💚🐆 Hello, Jaguar students and families! 🐆💚
The countdown to an amazing 2026–27 school year has begun! We can't wait to welcome everyone back to Hobbs Middle School. As you get ready for the new school year, here are a few important reminders:
📚 School Supply Lists
Find your grade-level supply list here: https://aptg.co/_FKG95
🗂️ AVID Reminder
Please be sure to purchase a three-ring binder and colored page dividers. These items will be essential this year as we continue implementing our schoolwide AVID program to help students stay organized and prepared for success.
📝 Schedule Pick-Up – Thursday, August 6
🟢 6th Grade: 8:00–10:00 AM
🟢 7th & 8th Grade: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
💊 Medication Drop-Off
Medication may be dropped off during schedule pick-up or on Friday, August 7, from 8:00 AM–2:00 PM. If possible, please have all medications turned in before the first day of school.
🎉 First Day of School
Our Jaguars return on Monday, August 10!
⏰ School Hours:
• Doors Open: 7:45 AM
• First Bell: 8:10 AM
• Student Day: 8:15 AM–2:29 PM
📅 District Calendar
View the most current school district calendar here: https://tinyurl.com/56np53yk
We are incredibly excited to kick off another great year of learning, growth, and Jaguar pride! Thank you for partnering with us as we prepare for an outstanding school year. If you have any questions or need assistance before school begins, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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💚💛 We are excited to share that Hobbs Middle School has once again earned a school grade of B!
This accomplishment is a testament to the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers and staff, and the incredible support of our families. Together, we saw increased proficiency in all four tested subject areas—ELA, Mathematics, Civics, and Science.
This success is especially meaningful because of the challenges we overcame along the way. Like many schools, we experienced staffing changes throughout the year, but our students, staff, and families remained committed to learning and continued moving forward together.
As a proud Title I school, we also know that many of our students overcome significant barriers outside the classroom every day. Through strong relationships, high expectations, and programs like AVID, we remain committed to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their circumstances.
While we're proud to celebrate this achievement, we're even more excited about what's ahead. We know where we can continue to grow, and with another outstanding group of educators joining the Hobbs family this fall, we are committed to continuing our climb toward excellence.
Thank you to our students, families, teachers, staff, and community for believing in Hobbs Middle School and supporting our Jaguars every step of the way.
Nowhere but here, with nobody but you!💚💛
Good afternoon, Jaguar students, staff, and families,
Hobbs Middle School will be closed the week of June 29 – July 3 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
We hope all of our Jaguar families enjoy a safe, relaxing, and memorable Fourth of July filled with family, friends, and celebration. Thank you for being part of our Hobbs Middle community—we look forward to seeing everyone soon!
💚 Happy 4th of July! ❤️🤍💙
Hobbs Middle School will be closed the week of June 29 – July 3 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
We hope all of our Jaguar families enjoy a safe, relaxing, and memorable Fourth of July filled with family, friends, and celebration. Thank you for being part of our Hobbs Middle community—we look forward to seeing everyone soon!
💚 Happy 4th of July! ❤️🤍💙
This summer, while many are enjoying a well-deserved break, a dedicated group of Hobbs Middle School educators is investing in their own learning by attending the AVID Summer Institute.
Through professional learning, collaboration, and reflection, these teachers are expanding their expertise and bringing back new strategies that will directly benefit our students and school community.
AVID has played a significant role in shaping the culture at Hobbs Middle School. It has helped us establish a unified vision centered on student achievement, college and career readiness, and high expectations for every learner. More importantly, AVID equips teachers with practical tools and strategies that empower students to overcome barriers, develop confidence, and take ownership of their learning.
We are proud of these educators for their commitment to continuous growth and their dedication to ensuring every Jaguar has the skills, support, and opportunities needed to succeed.
Thank you for representing Hobbs so well and for bringing back ideas that will help us continue our climb toward excellence! 💚🐆 #HobbsMiddleSchool #AVID #CollegeAndCareerReady #ContinuousImprovement
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.
Hello Jaguar Families,
As we prepare to end your student's 6th grade school year and transition to their 7th grade school year, we would like to remind you that the State of Florida requires all incoming 7th-grade students to have the TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) immunization before starting school.
Students without this immunization and required documentation will not receive a 7th-grade schedule and will not be allowed to start school in the fall of 2026.
Please note that Hobbs Middle School will not be holding a TDAP immunization clinic this year as we have done in the past. You will need to make your own arrangements for your child to receive their TDAP immunization. The local health department or your doctor’s office can administer the TDAP immunization. However, we recommend calling ahead to check if an appointment is required.
After your student has received their required immunizations, please submit the completed DH 680 form to the school as soon as possible. You may email it to durbink@santarosa.k12.fl.us . If you have already provided this documentation, please disregard this message.
For any questions, please contact Mrs. Kathi Durbin at (850) 983-5630 ext. 4029
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter and have a good day.
Mrs. Jennifer Gardner
Assistant Principal
Hobbs Middle School
From the Hobbs Middle School faculty and staff, happy last day of school and thank you for a great year! 8th graders, good luck next year at the high school. 6th and 7th grade students who are coming back, we look forward to an amazing 2026-27 school year with you!
Attention 8th grade students participating in promotion: Promotion practice will take place Friday during 1st period. Attendance at practice is mandatory in order to participate in the promotion ceremony that evening.
Please note, this announcement is only for students who received and returned an RSVP form for promotion. If you did not receive and return an RSVP form, you are not eligible to participate in the ceremony.
Please note, this announcement is only for students who received and returned an RSVP form for promotion. If you did not receive and return an RSVP form, you are not eligible to participate in the ceremony.
Good evening Jaguar families, this is Brandon Koger, principal at Hobbs Middle School, with some important messages about the end of the school year.
• First, students will be taking semester exams soon. Tuesday, May 26th, students will take their 1st and 2nd period exams. Wednesday, May 27th, students will take their 3rd and 4th period exams. Both days are early release at 11:10 AM. Finally, Thursday, May 28th, students will take their 5th and 6th period exams. Thursday is an early release day, with early release at 12:10 PM. This will also be the last day of school for students.
• Second, if you have any special needs regarding semester exams, please contact the school. Please contact our guidance counselors, Ms. Hansen or Ms. Hodge, to schedule make-up exams if you know your student will be absent.
• Third, any unused medication that is kept in our clinic needs to be picked up by a parent/guardian by close of business on May 28th. Any medication left after May 28th will be disposed of by our health technician. Also, as a reminder, the Dispersion of Medication Forms expire each school year and must be renewed next year. This is the case for all medications to be administered on campus, including if your student will need to carry an Epipen or asthma inhaler.
• Finally, overdue library books are due to the media center. Please return any as soon as possible. Students will soon begin receiving bills to replace books that have not been returned.
• First, students will be taking semester exams soon. Tuesday, May 26th, students will take their 1st and 2nd period exams. Wednesday, May 27th, students will take their 3rd and 4th period exams. Both days are early release at 11:10 AM. Finally, Thursday, May 28th, students will take their 5th and 6th period exams. Thursday is an early release day, with early release at 12:10 PM. This will also be the last day of school for students.
• Second, if you have any special needs regarding semester exams, please contact the school. Please contact our guidance counselors, Ms. Hansen or Ms. Hodge, to schedule make-up exams if you know your student will be absent.
• Third, any unused medication that is kept in our clinic needs to be picked up by a parent/guardian by close of business on May 28th. Any medication left after May 28th will be disposed of by our health technician. Also, as a reminder, the Dispersion of Medication Forms expire each school year and must be renewed next year. This is the case for all medications to be administered on campus, including if your student will need to carry an Epipen or asthma inhaler.
• Finally, overdue library books are due to the media center. Please return any as soon as possible. Students will soon begin receiving bills to replace books that have not been returned.
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. 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. Thank you for your understanding and support.
💚💛 STRONG TODAY. STRONGER TOMORROW. 💛💚
Jaguar students, teachers, and families, our preliminary FAST and EOC scores are in! We are incredibly proud to celebrate the hard work and achievement of our Jaguar students and staff! 📚🐆
This year, Hobbs Middle School demonstrated:
✅ Growth in proficiency in ELA, Civics, and Science
✅ Strong proficiency scores maintained in Math
✅ A 100% pass rate on BOTH the Algebra and Geometry EOCs! 🎉
These accomplishments are the result of dedication, perseverance, high expectations, and a school community committed to student success every single day.
A special THANK YOU to our students for your commitment, perseverance, and willingness to keep pushing forward, even when the work was challenging. Your growth and success are something to be proud of, and you continue to show what Jaguars are capable of accomplishing! 💚🐆💛
Thank you as well to our teachers, support staff, families, and community partners for supporting our students and helping make these accomplishments possible.
Jaguar students, teachers, and families, our preliminary FAST and EOC scores are in! We are incredibly proud to celebrate the hard work and achievement of our Jaguar students and staff! 📚🐆
This year, Hobbs Middle School demonstrated:
✅ Growth in proficiency in ELA, Civics, and Science
✅ Strong proficiency scores maintained in Math
✅ A 100% pass rate on BOTH the Algebra and Geometry EOCs! 🎉
These accomplishments are the result of dedication, perseverance, high expectations, and a school community committed to student success every single day.
A special THANK YOU to our students for your commitment, perseverance, and willingness to keep pushing forward, even when the work was challenging. Your growth and success are something to be proud of, and you continue to show what Jaguars are capable of accomplishing! 💚🐆💛
Thank you as well to our teachers, support staff, families, and community partners for supporting our students and helping make these accomplishments possible.
Good afternoon, 8th grade students and families!
This is a reminder that RSVP forms for our 8th grade promotion ceremony are due TODAY, Monday, May 11th. Because the ceremony is very difficult to plan, no RSVPs will be accepted after today. No exceptions.
If you still need to turn in your RSVP form, our front office is open until 3:30 PM today for drop off.
Please remember, the promotion ceremony is by invitation only. Students who received an invitation are currently eligible for promotion and will participate in the ceremony. Students who did not receive an invitation were instead provided information regarding summer school opportunities.
If you are unsure which form your student should have received, please contact our guidance department as soon as possible.
Thank you! 💚
This is a reminder that RSVP forms for our 8th grade promotion ceremony are due TODAY, Monday, May 11th. Because the ceremony is very difficult to plan, no RSVPs will be accepted after today. No exceptions.
If you still need to turn in your RSVP form, our front office is open until 3:30 PM today for drop off.
Please remember, the promotion ceremony is by invitation only. Students who received an invitation are currently eligible for promotion and will participate in the ceremony. Students who did not receive an invitation were instead provided information regarding summer school opportunities.
If you are unsure which form your student should have received, please contact our guidance department as soon as possible.
Thank you! 💚
Dear Jaguar Families,
We are excited to celebrate our students who have demonstrated fantastic behavior by consistently meeting behavior expectations and who contribute to a positive school culture, with our Outdoor Hobbs Middle School PBIS Fun Day! Thanks to their hard work and positive choices, over 500 students have earned the opportunity to participate in this special event.
To help make this day memorable, we are kindly asking for donations to support snacks and treats for our students. Any contribution—big or small—will help us recognize and reward their positive behavior and reinforce the values we work so hard to teach every day. We are looking for donations of Drinks (individual waters, juices or sodas) ; individual bags of chips; individual bags of cookies/snacks ; individual granola bars. Our celebration day is May 14th, so if we could have all items dropped off to the front office by Wednesday, May 13th, that would be greatly appreciated.
If you are able to help and would like to RSVP your item, please consider donating using the link below:
Donate to Hobbs PBIS Team
Thank you for your continued support of our students and school community. Together, we can make PBIS Fun Day a joyful and rewarding experience for everyone!
With gratitude,
Hobbs Middle School / PBIS Team / Mrs. Gardner, Assistant Principal
Subject: Title I Program Survey 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 B are now available for your review at https://aptg.co/2b2RbT.
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
💚💛 Jaguar Students, Families, and Staff! 💛💚
The newest edition of the HMS Times is here — Issue #129! 📰🐆
Be sure to check it out for the latest news, celebrations, upcoming events, student highlights, and all the great things happening at Hobbs Middle School.
We are proud of the amazing work taking place on our campus each day, and the HMS Times is a great way to stay connected and informed.
Thank you for your continued support of our Jaguar family! 💚
The newest edition of the HMS Times is here — Issue #129! 📰🐆
Be sure to check it out for the latest news, celebrations, upcoming events, student highlights, and all the great things happening at Hobbs Middle School.
We are proud of the amazing work taking place on our campus each day, and the HMS Times is a great way to stay connected and informed.
Thank you for your continued support of our Jaguar family! 💚
💚💛 Teacher Appreciation Week is almost here, and we are excited to celebrate the incredible staff of Hobbs Middle School May 4–May 8! Our teachers work tirelessly each day to support, inspire, and care for our students, and this week is one small way to show how much they are appreciated.
We would also love the support of our families and community. If you would like to make a financial donation to help support Teacher Appreciation Week treats, meals, and surprises, donations can be made here: https://tinyurl.com/32p4kmzy
Every contribution helps us make this week extra special for the amazing educators who serve our Jaguars each day. Thank you for always supporting Hobbs Middle School! 💚🐆💛
We would also love the support of our families and community. If you would like to make a financial donation to help support Teacher Appreciation Week treats, meals, and surprises, donations can be made here: https://tinyurl.com/32p4kmzy
Every contribution helps us make this week extra special for the amazing educators who serve our Jaguars each day. Thank you for always supporting Hobbs Middle School! 💚🐆💛
Dear Jaguar Parents and Families,
Hobbs’s School Advisory Council (SAC) is a group of administrators, teachers, educational support employees, parents, and other business and community members. The SAC consults with Hobbs on school matters throughout the year and helps guide the continued growth of our school.
At every SAC meeting, there is a portion during the meeting called the public forum, where any parent, guardian, student, or stakeholder may attend and discuss school-related business with us. If you wish to attend in person, you are welcome to join us in the Hobbs Middle media center at 3:00 PM.
Our net SAC meeting will be held on Thursday, May 7th at 3:00 PM. The agenda and all supporting documents will be posted on our school website at the following link:
https://hms.santarosaschools.org/o/hms/page/school-advisory-council.
We look forward to meeting with you and working together to make this a successful school year! 😊
Good afternoon, Jaguar families and students,
This is Brandon Koger, principal at Hobbs Middle, with an important announcement.
📅 Beginning this Friday, we will open our end-of-year testing window.
📝 FAST C and EOC Exams: Students will begin taking their FAST C and EOC exams according to the attached schedule. Please make sure your student is test ready by:
• 😴 Getting a good night’s rest
• 🍽️ Eating breakfast before testing
• ✏️ Bringing No. 2 pencils and any other necessary materials
Being well-prepared helps students perform at their best! 💪
📘 Semester Exams: Semester exams are scheduled for May 26th, 27th, and 28th, also following the attached schedule.
🚨 Attendance is critical! We have a very limited window for make-up testing. Please ensure your student is present on their assigned testing days to avoid any issues.
📞 As always, if you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact us at the school. We appreciate your continued support!
We believe in our students and know they’re ready to do their very best! 🌟
Reminder: 6th Grade Open House Tonight!
Dear Families,
Just a reminder that our 6th Grade Open House is happening tonight at Hobbs Middle School for all rising 6th graders and their families!
🕡 Presentation begins at 6:30 PM
🏫 Followed by a Meet & Greet with our administrative team
We’re excited to welcome you and share what’s ahead for your student at Hobbs Middle School.
Can’t make it tonight? No worries! The presentation is already available on our website and can be accessed directly here:
👉 6th Grade Open House Packet: https://aptg.co/rh9jb7
👉 Open House Presentation: https://aptg.co/mrQrdF
We hope to see you tonight!
Warm regards,
Hobbs Middle School
💚💛 Jaguars Students and Families, 💛💚
Reminder: Tomorrow is the LAST day to purchase tickets for our Spring Dance!
At this time, only 34 tickets have been sold, and if sales do not increase, we may have to cancel the event.
🕺 Dance Details
📅 Friday, April 24th
⏰ 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
💲 $15 (includes pizza, drink, and sweet treat)
This event is a PTA fundraiser that helps support Honor Roll celebrations, JAGS/PBIS rewards, teacher appreciation, and other student activities.
If your student plans to attend, please purchase tickets by tomorrow!
Donations may also be made here: https://tinyurl.com/32p4kmzy
Thank you for supporting Hobbs Middle! 💚💛
