🌟 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! 💚💛
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! 💚💛
💚💛 Hobbs Families — We Need Your Support! 💛💚
We’re asking every Hobbs Middle School family to take just a few minutes to download the Box Tops for Education app and select R Hobbs Middle School as your school.
This is one of the easiest ways you can help support our Jaguars — and it doesn’t cost you anything extra! Simply scan your eligible receipts in the Box Tops app, and those everyday purchases can turn into money for our school.
Every dollar we raise through Box Tops will go directly back to our students and staff through recognition and appreciation efforts throughout the year. These funds will help us celebrate student achievements, recognize outstanding staff members, and support special events that make Hobbs a great place to learn and work.
Please take a few minutes to sign up, choose R Hobbs Middle School, and start scanning your receipts.
Thank you for supporting our students, our staff, and Hobbs Middle School! 💚💛
We’re asking every Hobbs Middle School family to take just a few minutes to download the Box Tops for Education app and select R Hobbs Middle School as your school.
This is one of the easiest ways you can help support our Jaguars — and it doesn’t cost you anything extra! Simply scan your eligible receipts in the Box Tops app, and those everyday purchases can turn into money for our school.
Every dollar we raise through Box Tops will go directly back to our students and staff through recognition and appreciation efforts throughout the year. These funds will help us celebrate student achievements, recognize outstanding staff members, and support special events that make Hobbs a great place to learn and work.
Please take a few minutes to sign up, choose R Hobbs Middle School, and start scanning your receipts.
Thank you for supporting our students, our staff, and Hobbs Middle School! 💚💛
📸 Picture Day at Hobbs is this Thursday, October 1st!
Dress to impress but remember please don't wear green! The green screen technology used lets families choose fun backgrounds when ordering, but green clothing disappears in photos.
Retake Day: October 29th
About a week after picture day, you'll receive a notification to preview, personalize, and order photos online at jostenspix.com/shop with easy home delivery.
Questions? Call Jostens at 1-877-515-1447 or visit jostenspix.com/shop
Jaguar families, if you missed our Hobbs Middle School PTO meeting last week, it’s not too late to get involved! 💚💛
We have several opportunities for parents and families to help support our students, staff, and school community throughout the year. You can join the committee that interests you most—or use our General PTO Sign-Up if you’re not sure where you’d like to help yet.
🎓 Student Recognition Committee
Help us celebrate student achievement and positive behavior through Honor Roll celebrations, JAGS PBIS celebrations, Splash Day, and more!
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/phvsj4tHCD
⭐ Staff Recognition Committee
Help us show our teachers and staff how much they are appreciated throughout the year!
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nwPGv6tRKY
🎉 Special Events Committee
Help us plan and support events like our Veterans Day Breakfast, Sweetheart Dance, Purple Up! Day, and Spring Fling!
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/iJf5Auk2B3
🐾 General PTO Sign-Up
Want to help but aren’t sure which committee is the best fit? Sign up here and let us know your interests!
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/dqdLsX2ruW
Many hands make a stronger Hobbs! We’d love to have you involved! 💚💛🐾
Jaguar families, if you missed our Hobbs Middle School PTO meeting last week, it’s not too late to get involved! 💚💛
We have several opportunities for parents and families to help support our students, staff, and school community throughout the year. You can join the committee that interests you most—or use our General PTO Sign-Up if you’re not sure where you’d like to help yet.
🎓 Student Recognition Committee
Help us celebrate student achievement and positive behavior through Honor Roll celebrations, JAGS PBIS celebrations, Splash Day, and more!
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/phvsj4tHCD
⭐ Staff Recognition Committee
Help us show our teachers and staff how much they are appreciated throughout the year!
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nwPGv6tRKY
🎉 Special Events Committee
Help us plan and support events like our Veterans Day Breakfast, Sweetheart Dance, Purple Up! Day, and Spring Fling!
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/iJf5Auk2B3
🐾 General PTO Sign-Up
Want to help but aren’t sure which committee is the best fit? Sign up here and let us know your interests!
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/dqdLsX2ruW
Many hands make a stronger Hobbs! We’d love to have you involved! 💚💛🐾
📚 7th Grade Advanced Math & Algebra Tutoring! ✏️
We’re excited to offer FREE after-school tutoring for all 7th Grade Advanced Math and Algebra students with Ms. Andrews!
📅 October 5, 2026 – May 7, 2027
⏰ Tuesdays & Thursdays | 2:30–4:30 PM
📍 Hobbs Middle School
Whether students need extra help with a challenging concept, want additional practice, or are looking to strengthen their skills, they are encouraged to attend!
Take advantage of this opportunity to get extra support and prepare for success in Advanced Math and Algebra! 💚💛
All 7th Grade Advanced Math and Algebra students are invited to attend!
We’re excited to offer FREE after-school tutoring for all 7th Grade Advanced Math and Algebra students with Ms. Andrews!
📅 October 5, 2026 – May 7, 2027
⏰ Tuesdays & Thursdays | 2:30–4:30 PM
📍 Hobbs Middle School
Whether students need extra help with a challenging concept, want additional practice, or are looking to strengthen their skills, they are encouraged to attend!
Take advantage of this opportunity to get extra support and prepare for success in Advanced Math and Algebra! 💚💛
All 7th Grade Advanced Math and Algebra students are invited to attend!
📚 Civics Tutoring!
We’re excited to offer FREE after-school tutoring for all Civics students with Ms. Zigler!
📅 October 5, 2026 – May 7, 2027
⏰ Thursdays | 2:30–4:30 PM
📍 Hobbs Middle School
Whether students need extra help with a challenging concept, want additional practice, or are looking to strengthen their skills, they are encouraged to attend!
Take advantage of this opportunity to get extra support and prepare for success in Civics! 💚💛
All Civics students are invited to attend!
We’re excited to offer FREE after-school tutoring for all Civics students with Ms. Zigler!
📅 October 5, 2026 – May 7, 2027
⏰ Thursdays | 2:30–4:30 PM
📍 Hobbs Middle School
Whether students need extra help with a challenging concept, want additional practice, or are looking to strengthen their skills, they are encouraged to attend!
Take advantage of this opportunity to get extra support and prepare for success in Civics! 💚💛
All Civics students are invited to attend!
Yesterday we hosted the Hobbs Classic, and what an amazing afternoon it was!
Our boys' and girls' cross-country teams showed up ready to compete and left it all on the course.
We're especially proud of our boys' team, who swept the podium with Luke L. taking 1st place, Daniel L. finishing 2nd, and Cason M. claiming 3rd. 💚💛
A huge thank you to everyone who came out to cheer on our runners. Your support means everything to these athletes!
🏃♀️🏃♂️ **Come out and cheer on our local runners at the Hobbs Classic!**
Hobbs Middle School is excited to host the **Hobbs Classic Cross Country Meet** this **Thursday, September 24, beginning at 3:30 PM!**
We’ll welcome middle school cross country teams from across the **Milton and Pace areas** for an afternoon of great competition.
Parents, families, and community members are invited to come out, support your school, and cheer on these outstanding student-athletes as they race for the finish! 🏅
📅 **Thursday, September 24**
⏰ **3:30 PM**
📍 **Hobbs Middle School**
We hope to see you there! **Go Jaguars! 🐆💚💛**
Hobbs Middle School is excited to host the **Hobbs Classic Cross Country Meet** this **Thursday, September 24, beginning at 3:30 PM!**
We’ll welcome middle school cross country teams from across the **Milton and Pace areas** for an afternoon of great competition.
Parents, families, and community members are invited to come out, support your school, and cheer on these outstanding student-athletes as they race for the finish! 🏅
📅 **Thursday, September 24**
⏰ **3:30 PM**
📍 **Hobbs Middle School**
We hope to see you there! **Go Jaguars! 🐆💚💛**
📣 Jaguar Families — Get Involved with PTO!
We’re excited to host our first PTO meeting of the year, and we’d love to have you join us!
Our PTO is an opportunity for families to play an active role in supporting Hobbs Middle School. This year, we’re looking for parents and family members who want to help us:
⭐ Celebrate and recognize our students
🍎 Recognize and support our amazing staff
🙌 Build a strong volunteer force to support school events and initiatives
Whether you can give a little time or a lot, your involvement can make a difference!
Join us for our first meeting, September 23rd at 3:00 PM, and help us build a PTO that supports our students, staff, and school community.
HMS Times: Issue 132 is Here! 🎉
We are so excited for families and students to see it! Take a look and enjoy the latest Hobbs Middle School news and highlights together.
We are so excited for families and students to see it! Take a look and enjoy the latest Hobbs Middle School news and highlights together.
🔥 Student Spotlight! 🔥
Big congratulations to Luke Lomoriello on being featured by Florida MileSplit as a Future Star! 🏃♂️💨
The Hobbs Middle School 8th-grader is off to an incredible start this cross country season, with two wins, one runner-up finish, and a huge new 3K PR of 9:42.60! ⏱️
At the Gulf Coast Stampede, Luke successfully defended his title while dropping an incredible 51 seconds from his winning time at the same meet last year. Even more impressive, he shattered his previous PR by more than 28 seconds to break the 10-minute barrier for the first time. 🔥
The hard work is showing, and there’s still plenty of season left! We’re excited to see what’s next for this young runner. 💪🏽🏆
👏 Way to go, Luke! Keep chasing those goals!
Read the full feature from Florida MileSplit here: https://fl.milesplit.com/articles/717181/future-stars-luke-lomoriello-sizzling-start-to-2026
Big congratulations to Luke Lomoriello on being featured by Florida MileSplit as a Future Star! 🏃♂️💨
The Hobbs Middle School 8th-grader is off to an incredible start this cross country season, with two wins, one runner-up finish, and a huge new 3K PR of 9:42.60! ⏱️
At the Gulf Coast Stampede, Luke successfully defended his title while dropping an incredible 51 seconds from his winning time at the same meet last year. Even more impressive, he shattered his previous PR by more than 28 seconds to break the 10-minute barrier for the first time. 🔥
The hard work is showing, and there’s still plenty of season left! We’re excited to see what’s next for this young runner. 💪🏽🏆
👏 Way to go, Luke! Keep chasing those goals!
Read the full feature from Florida MileSplit here: https://fl.milesplit.com/articles/717181/future-stars-luke-lomoriello-sizzling-start-to-2026
📣 Jaguar Families — Get Involved with PTO!
We’re excited to host our first PTO meeting of the year, and we’d love to have you join us!
Our PTO is an opportunity for families to play an active role in supporting Hobbs Middle School. This year, we’re looking for parents and family members who want to help us:
⭐ Celebrate and recognize our students
🍎 Recognize and support our amazing staff
🙌 Build a strong volunteer force to support school events and initiatives
Whether you can give a little time or a lot, your involvement can make a difference!
Join us for our first meeting, September 23rd at 3:00 PM, and help us build a PTO that supports our students, staff, and school community.
Jaguar families and students, join us today as we celebrate Constitution Day!
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
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
Hobbs families, mark your calendars NOW! Support our SGA this Saturday, September 19th from 8am-11am at Advanced Auto, 5450 Dogwood Drive. Just $5 gets your car sparkling clean. Don't miss out - bring your car and help us make this fundraiser a huge success!
Good afternoon, Jaguar parents and families, this is Brandon Koger, principal at Hobbs Middle School, with an important message about our Title I program.
Every year, the school district surveys parent and families about the Title I program at their schools. The Title I Parent Survey A will be available beginning Monday, September 14th and will close on Friday, September 25th.
Please consider completing the survey, the feedback is helpful as we evaluate the success of our Title I program.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/uWmCZXLBsP?origin=lprLink
In advance, thank you!
Every year, the school district surveys parent and families about the Title I program at their schools. The Title I Parent Survey A will be available beginning Monday, September 14th and will close on Friday, September 25th.
Please consider completing the survey, the feedback is helpful as we evaluate the success of our Title I program.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/uWmCZXLBsP?origin=lprLink
In advance, thank you!
Jaguar students and families, please join us in congratulating Ms. Jennifer Bradley who was selected as the Hobbs Middle School Teacher of the Year!
Ms. Bradley brings an incredible passion for science and teaching to Hobbs Middle each and every day. Her enthusiasm for her subject is matched by her commitment to helping students learn, grow, and find success in the classroom.
Beyond her work with students, Ms. Bradley is someone our entire Jaguar family can count on. She is consistent, dependable, and always willing to step in and support students, colleagues, and our school wherever she is needed.
We are incredibly proud to have Ms. Bradley represent Hobbs Middle School as our Teacher of the Year! Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved recognition! 🐾💚💛
Ms. Bradley brings an incredible passion for science and teaching to Hobbs Middle each and every day. Her enthusiasm for her subject is matched by her commitment to helping students learn, grow, and find success in the classroom.
Beyond her work with students, Ms. Bradley is someone our entire Jaguar family can count on. She is consistent, dependable, and always willing to step in and support students, colleagues, and our school wherever she is needed.
We are incredibly proud to have Ms. Bradley represent Hobbs Middle School as our Teacher of the Year! Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved recognition! 🐾💚💛
📚 WE’RE HIRING!
Hobbs Middle School is looking for a Reading Teacher to join our Jaguar team!
We’re looking for an educator who is passionate about helping students grow—particularly our Tier 2 ELA students who are right on the edge of proficiency and need that extra push to get over the testing hump.
This is an opportunity to provide targeted support, build students’ confidence, and make a measurable difference in their success.
🐾 Join the Jaguar family and help us move students forward!
Apply today:
https://santarosa.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5919928
Please share with a great educator who might be a perfect fit for Hobbs Middle!
Hobbs Middle School is looking for a Reading Teacher to join our Jaguar team!
We’re looking for an educator who is passionate about helping students grow—particularly our Tier 2 ELA students who are right on the edge of proficiency and need that extra push to get over the testing hump.
This is an opportunity to provide targeted support, build students’ confidence, and make a measurable difference in their success.
🐾 Join the Jaguar family and help us move students forward!
Apply today:
https://santarosa.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5919928
Please share with a great educator who might be a perfect fit for Hobbs Middle!
Good morning, Jaguars! Today is Patriot Day, where we recognize the events of September 11, 2001. Each year, on the anniversary of that tragic day, we pause to remember those lost during the September 11 attacks. We also celebrate those who served and supported, both that day and in the weeks and months and years after. First responders, police officers and fire fighters and EMTs. Our brave men and women in the US military. Everyday, ordinary, unknown citizens who just helped. Our elected officials. The masses of people who, for no other reason than it’s what we do, we support each other and save each other and love each other, the masses of people who helped us rise from the events of September 11, Patriot Day is for them, too.
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
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
🌟 Celebrating Our JAGS Award Recipients! 🌟
Today, we had the privilege of celebrating some amazing students who were nominated by their teachers for a JAGS Award! 🐾💚
Our JAGS Awards are part of our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program, which focuses on recognizing and celebrating students who demonstrate positive behavior, make great choices, show kindness, and contribute to a positive school community.
We are so proud of these students for being great examples of what it means to be a JAGS! Your hard work, positive attitudes, and thoughtful choices do not go unnoticed. 🎉👏
Congratulations to all of our JAGS Award recipients! Keep showing those JAGS values and making our school a better place! 🐾⭐
Today, we had the privilege of celebrating some amazing students who were nominated by their teachers for a JAGS Award! 🐾💚
Our JAGS Awards are part of our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program, which focuses on recognizing and celebrating students who demonstrate positive behavior, make great choices, show kindness, and contribute to a positive school community.
We are so proud of these students for being great examples of what it means to be a JAGS! Your hard work, positive attitudes, and thoughtful choices do not go unnoticed. 🎉👏
Congratulations to all of our JAGS Award recipients! Keep showing those JAGS values and making our school a better place! 🐾⭐
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). 😊
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). 😊
