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Congratulations to Math Wiz Kids!

December 05, 2013

Brook Hill Lower School students Karissa, Kayla and Nate Dahn earned first place in their respective grade levels at the Mathnasium of Tyler “TriMathLon” completion.  These Math Wiz Kids earned $100.00 for The Book Hill Lower School! The amount earned was based on the number of correct answers. We are so proud of Karissa, Kayla, and Nate.

Remembering Ben Lauderdale

December 05, 2013

From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family & Alumni Relations: Ben Lauderdale was an educator.  Though he retired from education at least 3 times over his lifetime, he was still an educator when he went to his Heavenly Home last week.  It was just who he was.  He taught in schools, taught others […]

We Love our Grandfriends at The The Brook Hill Lower School!

November 22, 2013

     Prekindergarten students were asked why they love their Grandfriends. “I love my grandfriends because they give me hugs and kisses”, “…they love me”, “…they give me cupcakes and cookies”, “…they play with me”, “… they have a toy chest!” For all these reasons and more, we really love our Grandfriends at The Brook Hill Lower […]

TAPPS Academic Meet

November 22, 2013

The Brook Hill Academic Team had the privilege in participating in our first Virtual Academic Meet with over 30 1A-5A public and private schools in the Texas area. Our team of 27 students tested in our very own Bell Library and competed in 10 different events falling under the categories of: Math, Science, Current Events, […]

What Time Is It?

November 21, 2013

Ask a kindergarten student and they may just know the answer! They are learning how to tell time using their entire body!

Students Encouraged to Be Safe in Cyber Space

November 20, 2013

From the desk of Dr. Stan Ward: Matt Tibbets of TBG Solutions spoke to MS and US students at chapel on Wednesday, November 20. His presentation explained how students can protect their online identity and why doing so was important. Matt shared stories and statistics about how colleges and employers screen people by using social […]

Community Service Opportunity for Cadet Singer’s Banquet

November 15, 2013

Looking for community service hours? The Lower School Cadet Singers Banquet needs helpers for Monday, December 2, from 6:00-9:00pm. There will be an information meeting for interested MS and US students after school on Thursday, November 21, in the student center at 3:50pm. If you are interested please contact Mindy Ward at [email protected]

Calling All Middle School Students!

November 15, 2013

The Brook Hill Middle School Students Are Invited to our Scholastic Book Fair Reading Oasis Family and Friends Night Tuesday, November 19, 4:00-6:00 (Come and Go) At the Lower School Library We have several middle school cases, lots of wacky pens and pencils, and other cool stuff!

How do you spell…….?

November 15, 2013

   Teachers at The Brook Hill Lower School engage students in the learning process in creative and fun ways. Mrs. Dahn’s students enjoyed spelling practice with shaving cream!

Duck For President!

November 14, 2013

Second grade students of Mrs. Brashier and Mrs. Johnson recently conducted a mock election after reading the story, Duck for President by Doreen Cronin. Students made  posters, campaign speeches, and filled out voter registration cards. The candidates running for president were Farmer Brown and Duck!  The second graders voted with a secret ballot and tallied results. The […]

Senior Seminar Introduces Students to Academic Life at College

November 13, 2013

This week’s senior seminar featured a visit from Dr. Catherine Ross (an English professor at U.T. Tyler) and Thomas Duncan (an admissions representative). Mr. Duncan provided students with free resources from the university, and Dr. Ross explained what students should expect from professors, why professors teach the way they do, why a 4.0 is not […]