Honoring Our Veterans
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! ❤️🤍💙
Let’s congratulate our Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival winners!
First place goes to Jerikka B. for “Dance of Freedom.”
Second place goes to Whitlee K. for “The Heart and Blobs.”
Third place goes to Bella R. for “Crabinator.”
Honorable Mention goes to McKenzie C. for “Art Dog."
Congratulations, everyone! 🎉
A big thank you to every student who submitted artwork to the festival. We’re so proud of all our artists for sharing their creativity with us👏
🎉💚💛 Congratulations to our October 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
⭐ Luke Wakeman
⭐ Gabby Peebles
💛 7th Grade
⭐ Kinsley Price
⭐ Spencer Rupp
💚 8th Grade
⭐ John Grayson Luster
⭐ Merridian Allen
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 — November could be your 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
⭐ Luke Wakeman
⭐ Gabby Peebles
💛 7th Grade
⭐ Kinsley Price
⭐ Spencer Rupp
💚 8th Grade
⭐ John Grayson Luster
⭐ Merridian Allen
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 — November could be your month! 💚💛
8th grade families, you’re invited to learn more about our Gradventure trip to Universal!
Join us for Gradventure Information Night next Monday, November 16, at 5:30 PM in the Hobbs Middle Cafeteria.
Hear the details directly from school staff and bring any questions you have about this end-of-the-year celebration.
You’re welcome to come even if you’re still deciding whether your student will attend. We look forward to seeing you!
Hello Jaguar Families,
This is Brandon Koger, principal of Hobbs Middle School, with an important message for parents and families. We are conducting a lockdown drill at school today as part of our regular emergency drill process as required by state law. We know that drills can cause possible concerns for our students, but we believe it’s important for them to know exactly what to do in an emergency and these practice drills enhance their safety. Again, all students are safe, and this is simply a required lockdown drill.
Also, please use this time to reinforce with your students our safety protocol during a lockdown. We did with them after the drill, but it helps to hear it from you, too.
Hide, Run, Fight: Stranger Danger
1. Hide: In the event of a lockdown, students will hide in classrooms. All classrooms are ALWAYS secured, and teachers will keep students safe.
2. Hide at lunch: In the event of a lockdown at lunch, we will HIDE.
3. Hide during class change: Students will enter the nearest classroom.
4. Run: Sometimes we must RUN. If you can’t get back to your classroom (e.g., you’re in the hallway going to the bathroom when the lockdown is called), RUN. Find an exterior door and RUN.
5. Run outdoors: During PE or outdoor activities, coaches will evacuate students from campus.
6. Fight: This is an adult response. The Sheriff’s Deputy and staff are trained to respond if needed.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
This is Brandon Koger, principal of Hobbs Middle School, with an important message for parents and families. We are conducting a lockdown drill at school today as part of our regular emergency drill process as required by state law. We know that drills can cause possible concerns for our students, but we believe it’s important for them to know exactly what to do in an emergency and these practice drills enhance their safety. Again, all students are safe, and this is simply a required lockdown drill.
Also, please use this time to reinforce with your students our safety protocol during a lockdown. We did with them after the drill, but it helps to hear it from you, too.
Hide, Run, Fight: Stranger Danger
1. Hide: In the event of a lockdown, students will hide in classrooms. All classrooms are ALWAYS secured, and teachers will keep students safe.
2. Hide at lunch: In the event of a lockdown at lunch, we will HIDE.
3. Hide during class change: Students will enter the nearest classroom.
4. Run: Sometimes we must RUN. If you can’t get back to your classroom (e.g., you’re in the hallway going to the bathroom when the lockdown is called), RUN. Find an exterior door and RUN.
5. Run outdoors: During PE or outdoor activities, coaches will evacuate students from campus.
6. Fight: This is an adult response. The Sheriff’s Deputy and staff are trained to respond if needed.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
💚💛 WICOR Showcase: Student-Led Learning in Ms. Kennedy’s Class! 🐆
Our Jaguars are putting their critical thinking skills to work! In Ms. Kennedy’s class, students practiced identifying the main idea of a text through Student-Led Academic Teaming (SLAT), demonstrating four essential WICOR components!
📖 Reading: Students closely read and analyzed a text to identify its main idea.
❓ Inquiry: Students questioned their understanding and used evidence to support their thinking.
🤝 Collaboration: Students shared ideas, discussed different perspectives, and worked together to reach a consensus.
✏️ Writing: Students formulated independent written responses before developing a shared team response.
This lesson also strengthened AVID Relational Capacity! By listening to one another, respecting different perspectives, and working toward a common goal, students built trust, strengthened relationships, and developed a sense of belonging within their teams.
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! 🙌📚🔑
Our Jaguars are putting their critical thinking skills to work! In Ms. Kennedy’s class, students practiced identifying the main idea of a text through Student-Led Academic Teaming (SLAT), demonstrating four essential WICOR components!
📖 Reading: Students closely read and analyzed a text to identify its main idea.
❓ Inquiry: Students questioned their understanding and used evidence to support their thinking.
🤝 Collaboration: Students shared ideas, discussed different perspectives, and worked together to reach a consensus.
✏️ Writing: Students formulated independent written responses before developing a shared team response.
This lesson also strengthened AVID Relational Capacity! By listening to one another, respecting different perspectives, and working toward a common goal, students built trust, strengthened relationships, and developed a sense of belonging within their teams.
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! 🙌📚🔑
Jaguars, your new favorite spirit gear just dropped! 🎉
We have a gold short-sleeve "Jaguars" tee for $25 and a sage “Hobbs Hype Crew” hoodie for $35. Order on MySchoolBucks; orders will be placed November 18 and delivered by December 4.
Reminder, 8th graders: if you're thinking about going to Gradventure at the end of the year, the gold short-sleeve shirt is required.
Grab your gear and show your Jaguar pride! Scan the QR codes on the flyer to order today.
🎉 Congratulations, Mr. Darryl Floyd! 🎉
We are excited to congratulate our Dean of Students, Mr. Darryl Floyd, on his promotion to Assistant Principal of Woodlawn Beach Middle School!
Pending school board approval on November 17th, Mr. Floyd will begin his new role on January 4th. We are so proud of him and wish him continued success in this next chapter!
With this exciting transition, we are now HIRING a Dean of Students!
Interested in joining our team? Apply here: 👉 https://santarosa.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5982902
Please help us congratulate Mr. Floyd and share this opportunity with others who may be interested!
Then, please share this post and help us get the word out about hiring a new dean!
We are excited to congratulate our Dean of Students, Mr. Darryl Floyd, on his promotion to Assistant Principal of Woodlawn Beach Middle School!
Pending school board approval on November 17th, Mr. Floyd will begin his new role on January 4th. We are so proud of him and wish him continued success in this next chapter!
With this exciting transition, we are now HIRING a Dean of Students!
Interested in joining our team? Apply here: 👉 https://santarosa.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5982902
Please help us congratulate Mr. Floyd and share this opportunity with others who may be interested!
Then, please share this post and help us get the word out about hiring a new dean!
Join us tonight for HMS Book Fair Family Night, 5:00 - 7:00 PM in the cafeteria!
We’ll have free bingo for books and the Los Panchos taco truck, and every purchase supports the HMS Library.
The Book Fair ends tomorrow, but you can shop online here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hobbsmiddleschool 📚
💚💛 WICOR Spotlight: Building Curiosity Before Chapter One! 📚🐆
Who says learning starts on page one?
Students in Ms. Walker's class kicked off their novel study of Ghost by Jason Reynolds with an engaging pre-reading experience that incorporated all five elements of WICOR!
✏️ Writing: Students recorded their thinking and predictions using KWL charts.
❓ Inquiry: Students asked questions, examined the book's covers, and made predictions about the story.
🤝 Collaboration: Students shared observations, discussed ideas, and built curiosity together.
📋 Organization: KWL charts helped students organize what they already knew, what they wanted to know, and what they hoped to learn.
📖 Reading: Students explored the author's background, listened to his spoken word poetry, and analyzed the book's covers to prepare for deeper reading.
The best part? Students were so engaged that many declared it the "best first chapter ever!" And they hadn't even started reading yet!
Great job, Ms. Walker, demonstrating how AVID strategies can spark curiosity, activate prior knowledge, and build excitement for reading before students even turn the first page!
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! 🙌📚🔑
Who says learning starts on page one?
Students in Ms. Walker's class kicked off their novel study of Ghost by Jason Reynolds with an engaging pre-reading experience that incorporated all five elements of WICOR!
✏️ Writing: Students recorded their thinking and predictions using KWL charts.
❓ Inquiry: Students asked questions, examined the book's covers, and made predictions about the story.
🤝 Collaboration: Students shared observations, discussed ideas, and built curiosity together.
📋 Organization: KWL charts helped students organize what they already knew, what they wanted to know, and what they hoped to learn.
📖 Reading: Students explored the author's background, listened to his spoken word poetry, and analyzed the book's covers to prepare for deeper reading.
The best part? Students were so engaged that many declared it the "best first chapter ever!" And they hadn't even started reading yet!
Great job, Ms. Walker, demonstrating how AVID strategies can spark curiosity, activate prior knowledge, and build excitement for reading before students even turn the first page!
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! 🙌📚🔑
🏃♂️💚💛 More Jaguar Success to Celebrate! 💛💚🏃♂️
Our Jaguars continue to make us proud, both in and out of the classroom!
A huge congratulations to Luke and Dan Lomoriello, who competed in the State Cross Country Meet this past Saturday!
🏅 Luke Lomoriello finished an incredible 3rd place overall!
🏅 Dan Lomoriello finished 66th overall, but was the 3rd-fastest 6th grader in the entire race!
What outstanding accomplishments for these two young athletes! Their hard work, determination, and dedication are paying off, and we couldn't be prouder to have them representing Hobbs Middle School!
Way to go, Luke and Dan! It's a great day to be a Jaguar! 🐆💚💛
Our Jaguars continue to make us proud, both in and out of the classroom!
A huge congratulations to Luke and Dan Lomoriello, who competed in the State Cross Country Meet this past Saturday!
🏅 Luke Lomoriello finished an incredible 3rd place overall!
🏅 Dan Lomoriello finished 66th overall, but was the 3rd-fastest 6th grader in the entire race!
What outstanding accomplishments for these two young athletes! Their hard work, determination, and dedication are paying off, and we couldn't be prouder to have them representing Hobbs Middle School!
Way to go, Luke and Dan! It's a great day to be a Jaguar! 🐆💚💛
🎶💚💛 Congratulations, Lilly Hunnell! 💛💚🎶
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Lilly Hunnell, an 8th-grade flutist at Hobbs Middle School, for being selected through a competitive audition process to perform in the Florida All-State Band! 🎼🏆
This prestigious honor is a testament to Lilly’s talent, dedication, and hard work. Being selected to perform alongside some of the best young musicians in Florida is an incredible accomplishment!
Way to represent Hobbs Middle School, Lilly! Your Jaguar family is so proud of you! 🐆💚💛
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Lilly Hunnell, an 8th-grade flutist at Hobbs Middle School, for being selected through a competitive audition process to perform in the Florida All-State Band! 🎼🏆
This prestigious honor is a testament to Lilly’s talent, dedication, and hard work. Being selected to perform alongside some of the best young musicians in Florida is an incredible accomplishment!
Way to represent Hobbs Middle School, Lilly! Your Jaguar family is so proud of you! 🐆💚💛
💚💛 Celebrating 37 Years of Dedication! 🎶🎺
After an incredible 37 years in education, our beloved band director, Mr. Colon, will be retiring effective December 31, 2026!
Throughout his career, Mr. Colon has shared his passion for music, inspired countless students, and helped young musicians develop skills and memories that will last a lifetime. His dedication to music education and the students he serves has made a lasting impact, and he will certainly be missed at Hobbs Middle School!
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Colon on an extraordinary career and wishing him all the best as he begins this well-deserved next chapter! 💚💛
🎼 We're looking for our next Band Director!
As we prepare for Mr. Colon's retirement, we're seeking a passionate and talented educator to continue building on the tradition of our band program. If you love music education and want to make a difference in the lives of middle school students, we encourage you to apply!
🎵Apply here: https://santarosa.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5979670
Once a Jaguar, Always a Jaguar! 🐆💚💛
After an incredible 37 years in education, our beloved band director, Mr. Colon, will be retiring effective December 31, 2026!
Throughout his career, Mr. Colon has shared his passion for music, inspired countless students, and helped young musicians develop skills and memories that will last a lifetime. His dedication to music education and the students he serves has made a lasting impact, and he will certainly be missed at Hobbs Middle School!
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Colon on an extraordinary career and wishing him all the best as he begins this well-deserved next chapter! 💚💛
🎼 We're looking for our next Band Director!
As we prepare for Mr. Colon's retirement, we're seeking a passionate and talented educator to continue building on the tradition of our band program. If you love music education and want to make a difference in the lives of middle school students, we encourage you to apply!
🎵Apply here: https://santarosa.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5979670
Once a Jaguar, Always a Jaguar! 🐆💚💛
HMS Times Issue #135 is out and there’s so much happening at Hobbs!
Check the paper for details on exciting events like Family Night happening this Thursday, from 5-7 PM, and how to RSVP for the Veterans Day Breakfast we are hosting on November 10th.
Don't forget to also explore club news and brand-new interviews in the latest issue.
🌟 October 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 November 6.
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! 🍎✨
Happy voting! 💚💛
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 November 6.
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! 🍎✨
Happy voting! 💚💛
💚💛 WICOR Spotlight! 💚💛
Students in Ms. Ridgeway’s 8th-grade ELA class put Collaboration and Inquiry into action while analyzing the poem “Slam, Dunk, & Hook” through an engaging Give One, Get One activity!
Students independently identified examples of imagery in the poem before partnering with classmates to exchange their findings. Through multiple rounds of sharing, students built a collection of examples they could reference to deepen their understanding of how imagery contributes to poetry.
🌟 WICOR in Action:
🔍 Inquiry: Students examined the poet’s language to determine how imagery creates meaning.
🤝 Collaboration: Through Give One, Get One, students exchanged ideas, learned from
📖 Reading: Students closely analyzed poetry, aligning with ELA.8.R.1.4, which focuses on structure, sound, imagery, and figurative language.
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! 🙌📚🔑
🎃👻 Happy Halloween from Hobbs Middle School! 💚💛
Our Jaguars had a SPOOKTACULAR time at our Happy Halloween Dance! From creative costumes to dancing, laughter, and time spent with friends, it was a wonderful celebration of school spirit, friendship, and fellowship!
After the challenges our community has faced in the wake of the hurricane, moments like these mean a little more. While the storm may have disrupted our routines, it certainly hasn’t dampened our Jaguar spirit! 💚💛
Events like this remind us that school is about more than academics. It’s about building relationships, creating memories, and coming together as a school family. Sometimes, a little music, laughter, and fun are exactly what we need to lift our spirits and remind us of the strength of our community.
No storm can shake our Jaguar pride! 🐆💚💛
Our Jaguars had a SPOOKTACULAR time at our Happy Halloween Dance! From creative costumes to dancing, laughter, and time spent with friends, it was a wonderful celebration of school spirit, friendship, and fellowship!
After the challenges our community has faced in the wake of the hurricane, moments like these mean a little more. While the storm may have disrupted our routines, it certainly hasn’t dampened our Jaguar spirit! 💚💛
Events like this remind us that school is about more than academics. It’s about building relationships, creating memories, and coming together as a school family. Sometimes, a little music, laughter, and fun are exactly what we need to lift our spirits and remind us of the strength of our community.
No storm can shake our Jaguar pride! 🐆💚💛
Dear Jaguars Families,
As colder weather approaches, we want to ensure that all of our children are warm, comfortable, and ready to learn each day.
If your family needs assistance with cold weather clothing (such as sweats, sweatshirts, hats, or gloves), please know that support is available. We are happy to help connect families with resources at no cost.
Thanks to assistance from the DUO Program, started by School Board Member Ms. Linda Sanborn, we have funds available to help meet this need for our families.
To request assistance, please complete the short form here: https://tinyurl.com/3abuhjat
The form will close on Friday, November 6th, so please submit your requests as soon as possible. We will do our best to accommodate as many families as possible; however, please understand that submitting a request does not guarantee that we will be able to fulfill it. All purchases will be dependent on available resources.
All requests will be handled discreetly and with care. If you have any questions or need additional support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school.
Thank you for allowing us to support your family and take care of our children.
As colder weather approaches, we want to ensure that all of our children are warm, comfortable, and ready to learn each day.
If your family needs assistance with cold weather clothing (such as sweats, sweatshirts, hats, or gloves), please know that support is available. We are happy to help connect families with resources at no cost.
Thanks to assistance from the DUO Program, started by School Board Member Ms. Linda Sanborn, we have funds available to help meet this need for our families.
To request assistance, please complete the short form here: https://tinyurl.com/3abuhjat
The form will close on Friday, November 6th, so please submit your requests as soon as possible. We will do our best to accommodate as many families as possible; however, please understand that submitting a request does not guarantee that we will be able to fulfill it. All purchases will be dependent on available resources.
All requests will be handled discreetly and with care. If you have any questions or need additional support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school.
Thank you for allowing us to support your family and take care of our children.
💚💛 WICOR Spotlight! 💚💛
Our Jaguars in Ms. Vittorio’s class are building critical thinking and collaboration skills through poetry analysis! Using a Think-Pair-Share activity, students independently analyzed poetry, partnered with classmates to discuss their interpretations, and shared their thinking with others.
This activity brought several WICOR strategies to life:
✏️ Writing: Recording interpretations and supporting ideas with textual evidence.
💡 Inquiry: Analyzing figurative language, exploring deeper meanings, and asking questions about the poem.
🤝 Collaboration: Sharing perspectives, listening to partners, and building understanding through discussion.
📚 Reading: Closely examining poetry to identify themes, meaning, and the author's message.
Great job, Ms. Vittorio, creating opportunities for our Jaguars to collaborate, think critically, and deepen their understanding of challenging texts! 💚💛
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! 🙌📚🔑
Our Jaguars in Ms. Vittorio’s class are building critical thinking and collaboration skills through poetry analysis! Using a Think-Pair-Share activity, students independently analyzed poetry, partnered with classmates to discuss their interpretations, and shared their thinking with others.
This activity brought several WICOR strategies to life:
✏️ Writing: Recording interpretations and supporting ideas with textual evidence.
💡 Inquiry: Analyzing figurative language, exploring deeper meanings, and asking questions about the poem.
🤝 Collaboration: Sharing perspectives, listening to partners, and building understanding through discussion.
📚 Reading: Closely examining poetry to identify themes, meaning, and the author's message.
Great job, Ms. Vittorio, creating opportunities for our Jaguars to collaborate, think critically, and deepen their understanding of challenging texts! 💚💛
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! 🙌📚🔑
Good afternoon Jaguar families!
1. Report cards are now ready to be viewed through the Focus portal. Report cards have been published to both the parent AND student portal.
2. https://santarosa.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/ start here if you still need to create a Focus parent portal.
3. If you need a pin to create the Focus parent portal, the front office has that information. As well, you can e-mail kogerb@santarosa.k12.fl.us for the pin.
4. The district will NOT be printing report cards this year.
5. If you have a hardship and need a report card printed, please contact the front office.
1. Report cards are now ready to be viewed through the Focus portal. Report cards have been published to both the parent AND student portal.
2. https://santarosa.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/ start here if you still need to create a Focus parent portal.
3. If you need a pin to create the Focus parent portal, the front office has that information. As well, you can e-mail kogerb@santarosa.k12.fl.us for the pin.
4. The district will NOT be printing report cards this year.
5. If you have a hardship and need a report card printed, please contact the front office.