We inducted new upper school students as members to the National Honor Society this week! It was a special ceremony as we welcomed these students into this historic community that values excellence, service, leadership, and character. Congratulate these students on achieving this high honor!
From the desk of Jan Hommel, Museum Director: The following historic proclamation was issued by George Washington during his first year as President of the United States. President Washington proclaims Thursday, the 26th of November, 1789, a day of “public thanksgiving and prayer” devoted to “the service of that great and glorious Being who is […]
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 […]
Brook Hill fell behind early on against Joaquin and did not recover in an eventual 50-29 loss Tuesday at Herrington Gym. Junior Mia Martinico led the Lady Guard with 10 points and four steals while senior Jordon Phillips also had four steals in the loss. The Lady Guard were outscored 14-6 in the first quarter and trailed 26-13 […]
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.
From the desk of Celia Tucker, Academic Counselor: College Emphasis Week has been wonderful. Seeing students dressed in college shirts all week; having Coffee and College Conversations with parents; spending an evening with Seniors 2017 and their parents eating pizza, discussing the application process, watching parent volunteers play the GPA game, discussing Dual Credit details, […]
After studying Satire and reading Jonathan Swift’s “A Modest Proposal”, Mrs. Huggins’ Junior Humanities classes had an opportunity to write a Modest Proposal of their own. Students were instructed to use elements of satire to bring to light the faults of an aspect of society that they believe needs reform. Students then presented their proposals […]
On Thursday our Kindergarten students and their families celebrated their very own thanksgiving feast with their class. Students have been learning about the first Thanksgiving in class, and this was a perfect way to merge what they’ve been learning with a fun, family experience!
On Wednesday our PreK students and their families celebrated their very own thanksgiving feast with their class. Students have been learning about the first Thanksgiving in class, and this was a perfect way to merge what they’ve been learning with a fun, family experience!