Our boarding community took advantage of the early release from school by having a party. We had tournaments for ping-pong & pool while also hanging out and enjoying some karaoke! It wasn’t all fun and games though – we also used the time to go over our handbook and orient our new students this semester.
After studying how energy transfers from potential to kinetic energy in a roller coaster, 5th graders were given the challenge to build one out of sentence strips and tape. Students were given the task of building the slowest roller coaster with at least 4 ramps, 2 tunnels, 1 trap door and a surprise. […]
Kindergarten students are learning about clothing words in Spanish class. Spanish teacher, Mrs. Partida, finds creative ways to make learning come alive. These students decided to model the gorro, calcetines, falda, pantalones, and guantes. These kindergarten boys decided to model the vestido, camisa, and pantalones.
Mr. Pierce, The Lower School Music teacher, led chapel service this week. Students and staff were inspired by the Bible story and uplifting songs.
From the Desk of Dr. Ward, Director of Campus Life and Ministry: Hey Parents – be sure to save these dates for some of our campus life events this semester. As we get closer to each event, more details will be announced in the newsletter. Winter Formal Dance – February 15. Our first ever winter […]
Based on the book, ONE WORD THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE, 5th Grade Spanish students at the Lower Campus chose one word for year 2014. Each student took time to pray and consider what one word they needed to focus on during this year. Amazingly enough each student in each class came up with a […]
The U.S. History class recently toured the War Between the States section of the American Freedom Museum as the conclusion of our study of this chapter in our history. Special emphasis was placed upon the role of the Virginia Military Institute Cadets as they became the only school in our history to send their entire […]
On Thursday, 7th grade students took a trip to the American Freedom Museum for science class. In an effort to integrate history, science, and project-based learning, students used the Presidents and first ladies to learn how genes from a father and mother determine a child’s appearance. Students noted relatives in the presidency as well as […]
Game On! Junior parents and students braved the cold weather and came to eat pizza, have fellowship, gather information, and enjoy a half-time show as we prepare for the college application process. Having a game plan—an outline—knowing what colleges require—all in advance, brings peace of mind and helps students and parents get […]
WANTED: College Ambassadors Mrs. Tucker is providing a service opportunity for 9th-12th grade students who would like to help host one of our many college representatives. Brook Hill College Ambassador’s will be the welcoming committee for college reps when they come to campus. All students are always encouraged to visit with the colleges but College […]
From the desk of Dr. Ward: On Wednesday, January 8, seven college students and one college graduate spoke with the senior class of 2014 about transitions to college. The panel was made up of former Brook Hill students. Both Dr. Ward and the seniors asked the panel questions, including: What were your biggest surprises when […]
From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: When it is all said and done, our job at Brook Hill is to “prepare” our students. Honestly, it’s what parents are ultimately expecting. Our task is to prepare our students for college and their future. We want to prepare them academically, spiritually, emotionally, socially, etc. This is […]