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 […]
Brook Hill piano students of Mrs. Cool recently entertained the shoppers at Barnes and Noble with beautiful Christmas music. Mrs. Stacy Bell’s Prekindergarten students also sang Christmas carols. Then, Mrs. Bell read a special story to all the boys and girls. These events were part of the Lower School’s book fair at Barnes and Noble.
Brook Hill is known for its generous giving and outreach ministry projects. A perfect example of this generous spirit was recently demonstrated by the second grade students. Second grade classes teamed with Ila England, Lower School Librarian, to assist St. Paul Children’s Foundation with their annual toy drive. Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Brashier and their students collected […]
The Gingerbread Man runs, runs as fast as he can to escape until he reaches a stream. He knows that he should not get wet. Mrs. Haugh’s Kindergarten students worked like scientists to predict what would happen if the Gingerbread Man did get wet, then conducted an experiment and reached conclusions based on their results. They learned that […]
Fourth graders have been experiencing changes of state in science lab in a fun and tasty way! After learning about the properties of solids, liquids and gases, they studied how heat transfer results in melting, freezing, condensation and evaporation. The students made ice cream in a Baggie in 5 minutes and observed energy changes taking […]
Last weekend our Middle School students brought Broadway to Brook Hill! In the first act Drama students performed a comedic version of A Christmas Carol gone wrong. After intermission, MS Choir students put a spin on the traditional Nativity story with a musical about a Falafel House in Bethlehem! The audience rolled in laughter and […]