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Frisco Mall Trip

February 18, 2014

We had Monday off this week in honor of Presidents Day, so our boarding community took a trip to Stonebriar Mall in Frisco, TX. Below, Mrs. Albea & students enjoy the Cheesecake Factory while at the mall.   Click the link to learn more about our boarding school.

Signing Day

February 14, 2014

On Wednesday, three students committed to playing their sport at the collegiate level! Zac Wilson signed to play Football at Hendrix College, Kendall Wells to play soccer at Dallas Baptist, and Kennedy Rose to play soccer at Tyler Junior College. We’re so proud of these student-athletes!

Magnetism Lab in Physics

February 14, 2014

Mrs. Jeske’s Physics class is studying magnetic fields. Last week students performed a lab where they could observe how magnetic fields work first hand. Students placed a magnet on paper and then spread tiny shreds of metal to show how the magnetic field worked. Check it all out here:

Alumni Success: Shhhh…It’s Top Secret!

February 14, 2014

From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: Last spring, a gentleman stopped by the campus asking questions about Brook Hill alum, Kira Langsjoen, ’07.  Come to find out, he was asking questions as part of his job researching Kira’s background in regards to her appropriateness for top secret government clearance. And, she […]

“Speak Life” Continues at Middle and Upper School Chapel

February 14, 2014

This week’s chapel continued the “speak life” theme by featuring a personal testimony from Student Council President Caleb Wagner. Caleb shared how the words and actions of other students have impacted him both positively and negatively. He also shared scriptures including Joshua 1:9 and emphasized the importance of seeing oneself’s from God’s perspective rather than […]

The Greatest of These is Love

February 14, 2014

The Bible states in First Corinthians 13:13 that there are three things that will endure: faith, hope, and love, but the greatest of these is love. Fourth graders from Mrs. Dawkin’s class presented their chapel service message based on love.  Love is mentioned over 500 times in the Bible and according to fourth graders can be found 700 times […]

Gladewater Inventor Visits Third Grade

February 14, 2014

David Frye, owner of 3D Plastics Inc. in Gladewater, Texas, visited third graders at Brook Hill Lower School.  Mr. Frye invented five parts for the 2015 Ford Mustang!  He brought parts demonstrating the manufacturing process and showed students the technology behind the inventions.  Mr. Frye also invents and manufactures parts for Microsoft, Cadillac, Nissan, Toyota, and many […]

Mi Familia – Spanish Class at the Lower School

February 14, 2014

The first grade Spanish class students shown below are acting out a song about family members.  The mom is a baker so the mamá has an apron, the dad (papá) is a trash man so he has the cap and bag. The song continues naming brothers, sisters, abuelos and even pets.

The Heart of a School

February 14, 2014

Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Powell’s prekindergarten students recently completed a community service project that “warmed the hearts” of Reunion Plaza residents. Students entertained the 60 residents by singing “Jesus Loves Me” and “This little Light of Mine”.  Each adult also received a special homemade Valentine card from their little prekindergarten friend. This was truly a gift from the heart!

Icy Mix+ Late Start = Rockin’ Classes!

February 14, 2014

From the Desk of Tammy Hayes, Middle School Principal: Who says a late start is a wasted day? Certainly not me after sweeping the hallways this morning at The Brook Hill Middle School! Students scurrying fast to class, there was a strong sense of excitement in the air! Teachers were in their places all ready to go with lessons […]

FCA Hosts Guest Speaker

February 10, 2014

Brook Hill’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted Luke Yarborough at this week’s meeting during the campus life block on Monday. He challenged students to consider how to establish their identities on their relationship with Christ rather than their athletic skills alone. Luke Yarborough is the youth pastor at Bethel Bible Church in Tyler. He has […]