This year we started using Character Strong at the Middle School. Our students are divided into small groups and they meet once a week for about a 40 minute lesson on social emoti...
“Communication – the human connection is key to personal and career success.”Paul J. MeyerHinckley-Big Rock Middle School had its annual Career Day on February 3rd. As a school an...
At the Special Board Meeting on February 1st, 2023, the Hinckley-Big Rock Board of Education approved an agreement with School Exec Connect in a 5-1 vote. School Exec Connect is a ...
It is hard to believe that I am well into my 19th and final year here HBR and the 16th at HBRMS and yes, I know this means Mr. Edwards, Mr. Bastian and Mr. Jourdan continue getting...
“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 Murat I...
Back Row: Braxton Holcomb, Armani Lara, Giorgio Lara, Livyanna Trujillo,
Front Row: Alberto Trujillo, Meegan Kubinski, Raymond Johnson
As our 2nd quarter winds down, HBRMS want...
This school year marks my 7th year at Hinckley-Big Rock and while traditionally, we celebrate these things on the 5’s and 10’s, this 7th year has been especially important to me. T...
We are excited to welcome Kalista Castillo to our Royal Family! She has quickly made great connections with our students and we are happy to have her here at HBR Middle School!
M...
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 mornin...
Reminder sign up for PT conferences via Skyward conferences are October 27th 11 to 4 and 5 to 7:30.
The 6th graders had the opportunity to adventure to Snake Road for our usual overnight trip this year. Our students had the freedom to escape the stresses of everyday life and d...
I am filled with gratitude and excitement to be part of the HBR Family. The students, staff and community have welcomed me with open arms and I have enjoyed my first couple of mon...
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...
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...
“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.”
Beverly Sills
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle School had its annual Career Day on May 6th. As a school and a staff we continue ...
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 s...
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 i...
Third quarter welcomes a new face into the Hinckley-Big Rock Middle School art classroom, student teacher Raina Williams. Ms. Williams comes to us from Northern Illinois University...