We’re excited to host today’s cross country meet here at Hobbs Middle! Four schools will be competing: Hobbs, King, Avalon, and Wallace Lake.
📍 Start Time: 3:30 PM
📄 Please see the attached map for details about parking and the best areas to set up and watch the races.
All visitors are welcome—we’d love to have you join us to cheer on our Jaguars! 🐾
From the EDSITEment website (edsitement.neh.gov):
September 17th is Constitution Day, commemorating the day in 1787 when, at the end of a long hot summer of discussion, debate and deliberation, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed America’s most important document. George Washington, on behalf of the Convention, transmitted the proposed Constitution to the Congress assembled under the Articles of Confederation. Eleven days later, the Congress by unanimous resolution passed the proposal on to conventions of delegates to be chosen in each state. It was in these state conventions that the Constitution was thoroughly discussed, debated and eventually ratified.
The United States Constitution is the oldest written national constitution still in operation, and many of the nations that have established themselves in the centuries since have turned to this document as a model for their own constitutions. As a document that defines the structure of our federal government and delineates the rights of the states within the union, and of individual citizens within the nation, the Constitution has become a symbol to Americans and to the world of our political principles and the democratic way of life that flows from them.
Resources for CONSTITUTION DAY—September 17
https://www.fldoe.org/academics/standards/subject-areas/constitution-day-celebrate-freedom-wee.stml
🎉 Happy National IT Professional Day! 🎉
Today, we proudly celebrate Mr. Hansen and all of the incredible work he does for our school community. Mr. Hansen isn’t just the person who solves every tech issue (usually before we even know it’s a problem!)—he's also a dedicated mentor, supporter, and leader.
Whether he’s keeping our systems running smoothly, helping a teacher troubleshoot in a pinch, or staying after hours to host student clubs, Mr. Hansen always goes above and beyond. His commitment to both our staff and students is unmatched. He shows up, stays late, makes time, and truly cares—and it shows in everything he does.
Thank you, Mr. Hansen, for your tireless work, your patient spirit, and your constant investment in our school. We are better, smarter, and stronger because of you. 👏💻❤️
Dear Hobbs Families,
We’re excited to invite you to our Hobbs Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A! 🎉 This is a fun and easy way to support our school while enjoying a delicious meal with family and friends.
📅 Sprit Night for Hobbs will be Monday, September 15th, 2025, from 5 - 7 PM!
📚 We’re Hiring: Language Arts Teacher! 📚
Do you believe in the power of words to inspire, connect, and transform? Hobbs Middle School is looking for a passionate Language Arts Teacher to join our team!
At Hobbs, we celebrate individuality, spark imagination, and cultivate a love for learning in everything we do. We’re seeking an educator who can bring reading, writing, and critical thinking to life — someone who sees Language Arts not just as a subject, but as a pathway to confidence, creativity, and lifelong learning.
What We’re Looking For:
• Certified (or certification-eligible) English/Language Arts teacher in Florida
• A relationship-builder who fosters a supportive, welcoming classroom
• An engaging teacher ready to design standards-based lessons that challenge and inspire
• A collaborative teammate who contributes to our positive, student-centered school culture
If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of young readers and writers, we’d love to hear from you!
📍 Apply now: https://santarosa.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5371379
💬 Questions? Contact Principal Brandon Koger at KogerB@santarosa.k12.fl.us
✨ Let’s empower students with the gift of language — together! 💛
In honor of our great nation, in remembrance of those lost on September 11, 2001, and in celebration of the heroes who brought us through and made us stronger, please join us today in recognizing Patriot Day.
https://www.fldoe.org/academics/standards/subject-areas/patriot-day-national-day-of-service-re.stml
Good afternoon, Jaguar families, this is Brandon Koger, principal at Hobbs Middle School, with an important message.
Today is mid-terms for students. We will not be sending home paper copies of the mid-term reports. Instead, you may review your student’s grades through the Focus Parent Portal (https://santarosa.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/ to create for Focus Parent Portal; https://santarosa.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ to log-in to Focus Parent Portal).
Please contact your student’s teacher or the guidance department with questions about grades. Please contact the front desk if you need the parent portal pin for creating your Focus Parent Portal.
Thank you!
Jaguar parents and families!
This is Brandon Koger, principal at Hobbs Middle School with an important message about our Title I program.
As a reminder, all the Hobbs Middle Title I resources can be found on the Hobbs Middle School website (https://hms.santarosaschools.org/o/hms/page/hobbs-school-wide-title-i-program). This includes an explanation of our Title I program, our School Improvement Plan, our School Public Accountability Report (https://edudata.fldoe.org/index.html), our Parent and Family Engagement Plan, our Title I budget sheet, the Parents Right to Know Letter, the Student, Parent and Family, and Faculty Compact, and our Title I Open House Presentation.
You may request paper copies of all these documents by contacting me directly. As well, all these documents can be translated into different languages, if requested. As well, all these documents are made available in a Title I notebook kept at our front desk.
Finally, we welcome your feedback and input on all these items. Our parents and families are such an important part of our school, we welcome your partnership and want to hear from you!
To request paper copies or to provide feedback or input on our Title I program, please e-mail (kogerb@santarosa.k12.fl.us) or call me (850-983-5630 ext 1046). 😊
Please review the attached testing calendar carefully. Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, September 10th, students will take their FAST A tests.
Use the calendar to determine when your student is scheduled to test, and please ensure they are present and prepared on their assigned test date. Students perform best when they are well-rested, have eaten a good breakfast, and bring the necessary supplies (such as No. 2 pencils).
Thank you for supporting your student’s success during this important testing period.
🌟 WICOR Spotlight 🌟
In Ms. Weekley’s Learning Strategies class, students practiced a partner interview activity to strengthen active listening and begin developing note-taking skills. Each student worked with a classmate to ask and answer thoughtful questions, then recorded their partner’s responses. This activity highlighted multiple WICOR strategies: ✍️ Writing to capture ideas, 💡 Inquiry through asking questions, and 🤝 Collaboration by engaging in meaningful conversations. Students not only practiced essential academic skills but also built stronger classroom relationships as they got to know one another better. 💬✨
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! 🙌📚🔑
🌟 WICOR Spotlight 🌟
In Ms. Ratajczyk’s math class today, students practiced their WICOR skills through Writing, Inquiry, and Collaboration! ✍️ For Writing, they took notes to strengthen their understanding. 💡 For Inquiry, they answered the bellwork question: “How do you think inequalities are similar to equations?” 🤝 For Collaboration, they worked together in a matching game, pairing inequalities with their corresponding graphs. Way to go, Jaguars! 🐾
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! 🙌📚🔑
✨ WICOR Spotlight! ✨
🎉 Our Jaguars in Ms. Piechocki’s math class had a blast practicing their math facts with Multiplication Splat! This fun, fast-paced game let students use WICOR strategies in action—writing down answers and strategies, asking questions and noticing patterns, collaborating with teammates, staying organized to keep the game moving, and reading problems quickly to splat the right solution. It was a perfect mix of learning and fun, and our Jaguars showed that multiplication can be active, engaging, and exciting! 💚
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 Student Government Association (SGA) is stepping up to make a difference! 🌟
We’re excited to share that SGA is hosting a fundraiser in support of the Ronald McDonald House, an organization that provides comfort and care for families with children in the hospital. 💛🏠
This is a great opportunity for our Jaguars to show their generosity and community spirit while helping families in need. Every contribution—big or small—goes toward making sure parents can stay close to their children during challenging times.
Stay tuned for details on how you can participate and support this amazing cause. Let’s come together and show what Jaguar Nation can do! 🐾💚
SWAT Team Reminder
Our next SWAT meeting will be Thursday, September 4th at 7:30 AM. Please make plans to attend!
Hobbs Middle is proud to be a Purple Star School, honoring and supporting our military students and their families. Thank you, PFC Forrest, for your service—we know Amelia’s heart was full seeing you today!
Parents and Families,
We need your input to help plan our tutoring schedule! Please let us know which subjects you would like offered and what times would work best for you. Your feedback will guide us in deciding what tutoring to provide and when.
Complete a two-question survey here: https://forms.office.com/r/29A7j2mGz3.
Final Reminder: Hobbs Middle Open House & Annual Title I Meeting
📅 Date: Thursday, September 4
⏰ Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Hobbs Middle School
Come and go anytime throughout the evening to meet teachers and learn more about your student’s day.
Can’t make it? Access all Open House resources here: https://aptg.co/qrpcry
Jaguar Parents and Families,
At Hobbs, we believe that no student should ever worry about going hungry. A full stomach means a ready mind, and making sure our Jaguars are fed is one of the most important ways we can support their success.
That’s why we’ve partnered with Feeding the Gulf Coast to provide weekend food backpacks for our students. This program is open to all students, no questions asked and no income requirements—because every child deserves the security of knowing there’s food at home.
🍎 Weekend Food Backpacks
• First distribution: Friday, September 26
• Each backpack includes food to help stretch meals at home and snacks for two days.
• Sign up here: Weekend Food Backpack Form
🥫 Hobbs Food Pantry
In addition, our on-campus food pantry provides nutritious, easy-to-prepare food, snacks, drinks, toiletries, and personal hygiene items.
• Available weekdays (focused on dinner items).
• Available weekends (via backpacks).
• Support can be provided once, occasionally, or all year long.
✨ Most important: Do NOT go hungry!
If your student—or your family—needs support with meals, please let us know. We are here to help in any way we can.
Jaguar Students, Staff, and Families—Exciting News!
Hobbs Middle has just been recognized by the FLPBIS Project as a 2024–2025 PBIS Gold Model School!
This recognition highlights our commitment to creating a positive and supportive school culture. Through PBIS, we focus on prevention over reaction—building student skills, strengthening our school environment, celebrating positive behavior, and using data to provide the right supports for both students and teachers.
We are proud of this achievement and grateful for the teamwork that made it possible!
