Hinckley-Big Rock Middle School

Bella Casanas and Jersey Winter both scored a division one ranking at solo and ensemble on Saturday!! Congratulations!!

Do you know an HBR staff member that exhibits excellence in teaching, leadership, and service? Nominations are being accepted for the HBR Excellence in Education Awards. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1z1ydhBWQBprs3aJEs7Yorpuz3c5rcsguVDqdawG5E7Y/edit

We are sorry to share that we are having difficulty with our live stream of the Board Meeting this evening. The meeting will be recorded and placed on our youtube channel for viewing.

The dentist is in town coming to OUR school! School Smiles, an on-site dental care clinic, will be at Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary for all district and homeschool students in Hinckley and Big Rock on Wednesday, April 10th. Full dental services available including cleaning, fluoride, x-rays and more! Insurances accepted and self-pay options are available. Visit www.schoolsmiles.com for more information. Flyers will be sent home with students today. Please direct all questions to nurse@hbr429.org.

Due to the winter weather causing hazardous road conditions, all HBR students will participate in an e-learning day. Students should log in to their learning platforms at 10:00 am for instruction. Be safe everyone!

We are hiring! Come join the Royal family! We have the following positions available: -District Office Administrative Assistant/Receptionist, Full Time M-F 7:30-4:00 -High School 2nd shift Custodian / Event support 2:00-10:00 pm -Middle School Teaching Assistant M-F 10:30am -1:30pm -Elementary School Special Education 1:1 Assistant, Full Time M-F 8:00-3:30 Contact Jessica Sonntag, Superintendent, at JSonntag@hbr429.org for more information.

Due to the inclement weather predicted for tomorrow, January 12, 2024, HBR schools will be closed. We will participate in an e-learning day with a delayed start time of 10:00AM. Be safe and warm Royals! #WelcomeTo2024 #TogetherWeAreHBR

Check your email for more information.

Check out the new interactive menus for our Arbor Food Service program. Website lunch menu buttons have also been updated to direct you to the specific school links. The new menu will assist families with making lunch choices that fit their student health needs, including counting carbs and avoiding allergens. https://myschoolmenus.com/organizations/2140

8th Grade Boys Basketball Tournament Bracket

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice blog post from our 8th grade boys basketball captains. https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-word-from-your-captains-8th-grade.html

Have a safe holiday season Royals! #KeepTheWreathRed

December Lunch Menu

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice blog post as one HBRES parent speaks about gratitude. https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2023/11/from-one-moms-heart-gratitude.html #Gratitude #TogetherWeAreHBR

At the November 15th Board of Education meeting, two groups were honored with a Royal Shout Out. Mrs. Therriault and her students shared about the learning that happens on the farm with the partnership of Farm Friends, LLC in Big Rock, and Mrs. Slater and her 4th/5th grade choir were honored for their work in the elementary school Veteran's Day celebration and performed the Armed Forces Medley for us.

November Lunch Menu

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice blog post from the Board of Education, highlighting the on-going importance of collaboration and conferences. https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2023/11/conferences-and-cooperation.html #EveryRoyalsVoice #TogetherWeAreHBR #BeTheChange

Today's announcements! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdxmFII4z5M

Check out this week's Every Royals Voice blog post to learn about a community / school partnership that is providing hands-on meaningful learning for a group of high school students. https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2023/11/farm-friends-is-non-profit-organization.html #EveryRoyalsVoice #TogetherWeAreHBR

Do you need winter gear? Do you have winter gear to donate? Maddie's Mitten March is coming to Hinckley at the Midwest Sportsplex.