Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD #429

This senior year has been a wonderful experience, but not without its ups and downs. When I first started my senior year at Hinckley-Big Rock, I was set on putting my head do...

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 ...

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...

Students and Staff at Hinckley-Big Rock High School are enjoying fresh brewed iced coffee, chai teas, hot chocolate and lemonades from the new student-run coffee shop that open...

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 ...

An interview with Finley, age 5 Hinckley-Big Rock’s early childhood program has offered an inclusive blended learning environment as an option for students since the fall of ...

This year, Drew Magis, Matt Olsen and I were selected to fill the new instructional coaching positions created this year. Our work began this past summer when the three of us comp...

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...

One School, One Book is designed to create a shared reading experience within an elementary school community. A chapter book is chosen, every family in the elementary schoo...

Student council this year has been a tremendous asset to our school’s overall climate. They have worked to put together numerous fun dress up days, partnered with the high school R...

To be honest, I’m a pretty nervous person. And with things being the way they are this year, it has made that worse. But what I can say is that my need to know all the information...

The Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD #429 Board of Education has discussed Senate Bill 818 (Public Act 102-0522 ) at multiple meetings this school year. The discussions surrounding SB818 h...

March 18, 2021 Good afternoon HBR Parents and Students, The sixth version of our 2020-2021 Learning Plan is being released after receiving additional joint guidance from the ...

To make a difference in someone's life you don't have to be brilliant, rich, beautiful, or perfect. You just have to care. ~ Mandy Hale CARE is a simple, yet powerful four-...

Good morning HBR Parents and Students, The fifth version of our 2020-2021 Learning Plan is being released after receiving additional guidance from the Illinois Department of...

Notice to Proceed Memo The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois ...

Notice to Proceed Memo The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag D...

Notice to Proceed Memo The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag...

Late yesterday we received updated guidance and a revised decision tree from the IDPH regarding exclusion. An important change to note is that this new decision tree takes into a...