The University of Texas at Tyler recently hosted 12 college education majors from Shimane University in Japan. The team was led by Gate Coordinator, Ashley Ward and Dr. Naomi Kagawa, an elementary education professor from Japan. The students were here to study the United States educational system and Brook Hill was selected to represent private […]
This year we took a new approach to the TAPPS Academic Team. Under the new leadership of Mrs. Brooks and Mr. Roquemore, students were invited to participate based upon 4 different criteria: teacher recommendations, test scores, academic achievement, and student interest. Pictured below are our students who attended the welcome reception, as well as […]
We welcomed new students to the National Honor Society this week! We hope through ceremonies like these our students are encouraged to strive for academic excellence, meaningful service to society, and honorable character that brings glory to Christ our Savior and Lord! Enjoy these photos courtesy Shana Dumesnil.
As part of college emphasis month, Celia Tucker, our college guidance counselor, is meeting with parents by grade level to help them help their students start preparing for college today. Brook Hill parents met around the Brook Hill kitchen table (we call it the Lecture Hall) and had coffee and conversation about college. We talked […]
Christmas bells were ringing in Mrs. Mize’s classroom on Wednesday and the tune was ruffled papers and the smell was ink and sale papers! Mrs. Mize’s classroom gave meaning to the chapter they just finished in 6th grade (Decimal Operations) by creating a budget for Christmas spending. Each student came up with their own dollar […]
Hey Middle School Students! Brook Hill’s second annual “Fall Field Night” at the football field will be on Friday, November 15. If you are not planning to travel and watch our football team, then join us for a night of active games on the football field, under the stars. Our event will start at 7:30pm […]
Brook Hill MS and Us advisory groups will once again sponsor Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes for Samaritan’s Purse. This year, the LS will join the effort to fill 500 shoe boxes. Boxes will be collected by the US Academic Office on Monday, November 18 through Wednesday, November 20. You can stop by the office […]
At Wednesday’s MS and US chapel, Christian recording artist Caroline Cobb performed selections from her latest album, The Blood and The Breath. Her album retells the story of redemption, as developed through both Old and New Testaments. To find out more about Caroline Cobb and her latest album, be sure to see her website: www.carolinecobb.com.
Last week, our U.S. History class was honored to have General James Anderson as its guest lecturer. During the Vietnam War, General Anderson, along with General Creighton Abrams, discussed with President Richard Nixon at the White House the need to eliminate enemy supply depots in neighboring Cambodia. With the President’s approval, General Anderson personally led […]
From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: Garry and Nicodemus Christopher were the first of four Christopher children to graduate from The Brook Hill School. They crossed the stage at graduation in 2003 and both went on to pursue college degrees from Baylor University. Only 11 months separates the young […]
Sixth grade density lab. Students tested 5 different liquids to determine how the liquids compared in their densities. Studying density helps students understand how scientists believe the earth’s layers have formed.
The Boarding community threw a block party on Halloween! We baked all kinds of treats, drank apple cider, played lawn games, carved and painted pumpkins, and took goofy photos! Enjoy some laughs and see what a great time we had!