On Sunday, September 29, 2013 members of the Lady Guard Volleyball team volunteered at the annual special needs picnic held at the Lone Star Convention Center in Tyler. This event is hosted by Trinity Mother Francis and brings together dozens of the local businesses and companies that service East Texas children with special needs. The […]
Mario Villa, Admissions Director of the UT Austin Longview Office, came to Brook Hill to give our seniors and their parents an opportunity to ask questions about the application process for UT. Students and parents left the event overflowing with knowledge. Just another way we try to prepare our students for college and give them […]
Seniors have been wonderful about getting their applications started, teacher and counselor recommendation packets completed, and forms turned in to Mrs. Hanks, who tells them just how easy it can be! We are proud of our seniors and the hard work they have done! We cannot wait to see where they decide to study next […]
Students and their families recently enjoyed visiting with colleges at the Christian College Fair . Admissions representatives were more than happy to answer questions and give out information about their specific colleges and universities. More than once someone was heard saying as they left a table, “ I did not even know that the college […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Today our 6th graders learned about Greek culture through a variety of activities. First they competed in Olympic Games, then they performed Ancient Greek plays and crafted their own pottery. Below, you will see Mrs. Eden’s and Mr. Roquemore’s classes competing and Mr. Roquemore demonstrating how to make a pinch pottery in class! What a […]
David Collins seventh grade had an incredible science project and lab this week! The project and lab compared cheek cells (animal cell) and plant cells (onion skin) under the microscope. Our students were able to see these cells close up and observe their differences and similarities while having a fun, colorful project at the same […]
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 […]