Good afternoon, Jaguar families, this is Brandon Koger, principal at Hobbs Middle School, with an important message about the Free and Reduced meal program available to your students.
One of the MOST important things you can do to prepare your student for the school year is to ensure they have a plan to eat. We will help you do that, too! Please apply NOW for free or reduced lunch benefits!
If you or your family earn at or below certain Income Eligibility Guidelines, the Free and Reduced Lunch program can help cover some or all the cost of feeding your student!
To take advantage of this program, you must apply! Even if you’re not sure if you qualify, please apply!
The only way to apply this year is online at https://www.myschoolapps.com/.
It is so incredibly important that you apply for these benefits. This will allow us to better serve your student and their needs. If you don’t have computer or Internet access, come up to the school and we can help you apply!
Also, Hobbs Middle this year is a Title I school, and that designation is based upon our Free and Reduced lunch percentages. Title I is a federal program that allows us additional monetary support, to help support your students. If we don’t have enough students apply and qualify for Free or Reduced lunch supports, we will lose our Title I status.
So, please apply!!!
Finally, as a reminder, applications expire, and you must reapply each year. So, please apply now, don’t wait!
If you have any questions, you may contact me through phone (850-983-5630 ext 1046) or e-mail (kogerb@santarosa.k12.fl.us). You may also visit the district’s food service department at https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/srcds/page/food-services for more information.
One of the MOST important things you can do to prepare your student for the school year is to ensure they have a plan to eat. We will help you do that, too! Please apply NOW for free or reduced lunch benefits!
If you or your family earn at or below certain Income Eligibility Guidelines, the Free and Reduced Lunch program can help cover some or all the cost of feeding your student!
To take advantage of this program, you must apply! Even if you’re not sure if you qualify, please apply!
The only way to apply this year is online at https://www.myschoolapps.com/.
It is so incredibly important that you apply for these benefits. This will allow us to better serve your student and their needs. If you don’t have computer or Internet access, come up to the school and we can help you apply!
Also, Hobbs Middle this year is a Title I school, and that designation is based upon our Free and Reduced lunch percentages. Title I is a federal program that allows us additional monetary support, to help support your students. If we don’t have enough students apply and qualify for Free or Reduced lunch supports, we will lose our Title I status.
So, please apply!!!
Finally, as a reminder, applications expire, and you must reapply each year. So, please apply now, don’t wait!
If you have any questions, you may contact me through phone (850-983-5630 ext 1046) or e-mail (kogerb@santarosa.k12.fl.us). You may also visit the district’s food service department at https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/srcds/page/food-services for more information.
Good morning, Jaguars! This message is intended for our 2024-25 8th grade class, those students who will be attending 9th grade at Milton High School for the 2025-26 school year.
🐾 ATTENTION INCOMING FRESHMEN 🐾
On Friday, July 25th MHS SGA will be hosting Freshmen Day! This an optional day of fun for incoming freshmen to get acquainted with our campus, learn about life as a Panther, meet new classmates, and participate in a pep rally.
The event cost is $25. This includes a pizza lunch and a Class of 2029 T-shirt.
The deadline to register is THIS Friday, July 18th. Registration forms with payment can be mailed to MHS (Attn: Freshmen Day) or turned in to the front office from 8am-2pm Monday-Friday.
If your incoming freshman did not receive a form in the mail, you can access one on the MHS website or in the front office.
🐾 ATTENTION INCOMING FRESHMEN 🐾
On Friday, July 25th MHS SGA will be hosting Freshmen Day! This an optional day of fun for incoming freshmen to get acquainted with our campus, learn about life as a Panther, meet new classmates, and participate in a pep rally.
The event cost is $25. This includes a pizza lunch and a Class of 2029 T-shirt.
The deadline to register is THIS Friday, July 18th. Registration forms with payment can be mailed to MHS (Attn: Freshmen Day) or turned in to the front office from 8am-2pm Monday-Friday.
If your incoming freshman did not receive a form in the mail, you can access one on the MHS website or in the front office.
🎨 We're Hiring: Art Teacher! 🎨
Do you believe in the power of creativity to inspire, connect, and transform? Hobbs Middle School is searching for a passionate Art Teacher to join our team!
At Hobbs, we celebrate individuality, spark imagination, and cultivate a love for learning in everything we do. We’re looking for an educator who can bring the visual arts to life for our students — someone who sees art not just as a subject, but as a bridge to confidence, culture, and critical thinking.
What We're Looking For:
• A certified art educator (or eligible for certification in Florida)
• Someone who builds strong relationships with students and fosters a safe, welcoming space
• A creative mind ready to design engaging, standards-based lessons in drawing, painting, sculpture, and more
• A team player who contributes to our positive, upbeat school culture
If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of young artists and grow within a supportive, student-centered community — we want to hear from you!
📍 Apply now: https://santarosa.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5289549
💬 Questions? Reach out to Brandon Koger, principal, at KogerB@santarosa.k12.fl.us
Let’s create something beautiful together. 💛
Do you believe in the power of creativity to inspire, connect, and transform? Hobbs Middle School is searching for a passionate Art Teacher to join our team!
At Hobbs, we celebrate individuality, spark imagination, and cultivate a love for learning in everything we do. We’re looking for an educator who can bring the visual arts to life for our students — someone who sees art not just as a subject, but as a bridge to confidence, culture, and critical thinking.
What We're Looking For:
• A certified art educator (or eligible for certification in Florida)
• Someone who builds strong relationships with students and fosters a safe, welcoming space
• A creative mind ready to design engaging, standards-based lessons in drawing, painting, sculpture, and more
• A team player who contributes to our positive, upbeat school culture
If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of young artists and grow within a supportive, student-centered community — we want to hear from you!
📍 Apply now: https://santarosa.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5289549
💬 Questions? Reach out to Brandon Koger, principal, at KogerB@santarosa.k12.fl.us
Let’s create something beautiful together. 💛
🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨
Hobbs Middle School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Dean of Students to join our team. If you're ready to make a difference in students' lives and support a positive school culture, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Apply here: https://santarosa.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5287723
📣 Not interested? Please help us spread the word by sharing this post!
Hello Jaguar students and families! Please see below for some important information as you prepare for ‘back to school’ this summer!
1. The school supply lists for Hobbs can be accessed here: https://5il.co/3kwe6.
2. Please note, the three-ring binder and colored page dividers will be VERY important this year; they are part of our schoolwide AVID initiative!
3. Schedule pick-up for students will be on Thursday, August 7th:
• 6th grade students with last name of A – M will pick-up from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
• 6th grade students with last name of N – Z will pick-up from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
• 7th and 8th grade students will pick-up from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
• Medication drop-off will be available during schedule pick-up. You may also drop medication off on Friday, August 8th (8 AM – 2 PM). Please have all medication dropped off before school starts, if possible. 😊
4. The first day of school for students will be Monday, August 11th! Our school hours for students are 8:15 AM – 2:29 PM. The doors open to students at 7:45 AM, and the first bell to report to class rings at 8:10 AM!
5. Please see https://5il.co/3lim2 for the most current school district calendar!
We are so excited for the start of the 2025-26 school year! Let us know if you have any questions or need any support preparing for the start of the school year!
1. The school supply lists for Hobbs can be accessed here: https://5il.co/3kwe6.
2. Please note, the three-ring binder and colored page dividers will be VERY important this year; they are part of our schoolwide AVID initiative!
3. Schedule pick-up for students will be on Thursday, August 7th:
• 6th grade students with last name of A – M will pick-up from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
• 6th grade students with last name of N – Z will pick-up from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
• 7th and 8th grade students will pick-up from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
• Medication drop-off will be available during schedule pick-up. You may also drop medication off on Friday, August 8th (8 AM – 2 PM). Please have all medication dropped off before school starts, if possible. 😊
4. The first day of school for students will be Monday, August 11th! Our school hours for students are 8:15 AM – 2:29 PM. The doors open to students at 7:45 AM, and the first bell to report to class rings at 8:10 AM!
5. Please see https://5il.co/3lim2 for the most current school district calendar!
We are so excited for the start of the 2025-26 school year! Let us know if you have any questions or need any support preparing for the start of the school year!
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.
