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Don’t Press the Panic Button: Prepping for Exams & What Really Matters!

December 13, 2013

From the desk of Tammy Hayes, Middle School Principal: Here it is already! Exam Time! I often find humor in weird similarities of culture that often clash. For instance, the idea that we start listening to Christmas music in November as we prep the turkey for Thanksgiving…I would like to believe that it is because […]

Fine Arts Signs & T-Shirts

December 12, 2013

“BE DISTINCTIVE AND BE PROUD!” If your child is an artist, a musician or an actor, it’s time to let the world know you are a proud supporter of fine arts education. Right now you have the opportunity to order a distinctive yard sign or tee shirt to proclaim your child’s fine arts achievement. The […]

MS and US Christmas Party Next Friday!

December 06, 2013

From the desk of Dr. Stan Ward, Director of Campus Life & Ministry: How about some school Christmas spirit? To help celebrate the upcoming holiday (and days off from school), as well as to let off a little stress before exam week, the student center will host a Christmas Hot Chocolate Bar from 3:00-4:00pm on […]

Potatoes & Plays Coming Next Week!

December 05, 2013

From the desk of Glenn Ballard, Director of Fine Arts: On Friday and Saturday, December 13 and 14, the Middle School drama and choir students will present their seventh Annual One Act Play and Musical. This year the featured One Act Play, directed by Glenn Ballard, is titled “A Christmas Chaos” by Michael Wehrli. When […]

Remembering Ben Lauderdale

December 05, 2013

From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family & Alumni Relations: Ben Lauderdale was an educator.  Though he retired from education at least 3 times over his lifetime, he was still an educator when he went to his Heavenly Home last week.  It was just who he was.  He taught in schools, taught others […]

ParentsWeb Has Been Upgraded!

November 22, 2013

From the desk of Raegan McCallum, Director of Technology: ParentsWeb has been upgraded!  When you log into ParentsWeb (RenWeb), you will see a brand new look featuring the same great information and the fabulous Brook Hill blue & orange! The upgraded ParentsWeb still provides all the same ways to check grades, view schedules and make […]

Gunnar Dorsey in Recovery

November 22, 2013

From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: Gunnar Dorsey graduated from Brook Hill in May, 2012. He then moved to play football at Texas A & M Kingsville, the oldest continuously operating public institution of higher learning in South Texas. Their reputation for football has been outstanding for years, and […]

Remembering JFK

November 21, 2013

From the desk of Jan Hommel, American Freedom Museum Director: John F. Kennedy 35th President of the United States January 20, 1961 – November 22, 1963 “With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing […]

Another 50th Anniversary

November 21, 2013

From the Desk of Dr. Stan Ward: On November 22, our nation will mark the 50th anniversary of the death of John F. Kennedy. Though not as famous as the death of Kennedy, that same date also marks the 50th anniversary of the passing of C. S. Lewis. If you are looking for a way […]

BH’s Directory Goes Green

November 15, 2013

Brook Hill’s school directory will be available exclusively online this year, supporting our commitment to “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”! The directory can be accessed multiple ways: On your computer: via ParentsWeb website On your smartphone: via the RenWeb Home App (iOS and Android devices) On other mobile devices: via ParentsWeb Mobile (mobile web browser) Features of […]

Community Service Opportunity for Cadet Singer’s Banquet

November 15, 2013

Looking for community service hours? The Lower School Cadet Singers Banquet needs helpers for Monday, December 2, from 6:00-9:00pm. There will be an information meeting for interested MS and US students after school on Thursday, November 21, in the student center at 3:50pm. If you are interested please contact Mindy Ward at [email protected]

Meet the Ballengers!

November 14, 2013

From the desk of Ginger Bell: Who are our newest community members?  We will be meeting some over the next several weeks. Today, let’s meet the Ballenger family.  David and Pam brought their 8th grade son, Jake, to Brook Hill this year, and we are so glad they did!  The Ballengers inquired about BH the first week of […]