Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD #429

Very excited to share that HBR429 was voted as a Daily Chronicle Readers' Choice Top Workplace in DeKalb County for 2023 ! #RoyalPride #BeTheChange #TogetherWeAreHBR

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice blog post from Jennifer Simonson, HBR Middle School Front Office Staff Member and parent! #EveryRoyalsVoice #TogetherWeAreHBR #RoyalPride https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2024/02/one-hbr-middle-school-staff-member.html

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice blog post from Ally Barry, a Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School Parent and Substitute Teacher, on the 5th Grade Transition to Middle School. #EveryRoyalsVoice #TogetherWeAreHBR #RoyalPride https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2024/02/navigating-change-embracing-growth-in.html

Do you know an HBR staff member that exhibits excellence in teaching, leadership, and service? Nominations are being accepted for the HBR Excellence in Education Awards. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1z1ydhBWQBprs3aJEs7Yorpuz3c5rcsguVDqdawG5E7Y/edit

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice blog post from Abigail Barrett, a member of the Hinckley-Big Rock School Board. #EveryRoyalsVoice #TogetherWeAreHBR #RoyalPride https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2024/02/a-year-of-influence-on-hinckley-big.html

We are sorry to share that we are having difficulty with our live stream of the Board Meeting this evening. The meeting will be recorded and placed on our youtube channel for viewing.

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice blog post from Bridget Wilkening, a graduate from HBR! https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2024/01/growing-roots-with-hbr.html #EveryRoyalsVoice #TogetherWeAreHBR #RoyalPride

The dentist is in town coming to OUR school! School Smiles, an on-site dental care clinic, will be at Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary for all district and homeschool students in Hinckley and Big Rock on Wednesday, April 10th. Full dental services available including cleaning, fluoride, x-rays and more! Insurances accepted and self-pay options are available. Visit www.schoolsmiles.com for more information. Flyers will be sent home with students today. Please direct all questions to nurse@hbr429.org.

Due to the winter weather causing hazardous road conditions, all HBR students will participate in an e-learning day. Students should log in to their learning platforms at 10:00 am for instruction. Be safe everyone!

We are hiring! Come join the Royal family! We have the following positions available: -District Office Administrative Assistant/Receptionist, Full Time M-F 7:30-4:00 -High School 2nd shift Custodian / Event support 2:00-10:00 pm -Middle School Teaching Assistant M-F 10:30am -1:30pm -Elementary School Special Education 1:1 Assistant, Full Time M-F 8:00-3:30 Contact Jessica Sonntag, Superintendent, at JSonntag@hbr429.org for more information.

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice blog post to learn about Hinckley-Big Rock Middle School Student Council. #EveryRoyalsVoice #TogetherWeAreHBR #RoyalPride https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2024/01/hinckley-big-rock-middle-school-student.html

Applications for Early Blended Childhood are now live! See link below to apply. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5Ng9vTDOSoPwsxMD6TYpJrBd6BKyXZHUP6YIYt8c-dSb0DA/viewform?usp=pp_url

Well, Mother Nature just isn't cooperating. Tomorrow is ANOTHER e-learning day for HBR students! Stay warm Royals-can't wait to see you on Wednesday!

Just a reminder that there is no school Monday, January 15, 2024.

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice blog post to learn about The Wax Museum at Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School. #EveryRoyalsVoice #TogetherWeAreHBR #RoyalPride https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2024/01/honoring-pastinspiring-future.html

Due to the inclement weather predicted for tomorrow, January 12, 2024, HBR schools will be closed. We will participate in an e-learning day with a delayed start time of 10:00AM. Be safe and warm Royals! #WelcomeTo2024 #TogetherWeAreHBR

Due to the predicted weather conditions, Tuesday January 9, 2024 will be an E-Learning Day for HBR schools. Check your email for more information.

Check out the new interactive menus for our Arbor Food Service program. Website lunch menu buttons have also been updated to direct you to the specific school links. The new menu will assist families with making lunch choices that fit their student health needs, including counting carbs and avoiding allergens. https://myschoolmenus.com/organizations/2140

HBR429 schools are on winter break December 22-January 7. We will see you back on Monday, January 8, 2024.

If your child receives special education services please look in the mail for the Indicator 8 Parent Survey coming in January. For more information please visit isbe.net.