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Good morning, Jaguar Parents, Guardians, and Families! 💚💛

Today at Hobbs Middle School, we are celebrating Unity Day, a day dedicated to promoting kindness, acceptance, and inclusion!

Throughout the day, we will be talking with students about what these values look like in our everyday interactions, why they matter, and how to seek help when someone is not being kind, accepting, or inclusive.

Now, we need your help! 💚💛

Please take a few moments to talk with your student about these expectations and reinforce them at home. When students hear the same message from both school and home, we have a much greater opportunity to make a lasting impact. Building a culture of kindness and respect takes all of us working together!

We've attached the presentation we will be sharing with all students today. We encourage you to review it and use it to start conversations at home about how we treat others and how we respond when someone is being mistreated.

Thank you for partnering with us to make Hobbs Middle School a place where every Jaguar feels safe, valued, respected, and included! 💚💛
about 20 hours ago, BRANDON KOGER
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💚💛 Let the Celebrations Continue! 🐆🎉

Today, we recognized Logan Lewis for earning a PERFECT SCORE on one of his FAST assessments last school year! 🌟

Hobbs had THREE perfect scores from last year. Logan earned one, while Easton Sanborn earned the other TWO! 🤯👏 Easton isn’t pictured because he’s off living his best life at Milton High School, but we’re still celebrating his incredible accomplishments!

Congratulations, Logan and Easton! 💚💛🐆
1 day ago, BRANDON KOGER
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💚💛 WICOR in Action at Hobbs! 🐆

🌭 Is a hotdog a sandwich? That was the big question in Ms. Sisk’s 6th Grade Earth & Space Science class!

Students used Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, and Organization to develop claims, support their thinking with evidence, and engage in scientific discussions using SLAT strategies.

While the topic was fun, the learning was serious! Students practiced essential science skills and standards, including constructing evidence-based explanations, communicating scientific reasoning, evaluating different perspectives, and engaging in respectful scientific argumentation.

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! 🙌📚🔑
1 day ago, BRANDON KOGER
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🐾💚💛 Thank You, Stuff the Bus! 💚💛🐾

We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the Stuff the Bus campaign for its generous support of our Jaguar family!

Now more than ever, the generosity of our community means so much. As our families continue recovering from the storm, we are especially grateful to have resources available to help our students.

Jaguar families, we are here for you! 💚 Thanks to the funds donated through Stuff the Bus, we can help replace school supplies that may have been lost or damaged during the storm. If your student needs supplies, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our school. We want to make sure every Jaguar has what they need to be successful!

To everyone who contributed to Stuff the Bus, thank you for making a difference when our students need it most. Your generosity is a reminder of just how special our community truly is!
2 days ago, BRANDON KOGER
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🐾💚💛 Celebrating Our September Educators of the Month! 💚💛🐾

We are excited to recognize three outstanding members of our Jaguar family as our September Educators of the Month!

🏆 Ms. Elaine Davis – Administrative Selection
🏆 Ms. Shelley Kratz – Parent & Family Selection
🏆 Ms. Erin Vargas Vila – Student Selection

These incredible educators make a difference every day through their dedication, compassion, and commitment to our students. We are so fortunate to have them as part of our Jaguar family!

A special THANK YOU to Ms. Tricia Baumbach, one of our wonderful Jaguar parents, for creating the beautiful wreaths to honor our recipients! Your generosity and support make this recognition even more special! 💚💛

Please join us in congratulating these three deserving educators!
2 days ago, BRANDON KOGER
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Curious about student interviews, club updates, and Dean Floyd’s Q&A? Check out Issue 134 of the HMS Times! Read it now! 👻

Coming up: the Halloween Dance (tickets go on sale Thursday) and the Canned Food Drive is coming to an end!

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3 days ago, MARIE HICKMAN
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💚🐆 Jaguar Families, Let Us Help You!

We know many of our families are still recovering from the storm, and we want you to know that your Hobbs family is here to help!

If your family has been displaced, even temporarily, you may qualify for services under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, including free school meals, transportation assistance, and other resources.

Whether you've been displaced or are facing challenges in the aftermath of the storm, please complete our brief survey. We'll work to connect your family with the resources and support you need.

💚 Family Assistance Survey:

https://tinyurl.com/3pz42j86

🏡 IMPORTANT: Report Your Storm Damage!

If your property sustained storm damage, please complete a property damage report at:

https://srcpa.gov/search

These reports help Santa Rosa County document the damage and seek FEMA disaster assistance for our community. Even if you have insurance, please report your damage!

We have an incredible school community, and we're committed to leveraging every resource available to help our Jaguars recover.

We are more than a school. We are a family, and families take care of each other! 💚

With love,

Mr. Koger
6 days ago, BRANDON KOGER
Good afternoon, Jaguar Students, Families, and Staff! 💚🐆

First and foremost, please know that we have been thinking about you, worrying about you, and hoping that you and your families are safe throughout these past several days. We miss our Jaguars, and I cannot wait until we’re all back together again!

Yesterday was my first safe opportunity to return to campus, and I spent much of the day surveying the damage. I’m back here again today, and I wanted to give you an update on how our school is doing.

Unfortunately, we are still without power in our main building. Our MPR suffered extensive flooding, but a rehabilitation crew is already hard at work restoring that space. Contractors are throughout the building assessing damage, but thankfully, most of what we sustained inside was relatively minor and cosmetic. The most significant concerns outside the MPR are in our administrative and gold wings, where we experienced standing water.

Our grounds are another story! We lost quite a few trees, and there’s a tremendous amount of cleanup to be done. But buildings can be repaired, trees can be cleared, and classrooms can be restored. What matters most is that our Jaguars and their families are safe.

As much as we miss you, I am grateful that we’ve been given a few additional days to recover. I know many of you are still facing some significant challenges. Personally, I’m still without power at home and have been surviving on Pop-Tarts and baby wipe baths! 🤣 It’s certainly not ideal, but I know I’m far from alone in that experience.

Please, please, do not hesitate to reach out to me directly if you or your family needs anything. That goes for our students, families, faculty, and staff alike. I mean that sincerely. Whether it’s food, supplies, assistance, or simply help figuring out where to turn, we want to know. We may not always have the answers or resources ourselves, but there are so many wonderful people and organizations stepping up to help our community. We will do everything we can to get you connected to the support you need.

I also want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to our first responders, power crews, maintenance workers, cleanup crews, and every single person working tirelessly to put our community back together. Your work is making a difference, and we are incredibly grateful.

On a lighter note, I was able to make a trip to Milton Bakery this morning. The drive there certainly looked a little different than it did a week ago, but I’m happy to report that the donuts were every bit as delicious as they’ve always been! 🍩 Sometimes it’s those little pieces of normalcy that remind us everything is going to be okay.

And it will be okay.

We are part of an incredibly strong community. We have neighbors helping neighbors, strangers helping strangers, and people showing up for one another in ways that remind us just how special this place is.

We will recover. We will rebuild. We will get back to normal, even if that normal looks a little different for a while.

To our students, I want you to know something: You are strong, too. You’ve been through something difficult, and I know some of you are still going through it. When you return to Hobbs, you will be welcomed by people who love you, care about you, and are ready to help you through whatever comes next.

To our faculty and staff, I know many of you are dealing with challenges of your own. Please know how much you are appreciated, and that the same care and support we extend to our students and families extends to you. We will get through this together.

And to our families, thank you for trusting us with your children. We aren’t just here to teach them. We’re here to take care of them, to support your families, and to stand beside our community.

We are here for you, and we will keep showing up until there’s nothing left to fix.

Take care of yourselves, take care of one another, and know that your Jaguar family is thinking about you.

We love you, Jaguars. We’ll see you Monday! 💚🐆

With love,

Mr. Koger 💚
9 days ago, BRANDON KOGER
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Jaguar Families,

The holiday season is almost here! As we approach November and December, we want to let you know that Hobbs has resources to help if you need it.

Thanksgiving Meal Assistance:

If you’re struggling to provide a Thanksgiving meal, we’ve partnered with Woodbine Church to deliver a full meal to your home—completely free! All you'll need to do is cook it. To sign up, click here: https://tinyurl.com/mpvpufx2.

Note: The meal will be delivered on Sunday, November 22nd, before Thanksgiving. If you want to participate but will NOT be home that Sunday to receive delivery, you will have the opportunity to pick up that Monday and Tuesday, 9am-4pm at Woodbine Church.

Note: This is only available to families receiving free or reduced lunch. The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, October 27th by 3:30 PM.

Other Resources Available:

Hobbs also has many other resources to support families, especially when it comes to feeding students. We’ve partnered with Feeding the Gulf Coast and offer a fully stocked food pantry for students and their families. If you’d like your student to receive weekend food backpacks, please sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/2nfzyxxp.

We’re Here to Help:

If you need anything, please reach out to our guidance department at HansenR@santarosa.k12.fl.us or HodgeC@santarosa.k12.fl.us. Don’t go hungry this holiday season—or anytime! We’re happy to help.

10 days ago, BRANDON KOGER
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💚🐾 A Message to Our Jaguar Families 🐾💚

Jaguar Families,

As our community prepares for the approaching storm, I want to remind you that the safety and well-being of our students, families, and staff are our greatest priorities.

Please take this time to prepare, stay informed, and, most importantly, take care of one another.

No matter what challenges this storm may bring, know that your Hobbs Middle School family is here for you. When school resumes, our Jaguar faculty and staff will be here with open arms, ready to welcome our students back, care for them, and provide whatever support we can.

If your family experiences hardships or has needs as a result of the storm, please reach out to our school administration. We want to know how you're doing and how we can help. You are not alone, and we will do everything within our ability to support our Jaguar families.

We are more than just a school. We are a family, and families look out for one another.

Stay safe, stay strong, and take care of each other, Jaguars. We look forward to seeing you all again soon! 💚🐾
14 days ago, BRANDON KOGER
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Makers of Hobbs Shine at Water Art Show!

Our Hobbs Maker Space students participated in their very first art show, celebrating water and aquatic life in partnership with Santa Rosa County Extension Office and 4H. After a week of research, collaboration, and drafting, 60 of our 124 makers submitted their final pieces.

The results? 55 blue ribbons (excellent) and 5 red ribbons (good) - including a purple "Best in Class" ribbon for Rebecca! Students created beautiful works featuring rivers, aquatic ecosystems, and 13 pieces highlighting the endangered Bluenose Shiner.

Special shoutout to Maci and Whitlee, who collaborated on one stunning piece with a river flowing across both canvases, and to Bella and Chloe, who earned blue ribbons despite being absent part of the week.

So incredibly proud of the effort, creativity, and hard work every single one of these kiddos put into this project! 💙🎨🐟

16 days ago, MARIE HICKMAN
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🎃 Happy Halloween, Jaguars! 🎃

Our Happy Halloween Dance is coming up Friday, October 30!

Starting TODAY through the day of the dance, students who receive a discipline referral will NOT be allowed to attend.

Tickets will be on sale soon, more information to come. Until then, be on your best behavior, Jaguars! You don’t want to miss one of the most fun events of the year! 🎃💚💛
16 days ago, BRANDON KOGER

HMS Times Issue 133 is here! 📰✨

🎃 This week's edition is packed with fall fun and opportunities! From Book Club to Crochet Club, SWAT to SGA, there's something for everyone at Hobbs Middle School.

📅 Don't miss: • Homecoming Spirit Week (Oct 5-9) • Canned Food Drive benefiting families in need • Halloween Dance on Oct 30th • SO many amazing clubs meeting this month!

Special feature: Get to know Mrs. Gardner and her vision for making Hobbs an even better place!

17 days ago, MARIE HICKMAN
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🎉💚💛 Congratulations to our September Students of the Month! 💛💚🎉

We are proud to recognize these outstanding Jaguars for consistently demonstrating our schoolwide expectations and setting a great example for their classmates! 🐆🌟

💚 6th Grade
⭐ Raegan Trawick
⭐ Benjamin Trippe

💛 7th Grade
⭐ Stella Bartlett
⭐ Grayson Bennett

💚 8th Grade
⭐ Zoe Westbrook
⭐ Luke Lomoriello

These Jaguars have shown what it means to work hard, make positive choices, treat others with respect, and represent Hobbs Middle School with pride. We are proud of each of you!

🐆 Who will be next?

Every Jaguar has the opportunity to earn this recognition! Keep working hard and demonstrating our schoolwide expectations each day — October could be your month! 💚💛
17 days ago, BRANDON KOGER
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💚 DONATIONS NEEDED: Support Erika’s Lighthouse! 💚

Erika’s Lighthouse is a student-led club at Hobbs Middle, supervised by our 7th and 8th grade counselor, Ms. Hodge. Students work together to promote kindness, connection, inclusion, and a positive school culture through schoolwide activities and events.

We need your help to make these activities possible! Donations help provide supplies for kindness campaigns, bulletin boards, ice cream socials, student recognition prizes, and other activities throughout the year.

Every donation - large or small - helps our students make Hobbs Middle a more positive and welcoming place.

Donations are being accepted here: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHW3OJWSY0456G_ZZ6CIPSV8PLI3IV.

Thank you!

17 days ago, MARIE HICKMAN
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Jags, show your support for Milton High's Homecoming with these fun dress-up days kicking off TODAY through Friday:

🤝 Monday - Twin Day: Find a partner and dress alike!

🦸 Tuesday - Superhero vs. Villain Day: Pick your side - hero or villain?

🌈 Wednesday - Neon Day: Wear your brightest, boldest colors!

🤠 Thursday - Western Day: Saddle up and dress like a cowboy or cowgirl!

🖤💛 Friday - Spirit Day: Wear BLACK & GOLD to support the Panthers at the HoCo game!

IMPORTANT REMINDERS: ✅ Hats are OK if they're part of your costume/attire ✅ Keep it school appropriate & follow dress code ❌ No inappropriate, offensive, or excessively scary/gory costumes ❌ No oversized/inflatable costumes or disruptive props ❌ No toy or replica weapons ❌ No face paint or masks ❌ No pajamas

Let's make this a week to remember!

17 days ago, MARIE HICKMAN
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🎉🍕 PBIS FUN LUNCH! 🍕🎉

We had so much fun celebrating our amazing students who made positive choices and did not receive any referrals during the month of September! 💚👏

Our PBIS Fun Lunch was a special way to recognize students for showing responsibility, respect, kindness, and making great choices throughout the month. 🌟

And don’t forget about our PBIS Fun Wheel! 🎡 When students demonstrate good behavior and make positive choices, their names can be entered for a chance to spin the wheel and win some awesome prizes! 🎁✨

We are especially proud to share that 87% of our students have had ZERO referrals so far this school year! 🎉 If that many students can go through school without getting in trouble, so can your child. We believe every student can do it! 💪💚

Let’s keep celebrating those good choices, encouraging one another, and showing what it means to be a positive member of our school community!

Good choices really do pay off! 🙌🌟
20 days ago, BRANDON KOGER
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What an exciting afternoon at the King Middle School Cross-Country Meet yesterday! Congratulations to every Hobbs runner who showed up, gave it their all, and represented our school with pride. We’re so proud of the hard work and team spirit on display!

A special shout-out to our boys for taking the top three spots again:
🥇 Luke L.
🥈 Daniel L.
🥉 Cason M.

What an incredible repeat achievement! Go Hobbs!

20 days ago, MARIE HICKMAN
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Subject: Title I Program Survey Results Available

Good morning, 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.

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
20 days ago, BRANDON KOGER
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🌟 SEPTEMBER STAFF OF THE MONTH! 🌟

It’s time to celebrate some of the amazing staff members who make a difference in the lives of our students and families every day! 💚💛

Voting is NOW OPEN! 🎉 We’d love to have our parents and families help us choose our September Staff of the Month! Your voice matters, and your vote is a wonderful way to show appreciation for a staff member who has gone above and beyond. 🥰

🗳️ Voting will remain open through close of business on October 5.

Please take a moment to cast your vote here:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/JpnUemAk6j

Thank you for helping us recognize and celebrate the incredible people who make our school community so special! 💚💛
21 days ago, BRANDON KOGER
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