Kindergarten students in Jennifer Haugh’s class have been learning about apples this week. Students learned about parts of an apple, and read two versions of Johnny Appleseed to compare the similarities and differences in the two stories. Students capped off the week on Friday by making their own applesauce from scratch! Students had the opportunity […]
Students got excited for the MS retreat during campus life block on Friday as they had the opportunity to sign up for the various recreational activities available to them at next week’s Middle School Retreat! We are so excited to partner with Frontier Camps to build meaningful relationships between students and faculty and to learn […]
Fourth graders visited the American Freedom Museum this week to study more about Texas History! Students went to the Hall of Presidents to learn about US Presidents from Texas and competed against one another in Texas History trivia. We are so blessed to have such an awesome museum on our campus that helps educate […]
Second graders are studying the Dutch painter Piet Mondrian who was born in the Netherlands in 1872. After learning that he was known for painting with vivid colors, Mrs. Renaud, our new lower school art teacher, taught students about primary colors. Then, the second graders incorporated their newfound knowledge to begin painting with beautiful colors. about primary colors
From the desk of Dr. Stan Ward, Director of Campus Life & Ministry: When students ask “What is God’s will for me?” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 gives a definite answer: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” First Baptist Church of Tyler Pastor*, […]
From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: Since the time my own boys were very little I have blessed them each night before they went to bed. I always end my blessing with “Live Pure, Speak True, Right Wrong, Serve Others, Follow the King.” This year at Brook Hill we have adopted that blessing as […]
Mrs. Gibson’s fifth graders had a geography research assignment to complete in the lab. One of her students, Beaux, asked if classmates could use Google Earth so he was asked to show his friends how he uses this great tool. Students enjoyed looking at an aerial view of their school, and exploring their neighborhoods and […]
In math class this Tuesday, Mrs. Mize took her students to the computer lab where integer operations and technology collided in a symphony of numbers, formulas, and formatting. Students were given a handout explaining a monthly budget. They were to record debits and credits for a pretend month time period of their own desires. Each […]
7th grade students are studying cells in science class. In order to help students understand all the different parts of a cell and how each part enables the cell the function, students make their own cell model. This project gives students a hands-on experience and illustrates the complexity and beauty of animal cells!
Dr. Tony Evans will be the keynote speaker for The Brook Hill School’s 7th Annual Founder’s Day Celebration on Monday, October 13th. Highlights of the evening will include a spectacular school-wide choir and orchestra performance, along with the opportunity to honor the 2014 Guardian Award recipients, Brook Hill grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Schwab, for […]
Last weekend our boarding community went to Main Event in Dallas for a weekend get away. Students played laser tag, arcade games, bowling, pool, and enjoyed pizza. We plan something almost every weekend for our students to get off campus and have a fun experience!
Brook Hill Lady Guard Has Great Weekend The 7th grade and 8th grade Junior High teams traveled to Edgewood to play in the Annual Edgewood Junior High Tournament. Both Lady Guard Junior high teams won 1st place in their respective grade divisions. Standouts for the 7th grade team included Emily Livesay, Natalie Travis and Katherine […]