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Wounded Warriors Visit Brook Hill

September 27, 2013

Our students lined the drive at The Brook Hill School this afternoon to receive soldiers who have fought to protect our freedoms. We waved flags, cheered, heard from a soldier who had been wounded in battle, and prayed for our nation. It was a unique opportunity to honor our veterans, teach our students about the […]

A Tough Thing – Seeing Beyond the “Middle”

September 27, 2013

From the desk of Tammy Hayes, Middle School Principal: When I think about the beginning of most any adventure, I think about the anticipation and the wondering of what something will be. It has promise. Even if I have heard negative things about it, my hopeful heart kicks in without much prodding and I am […]

BH Builders Sponsor Water and Gatorade Drive

September 27, 2013

The BH Builders have adopted the theme of the First Lego League: Nature’s Fury as their service project. In the 2013 NATURE’S FURY℠ Challenge, over 200,000 children ages 9 to 16* from over 70 countries will explore the awe-inspiring storms, quakes, waves and more that we call natural disasters. Teams will discover what can be […]

Johnny Appleseed Day in Second Grade

September 27, 2013

This week, our second graders learned how John Chapman became known as Johnny Appleseed. In a literacy unit our second graders read many tall tales about Johnny Appleseed and saw how Johnny loved helping people and planting apple trees. We read about his dream of spreading apple orchards all across the western states. September 26 […]

Letters Q and U United!

September 27, 2013

Brook Hill Lower School kindergarten students participated in a marriage ceremony uniting letters Q and U Friday, September 27th. Reverend Matt Stone officiated the ceremony under the expert guidance of “Teacher of the Bride”, Mrs. Newman, and “Teacher of the Groom”, Mrs. Haugh. When asked about the reason for the marriage ceremony, the bride and […]

Colleges Visit Brook Hill

September 24, 2013

Belhaven College, Mississippi State University, Dallas Baptist University, California Baptist University, Southeastern University, Point Loma Nazarene, Calvin College, and Wheaton College were part of  a panel discussion in Senior Seminar. The representatives shared personal stories with seniors about God’s guidance in their lives and how they got to where they are today. They also answered […]

What’s New at the Lower School?

September 20, 2013

Lower School News From the desk of Sandra Fritcher, Principal We added ten tremendous people to the Lower School staff this year:  PK, K, 1st, 3rd, 5th, Music, Library, P.E., and two instructional aides.  Our instructional program is greatly enhanced because of these additions. Our P.E. program is greater than it has ever been.  Brock […]

Did You Know? 2013-2014 Highlights

September 20, 2013

From the desk of Jenna Winegeart: Lower School (Pre-K through 5th Grade) Biblical foundation for all curriculum:  Bible study, scripture memorization, discussion of Christian values, behaviors, and  expectations are woven throughout all curriculum Class size maximum : 18 students Music, Art, Spanish, P.E., Library, and Computer offered each week with optional Strings instruction available The […]

5 Tips to Thrive in Middle School

September 20, 2013

From the desk of Tammy Hayes, Middle School Principal: Meet Jack. He is the newest addition to the Hayes’ household.  His arrival has been more than an adjustment for all of us, namely Me!  I came home 6 weeks ago to find my family hovering over a little innocent-looking Great Dane! That’s right, a pack […]

Young Scientists at Work

September 19, 2013

  In 4th grade science, the students observed different soils to learn about soil profiles and then they tested the sediment rate in a graduated cylinder filled with water. 

Juniors visit Aggieland

September 03, 2013

Our juniors visited Texas A&M University on Tuesday for the first stop on our college tour. We were able to eat with our alumni on campus at Sbisa and get introduced to aggieland’s rich traditions on a school tour. Our students were also able to get a first hand look at the application process and […]

Mrs. Haugh’s class Visits Bullard Fire Department

August 30, 2013

Mrs Haugh’s Kindergarten students learned about fire safety and how to crawl through the smoke house when the Bullard Fire Department visited Brook Hill Lower School. Entering the Smoke House