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5th Grader Practices with Basketball Team

October 18, 2013

Max Lowery was the guest 5th Grade practice player from The Brook Hill Lower School at Tuesday’s High School Basketball workout. We’re excited about basketball season starting soon!

Stephen F. Austin Visits Brook Hill

October 17, 2013

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 […]

How Do We Respond to Students “Addicted to Technology”?

October 17, 2013

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 […]

“Eggsellent” Physics Lab

October 15, 2013

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!

Homecoming Dance 2013

October 13, 2013

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!

Homecoming Games!

October 11, 2013

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 […]

Middle School Movie Night

October 11, 2013

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 […]

Michael W. Smith Concert on Monday!

October 10, 2013

The Brook Hill School is proud to welcome Christian Recording Artist, Michael W. Smith, to our campus on Monday, October 14th at 7:00pm.  The event will be held in the upper school’s Quad. Michael W. Smith will be performing live following the release of his twenty-third career album.  Smith says “There’s a famous quote from […]

The B-I-B-L-E is the Book for Me!

October 10, 2013

After joyfully singing several songs, students, staff, and parents in the Lower School Chapel service learned that the answers to life’s problems can found in the Bible.  This was cleverly explained  in a skit led by Mrs. Savage’s class.  Individuals with problems called the Bible store, “Cover 2 Cover” for advice.  Appropriate verses were then shipped out to help these individuals.

MS Cross Country Meet

October 10, 2013

Our MS Cross Country team took 2nd place overall at their meet this week! Campbell Fletcher and Josh Jenkins also placed individually! Go Guard!

Pancake Breakfast

October 05, 2013

Instead of the typical Saturday morning brunch, we inaugurated the opening of our new girls’ boarding house with a pancake breakfast! We ate pancakes, sausage, and fruit, hung out, and enjoyed one another’s company in freshly furnished living space. Mr. And Mrs. Albea made over 180 pancakes for our 65 students.

Senior Night – Volleyball

October 04, 2013

You could feel the energy at last night’s volleyball game as the Lady Guard pounded the Mustangs. Our girls were quick and precise and our fans were LOUD! We also celebrated our Senior volleyball girls by honoring their commitment to compete in athletics while also thriving in a rigorous academic setting and glorifying Christ in […]