Second graders have worked hard over the last month to produce a research project that they will remember for years to come. Each student selected a person that did something great in American history. Students have researched their American with biographies, autobiographies and articles on the internet. Along with writing a research paper in class, […]

Fourth grade went to the Ross Perot Museum in Dallas. They had many hands on lessons with multiple science, technology, engineering and mathematics, sports hall where students can simulate different sports skills and virtual racing against animals and athletes.

Pre-K classes wore their favorite pajamas, drank purple punch and ate purple popcorn to celebrate the Letter P – their letter of the week.

Last week, 6th grade Humanities students used the Surface tablets to research east Asian countries. This week, the students began creating their final product using a new program called Sway. Sway is an interactive way for students to publish their research through creation of digital storybooks. The amazing program allows for limitless student creativity as […]

Mrs. Bell’s class had props and a photo booth for Valentines day, but there were also many other classes who had parties to celebrate the holiday.

Lower School’s library story, an African folktale, originated in a small village in Nigeria. After listening to this tale, students were able to “visit” Nigeria using Google Earth. Following our trip to Africa, we returned to Brook Hill using Google Earth and many students visited their homes and even located colleges they hope to attend.

From the desk of Jan Hommel, Museum Director: Presidents’ Day is celebrated in the United States every year on the third Monday in February. Established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal government. It was traditionally celebrated on February 22nd, Washington’s actual birthday, but […]

The Mary Tyler Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently honored Alex Ellis as an outstanding senior who demonstrates the qualities of a good citizen. Alex was chosen based on dependability, service, leadership and patriotism, and was presented a certificate and pin at the annual DAR Scholarship Tea at the ballroom of the […]

From the desk of Shawn Rhoads, Director of Residence Life: Meet Harold Ofuokwu, a new boarding student with us this year from Nigeria. Harold is a Junior and is having a great time with us here at Brook Hill. We are grateful he is here and look forward to having him back with us next […]

It’s not uncommon to hear the Brook Hill Guard Chorale singing in some unusual places around campus. The choir regularly sings a special arrangement of Happy Birthday for faculty and staff on their birthdays. It has become a tradition that staff members look forward to each year. The four part harmonies have been known to […]

To conclude Kindergarten’s two-week unit on money, students earned “money” in the classroom to purchase items from their classroom store.

The American Freedom Museum in an invaluable teaching tool. Students in 8th grade Humanities were given an overview of WWII in preparation for the novel The Hiding Place. Mrs. Bynum summarized the war and introduced the students to the story of Corrie ten Boom, author of The Hiding Place.  After visiting the Holocaust section of the […]