From the desk of Wally Dawkins, Athletic Director: My high school coach looked at me and, as serious as he could be, told me something that I have never forgotten. It had to do with how you act when you lose. I was assuming that the coach was referring to losing an athletic contest, like […]
From the desk of Celia Tucker, Academic College Counselor: The Freshman College trip was a work out, educational, fun and rewarding, all in one 14-hour, almost nine miles of walking day. Whew. Fun facts from the trip include statements from our SMU and TCU tour guides: “The Library is your friend.” “Puppies, pancakes, and chocolate […]
Mrs. Haugh’s Pre-K students practiced writing and reading skills in the library using an iPad app which included a blank page for writing and drawing. After reading The Full Moon Napping House by Audrey and Don Wood, students wrote several story words.
The Brook Hill Guard Chorale was invited to sing for the Christus Trinity Mother Francis Hospital Leadership Conference on at Rose Heights Church in Tyler. The choir sang three songs, How Can I Keep from Singing, God Bless America, and Total Praise for the crowd of approximately 200 CTMF leaders from all over East Texas.
Friday clubs started last week and the puzzle club not only works jigsaw but also 3D and wooden puzzles. If time permits, they will add crossword and Sudoku number puzzles. Suvonna and Kayla completed the Statue of Liberty puzzle at the first meeting.
From the desk of Celia Tucker, Academic College Counselor: When I woke up in the wee morning hours on Wednesday to get ready to leave for the 10th grade college trip, I heard the rain falling on the sky light. “Oh man,” I thought to myself. “This rain is going to mess up our trip–we […]
The 7th and 8th grade choirs are busy preparing for their annual musical. This year’s production will be the Rogers and Hammerstein classic, Oklahoma. This version is specially designed for middle school singers. The show will run February 24th and 25th in Lauderdale Commons. Ticket information will be available soon!
This week in Lower School chapel, Mrs. Collin’s second grade class told the second part of the story of Moses from Exodus 14-32.
While studying the expansion of colonies into the New World, Brook Hill fifth graders focus in on Williamsburg, Virginia. They study how the colonists dressed, worked, went to school, attended church, spent their free time and bought their supplies. The subject of slavery is also addressed, and the culture of the slaves at that time […]
Beginning in February 1, 2017, a new contest will appear on the school calendar: The Founder’s Cup in honor of Mr. Steve Dement and the 20th Year Anniversary of The Brook Hill School. For this year, the competition will be for Math and Science. There are three divisions and 17 contest in this year’s competition. […]
Continuing Brook Hill’s 20th Celebration, join us for Hunt with Heart for Brook Hill Sporting Clay Tournament, Saturday, March 4. Join men and women of Brook Hill for a fun day of sporting clays, grilling and great raffle items. Registration fee includes lunch, tournament merchandise, plus drinks and snacks on the course. Sign up (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hunt-with-heart-for-brook-hill-sporting-clay-tournament-tickets-31290901930) for […]
Valentine’s Day is a little over two weeks away. Don’t have plans? What better way to celebrate with a romantic evening at Kiepersol Restaurant for our Hearts for Brook Hill, Celebrating 20 Years Sweetheart Dinner. You will have the chance to enjoy a phenomenal meal with your sweetheart including menu items such as lobster tail […]