Check out Hinckley - Big Rock High School FFA events in December!
Need something to do this Saturday? Visit the FFA Alumni Building! View the progress while shopping for a Christmas Tree or Wreath.
We hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving Break! When we return we will be in full holiday swing here at HBRHS. We wanted to share a few items with you so you know what is coming up.
See you all on December 2nd, Royals!
Don't miss the chance to support Hinckley - Big Rock FFA at our Culver's Fundraiser in Sugar Grove Dec. 3rd!!
The Hinckley - Big Rock FFA Chapter will be selling Christmas Trees & Wreaths this Holiday Season!! Sales will begin on November 25th, and last until all stock is sold. This is a self-serve experience located at the FFA Alumni Building.
If you would like to tour the FFA Alumni Building, don't miss the chance to on Saturday, November 30th! This would also be a great opportunity to check out the Trees and Wreaths. Take one home for decoration or as the perfect Christmas present for a friend! Refer to the attached flyers for more information.
The gift of giving, HBRHS is hosting a Blood Drive Dec. 6th from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the High School Gym, Please see flier below to register today!!!
Croc charms and straw toppers are now available at the High School!!!!
Here's a look at what is coming up before Thanksgiving Break!
HBR FFA is hosting an Introduction to Record Books night, teaching both parents and students of HBR members in grades 7-12 how to get started! Find more information in the attached flyer.
If you can't make a game, no worries you can watch it from home!!!
Drama Club will be hosting a 50/50 drawing at Blue and White night Friday Nov. 15th to help raise money for the program. This will be cash only.
UPDATED: We apologize, there was an error in our previous "Upcoming Events" post on the time of the Thursday Alice in Wonderland show. It is at 7pm!
November Dates for Hinckley - Big Rock High School FFA!
Good Morning!
Veterans Day is Monday, and we are looking forward to honoring our Veterans! Please spread the word and invite all Veterans that you know- family, local friends, neighbors & community members! All Veterans are welcome to attend the assembly at the High School, starting at 10:15.
If you would like to attend the Elementary assemble please RSVP for the breakfast (at 7:45-8:30 am) here:https://tinyurl.com/HBRVeteranBreakfast. We will have a program after breakfast at 8:45. The 3rd and 4th grade choir is performing- families of choir members are also invited!
Thank you!
Our Library Club has new shirts available for this year, check out your options below and help support our club of readers! The store will close soon!
Sweatshirt: https://store.hbr429.org/#!/products/54K7FX2DSA
Long Sleeved: https://store.hbr429.org/#!/products/YP32NJPI3Q
T-Shirt: https://store.hbr429.org/#!/products/5B23RJU7UX
Here's a look at what we have coming up in the week ahead!
Fall has been bountiful for the Hinckley - Big Rock FFA Chapter!
On Friday October 18th, the corn crop planted in the Ag Plot was harvested. As this is not an easy task, we would like to give a huge thank you to Wackerlin Farms/ FFA Alumni for harvesting; Pioneer seeds for the weigh wagon; and White Farms for working the soil! Alongside our volunteers, advisors Tracey Sanderson and Zoey Dye joined in on the fun, bringing with them 5 high school students. The community members proudly supporting the HBR FFA everyday allows for the students to continue to have extremely rewarding experiences and further their education every day!
From funds raised from the Ag Plot and our generous donors, we are able to provide opportunities, such as a trip to the National FFA Convention!! This is a convention for all the FFA Chapters in the U.S.A, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Once a year, students, advisors, and guests meet to celebrate the accomplishments won over the past year, and to elect a new officer team to serve the following term. Illinois has great representation with Thaddeus Bergschneider, former Illinois FFA State President, serving as the National FFA President the 2024-2025!
From October 22-25 5 HBR High School students traveled with advisors Tracey Sanderson and Zoey Dye to Indianapolis, IN. During their trip, they toured Purdue University - Animal Sciences, attended several convention sessions, had the opportunity to meet with businesses and colleges, and made new connections from across the country. Students also experienced the annual rodeo and bonded as a chapter at Back 9 Golf. Natalie Wilkening, a current HBR senior, writes, “HBR just went to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Between the convention itself to the rodeo and then golfing it was a great experience. I went as a Freshman and then went again her Senior year and I have loved it every time. My experience as a Freshman was an experience to not forget since not a lot of Freshman go their first year of high school. It’s a good opportunity to meet other people from around the world and just to have fun with your FFA Chapter for a week”.
Caden and Zeta both competed at the sectional cross country meet out in Rock Island today and they both did amazing!
Caden finished 26th overall. He finished the season with a new PR (16:59) and missed qualifying by just one spot! Zeta finished 64th overall and also ran a new PR (21:42)!
Way to go running Royals, we are so proud of you!!
Some of our students will have their art featured in a show at Oswego High School next Wednesday, November 6th from 6:30-9pm. There will be over 1000 works of art, the Oswego Jazz Band will be playing and their culinary class will be hosting food.
Our featured artists are:
Alayna Underhill, Georgia Allen, Angel Garcia, Bella Harding,
Sarah Hutchinson, Sydney Babcock, Abigail White, Allison Brandonisio,
Kristopher Alturas, Zoe Bonior, Enzo Bartalone and Mrs. Decker!
Stop out and check out what our HBR art students have been up to!
Educators Rising had a busy week as we assisted the local preschool and elementary school with their Halloween parties. A great group of students lead children through spooky crafts, encouraging creativity and helping them develop their fine motor skills. Our second group provided babysitting services and classroom help at the elementary school during the Halloween party, allowing parents to enjoy their time with the school-age children.
