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Learning about Pilgrims and Native Americans in Kindergarten

November 18, 2015

Kindergarten has learned about why the pilgrims came to a new land and how the Native Americans helped them survive.  We read the book, Knots on a Counting Rope, and had an Indian naming ceremony during class this week. Here are some photos!

Studying Photosynthesis in AP Biology

November 18, 2015

Although we cannot see photosynthesis happening we can observe the outcome.  Students in Dual Credit Biology carried out spinach leaf disk assays.  In the assay, the leaf disk are saturated with water and a carbon source causing them to sink to the bottom of a container.  As photosynthesis take place inside the disk the water […]

Charlie Niles named first team All-District volleyball

November 18, 2015

Brook Hill senior Charlie Niles led the Lady Guard into the playoffs and the rest of the district took notice, naming Niles to the first team on the TAPPS All-District 2-4A Volleyball Team announced recently. Niles finished with a team-high 204 kills to go along with 120 digs and 31 service aces. Niles also had […]

Story Corps

November 15, 2015

Speech students have been working on an assignment for the “Story Corps Great Thanksgiving Listen.” This is a national homework assignment where students will interview an elder with the Story Corps app. They will then upload these interviews to the app where they will be added to the library of congress. Students are currently interviewing […]

They are Others-Centered: Quality #5 in Well-Rounded Middle School Students

November 13, 2015

From the desk of Tammy Hayes, Middle School Principal: Wow, next time I get the bright idea to do a parent-help series-somebody slap me! It’s kind of like when you hear, “be careful what you pray for” and you have been asking the Lord to give you wisdom or patience, something wild and crazy like […]

The Christ-Centered Life

November 13, 2015

From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: Heather and I have recently joined a few other couples to study God’s Word.  The topic we have been studying is “The Gospel-Centered Life.”  As Heather and I have tried to apply this concept to our daily lives, we have both been reminded that the gospel is not […]

Some Things I Say

November 13, 2015

From the desk of Wally Dawkins, Athletic Director: The school’s maintenance man was on his hands and knees, scooping water out of a hole he just finished digging where a PVC pipe had busted, causing water to fill the hole and overflow onto the sidewalk.  As he was “pumping out” the cold water with an […]

Give Thanks

November 13, 2015

Mrs. Newsom’s 3rd grade class led chapel on Wednesday with a wonderful play entitled “Give Thanks”. The play centered around a Christian radio station that encouraged listeners to call in and say what they were thankful for. Students dialed in the give thanks for good health, friends, family, freedom (it was Veterans Day after all!) […]

Schultz Signs to Play Division I Softball

November 13, 2015

On Thursday at 3:00 in Founders Suite of KLAC, Taylor Schultz signed a NCAA Division I Softball Scholarship with Central Arkansas! We had an awesome time celebrating with Taylor, her family, Coach Springer, and the BH Softball Team. To receive a D-I scholarship is truly amazing! Congratulate Taylor on this incredible accomplishment!

Keeping the Faith in College

November 13, 2015

David Dorn II, Pastor of Contemporary/Core Worship at Marvin United Methodist Church, spoke with seniors in Senior Seminar this week about “Keeping Your Faith Strong In College”. He talked with them about six points to consider which were: Doubt, Strengthening their relationship with God, Choosing their new friends, Not giving up values for popularity, Expanding […]

Top 10% Luncheon

November 13, 2015

The Top 10% students were honored at a luncheon this week and presented with a $4000 scholarship to The University of Texas at Tyler. The UT Tyler Administrative Staff praised the students for their outstanding work and exemplary academic achievements. Headmasters  and Superintendents of high schools in the East Texas area were given certificates to […]

Middle School Choir Sings at Mistletoe & Magic

November 13, 2015

Brook Hill’s middle school choir had the opportunity to sing at Mistletoe and Magic this past Friday! Students sang: 1. Let it Snow 2. Christmas in about 3 minutes 3. Magnificat 4. Arise Shine 5. Once in Royal David’s City 6.Somewhere in my Memory 7. Rise Up Shepherds 8. Holiday Blessing