Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD #429

Information about the December 13, 2023 Board of Education meeting can be found here: https://www.smore.com/ybr80

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice blog post from Megan Sheffer in the District Office as she introduces her family. #EveryRoyalsVoice #TogetherWeAreHBR https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2023/12/hello-hbr.html

Last night, the HBR Board of Education gave a Royal Shout to our Chess Team coaches and players. They are having a great season! Chess is a game of strategy and promotes executive functioning, problem solving, patience, creativity and more. We are proud of this team who is seeking a return to the State competition this year. The Royals compete this Saturday at 9:00 am against Ottawa. The matches will be hosted in the HBRHS library. #RoyalShoutOut #RoyalPride

You're invited to an upcoming community engagement series. Please RSVP by January 16th.

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice blog post to learn more about how Mrs. Rich continues to grow our Educator's Rising program. https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2023/12/hbrhs-educators-rising.html #TogetherWeAreHBR #EducatorsRising #RoyalPride

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice blog post written by Chief Gorsky with the HFD as he gives us tips for a fire safe holiday. HBR is grateful for the partnership we have with both the the Hinckley and Big Rock Fire Protection teams! https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2023/12/keep-wreath-red.html #KeepTheWreathRed #FireSafety #TogetherWeAreHBR

Our staff is grateful for our students, families, and community!

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice blog post from our 8th grade boys basketball captains. https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-word-from-your-captains-8th-grade.html

Have a safe holiday season Royals! #KeepTheWreathRed

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice blog post as one HBRES parent speaks about gratitude. https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2023/11/from-one-moms-heart-gratitude.html #Gratitude #TogetherWeAreHBR

At the November 15th Board of Education meeting, two groups were honored with a Royal Shout Out. Mrs. Therriault and her students shared about the learning that happens on the farm with the partnership of Farm Friends, LLC in Big Rock, and Mrs. Slater and her 4th/5th grade choir were honored for their work in the elementary school Veteran's Day celebration and performed the Armed Forces Medley for us.

Grateful for this group of 7 who volunteer their time and service for the HBR community! #RoyalPride #TogetherWeAreHBR

Celebrating all educators this week during National Education Week. #RoyalPride

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice blog post from the Board of Education, highlighting the on-going importance of collaboration and conferences. https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2023/11/conferences-and-cooperation.html #EveryRoyalsVoice #TogetherWeAreHBR #BeTheChange

Join me for another Superintendent's Listening Post this Wednesday 11/8/23 at 7:00 pm in the District Office (enter door 10 of the high school). Come share your ideas and / or your concerns. I look forward to seeing you! ~Jessica Sonntag, Superintendent #TogetherWeAreHBR

Check out this week's Every Royals Voice blog post to learn about a community / school partnership that is providing hands-on meaningful learning for a group of high school students. https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2023/11/farm-friends-is-non-profit-organization.html #EveryRoyalsVoice #TogetherWeAreHBR

Do you need winter gear? Do you have winter gear to donate? Maddie's Mitten March is coming to Hinckley at the Midwest Sportsplex.

Information from last week's Board of Education meeting can be found here. https://www.smore.com/8m5ek #TogetherWeAreHBR

Check out this week's Every Royal Blog post to learn about a new student-led club teaching a timeless skill! https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2023/10/blog-post_27.html #EveryRoyalVoice #RoyalPride

At last night's meeting, the Board of Education presented a Royal Shout Out to middle school students Evelyn Martin and Yaretzi Hernandez-Garcia for their leadership in starting the student led crocheting club. Congratulations girls and thank you for sharing your interest with others! #RoyalShoutOut #RoyalPride