CONGRATULATIONS to our Elementary Chess Team at the STATE tournament this weekend! Our Kinder/1st grade team earned 4th place and our 2nd/3rd grade team earned 9th place! We are so proud of them and also want to thank our volunteer coach, Austin McMurtrie! These students have been practicing together twice a week after school, plus many hours on their own. Well done!!

4 days ago, Deborah Kabasenche
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Please see our March lunch menu below!
14 days ago, Deborah Kabasenche
HBR

Join us for our Family Dinner Night on WEDNESDAY, 2/18, at Good Times Grill! Show the flyer and a portion of proceeds goes back to our PTO. You can go anytime (lunch or dinner)- take out and dine in are both included! 🍕 🍔 Press the easy button and join us for dinner!!

24 days ago, Deborah Kabasenche
HBR
The Hinckley-Big Rock School District is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Awards of Excellence, recognizing outstanding employees who exemplify dedication to our district’s mission and the education profession. Help us honor those who lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact in our schools and community. Nominations are due by 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 15, 2026—submit your nomination and celebrate excellence today!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTe3exmY1f2mVjP5_EQwKlBvAm_mf_KW1a2nmCZSU9JRjQg/viewform?usp=publish-editor
28 days ago, HBR429
Award

Attention families! Please review the attached flyer for details on our 2026 Summer Camps. Be sure to save the dates as registration will open through our Athletic Website (https://schools.snap.app/Hinckleybigrock) on March 1, 2026. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available! 

about 1 month ago, HBR429
Summer camps
It's time to begin our round up of the next class of kindergarten students! 🎉 If you have or know of an HBR child (friend, neighbor) who will be 5 by September 1, 2026, please complete this Google Form! https://forms.gle/nsBg6yV2bbrm6ASQ9
about 1 month ago, Deborah Kabasenche
HBR
HBR School District is excited to invite all parents, students and staff to post an encouraging, kind or supportive message to one of our Royal staff or students! This link will be live through February and messages will be shared throughout the district. Thank you for participating! The link can be found here: https://youuplift.com/hinckley-big-rock-high-kindness-wall/
about 1 month ago, HBR429
Valentines Day
Due to the extreme cold weather threat for tomorrow, 1/23/26, HBR schools will participate in an e-learning day.
about 2 months ago, Admin
e-learning
If you have a child interested in joining the Royalettes someday, check out this special event! Sign up is on the webstore: https://store.hbr429.org/?YU5DHJBZPG=4LXVZWNAOX#!/products/4EWV4UIRQ6 ?
about 2 months ago, Deborah Kabasenche
HBR
The HBR PTO has partnered up with local business Ginger, Bean and Oats to offer Royal Festive Wear Sweatshirts for children and adults! Please see the flyer and Google Form to place your order. Orders close on November 30th.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_GP-OUSN55Dz9xggFPPEDfxjPpeyekXXjmlTm1f8HeCrLTA/viewform
4 months ago, Deborah Kabasenche
HBR
Coin Wars are coming! Starting this Monday through Tuesday, November 25... we are hosting an all school coin war as a fundraiser for our PTO! Check out the video and flyer for all the details!
4 months ago, Deborah Kabasenche
HBR
Don't want all the Halloween Candy at your house?! Consider donating to "Treats for Troops" that benefits Operation Support Our Troops. We will be collecting any unwanted Halloween candy through Friday this week in the Main Office.
4 months ago, Jeff Wilkie
Treats for Troops
Please see the November lunch menu.
4 months ago, Deborah Kabasenche
November Lunch Menu

Happy Principal Appreciation Week to Ms. Lauer, Ms. Torman, and Ms. Kabasenche! Thank you for all you do!

5 months ago, Admin
Principal Appreciation day

Community Connections:
HBR429 is committed to serving as a connector for the community. Check out these family events and...Stay tuned for our "digital backpack".

5 months ago, Admin
pancake bfast
Fall Food Truck Festival
Grow Mobile

It's Socktober! We are collecting socks (new, adult sizes) for Hope Haven Shelter in DeKalb from now through October 31. If you'd like to donate, please bring socks to the school office. We also have an Amazon link for easy shopping/ delivery!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1UMINW7UXPF0I?ref_=wl_share

5 months ago, Deborah Kabasenche
HBR
The Big Rock Plowing Match is THIS weekend! Today (Tuesday, 9 PM) is the last day to purchase wristband tickets for rides! Check out the flyer for details and how to purchase the wristband tickets. ALSO, all students are invited to join us at the Bike Parade on Friday. It leaves from the Big Rock Fire Station at about 4:15 and we ride to Plowman's Park, to officially open the fair!
6 months ago, Deborah Kabasenche
HBR
Next week, September 15-19, has many fun activities! Our Book Fair is all week. Donuts with a GrownUp is Tues- Thur and GLOW NIGHT STEAM Night is Thursday from 5:30-6:30 PM. We invite all parents to help us out & volunteer some time - and we hope all students will join the fun! We can't wait!
6 months ago, Deborah Kabasenche
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Parents & Guardians- join us THIS Thursday, 8/28, for the elementary school's curriculum night! We will have 2 identical sessions, 6-6:30 and 6:30-7:00 PM. See you there!
7 months ago, Deborah Kabasenche
Curriculum Night
We are seeking one more paraprofessional for our incredible team at the elementary school! Contact us today for details. Work in a rewarding, enthusiastic environment with the best students around!
7 months ago, Deborah Kabasenche
Hiring