For the Fundamentals of Coaching SPARC we traveled to three colleges and got to meet with the respective coaches from each. First, we toured the facilities at Tyler Junior College and got to see some of the best Junior College athletic facilities in the country while also getting to visit with TJC women’s soccer […]
During SPARC 2014 a group of Brook Hill 8th grade students had the opportunity to see firsthand that America is a Christian nation founded on Biblical principles. The 17 students and 6 sponsors and chaperones were privileged to visit such places as Mt. Vernon, the Holocaust museum, and Ford’s Theater. Although they had to view […]
Hill Country Hiking began with a trip to the Waco Mammoth Site outside of Waco. Students were given a tour and taught about what scientists believe happened to the Columbian Mammoths whose fossil remains were found in that area. Afterward, students were given a chance to look for fossils in a bucket of […]
This week Brook Hill students expanded their horizons across East Texas, our nation, and the world. But our students didn’t just travel to new places, they gained new experiences. Students saw new things and learned new skills. They went hiking, fishing, and sightseeing, but they also created books, wrote stories, and captured memories – all the […]
From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: We believe in prayer at Brook Hill. Prayer helped bring the school into existence when Steve Dement and his Accountability Group committed to pray for the school and God’s direction. Prayer has sustained us as we have continued to grow to even more […]
Third Graders led chapel service this week by sharing their passion for taking care of God’s creation. Proverbs 12:10 tells us that the righteous take care of their animals and this is just what the third graders with help from teachers and parents hope to accomplish. Mrs. Dahn and Mrs. Bickerstaff have inspired students to earn […]
Students in Mrs. Haugh’s Kindergarten class participated in St. Patrick’s Day learning activities. Graphing with Lucky Charms cereal was a fun way to apply mathematics skills. Mrs. Newsome and Mrs Haugh wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Library lesson included folktale stories from Ireland. Students followed leprechaun footprints to treasure.
Prekindergarten teachers, Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Powell, utilize an amazing array of educational tools and opportunities to enhance learning. To teach the letter V, teachers taught students about the importance of eating vegetables. Students then created vegetable visitors!
From the Desk of Dr. Stan Ward: On Thursday, April 10, the Carter Blood Care team will be in the student center for our Spring Blood Drive. Here are the key details: Only students 16 and older may donate blood. Students who are 16 must have their parent’s permission. Please contact Dr. Ward for a […]
From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: Kenai Walker does, and is currently learning more! Kenai graduated Brook Hill in 2011 and immediately headed to Wofford College, an independent, national liberal arts college of 1,580 students located in downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina, a long way from Tyler! Kenai dropped in to Brook […]
Brook Hill Third Graders displayed an inventive spirit this week for their annual Invention Convention. Each student began by researching a famous inventor and presenting a biographical display board of their life and inventions. Students then also created an original invention meant to solve a problem and simplify life. The top three original inventions, were […]
The Lower School Cadet Singers completed their spring service project March 6th by singing at four local nursing homes and assisted living centers. The Cadet Singers sang for and visited with residents of The Hamptons Assisted Living, Park Place Nursing Home, Atria Senior Living, and Providence Park Nursing Home. All involved were greatly blessed by […]