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Middle School Experiments

January 14, 2016

Sixth graders have been learning about heat transfer in science class this week.  To further their understanding, students tested out the position of a chocolate chip relative to a heat source and predicted and then observed the melting pattern.  Students then moved their heat source and tried predicting a second time.  During this lab, students observed […]

Abstract Art in Second and Third Grade

January 14, 2016

Second and Third graders are currently working on a painting inspired by an artist named Wassily Kandinsky – one of the world’s first abstract artists – born in Moscow in 1866.  Before beginning their painting, we looked at several of his artworks and discussed how Kandinsky’s art changed throughout his career.  We decided his earlier […]

JV boys too much for Brighter Horizons, 54-28

January 14, 2016

Brook Hill JV received 12 points from Jermiah McGowen and 11 from Jacob Yeager to overpower Garland Brighter Horizons JV 54-28 on Tuesday. The victory raised the Guard’s overall record to 12-5. Brook Hill JV will be back on the floor Friday at Dallas Shelton. Guard Stats Scoring (54): Jermiah McGowen 12, Jacob Yeager 11, […]

Prayer: Praises and Requests

January 13, 2016

From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: It brings such pleasure to share this praise with you this week.  So many of you have been praying for BH mom, Christi Wyatt Zimmerman as she faces off against ALS.  You may recall we prayed her trip to Israel for a stem cell […]

Laser Tag

January 13, 2016

On Sunday afternoon Mr. Ramirez held a Laser Tag event in the gymnasium for our boarding students. Students came out and participated in competition style Laser Tag. It was a great way for the students to let out some energy and run around for a couple hours!

Healthy Study Habits: How to Stay Dedicated

January 12, 2016

From the desk of Jessica Mize, ACE Coordinator: Last week I mentioned a few healthy practices students can adopt for initiating steps to a successful second semester. Below is a recap of those: Kick the procrastination habit and replace it with better time management skills High school is a great time to try something new […]

Study Groups

January 12, 2016

Just because the school day ends doesn’t mean Brook Hill students stop studying. Students are so creative in finding almost anywhere to sit down with others and brainstorm over the day’s lessons and assignments. We call that being resourceful!

Brook Hill Juniors Attend C4 Conference

January 12, 2016

Ten Brook Hill juniors spent Friday with business and industry partners from the Tyler community. Students heard presentations and asked questions so that they could better understand a typical work day in their intended field of study. The business partners shared valuable information with the students about their careers, experience, and education. Presentations included: Arts, Audio/Video Technology […]

New Books in the Library

January 12, 2016

New books have arrived in the Brook Hill Middle and Upper School Library. We are very excited about the new items we have available for the students and faculty to read. We have The Percy Jackson Series by Riordan; The Divergent Series by Roth; The Royal Ballet School Diaries Series by Moss; The Lunar Chronicles by Meyer; The Diary […]

Varsity boys hoops come up short at Prince of Peace, 56-50

January 11, 2016

CARROLLTON — Reid Hill scored 23 points and Brook Hill had several chances in the final seconds to tie or win at Prince of Peace, but ultimately fell short, 56-50. Hill did his damage from three-point range, finishing with seven treys. All told, Brook Hill made 12 3-pointers in the loss. Adams connected on three from […]

JV boys rally twice, but fall short in hoops losses

January 11, 2016

Brook Hill JV boys basketball was on the wrong end of scoreboard in losses to Dallas Christian and Carrollton Prince of Peace. In both games, the Guard rallied back from big deficits only to be overtaken at the end. Brook Hill JV lost to Dallas Christian 42-30, rallying back from a 23-11 deficit to pull within […]

Lady Guard soccer tops Dallas Christian, 3-1

January 11, 2016

Katherine Stair scored two goals with Morgan Carpenter adding another to lead the Brook Hill Lady Guard past Dallas Christian 3-1 in their TAPPS Division II District 2 opener. Stair and Jaylen Wheat combined for the Lady Guard’s first goal with Carpenter benefiting from a Wheat pass for her goal also. Stair scored her second […]