From the desk of Tammy Hayes, Middle School Principal: This year, it’s already moving at a rapid pace in the middle at The Brook Hill School! We have 120 students, grades 6-8, who will learn how to live daily through strong curriculum, peer interactions, self-discovery and my personal favorite, strong godly teachers. Our faculty has […]
Rather than reviewing measurement tools with a class lecture, eighth graders participated in a rotation lab where they measured mass with a triple beam balance, volume with a graduated cylinder, weight with a spring scale and temperature with a thermometer. Students were expected to use the tool correctly and know the correct unit of measure […]
First through fifth grade students along with teachers searched for treasure this week in the Lower School Library.They learned how to use the online catalog, Destiny Quest, to locate books in the library. Teachers were given a challenge to locate two books. Students were allowed to help but teachers had to find the exact location. The […]
In October of 2008, The Brook Hill School started a great tradition of honoring those people who have made a significant impact in helping to further the mission of the school as part of our annual Founder’s Day. This tradition started with honoring the school’s founder, Mr. Stephen Dement, whose dream that started with a […]
From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: Spencer Hagen, ’08, recently shared some memories of her time at Brook Hill that I am pleased to be allowed to share with you. “I still remember the first day I met you and the first day of school, everyone made me feel […]
Kindergarten Classes are studying the five senses and exploring their sense of taste with a pickle taste test. Students tried dill, extreme sour, sweet and bread and butter pickles. Some were super sour!!
Kevin Pierce, music teacher and chapel service leader, helps everyone make a joyful noise to the Lord by selecting lively praise music. Let’s Get a Little Crazy, we’re all in this together And we’re having fun here to spread the love of God to everyone. We’re gonna get a little crazy, get a little wild! Here we […]
Rather than simply telling our students what to think, Brook Hill teaches students how to think. One of the ways we do this is through conversations about important topics. For example, in this week’s chapel, we discussed the honor code by starting with a faculty-produced skit about cheating and then asking, “What went wrong here?” Students […]
Our 7th grade humanities students are learning about Texas history this year, and to start the year off on the right foot, Mrs. Haynie took her classes to the American Freedom Museum. Students began in the Hall of Presidents where they learned about our past leaders in the White House who hailed from this great state. […]
Texas Bank and Trust held a reception in honor of their new inductees to their Student Board of Directors. Some of our awesome students attended the reception on Tuesday night. We’re so proud of these students, and some of our faculty even showed up to give their support!
Last Friday, our PreK students got quite the treat! Cathy Cook brought cookies for the letter “c” to both Mrs Bell’s and Mrs Chesley’s PreK classes! What a yummy way to learn about the letter “C”!
In AP Physics 2, students are exploring the properties of fluids by measuring the density and buoyant force of an object submersed in water. Just another way we’re illustrating abstract theories and ideas in real life labs!