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Check out the upcoming events for next week and our bell schedule for our event days!
Hinckley - Big Rock FFA is still in need of high school student volunteers for Sandwich Fair. The event will be held on Thursday, September 4th, with various shifts from 6 am-9 pm! As a volunteer, your responsibilities will include being in the animal pens, engaging with visitors, selling water, and ensuring that anyone who milks Maggie The Cow receives a sticker. It will be a fun-filled day, and we would love for you to be a part of it! Please reach out to Ms. Dye (zdye@hbr429.org) or Mrs. Sanderson (tsanderson@hbr.org) for more information, we hope to finalize the schedule ASAP!
Homecoming is just around the corner! Save the dates and get your gear ready for our Spirit Week! Dive In, Royals!
Homecoming 2025 shirts are live now on the webstore! Only available until September 5th!
Order here: store.hbr429.org
Order here: store.hbr429.org
We can't wait to see you Wednesday at Hinckley Big Rock High School for our Curriculum Night from 6:00 to 7:30. You will get to be your student for the evening and follow their schedule. If you have any questions, Mr. Abbs & Ms. Lauer will be in the Library throughout the evening
HBRHS Picture day will be Tuesday August 26th.
Due to our Welcome Back Assembly, we will be running an altered schedule today!
2025-2026 Hinckley-Big Rock High School Bell Schedule
Morning Assembly 8/20/25
Assembly
8:40 AM - 9:15 AM
1st Hour
9:18 AM - 10:00 AM
2nd Hour
10:03 AM -10:45 AM
3rd Hour
10:48 AM - 11:30 AM
Lunch
11:33 AM - 12:03 PM
4th Hour
12:06 AM - 12:48 PM
5th Hour
12:51 PM - 1:33 PM
6th Hour
1:36 PM - 2:18 PM
7th Hour
2:21 PM - 3:05 PM
Can't wait to see everyone!! Welcome Back, Royals!
2025-2026 Hinckley-Big Rock High School Bell Schedule
Morning Assembly 8/20/25
Assembly
8:40 AM - 9:15 AM
1st Hour
9:18 AM - 10:00 AM
2nd Hour
10:03 AM -10:45 AM
3rd Hour
10:48 AM - 11:30 AM
Lunch
11:33 AM - 12:03 PM
4th Hour
12:06 AM - 12:48 PM
5th Hour
12:51 PM - 1:33 PM
6th Hour
1:36 PM - 2:18 PM
7th Hour
2:21 PM - 3:05 PM
Can't wait to see everyone!! Welcome Back, Royals!
Please see attached for information on our Athletics Schedule.
REMINDER: Our Freshman Academy happens TOMORROW! We are so excited to see all of our 9th graders for a morning of engagement!
August 13th from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
**This is a student only event. Parents can meet with teachers during our Curriculum Night on August 27th @6pm
August 13th from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
**This is a student only event. Parents can meet with teachers during our Curriculum Night on August 27th @6pm
Enjoy a back to school discount at Dicks! This offer is shared by the IHSA.
School starts soon (IVVC 8/13 and HBR 8/20)! Please make sure your student is registered in Skyward Family Access and you have completed 8 to 18 if they are participating in ANY sports this year.
Students will not be able to attend the 1st day of classes if they are not registered and will not be able to practice their sport!!
Skyward: https://skyward.iscorp.com/HinckleyBR429ILStuSTS/
8to18: http://il.8to18.com/Hinckleybigrock/
Students will not be able to attend the 1st day of classes if they are not registered and will not be able to practice their sport!!
Skyward: https://skyward.iscorp.com/HinckleyBR429ILStuSTS/
8to18: http://il.8to18.com/Hinckleybigrock/
Earlier this week, the Hinckley - Big Rock FFA Officer Teams had an officer retreat! They kayaked, bonded as a team, made S'mores, and set goals for the year at Shabbona Lake State Park. A huge thanks to the Honiotes Family and their crew, Kane County Farm Bureau, and Chickabitty Designs for making the day possible!
SAVE THE DATE!
What: HBRHS Curriculum Night
When: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Hinckley-Big Rock High School, 700 E Lincoln Hwy, Hinckley, IL
Specific details will be shared closer to this event!
What: HBRHS Curriculum Night
When: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Hinckley-Big Rock High School, 700 E Lincoln Hwy, Hinckley, IL
Specific details will be shared closer to this event!
HBR's own Martin Ledbetter was at the White Sox Guaranteed Rate Field to be recognized for his 4th IHSBCA All state honor.
Congratulations Martin!
#RoyalPride
Today, students joined Mrs. Tracey Sanderson to set up posts in the Ag Plot! This year, Hinckley - Big Rock FFA is growing 35 varieties of soybean seed, planted on May 17th. Each year, students are encouraged to be a part of the process, from seed to harvest. The Ag Plot provides a learning opportunity to enhance agricultural knowledge and understand industry practices!
As you are completing registration for school, don't forget to register for sports too! All MS/HS athletes must have a completed sports registration to begin practices!
Register here: https://schools.snap.app/Hinckleybigrock
Register here: https://schools.snap.app/Hinckleybigrock
These girls and coaches are working hard on the field today to prep for their upcoming season! #SoftballisBack #LadyRoyals #RoyalPride
HBR is deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Jim Teckenbrock, the longtime Sports Director at WSPY Radio. Jim's unwavering dedication to local and regional high school sports, along with his distinctive voice and passion for broadcasting, made him a cherished figure in our community. His commitment to covering high school sports since the late 1990’s has had a great impact on countless athletes, families, and fans throughout the Fox Valley area. His legacy will continue to inspire future generations. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who were touched by his remarkable career.
Please join the HBRMS and HBRHS Summer Choir! August 4-7th at the High School
