Our Middle School clubs met again this Friday during Campus Life Block! One of the clubs that met today was called “Strategy Club.” This club is hosted by high school student, Alex Ellis, and helps students by not only enjoy strategy games like Chess, but also develops their critical thinking skills!
Baylor University was on campus this week to visit with students and staff members. More than once during his visit the admissions representative (Josh Brown) said how nice it was to be able to put a face with a name. Students are always encouraged to stop by and introduce themselves to college admissions representatives because […]
Tyler Junior College and Jacksonville College were on campus Wednesday morning to register students for Dual Credit classes. For those who are unfamiliar with the term, students at Brook Hill have the opportunity to earn college credit hours during a variety of classes at Brook Hill their junior and senior year, without leaving campus! Students […]
It was Hibernation Day at the Lower School today! Kindergarten students made presentations to their classes about all kinds of animals, especially ones that hibernate! Students shared with one another why hibernation is so important and how it helps animals survive in the wild! Plus, who doesn’t want to wear PJ’s to school?
Students are studying fossils in 6th grade science. As part of the unit, students were challenged to build a dinosaur skeleton using a collection of bones. Students rose to the challenge and successfully reconstructed these animals by using problem solving skills. It was an interesting way to get a feel for what real scientist do […]
From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: As I was walking through the Lower School today I saw a group of moms working on hallway bulletin boards. And, I’ll be honest, I got really sad. That was Heather (my wife) a “minute” ago. My boys are now in 6th, 9th, and 11th grade. They are […]
From the desk of Krista Wallace, Director of Admissions: Admissions Week launches on Monday, February 2. Please encourage your friends who are interested in Brook Hill to join us for the following events all next week! Monday, Feb 2: Middle School and Upper School Look & See Dinner. 6-8pm. Bring your 6th-12th grade student to […]
We celebrated the 100th day of school in all sorts of ways this Thursday! Students created, presented, and enjoyed a variety of projects and activities related to the number 100. Students listed 100 things they love about school, made capes with 100 items, named 100 words in Spanish, and even imagined what they might be like […]
From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: Deandra Lieberman came to Brook Hill in 2003 as a cute little 7th grader and graduated in 2009 as a poised, intelligent young lady. She moved on to The University of Dallas from which she graduated as Valedictorian in 2013 with her English […]
From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: This week we received a request for prayer from two of our alum. Christopher and Jordan Beall have asked us to pray for their grandfather, Ray Beall. Ray and his wife, Bunny, were instrumental in helping to get our school started. Ray has […]
The Chemistry Road Show from Texas A&M University visited Brook Hill on Thursday! Students were able to see some of the most entertaining parts of Chemistry while also learning the science behind each demonstration.We saw explosions, oscillating chemical reactions, color changes, steam, bubbles, “forever ice cream” and many more entertaining chemical reactions. We were also […]
Mrs. Brashier’s second grade class led chapel for the Lower School on Wednesday. Students performed a play about Zacchaeus, teaching us that God’s love for us is greater than our own insecurities. What is more, God’s love extends to us despite our unworthiness of receiving it! What great lessons for all of us to learn […]