This was our 10th year to take seniors to Taos, NM for team building and leadership development. During each day, we had different activities that included exploring a Pueblo, visiting the Rio Grande Gorge, whitewater rafting on the Rio Grande, and the infamous hike up Wheeler’s Peak – a 16-mile round trip to the tallest […]
Brook Hill students took advantage of the Christian College Fair and colleges visiting campus this week as they stopped to introduce themselves and ask specific questions of each representative. Taking time to stop and talk with college admissions personnel allows students to find out more about what each college has to offer and if they […]
From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: I had the fortune to spend a little time with some moms of seniors from the class of 2014. We had a great visit and I was surprised to hear how much they miss being a part of this community. I guess we […]
Seniors visited with college representatives from nine colleges in Senior Seminar this week. Representatives told their personal and faith stories about how they got to where they are today and answered questions about their individual institutions. The morning was filled with inspiration for our seniors as they enter the application season and make some major […]
This past weekend our boarding community took trips to Stonebriar Mall in Dallas and to watch FC Dallas play soccer. Our students had a blast! Our residential life program offers optional trips like these every weekend for our students!
From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: This past week marked the annual Brook Hill senior class trip to Taos, NM. The trip’s purpose is bonding, leadership development, spiritual growth and frankly just having a great time together as the senior class with the Upper School Principal, Director of Campus Life, Headmaster (and his wife), […]
This week in second grade, students studied Johnny Appleseed. Students learned about the legend of John Chapman also known as Johnny Appleseed by reading multiple stories by different authors. Although each story was a little different, the main idea of Johnny Appleseed spreading apples across our country during the pioneer days was pointed out by […]
From the desk of Tammy Hayes, Middle School Principal: What do you get when you mix two parts high adventure with one part yummy food, combined with a little information about your school’s new Guard Charge and set it down in the middle of the beautiful piney woods for two full days with 122 middle […]
Students in sixth grade science are learning how to identify minerals by different properties. They are recording the color, feel, hardness, streak color, luster, smell and specific gravity. Students are also testing the minerals for special properties, such as being magnetic or having a salty taste. Once they record all of their observations, they will […]
“Am I French?” No “Did I make four voyages to the New World?” Yes “Am I Columbus?” Yes! Juniors in Humanities class played the Head Bands game to practice identifying 15th and 16th century explorers. Each student held a note card to his or her head and then asked yes or no questions to get […]
Our annual Brook Hill Moms Coffee will be held at the home of Heather Fletcher next Friday, September 26th from 9:30-11:30 am. This is an annual event for moms of PreK through 12th grade students and is an exciting opportunity to connect with other families at Brook Hill. It is one of our favorite events, […]
From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: The Junior class took their college trip this week, visiting Texas A&M, Texas State University, The University of Texas at Austin, and Baylor University. Many Brook Hill alumni took the time to stop by and say hello. What a treat! In fact, Suyang […]