Hinckley-Big Rock Middle School

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

HBR FFA members have stayed busy this Winter through a verity of events and classroom activities! The middle school celebrated the holidays with a Christmas Party; the high school made gifts for Prairie Crossing; community members showed support through the purchase of a tree, wreath, or porch pot; HBR FFA donated poinsettias to the Hinckley Public Library for the Giving Tree families; students had fun at our chapter meetings; Entrepreneurship visited South Moon and spoke to Fran Kriesch to learn about their businesses; Pipestone Farms graciously donated to our HBR FFA chapter; and we participated in the Vet Science CDE! The HBR FFA Alumni held their annual meeting on 1/12, highlighting our fundraising efforts, HBR FFA Alumni Building, and more. Don’t miss out on our HBR FFA Alumni Strawberry Sale! All orders must be in by 2/16. See attached flyer for more information. Upcoming we have a HS meeting on 2/11 during lunch and MS meetings on 2/5 and 2/19 @7:45am in the Science Lab. National FFA Week will be celebrated 2/17-2/20; recognizing the students, staff, and others that continue to support FFA within our community. In addition, our Annual FFA Banquet will be held at the High School on 3/11. Check out our 3rd Quarter Newsletter for updated events dates and more!

The Hinckley-Big Rock chapter of the National Honor Society is sponsoring a "Parent Date Night" event THIS WEDNESDAY, February 4th, from 6:00-8:00 PM. You can drop your child(ren) off at the high school for an evening of fun activities while you and your spouse can enjoy an early Valentine's Day celebration or just have some peaceful time together at home. This event is intended for children ages 12 and below. The cost for a child to attend is $10, with the attendance of each additional child costing only $5 each. Activities include coloring and a movie in the high school library and chances to play basketball, throw a football or frisbee, or use the scooters or hula hoops in the high school's large gym. Snacks and beverages will be available for the kids in the library. If you are interested in this event, please RSVP HERE. Please help spread the word to other parents you know that may be interested!

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/

Food Drive!!

Due to the extreme cold weather threat for tomorrow, 1/23/26, HBR schools will participate in an e-learning day.

2026 Big Rock Park District Girl's Softball Registration information. Forms are due by February 13th!!!

Check out HBR FFA's 3rd Quarter Newsletter for upcoming Meetings and Events!

Hinckley Big Rock FFA Alumni is excited to be holding our 5th Annual
FRESH FLORIDA STRAWBERRY FUNDRAISER!!!!

These berries will be picked, cooled and put straight on the truck, for delivery to
the Hinckley Big Rock High School AG Shop. The week of March 2, 2026
We will sell these in full or half flats ONLY!
Same Prices as last year!
Full Flat - 8 /1 Quart Containers for $28.00
Half Flat - 4 /1 Quart Containers for  $19.00
*Watch for more information on Facebook and local posters
Send your orders to Debi White via text 630-292-0490,
email debi.white2026@gmail.com

Name, email address, phone number and order required.
Orders will also be accepted via Cheddar Up using the QR code and credit card.

*DEADLINE TO PLACE ORDERS IS FEBRUARY 16, 2026*
Keep in mind this will be a pay and pick up, on delivery day! (Unless you order
with QR Code). Expected delivery week of March 2, 2026.
**WE MUST HAVE CONTACT NUMBER WITH EACH ORDER **
 WE WILL BE CALLING ALL CUSTOMERS FOR IMMEDIATE PICK UP
FOR OPTIMAL FRESHNESS.
Proceeds will benefit the Ag Education Building Project and scholarships for HBR
FFA students.

Mark your calendar for February 13th!!! 5th-8th grade!!

Check it out!! Mark your calendar!

Hinckley - Big Rock Middle School FFA will have their first meeting of 2026 tomorrow (1/8) in the Science Lab at 7:45am! Join us for games and announcements for upcoming events this next semester!

PTO!! Thank you for all you do!! Here are two great events to mark on your calendars!! Also please sign up for bunco with the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_e5pv6ImMWaXUnrVNYctI0ewT9DPd7OJKh2f7Ex_DXg/viewform?edit_requested=true

HBRMS FFA has their last meeting of 1st Semester this week on Thursday, December 18th at 7:45am in the Science Lab! Students will be competing to create the best Gingerbread House!!

8th Grade Boys Basketball Tournament starts on Monday 12/15 hosted by Lisbon @ Newark High School. Come and cheer them on!!

Mark your calendars for next week!!

Here is the 7th Grade Boys Basketball Bracket for this Friday December 5th and Saturday December 6th. The HBR Middle School is hosting this event.

The middle school lost and found is exploding again!! We are going to have to donate items at the holiday break! Please have your student check or guardians are welcome to stop in and go through the items as well!

Tonight's home game against Earlville is being rescheduled at Earlville's request. There will be no cheer or basketball practice. We will let you know when the rescheduled date has been selected. Thank you for your understanding! Stay safe!