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Once Upon a Time…

March 28, 2014

Dr. Stan Ward, master storyteller and ukulele player, brought the chapel message to the students by way of a folktale about a big green granddaddy frog who thought he was so big and so green that he did not need anyone in his life until he met a big black granddaddy water snake.  Hebrews 10: […]

Brook Hill Lower School Third Quarter Awards Program

March 28, 2014

Students received third quarter awards at the Lower School for Scholarly Achievement, Godly Character, Leadership, and Servant’s Heart. Scholarly Achievement Adam Bell, Gracie Carpenter, Payton Crenshaw, Von Dawson, Colin Dement, Brady Holland, Emma Lambert, Meredith Priddy, Gavin Rhea, Lorien Rhoads, William Roberts, Anna Marie Ward & Cathryne Wathen    Godly Character Grady Ault, Chandler Fletcher, […]

Teachers Appreciate the Fruit of our Parents’ Labor

March 27, 2014

Seventh grade parents: Thank you so much for providing Thursday’s Teacher Appreciation Breakfast. Melissa Kravitz did a great job organizing this event that the teachers appreciate so much! Here are a few words of appreciation. Breakfast was amazing!! What a great way to start the day….wonderful fruit….yummy breakfast burritos….quiche…..YOU ARE AMAZING PARENTS with AMAZING KIDS!!! […]

Prom Preview

March 25, 2014

Brook Hill’s 2014 Junior-Senior Prom will be Saturday, April 26. Location: Lake Tyler Petroleum Club Tickets will go on sale beginning April 14. Tickets are $40 per person. This year’s theme: Masquerade. Non-Brook Hill guests must complete a permission form from Dr. Ward’s office in order to attend. They must also bring photo ID to […]

Prayer – Request and Praise!

March 21, 2014

From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: We believe in prayer at Brook Hill.  Prayer helped bring the school into existence when Steve Dement and his Accountability Group committed to pray for the school and God’s direction.  Prayer has sustained us as we have continued to grow to even more […]

Taking Care of God’s Creation

March 21, 2014

Third Graders led chapel service this week by sharing their passion for taking care of God’s creation. Proverbs 12:10 tells us that the righteous take care of their animals and this is just what the third graders with help from teachers and parents hope to accomplish. Mrs. Dahn and Mrs. Bickerstaff have inspired students to earn […]

Blood Drive on April 10

March 21, 2014

From the Desk of Dr. Stan Ward: On Thursday, April 10, the Carter Blood Care team will be in the student center for our Spring Blood Drive. Here are the key details: Only students 16 and older may donate blood. Students who are 16 must have their parent’s permission.  Please contact Dr. Ward for a […]

Lower School Cadet Singers Serve as Ambassadors of Good Will

March 07, 2014

The Lower School Cadet Singers completed their spring service project March 6th by singing at four local nursing homes and assisted living centers.  The Cadet Singers sang for and visited with residents of The Hamptons Assisted Living, Park Place Nursing Home, Atria Senior Living, and Providence Park Nursing Home. All involved were greatly blessed by […]

Come Follow Me and I Will Make You Fishers of Men

March 07, 2014

We learned during chapel service at the Lower School that Jesus told his disciples to be fishers of men. Mrs. Smith’s first graders presented a play called “Fishers of Men” by Rachel Moore to explain what this means for us today. Fishing for men doesn’t mean to fish for people with fishing poles but to go into the […]

Senior Reality Fair

March 07, 2014

On Thursday, March 6, Brook Hill seniors experienced a little bit of “reality.” Sponsored by the Kelly Community Federal Credit Union, the reality fair began with a presentation from Scott Rose, President and CEO of the credit union. Scott’s presentation introduced students to the basics of a personal monthly budget, including the realities of taxes, […]

Teen Self-Harming Series: Dealing with Grief

February 28, 2014

From the desk of Tammy Hayes, Middle School Principal: The second in our series is one that takes a broad look at the many approaches to helping your teen navigate grief. Grief over any sundry of topics can lead teens to self-harm or self-loathing behaviors. This podcast goes into great detail for parents as to […]

8th Grade Bible – A Friday Musical Treat

February 28, 2014

Today Mr. Rogers’ 8th grade classes took a break from their usual work at the beginning of class to sing. Mr. Rogers played guitar, and students enjoyed both fun & lively songs, as well as some time of worship to our great God! It was a great time for our students to have a change […]