Our 5th grade students viewed plant cells under the microscope in science lab this week! Onions, tomatoes and lettuce were among the cells observed under the microscope. What a unique opportunity for our students to see the relevance of science with their own eyes and to notice the differences at the cellular level of food […]
Inspired by the story, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, by Judy Blume, students in Mrs. Ponce’s class recently held a contest to determine which flavor would be the favorite of Brook Hill third-fifth graders. Mrs. Ponce’s class worked in teams to create posters and commercials for their juice flavor concoctions which included a secret ingredient. Students […]
On Thursday, October 3, a group of 37 US students spent their school day at the new girls boarding house, learning about leadership. The event used the large common room at the boarding house as a meeting space, and students learned about their spiritual gifts, the importance of influence, how to identify priorities, and how […]
Seniors are making a point of coming by the Academic Office with big smiles and acceptance letters so that their colleges can be added to the board. We are so proud of the Brook Hill Class of 2014. They are outstanding!
“This little light of mine…. I’m gonna let it shine!” Students from Mrs. Davis’s class shared the story of David and Goliath found in First Samuel 17 of the Bible. It tells the story of the giant Goliath, who boasted he could beat any individual soldier in the Israelite army. The challenge was accepted by […]
Rehearsals for the Brook Hill Lower School Cadet Singers, under the able direction of Kevin Pierce, are well underway. This select group of singers, comprised of 27 third through fifth grade students meet every Monday for rehearsals. The Cadet Singers are currently preparing for the Mistletoe and Magic performance as well as the for the Cadet Singers Annual […]
To help our 5th grade students understand scientific concepts about plants, Mrs. Wallace devised a mystery case the students needed to use leaves to solve. As the story goes, a robber had escaped and the only evidence police had on the suspects were leaves stuck to the trucks’ tires. In order to solve the case […]
From the desk of Dr. Ward, Director of Campus Life & Ministry On October 25, Brook Hill Middle School Students will take a field trip . . . through the Old Testament. Made possible by a generous donation, Brook Hill will host Walk Thru the Bible’s “Walk Thru the Old Testament” seminar. Students will learn […]
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 […]
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 […]
On September 19, Brook Hill students were treated to a entertaining learning experience in the form of the Texas A&M Chemistry Road Show. Dr. Jim Pennington, A&M organic chemistry professor and Road Show presenter, demonstrated frozen flowers, burning money, exploding grenades, melting lead, and detonating balloons, among other chemical wonders. All chemistry students and 8th […]
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 […]