Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School

“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 Mur...

My name is Michelle Hansen, and I am a mom to three children at HBRES. Abby is in 5 th grade, and Emma and Eli are in 3 rd grade. Throughout the years my children have ...

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...

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 morni...

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 s...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

One School, One Book is designed to create a shared reading experience within an elementary school community. A chapter book is chosen, every family in the elementary schoo...

One School, One Book is designed to create a shared reading experience within an elementary school community. A chapter book is chosen, every family in the elementary schoo...

Kindergarten Registration is OPEN! We are so very excited to work with all our our new families that will be joining us very soon! We want you to know that we are here if you h...

OUR PHILOSOPHY It is the philosophy of the Hinckley-Big Rock Community Unit School District #429 that student academic achievement, student achievement and personal enrichment ...

Our Vision All Hinckley-Big Rock students will be prepared to take hold of their tomorrow.