I’m not sure why, but when I hear “executive function” my brain begins singing the Schoolhouse Rock! Conjunction Junction song. No, not you? Ok, maybe it’s just me! Saturday mornin...
Being part of the HBR community has been a really cool experience. I started my education career at a very large high school near Milwaukee. After two years teaching in a larger ...
The 6th graders had the opportunity to adventure to Snake Road for our usual overnight trip this year. Our students had the freedom to escape the stresses of everyday life and d...
I am filled with gratitude and excitement to be part of the HBR Family. The students, staff and community have welcomed me with open arms and I have enjoyed my first couple of mon...
When I walked into Hinckley- Big Rock Elementary School for the first time as the new principal, I had that unique sense that I was at home. There’s a quote about home that says ...
My brother and I moved to Hinckley over the summer. Our old freshman class is 10x the size of our current one at HBR, and our school had to be at least 15x bigger. However, I pre...
The transition to middle school can be scary for students and parents alike. HBRMS works hard to help our 6th graders make the transition to middle school. To ease this transition...
Hello from HBRES! We have had a great start to the 22-23 school year. While our District hashtag is #BackToBetter, at the elementary school we are also remembering “We Are HBR! We ...
Welcome to the first of 36 weekly posts of Every Royals Voice during the 2022-2023 school year. The purpose of this weekly blog is to provide different perspective of the happening...
We're thrilled to reintroduce, and for some of you introduce, our app for HBR CUSD #429. It's everything HBR #429 in your pocket. With our app, you can access documents, events, ne...
Notice to Proceed Memo
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Displa...
I’ve been a part of the Hinckley-Big Rock district ever since kindergarten. It is amazing yet scary to think that my time as an HBR student is coming to an end. This town is my hom...
“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.”
Beverly Sills
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle School had its annual Career Day on May 6th. As a school and a staff we continue ...
This senior year has been a wonderful experience, but not without its ups and downs. When I first started my senior year at Hinckley-Big Rock, I was set on putting my head down a...
Our 5th graders are gearing up to start another chapter in their lives as they head over to Big Rock to the Middle School. They are excited, anxious and ready to see what middle s...
This time of year, many things are happening around Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD #429. While most of the visible events are focused on finishing the school year strong and celebrating th...
Our journey as part of the HBR family began the summer of 2013 when my husband, Dr. Travis McGuire, started his position as HBR Superintendent. We were excited to come to the littl...
Students and Staff at Hinckley-Big Rock High School are enjoying fresh brewed iced coffee, chai teas, hot chocolate and lemonades from the new student-run coffee shop that opened...
Learning directly from our student’s parents is invaluable - it gives us key insights into their experience and how they can thrive in our district. With bilingual families, this i...
An interview with Finley, age 5
Hinckley-Big Rock’s early childhood program has offered an inclusive blended learning environment as an option for students since the fall of 201...