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Alumni Update: A Brook Hill Education Does Make a Difference!

February 07, 2014

From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family & Alumni Relations: Lai-Yu (Kimberly) Wan came to Brook Hill from Taiwan during the summer of 2006 with very little English, and more gifted at art than as a student.  During her years at Brook Hill, she sat up, took notice, and began to form a […]

Happy 100 Days of School!

February 07, 2014

Thursday, February 6, marked the 100th day of school at the Brook Hill Lower School. Prekindergarten, kindergarten and first grade students and teachers celebrated the day with educational math activities. Kindergarten students wore capes covered with 100 things. Teachers even dressed for the occasion wearing capes or visors decorated with 100 items.  Mrs. Bell pretended to […]

Speak Life! Understanding the Power of Our Words

February 07, 2014

This week’s MS/US chapel theme was taken from Proverbs 18:21, “Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose.” The “Speak Life” chapel featured a message from Mr. Craig Langemeier, Senior Director of Ministries at Pine Cove Christian Camps, who suggested students (1) share a complement within 30 seconds of meeting a person and […]

Art Field Trip

February 07, 2014

Art students went to Dallas to visit International artist, Steve Ko, at his studio and gallery. Ko gave a live demonstration of an oil painting from a model and talked about the painting process when using oil. Ko shared many personal experiences about his work ethic as well as the rigor and discipline it takes […]

5th Grade Science Projects

February 07, 2014

5th Grade students presented their science projects this week! They were incredible, take a look for yourself! Full Album is available on Facebook Congratulate our winners: Max Lowery – 1st place Riley Hill – 2nd place Emily Livesay – 3rd place Other Awards: Kobe Ayria – Proficient Mason Barker – Proficient Adam Bell – Distinguished […]

Choir TAPPS Competition Results

February 07, 2014

The Upper School Guard Chorale had a successful day at the TAPPS Region Vocal Meet on Thursday. Three ensembles ( mixed group of guys and girls and also two girls’ groups) received Superior ratings and will advance to the state meet in March. Also, ten soloists received Superior ratings and will also advance to the […]

Chemistry Lab – Stoichiometry and Gravimetric Analysis

February 06, 2014

These chemistry students were doing a lab called Stoichiometry and Gravimetric Analysis.  The procedure they used is similar to one that could be used commercially to determine how much of a particular compound is present in a large amount of solution. The students combined aqueous sodium carbonate with aqueous calcium chloride.  This reaction produces sodium […]

MS Basketball

February 05, 2014

James Shipp and Logan Mimms combined to hit for 7 three point baskets in the MS Orange-White game this past Friday in Herrington Gymnasium. The sharp shooting duo led the Orange to a 28-9 victory. Brook Hill 8th Grade Team goes undefeated in TAPSAC Conference play including capturing the Conference Championship Tournament at All Saints […]

AP Chemistry Studies Kinetics of Chemical Reactions

February 05, 2014

Mr. Bunger’s AP Chemistry class has been studying the kinetics of chemical reactions, which is the rate at which a reaction occurs. In the lab the students reacted calcium carbonate (limestone) with hydrochloric acid and measured the amount of carbon dioxide gas that was produced in order to estimate the rate of this reaction. The […]

Speaking Spanish

January 31, 2014

Stepping into Mrs. Aycock’s Spanish class is like walking into another world. Although it may look like a regular classroom, you soon realize that if you don’t speak Spanish, you won’t be able to communicate. It may be an ordinary day, but extraordinary things are being learned! To learn more about our Spanish language program […]

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Seminar during 6th grade Study Hall

January 31, 2014

From the desk of Tammy Hayes, Middle School Principal: Well, we are off and running and having a big time learning the seven habits that make teens effective! Habit #1- Be Proactive-Take Responsibility for your Life! In order to take responsibility for your life, you first have to understand and identify the habits of your […]