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Book Fair Preview

November 13, 2015

Lower School students got to preview the book fair this week! Students explored all the books and even made a wish list! Be sure to stop by and not only get your child some great books but support our library in the process! Here are Mrs. Brashier’s 2nd graders exploring!             

Thanking our Armed Forces

November 13, 2015

Mrs. Dawkins’s and Mrs. Ponce’s 4th graders wrote letters to active military members this week thanking them for their service in the protection of our country and freedom. These letters will be included in packages sent by Operation Gratitude! What a great way for our students to encourage our brave men and women at home […]

6th Studies Surface Temperatures

November 13, 2015

Sixth graders are exploring sources of energy used to make electricity. They were busy taking the temperature of different surfaces to observe the effects of solar energy in class this week. Students gathered their info and reported their findings.            

1st Grade Visits KETK

November 13, 2015

First Grade went to the KETK television studio this morning to learn about how they give us the weather forecast.  Chris Dudley gave us a great tour of the studio.  We even sat quietly and watched them film some of the anchors.  Then the station weatherman Marcus talked to us about how he does the […]

Orchestra Performances

November 12, 2015

Last weekend, the Brook Hill Orchestra served the community and represented Brook Hill well with their exciting & elegant performances at Mistletoe & Magic and the Genny Wood Art Show. On Friday, Nov 6th the Brook Hill Orchestra consisting of the US & 8th grade Orchestras performed at Mistletoe & Magic playing a variety of Christmas music […]

Making History Real in 7th Grade Humanities

November 12, 2015

As a preview to a history lesson over the Decree of April 6th, 1830, 7th grade Humanities students unknowingly took part in a simulation.  Mrs. Mattay and Mrs. Figueroa created harsh, new policies for The Brook Hill Middle School and presented them to the students as a PowerPoint from Mrs. Hayes. Mrs. Hayes and Coach […]

Giving Tuesday

November 12, 2015

  Save the date for December 1, 2015! Join Brook Hill and be a part of a global day dedicated to giving back. People around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to financially give back to an organization of their choice. Find a way for your family, community, company […]

Middle School Fall Field Night

November 11, 2015

From the desk of Jordy Barksdale, Director of Campus Life & Ministry: Our kids are awesome! The group of Middle School students this year are full of energy, have obedient hearts and are eager to learn and grow. Mom and dad, I know you may be reading this thinking “If Mr. Barksdale only knew…” I […]

A Soldier’s Ration in 8th Grade Humanities

November 11, 2015

Father of Cole (8th) and Logan (11th) is a marine and came to Judy Bunn’s 8th grade Humanities class to talk about MRE’s and how they are different from the rations soldiers were given during the American Revolution (our current study).  Cole and Logan’s father has been in the Marines for 20 years after graduating from […]

Education, Potential, and Character Lead to a Bright Future

November 11, 2015

From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: Whitney Clements Sherman, ’07, certainly was prepared for her college years and beyond, upon graduation from Brook Hill.  She came to Brook Hill in 6th grade and had 7 years to soak in all we had to offer.  And, not just the academic […]

Birthday Surprise!

November 11, 2015

Mrs. Newsom’s third grade team, moms, and grandmoms surprised her on her birthday this Tuesday, Nov 10 with pizza and a birthday cookie! She felt loved and blessed to be a part of the BH family.    

Fly Pie in PreK

November 10, 2015

This past week Mrs. Haugh’s class learned all about the letter F so it was only fitting that they make “Fly Pie” for their cooking activity. The kids were a bit apprehensive at first but they soon realized it was vanilla pudding and the “flies” were just minichocolate chips.