After student teaching and graduating with a degree in English many years ago, I was excited to begin my life as a high school English teacher and engage students in literature and...
This year we started using Character Strong at the Middle School. Our students are divided into small groups and they meet once a week for about a 40 minute lesson on social emoti...
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice fromGovernor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Actare to fly the flags ...
Recently, parachute day was happening in P.E. I instantly got flashbacks to my time as a student. I felt such happiness when I danced under the kaleidoscope of colors. Every cowor...
“Communication – the human connection is key to personal and career success.”Paul J. MeyerHinckley-Big Rock Middle School had its annual Career Day on February 3rd. As a school an...
At the Special Board Meeting on February 1st, 2023, the Hinckley-Big Rock Board of Education approved an agreement with School Exec Connect in a 5-1 vote. School Exec Connect is a ...
1 in 100 newborns are born with a form of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). Marshall is an early education student at HBRES and was born with a complex form of CHD. Marshall was born...
Hi! My name is Grace Barrett, and I’m a sophomore here at Hinckley- Big Rock High School. I was approached by Dr. Borne and was asked to write a little piece for the school blog, j...
It is with mixed emotions that the HBR Board of Education accepted the resignation of our Superintendent, Dr. Travis McGuire. Although we are disappointed to lose an incredible lea...
It is hard to believe that I am well into my 19th and final year here HBR and the 16th at HBRMS and yes, I know this means Mr. Edwards, Mr. Bastian and Mr. Jourdan continue getting...
Last month, HBR Elementary School had an incredible opportunity to welcome several comfort dogs to our school to visit with each student and staff member. It was an amazing experie...
“In the New Year, never forget to thank your past years because they enabled you to reach today! Without the stairs of the past, you cannot arrive at the future!"
— Mehmet Murat I...
Back Row: Braxton Holcomb, Armani Lara, Giorgio Lara, Livyanna Trujillo,
Front Row: Alberto Trujillo, Meegan Kubinski, Raymond Johnson
As our 2nd quarter winds down, HBRMS want...
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice fromGovernor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags...
This school year marks my 7th year at Hinckley-Big Rock and while traditionally, we celebrate these things on the 5’s and 10’s, this 7th year has been especially important to me. T...
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that allperson or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags...
My name is Michelle Hansen, and I am a mom to three children at HBRES. Abby is in 5th grade, and Emma and Eli are in 3rd grade.
Throughout the years my children have been Royal...
Like many of you reading this post, I have become more and more reliant on the notes in my calendar to ensure that I get everything done. As I review my November calendar, I am str...
We are excited to welcome Kalista Castillo to our Royal Family! She has quickly made great connections with our students and we are happy to have her here at HBR Middle School!
M...
Hi, my name is Jace Verhaeghe. I’m a 5th grader at HBR Elementary School. Something cool that we do at the elementary school every year is our Walk A Thon. The purpose of the Walk ...