Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD #429

In honor and remembrance of:

Enjoy the extra day!

Last night's Board of Education Royal Shout Out was awarded to Mrs. Sartori and the HBRHS Band. The "bucket brigade" demonstrated newly acquired percussion skills using 5 gallon buckets and drumsticks. These students used their FLEX period to learn and practice this skill. #RoyalPride #BucketDrums

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice blog post from Grace Lee, a teacher from HBR Middle School, as she reflects on her journey as an educator! #EveryRoyalsVoice #TogetherWeAreHBR #RoyalPride https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2024/03/a-teachers-reflective-journey-embracing.html

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice blog post from HBR's Reading Specialist, Jenna Ardelean! #EveryRoyalsVoice #TogetherWeAreHBR #RoyalPride https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2024/03/read-read-read.html

DATE CHANGE!! The dentist is 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 17th. 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. Please direct all questions to nurse@hbr429.org.

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice blog post from Bob Pritchard, a Past President of the Hinckley Lions Club as he explains what the Lions Club does for our community! #EveryRoyalsVoice #TogetherWeAreHBR #RoyalPride https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2024/03/lions-club-makes-difference.html

Wednesday night's Board of Education Royal Shout Out celebrated the Rising Royals student to student mentoring program. Love this opportunity that promotes Royals supporting other Royals! #TogetherWeAreHBR #BeTheChange

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice blog post from Lillian Losiniecki, a Senior at HBRHS as she reflects on her time at HBR. #EveryRoyalsVoice #TogetherWeAreHBR #RoyalPride https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2024/02/time-flies.html

We are seeking a candidate for a 2nd or mid shift custodian at HBRHS. Will be flexible with the hours. Please contact Megan at msheffer@hbr429.org for more information or to apply.

Very excited to share that HBR429 was voted as a Daily Chronicle Readers' Choice Top Workplace in DeKalb County for 2023 ! #RoyalPride #BeTheChange #TogetherWeAreHBR

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice blog post from Jennifer Simonson, HBR Middle School Front Office Staff Member and parent! #EveryRoyalsVoice #TogetherWeAreHBR #RoyalPride https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2024/02/one-hbr-middle-school-staff-member.html

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice blog post from Ally Barry, a Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School Parent and Substitute Teacher, on the 5th Grade Transition to Middle School. #EveryRoyalsVoice #TogetherWeAreHBR #RoyalPride https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2024/02/navigating-change-embracing-growth-in.html

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

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice blog post from Abigail Barrett, a member of the Hinckley-Big Rock School Board. #EveryRoyalsVoice #TogetherWeAreHBR #RoyalPride https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2024/02/a-year-of-influence-on-hinckley-big.html

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.

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice blog post from Bridget Wilkening, a graduate from HBR! https://hbrcommunityblog.blogspot.com/2024/01/growing-roots-with-hbr.html #EveryRoyalsVoice #TogetherWeAreHBR #RoyalPride

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.