Here's a look at what we have coming up in the week ahead!
Fall has been bountiful for the Hinckley - Big Rock FFA Chapter!
On Friday October 18th, the corn crop planted in the Ag Plot was harvested. As this is not an easy task, we would like to give a huge thank you to Wackerlin Farms/ FFA Alumni for harvesting; Pioneer seeds for the weigh wagon; and White Farms for working the soil! Alongside our volunteers, advisors Tracey Sanderson and Zoey Dye joined in on the fun, bringing with them 5 high school students. The community members proudly supporting the HBR FFA everyday allows for the students to continue to have extremely rewarding experiences and further their education every day!
From funds raised from the Ag Plot and our generous donors, we are able to provide opportunities, such as a trip to the National FFA Convention!! This is a convention for all the FFA Chapters in the U.S.A, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Once a year, students, advisors, and guests meet to celebrate the accomplishments won over the past year, and to elect a new officer team to serve the following term. Illinois has great representation with Thaddeus Bergschneider, former Illinois FFA State President, serving as the National FFA President the 2024-2025!
From October 22-25 5 HBR High School students traveled with advisors Tracey Sanderson and Zoey Dye to Indianapolis, IN. During their trip, they toured Purdue University - Animal Sciences, attended several convention sessions, had the opportunity to meet with businesses and colleges, and made new connections from across the country. Students also experienced the annual rodeo and bonded as a chapter at Back 9 Golf. Natalie Wilkening, a current HBR senior, writes, “HBR just went to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Between the convention itself to the rodeo and then golfing it was a great experience. I went as a Freshman and then went again her Senior year and I have loved it every time. My experience as a Freshman was an experience to not forget since not a lot of Freshman go their first year of high school. It’s a good opportunity to meet other people from around the world and just to have fun with your FFA Chapter for a week”.
Caden and Zeta both competed at the sectional cross country meet out in Rock Island today and they both did amazing!
Caden finished 26th overall. He finished the season with a new PR (16:59) and missed qualifying by just one spot! Zeta finished 64th overall and also ran a new PR (21:42)!
Way to go running Royals, we are so proud of you!!
Some of our students will have their art featured in a show at Oswego High School next Wednesday, November 6th from 6:30-9pm. There will be over 1000 works of art, the Oswego Jazz Band will be playing and their culinary class will be hosting food.
Our featured artists are:
Alayna Underhill, Georgia Allen, Angel Garcia, Bella Harding,
Sarah Hutchinson, Sydney Babcock, Abigail White, Allison Brandonisio,
Kristopher Alturas, Zoe Bonior, Enzo Bartalone and Mrs. Decker!
Stop out and check out what our HBR art students have been up to!
Educators Rising had a busy week as we assisted the local preschool and elementary school with their Halloween parties. A great group of students lead children through spooky crafts, encouraging creativity and helping them develop their fine motor skills. Our second group provided babysitting services and classroom help at the elementary school during the Halloween party, allowing parents to enjoy their time with the school-age children.
Happy Halloween!!!! HBRHS students and staff have gone all out this year!!
The Educators Rising chapter at the high school enjoyed a day at the annual Aurora University Fall Kickoff. We had an engaging speaker, Eddie Slowikowski, who taught us about creating inspired performance and believing in your passion.
Here is what is happening in the next week at HBRHS!
Our Lady Royals won their match on Monday, so they advanced to play on Wednesday, 10/30! You can get your tickets at the link below to come out and cheer them on at 6pm!!
https://gofan.co/event/1994074?schoolId=IL15530
P-T Conferences are November 4th from 11am-7pm. Don't forget to sign up on Skyward Family Access today!
https://skyward.iscorp.com/HinckleyBR429ILStuSTS/
If you do not see a teacher listed, please reach out to them directly and set up a meeting.
The all school field trip link will close today! Please register your students if you have not already done so and contact our office with any questions.
https://store.hbr429.org/?YU5DHJBZPG=H6ZPNWY5A7
Don't forget to get your tickets for our Volleyball Regional game tonight at Indian Creek! Let's show our Lady Royals support!!
https://gofan.co/app/school/IL15530
A reminder that our soccer game tonight is at 7pm under the lights. Tickets should be purchased through GoFan at the link below. ALL attendees are required to have a paid ticket, no one will be able to watch outside the fence without a ticket.
https://gofan.co/app/school/IHSA?school=IL15512
As we wrap up our fall sports season, it's time to get excited about our Basketball teams taking the court! We hope you can join us for our annual season opener Blue and White Night! November 15th at 5:30 our Royals and Lady Royals hit the court!
Tomorrow and next Tuesday's Soccer game and Monday's Volleyball game will have tickets sold via GoFan. Please purchase your tickets ahead of time at the link below:
https://gofan.co/app/school/IHSA?school=IL15512
Fall Sports Awards will be held on November 12th at the high school, beginning at 6:30pm. Please join us as we celebrate the successes and hard work of our Cross Country, Volleyball, Golf and Boys Soccer teams!
Congratulations to our Regional Champions!! Way to go Royals!
The boys will take the pitch again on Friday at home for Sectionals!
Come out tonight and cheer on our Royals as they take on the Bobcats in the REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP game!! Game time is 6pm at Luke Wernsman field in Somonauk, admission is $6 at the gate for all attendees! #RoyalsProud #WhiteOut
Our all school field trip to see A Christmas Carol is November 25th. The deadline to register your student is October 23rd and fast approaching. Head to the link below to register today!
https://store.hbr429.org/?YU5DHJBZPG=H6ZPNWY5A7#!/products/RU3R4U5YZT
UPDATE: Volleyball Senior recognition will be at 5:45pm tonight and our Varsity team will take the court at 6pm!
