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College Prep: Lightning Round of Representatives

February 05, 2020

Twelve college representatives joined us on campus for an information session with the junior class.   Following our annual junior “College Kick-Off Night” this past week, we had the opportunity to host college representatives for a lightning round of “real talk” with our junior class. Ouachita Baptist, Arkansas, UT Austin, Texas Tech, High Point University, […]

BROOK HILL PARTICIPATES IN ETHICS BOWL

February 04, 2020

Brook Hill recently sent two teams to participate in The 8th Annual UT Tyler High School Ethics Bowl for East Texas.   Sophomores Marlee Gunter and Sarah Sims, along with seniors Sebastian Bayles, Cole Fitzgerald, Kegan Gunter, Cate Kimball, Tai Le, and Cole Overbeek all dressed in business professional attire and made the early morning […]

4TH GRADERS SERVE AT TYLER BENEVOLENCE CENTER

January 31, 2020

This past December, each 4th-grade class started collecting used sheets, tuna, peanut butter and used men’s and women’s socks for donation as a part of this year’s service project.   Over the past few months as we have collected these items our students have had the opportunity to think about and pray for others as […]

6TH GRADE STUDENTS GET TO EXPLORE EARTH SCIENCE UP CLOSE

January 31, 2020

6th-grade students recently took a trip to the Rose Garden Center in Tyler for their Gem and Mineral Education Day!   Middle School science students had the opportunity to learn about gold mining, fossils, gem polishing, jewelry making, fluorescent minerals, and amber from fellow scientists and expert collectors who specialize in gems and minerals. In […]

GRATITUDE AND GROWTH

January 31, 2020

HEADLINES: A MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL, ROD FLETCHER   As I reflect on how Brook Hill has grown over the past 23 years I’m grateful for the way our community has been willing to grow, trust, and celebrate together.   Last year, as we crossed the finish line into summer I remember asking […]

BROOK HILL CADETS EARN ALL-STATE HONORS AT STATE TAPPS DANCE COMPETITION

January 31, 2020

We are so proud of our Cadets for representing Brook Hill at the TAPPS State Competition this past weekend!   Being a part of Brook Hill’s school spirit has been contagious and exciting this year as we’ve watched our school grow and thrive across all three campuses. As with any school, the energy is created […]

LOWER SCHOOL STUDENTS EXPRESSING CREATIVITY THROUGH THE ARTS

January 24, 2020

Congratulations to our Lower School artists for placing in the East TX Academic Rodeo Art Contest!   The following students placed in the competition and their artwork, along with artwork from all over East Texas, can be viewed at The Academic Rodeo Open House on February 17 from 4-6 at the East Texas State Fair […]

BROOK HILL STUDENTS DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND FINANCIAL LITERACY SKILLS

January 24, 2020

The Texas Bank and Trust Student Board of Directors applications have arrived on campus at Brook Hill!   The TB&T Student Board is a prestigious program recognizing outstanding high school seniors in the community. Seniors Rachel Berkley, Florencia El Hay, James Gragg, Kegan Gunter, Tai Le, Natalie Leal Blanco, Chloe Martin, Laurel Reed, David Roberts, […]

GOING THE EXTRA MILE TO ENCOURAGE AND CELEBRATE STUDENTS

January 17, 2020

This past week we had the opportunity to pause and celebrate character, excellence, and achievement at our Lower School during chapel and it was such a great picture of how our students   Each quarter at our Lower School we take time during chapel to pass out awards and celebrate our students for things like […]

BROOK HILL JUNIORS EXPLORE FUTURE CAREERS

January 17, 2020

Thirteen Brook Hill students recently attended a career event hosted by the Tyler Chamber of Commerce that provided an opportunity for students to explore future careers as they navigate dreaming and decision making for their future.   The Chamber of Commerce Career Connections (C4) Event is a one-day event that links students and real-world workplace […]

New Year, New Possibilities

January 17, 2020

HEADLINES: A MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL, ROD FLETCHER   A new year gives us the opportunity to not only reflect on our past, but also dream about our future. At the dawn of a new decade, this opportunity can become a defining moment.   Ten years ago, our three boys were at the […]

BOARDING COMMUNITY CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS

December 13, 2019

Our Boarding students enjoyed a Christmas feast this past Wednesday night including steak with all the trimmings!   Celebrating the season with their Brook Hill family, our boarding students gathered to enjoy dinner and wrap up a great fall semester! Desserts included an assortment of pies along with some homemade specialties provided by our Boarding […]