Hinckley-Big Rock High School

Building Block Preschool invited Educators Rising students to their Halloween Party. Our students created and taught two Halloween crafts that promote the development of fine motor skills.

Check out this week's Every Royal Blog post to learn about a new student-led club teaching a timeless skill! https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2023/10/blog-post_27.html #EveryRoyalVoice #RoyalPride

November Lunch Menu

Ingrid Martinez was chosen as Student of the Fall for Culinary Arts at IVVC. Congratulations Ingrid!

Our annual Blue and White night is the tip-off to our Basketball season! Please join us on November 10th as we kick off our season. Details for the event can be found on the attached flyer. We hope to see you there!

Check out this week's Every Royals Voice blog post as Mrs. Hervey introduces more new members of the HBRES team--you don't want to miss learning more about these familiar faces! https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2023/10/blog-post.html #TogetherWeAreHBR #EveryRoyalsVoice

Enjoy making a meal fit for Royalty? Come cook it up in our kitchen! We're hiring, please see the attached flyer for details!

Reminder - come get your bbq dinner and help our junior class with prom!! The grill is going for you! Pre-order here: https://forms.gle/ayPsVarp4Ub9H2V87

Parent-Teacher Conferences open for scheduling! Login to your Skyward Family Access and you can schedule your times with the click of a button! Our teachers look forward to meeting with you. Conferences are held on Thursday, October 26th from 11am-7pm.

Students, Are you interested in a career in the trades? Check your Google Classroom for a post from Mr. Abbs about the Apprenticeship Expo taking place on November 14th. This is a great opportunity to talk to professionals in a variety of trades, to see live demonstrations, and to learn more about apprenticeships as a postsecondary path. Fill out the Google Form on Classroom to indicate your interest.

Tonight's Soccer Regionals have been postponed until Monday at 5pm and 7pm due to field conditions. We hope you all stay dry and we'll see you as we pack the stands next week to cheer on our Royals! #SportsUpdate

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice Blog post as Mrs. Clark reflects on how we are celebrating languages across HBR this month: https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2023/10/honorourlanguages.html #TogetherWeAreHBR #HonorOurLanguages #RoyalPride

Tonight is the night! Come out and show your support for our Lady Royals as they face off against Leland in their annual Dig Pink Night! It's a great event for a great cause! Let's pack the palace in pink!

Junior Class Pork Chop Dinner!!!

Seniors? Are you working on your college applications yet? Do you need support or just need time to sit down and work on them? Come to College Application Completion Night next Tuesday, October 17th from 6-7 PM in the High School computer lab! Mr. Abbs and our ISAC rep will be there to support and to answer questions as you do your applications. Your parents can come with you if you would like as well. Contact Mr. Abbs with any questions.

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice blog post as HBRHS introduces us to their newest staff members. https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2023/10/let-us-introduce-you-to.html #EveryRoyalsVoice #TogetherWeAreHBR

The HBR HS National Honor Society will be hosting a Halloween Night in the High School Library on Friday, October 20th from 6:00-7:00 PM. Children who are 11 and under can come read Halloween books with the school counselor, Mr. Abbs, and they will be able to trick or treat to the different classrooms as well. Costumes are highly encouraged! Entry is $5 per child, sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHuFrM4_jOiRxTb3M-EQTKLyWIWGSnS7ZsZmliG8aCjQvD_A/viewform?usp=sf_link

The Hinckley Fire Department and HBR Boosters have come together for a morning of pancakes with a 5K!!! Located at the Hinckley Fire Department Sunday, October 8th Pancake Breakfast 7:00 AM-1:00 PM Race registration at 7:00 AM Race starts at 8:00 AM Race begins and ends at the Hinckley Fire Station

Remind for parents that Financial Aid night is TONIGHT at 6:00 PM in the HS Library! Students and parents should attend to learn about all things Financial Aid to prepare for life after HBR. Parents will even have a chance to create their FSA ID to be ready for the release of the FAFSA in December

"Hello Students and Parents! Here are some important reminders for upcoming events: College Night at Waubonsee is TONIGHT from 6-8 PM at the Sugar Grove Campus at the Academic and Professional Center. There is still time to register before the event, or you can walk-in and register on the spot. Reps from more than 100 colleges and universities will be in attendance. Learn more at: https://www.waubonsee.edu/programs-courses/transfer-programs/transferring-credit-waubonsee/college-night Is your Senior even CONSIDERING applying to Waubonsee Community College for next year? They should be attending Waubonsee Day tomorrow, October 3rd from 11 AM-12 PM in the HS computer lab. A Waubonsee rep will give a presentation on anything they need to know about WCC, and they will have time to complete the free online application. Students should Mr. Abbs to sign their permission slip ASAP. Financial Aid Night is TOMORROW night, October 3rd from 6:00-7:30 PM in the HS library! Students and parents should attend to learn about all things Financial Aid to prepare for life after HBR. Parents will even have a chance to create their FSA ID to be ready for the release of the FAFSA in December. Additionally, please check out the calendar for upcoming events in October, you will not want your student to miss out on these great opportunities!"