Our of 25 schools, Brook Hill finished one stroke behind Troop. Yeager and Garner also tied […]

Middle School on the GO: Grades and Organization- What Matters and Why

February 19, 2016

On Wednesday and Thursday Coach Barrow and Mrs. Mize presented a seminar to every middle school student covering the topics of grades and organization. What does it mean to be a GO student? The middle school students learned what matters and why in terms of the skills and habits successful people incorporate and learn in […]

2016 Auction: Neighborhood Bash Sponsorship Opportunities

February 19, 2016

One Auction. Three Homes. One Cause. We are excited about the fresh, new and exciting format for this year’s school’s auction. We are looking forward to an evening of celebrating The Brook Hill School together Saturday, April 30th in THREE separate homes, on ONE night, for ONE great cause! A great opportunity to show your […]

Spirit Night at FD’s Grill House Tuesday March 1st

February 19, 2016

Join us at FD’s Grill House next Tuesday, March 1st between 4-10pm to enjoy delicious food and support The Brook Hill Fund all at the same time! Wear your Brook Hill Gear, eat, and 10% of ALL sales will benefit The Brook Hill Fund. Invite your friends and bring the whole family! FD’s is a […]

Bickerstaff Takes 2nd and 3rd at State Swim Meet

February 19, 2016

Congratulate Bailey Bickerstaff on claiming 3rd in the 100 fly and 2nd 100 back at the State Swim Meet last week! We are so proud of Bailey and her excellence not only in the water, but in the classroom and in all of life! Go Guard!

Brook Hill Students Compete in Ethics Bowl

February 19, 2016

From the desk of Jordy Barksdale, Director of Campus Life & Ministry: On Wednesday, five Brook Hill students competed in the 4th Annual Ethics Bowl hosted by the University of Texas at Tyler’s Center for Ethics. Our students were grouped in to teams of five students from private and public schools across Smith County. The […]

8th Grade Inventions

February 19, 2016

8th Humanities students recently stepped into the shoes of one of the American inventors of the 19th century.  After selecting an invention in a random drawing, students researched to find reasons and procedures followed for inventions such as the safety pin and mowing machine.   Each student then wrote and performed a monologue assuming the identity […]

Moms’ Recess at Honey Tree this Wednesday

February 19, 2016

Calling all Brook Hill Moms – we recently began gathering with other moms on a regular basis to share life and encourage one another. This coming week we are are meeting during lunch at the Honey Tree so that working moms can join! The Honey Tree will be closed early, just for us! Bento boxes […]

Texas A&M, UNT & DBU Visit Brook Hill

February 19, 2016

Derek Nido from Texas A&M met with students and parents in the Academic Office this week as he talked about next steps concerning their admissions decisions. Derek encouraged students to make sure that they continue to check their Howdy Portal to stay right on track with their list of things to do. Derek’s contact information […]

How to Teach a Class When You Aren’t There

February 18, 2016

Mrs. Utz met with Ms. Cameron this week to ask for some ideas on how she could teach her Spanish 1 class on Friday while she was absent from school! The two put their heads together and had Mrs. Utz record a video of herself teaching an oral story in Spanish on a Surface tablet using the camera […]

Did your high school leave an impression on you?

February 18, 2016

From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: Did your high school leave an impression on you? Was that impression one that makes you want to stay in contact or even want to send your children there?  Evidently Brook Hill does just that. Recently, I’ve written about alumni coming back for visits […]