Hobbs Middle School students and families,
As a reminder, the Monday we return from Thanksgiving Break, December 1st, will begin our FAST B testing. We will test according to the schedule below.
• 6th Grade: December 1–2
• 7th Grade: December 3–4
• 8th Grade: December 5–8
Please make sure students are present on their testing days. A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast each morning will help them perform at their best.
For the full testing calendar, please click here: https://aptg.co/kThmRH.
Thank you for your support, and let’s encourage our Jags to give their very best effort!
🎶💚 HOBBS MIDDLE SCHOOL ALL-COUNTY BAND! 💚🎶
We are thrilled to announce that after Monday night’s auditions, Hobbs Middle had 32 students selected for the All-County Band! Our Jaguar musicians continue to shine, and we couldn’t be more proud of their talent, dedication, and hard work. 🌟🐾
A huge shoutout to Mr. Colón for his incredible leadership, passion, and commitment to our students. Their success is a reflection of the strong program he continues to build! 👏🎶💚
Flutes: Jaclyn Scott (3), Lilly Hunnell (6), Emma Gochenour-Jauss (9)
Bassoons: Everett Guinn (2)
Clarinets: Braelyn Luster (1), Marlayna Anderson (2), Naomi Jordan (4), Jake Erskine (9), Bradley Davis (10), Phoebe Petersen (12), Carrie Nelson (13), Posey Cowles (17), Trinity Walker (18)
Bass Clarinets: Gianna McWilliams (2), Sophia Gochenour-Jauss (3)
Alto Saxes: Alyssa Gwin (4), Madelyn Coursey (6)
Trumpets: Jackson Mollette (5), Xavier Carrillo (6), Luke Lomoriello (8), Abigail Haveard (11)
French Horns: Addalyn Guinn (2), Jackson Kilgore (4), Nolan Canon (5)
Trombones: Nathaniel Davis (3), Sidney Hanlon (8)
Baritones: Chase Powers (1)
Tubas: Emma Flanders (4), Wendy Chau (5)
Percussion: Declan Wixon (1), Bradley Taggart (2), Skylar Tubbs (7)
👏🎺 Congratulations to all of our outstanding musicians and to Mr. Colón! Your hard work and dedication make Hobbs Middle School shine. Keep reaching new heights, Jaguars! 🎶💚🐾
Good afternoon, Hobbs Middle School Families!
This is Brandon Koger, Principal at Hobbs Middle School, with an exciting and life-changing opportunity for your student: the Take Stock in Children (TSIC) program!
Take Stock in Children awards deserving students with FREE college scholarships—a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that could change the trajectory of your child's future!
TSIC is designed to support low-income students in achieving success in high school and guiding them towards a college education. Once your child graduates and completes the TSIC program, they will receive up to 4 years of FREE college tuition.
Is your student eligible?
To apply, your student must meet these criteria:
• Santa Rosa student in grades 7-9
• Minimum 2.0 GPA (C average)
• Show financial need (qualify for free/reduced lunch)
• Legal U.S. resident
• Determined to succeed and committed to their future!
The application deadline is Wednesday, January 7th, 2026. Once submitted, TSIC will carefully evaluate the applications and select students for this incredible opportunity.
How to apply:
Apply online by clicking the link here: https://formstack.io/5EBEA.
Note: This year, all applications must be completed online—paper applications will not be accepted.
For more information about the program, including eligibility details and the application process, visit: https://santarosaeducationfoundation.org/student-applications.
Need help?
I am here to help you every step of the way! I will even apply alongside you if you need assistance. Just call me at 850-983-5630 ext. 1046 or email me at kogerb@santarosa.k12.fl.us, and let’s get started!
Don’t let this opportunity pass by—apply today! Together, we can unlock a future of possibilities for your child.
This recognition is provided to celebrate schools that go above and beyond to support the unique needs of military-connected students and their families. We are proud to support our military students and families here at Hobbs Middle School!
To view the full list of honorees, please visit the link below.
🔗https://www.fldoe.org/schools/family-community/activities-programs/parental-involvement/purple-star.stml
Jaguar parents, guardians, families, and students, please see the following information about our upcoming semester exams.
1. Students will be taking semester exams on December 17th, 18th, and 19th. Because these exams are very important to students and teachers, the students will only take two exams each day.
2. Please note that December 17th and December 18th are full school days. Only Friday, December 19th is early release.
3. We do NOT give exams before the exam window. If a student is absent for the semester exam(s), the student will need to schedule and take the exam with the guidance department. Otherwise, they will receive a ‘0’ for the exam. If your student will be absent for exams, please contact our guidance counselors, Ms. Hansen or Ms. Hodge.
4. The attendance rule is in effect. For students excessively absent (10+ absences in the semester, of any kind), they must pass the semester exam. Students who fail the semester exam that are excessively absent fail the semester.
As we approach the exam days, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. Otherwise, please know, again, that these exams are required for all students and are very important for students and teachers. Please help your student prepare for them (good breakfast in the morning, rest the night before, be in regular attendance, etc.).
Thank you. 😊
This morning, Hobbs Middle School proudly hosted our annual Veterans Day Breakfast to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. It was a privilege to welcome our veterans and their families to campus and show our appreciation for their service and sacrifice.
Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve — your courage and dedication inspire our students and staff every day. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to protecting our freedom.
From all of us at Hobbs Middle School, thank you, veterans! ❤️🤍💙
We are beyond excited to announce that Marlayna, an incredibly talented 8th-grade clarinetist, has been selected to join the Florida All-State Band! 🏆✨
This is an incredible achievement, and she will be performing with the state's top musicians in Tampa this January! 🙌🏼🌟 It’s such a huge honor to be recognized for her dedication, hard work, and musical talent. We are so proud of you, Marlayna—this is just the beginning! 🎵👏
Let’s all give her a huge round of applause and cheer her on as she prepares for this incredible opportunity!
Jaguar families,
We know that from time to time, families may experience challenges, and we want you to know that we’re here to help.
Our school has several resources available to support you and your family:
• 🥫 Weekend Food Program: We send home bags of food each week for families in need.
• 🍎 School Food Pantry: Our pantry is fully stocked right now — shelves full of food available to anyone who needs it. Please don’t hesitate to come by and pick up what you need.
• 👕 DUO Program: Through our DUO program, we can assist with clothing and school supplies for students.
In addition, United Way of West Florida offers a wide range of community resources that may be helpful. You can reach them simply by dialing 2-1-1 for local support and information.
If your family is in need of assistance, please reach out — we’re always here to help and make sure every student has what they need to succeed.
For support or to request assistance, please contact our guidance counselors:
📧 Rebecca Hansen – HansenR@santarosa.k12.fl.us
📧 Caitlyn Hodge – HodgeC@santarosa.k12.fl.us
This week, Ms. Zigler’s AVID elective classes put their WICOR skills into action in a big way! In honor of Veterans Day, students collaborated to design and create appreciation banners, combining each group’s unique ideas into one final display for the upcoming Veterans Day Breakfast.
Through this project, students weren’t just learning content—they were practicing essential skills like collaboration, critical thinking, and organization. This is the power of the AVID program: preparing students not only for academic success, but for success in life by teaching them how to work together, solve problems, and make an impact in their community.
WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading) strategies make learning engaging, meaningful, and fun—and at Hobbs, this is the type of hands-on, rigorous learning your students will experience! 🙌📚🔑
Subject: Title I Program Survey A Results available
Good afternoon, Jaguar parents and families,
This is Brandon Koger, principal of Hobbs Middle School, with an important message regarding our Title I program.
Each year, the school district asks parents and families to provide feedback on the Title I program through an annual survey. The results from this year’s Survey A are now available for your review at https://aptg.co/6bSXpk.
As you look over the results, I welcome any additional feedback or questions you may have about our Title I program. Please feel free to reach out to me directly.
Thank you in advance for your continued support and involvement in our school community.
Warm regards,
Brandon Koger
Principal, Hobbs Middle School
Good afternoon, 8th grade students and families!
The link to reserve your Gradventure spot is here: https://forms.office.com/r/39eahDU5Na. The link will be live Friday, November 7th, 2025 at 6 AM and will remain open until 3 PM that day. You will use your student’s log-in credentials to access the form (57#@students.santarosa.k12.fl.us and their password).
Please see the attached file for a complete summary of the trip, including multiple disclaimers that may affect whether your send your child on the trip.
• For the complete Gradventure parent packet, please click here: https://aptg.co/jS_5vk
• To review the Gradventure parent night presentation, please click here: https://aptg.co/zVgpz8
Otherwise, in advance, the trip is so much fun, and we can’t wait to help celebrate our 8th grade students!
Good morning, Jaguar families!
This is a friendly reminder to RSVP for our upcoming Veterans Day event, hosted by Hobbs Middle School in honor of our Veterans and current Service Members. The event will take place on Monday, November 10th, from 9:00 – 10:00 AM in the cafeteria, and we would love to have you join us.
If you haven’t done so yet, please fill out the RSVP form (attached to this message) and have your student return it to their first period teacher by Thursday, November 6th. Forms are also available in the front office if needed.
We’re looking forward to celebrating this special occasion with you!
Congratulations to our very own Luke Lomoriello for an outstanding cross-country season!
Luke dominated the local competitions he competed in and then went on to represent Hobbs at the state level. On Saturday morning, he ran in the Public School Division of the FLYRA Middle School XC Championship in Lakeland, where he achieved a personal best time of 10:16 and placed 8th out of 273 public school athletes who competed in the 3K state championship race!
Luke, you are an incredible example of excellence, perseverance, and tenacity. Hobbs is so proud of you—way to go! We can’t wait to see what heights you reach next year as an 8th grader! 💚
A huge congratulations to all of our students who competed this past weekend at the Middle School North End Basketball Tournament! We are incredibly proud of the hard work, teamwork, and sportsmanship shown by each of our athletes.
A special shoutout goes to our 7th Grade Boys Team — Trey Savage, Michael Oquendo, Waylon McDermott, and Xander Thomas — who brought home the North End Championship! 🏆
Their dedication and effort have earned them the honor of representing all 7th grade boys North End teams at the upcoming District Championships. Let’s cheer them on as they continue to make us proud! 💪💚
Go team! 💚🏀
Good afternoon, parents and guardians of 8th grade students!
We are excited to announce that our 8th grade students will have the opportunity to attend an End-of-Year field trip to Universal Studios’ Gradventure in Orlando, Florida! Ms. Hickman, our 8th Grade Chair, is coordinating this exciting trip to celebrate the Class of 2026.
Trip Details:
• Who: The first 50 students to sign up and pay a deposit
• What: Gradventure at Universal Studios
• Where: Orlando, FL
• When: May 1–3, 2026
• Cost: $465 (includes transportation, lodging, ticket, and some meals)
If you are interested in learning more, please plan to attend our Information Night on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Hobbs Middle School Cafeteria. This session will provide more details and allow time for questions.
Please note: This meeting is informational only. Attendance is not required for your child to participate in the trip. A follow-up message will be sent to all 8th grade families on Wednesday, November 5th, before we begin the reservation process.
We can’t wait to celebrate the end of middle school with this unforgettable experience! We hope to see you Tuesday for the information meeting.
Jaguar students and families, the annual Hobbs Middle Book Fair starts Monday, November 3rd and will last throughout the week. Students will be able to visit the book fair in the Hobbs Middle media center throughout the week.
On Thursday, November 6th, come after hours with your students to shop for the book fair. We’ll have the book fair set up in the cafeteria, we’ll be playing Book Fair Bingo, and we’ll have Travelin’ Toms Coffee Truck will coffees and drinks available for purchase! Family night will be from 5:00 – 7:00 PM, you can come and go at your convenience throughout that window.
Finally, parents and guardians, the most convenient option for Book Fair purchases is the e-wallet! You may setup your student’s e-wallet through our Scholastic website: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/hobbsmiddleschool.
Book fair is always one of our favorite events, we can’t wait to see you there!
Please RSVP to help us prepare for this special event. Attached to this message is the RSVP form. Forms will also be available in the front office. We ask you to fill out the information below and have your student return it to his or her first period teacher by Thursday, November 6th.
🎃🕸️ Happy Halloween, Jaguars! 🕸️🎃
What an incredible time we had at our Happy Halloween Dance! 👻🪩 Thank you to everyone who came out to support this SGA fundraiser — your participation helps make so many of our student activities possible!
Our SGA members put in lots of hard work behind the scenes to plan, decorate, and run events like this… but we love to have fun, too! 💪🎉 From spooky costumes to great music and tons of smiles, this dance was a perfect mix of school spirit and good times.
Thank you again for showing up, dressing up, and making it a night to remember! 🧡🖤
