This week 5th graders wrote their own experiment to test for the best paper towels in science class. Some tested absorbency while others tested strength. What great practice for writing experiments to prepare our students for writing their own plans for the science fair!
Stephen F. Austin State University representatives visited with students this week, sharing information about how they personally decided to attend SFASU as well as giving students the facts about majors and life on campus. Because Brook Hill has SFASU Admissions Officers that take care of our school it allows students to get to know the […]
Congratulations to members of the Brook Hill Guard Chorale for earning places in the Texas Music Educators Association All-Region Choir. Hundreds of students from all over East Texas, both public and private schools, 1A-5A, competed for spots in the choir last Saturday at Whitehouse High School. These students competed on college level music and many […]
From the Desk of Dr. Stan Ward: If you are looking for a student leadership resource, I highly recommend Dr. Tim Elmore. He has written a variety of books and blog posts, available at www.growingleaders.com. In a recent blog post, “What Can We Do with an Addiction to Technology?” he lists five proactive steps that […]
The Brook Hill School Headmaster, Rod Fletcher recently told all the Lower School students during Chapel service that only one child in a million gets to attend Brook Hill School adding that God has blessed each student so that they can be a blessing to others. Pictured are more Chapel highlights including Mrs. Bell’s PreK […]
The physics class’s goal was to build a capsule that will render the egg unbreakable. This lab explores impulse and momentum. Two groups successfully provided a safe landing for their egg while one resulted in a more “scrambled” fashion!
From The desk of Dr. Stan Ward Saturday night, October 12, was Brook Hill’s homecoming dance. The dance was sponsored by the student council, and the ticket proceeds will go to their 2013-2014 legacy project. Our students has a blast dancing and getting to spend time with one another!
From the desk of Tammy Hayes, Middle School Principal: One of my all-time favorite Disney movies is the classic Parent Trap with Hayley Mills playing a double version of herself as her own twin. The story is enchanting from plot to entertainment as we cheer for them to discover one another, repair their parents relationship, and restore their […]
From the Desk of Dr. Stan Ward: On Tuesday, October 15, the Brook Hill Student Center will host Carter Blood Care Center as part of our Fall Blood Drive. Students 17 and over will have the opportunity to donate blood. Students who are 16 may also donate, but only if their parent signs a donor […]
From the Desk of Dr. Stan Ward Yesterday we took an unconventional approach to school with our MS and US students. We cancelled class, put on our favorite athletic garb, and spent the morning competing against our peers. Some of our events were just pure fun while others forced us to work together as a […]
From the Desk of Dr. Stan Ward: On Friday night, October 4, our middle school students enjoyed an outdoor night at the movies. Brook Hill rented a 25′ outdoor movie screen and sound system, and the students watched Soul Surfer at the football stadium. It was a fun time for our students to spend time […]
Today our Lower School got pumped up for homecoming with a full on pep rally! We had the drum line, cheer and dance routines, and our students’ showed some Brook Hill Spirit!