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💚🐆 Jaguar Families, Let Us Help You!

We know many of our families are still recovering from the storm, and we want you to know that your Hobbs family is here to help!

If your family has been displaced, even temporarily, you may qualify for services under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, including free school meals, transportation assistance, and other resources.

Whether you've been displaced or are facing challenges in the aftermath of the storm, please complete our brief survey. We'll work to connect your family with the resources and support you need.

💚 Family Assistance Survey:

https://tinyurl.com/3pz42j86

🏡 IMPORTANT: Report Your Storm Damage!

If your property sustained storm damage, please complete a property damage report at:

https://srcpa.gov/search

These reports help Santa Rosa County document the damage and seek FEMA disaster assistance for our community. Even if you have insurance, please report your damage!

We have an incredible school community, and we're committed to leveraging every resource available to help our Jaguars recover.

We are more than a school. We are a family, and families take care of each other! 💚

With love,

Mr. Koger
2 days ago, BRANDON KOGER
Good afternoon, Jaguar Students, Families, and Staff! 💚🐆

First and foremost, please know that we have been thinking about you, worrying about you, and hoping that you and your families are safe throughout these past several days. We miss our Jaguars, and I cannot wait until we’re all back together again!

Yesterday was my first safe opportunity to return to campus, and I spent much of the day surveying the damage. I’m back here again today, and I wanted to give you an update on how our school is doing.

Unfortunately, we are still without power in our main building. Our MPR suffered extensive flooding, but a rehabilitation crew is already hard at work restoring that space. Contractors are throughout the building assessing damage, but thankfully, most of what we sustained inside was relatively minor and cosmetic. The most significant concerns outside the MPR are in our administrative and gold wings, where we experienced standing water.

Our grounds are another story! We lost quite a few trees, and there’s a tremendous amount of cleanup to be done. But buildings can be repaired, trees can be cleared, and classrooms can be restored. What matters most is that our Jaguars and their families are safe.

As much as we miss you, I am grateful that we’ve been given a few additional days to recover. I know many of you are still facing some significant challenges. Personally, I’m still without power at home and have been surviving on Pop-Tarts and baby wipe baths! 🤣 It’s certainly not ideal, but I know I’m far from alone in that experience.

Please, please, do not hesitate to reach out to me directly if you or your family needs anything. That goes for our students, families, faculty, and staff alike. I mean that sincerely. Whether it’s food, supplies, assistance, or simply help figuring out where to turn, we want to know. We may not always have the answers or resources ourselves, but there are so many wonderful people and organizations stepping up to help our community. We will do everything we can to get you connected to the support you need.

I also want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to our first responders, power crews, maintenance workers, cleanup crews, and every single person working tirelessly to put our community back together. Your work is making a difference, and we are incredibly grateful.

On a lighter note, I was able to make a trip to Milton Bakery this morning. The drive there certainly looked a little different than it did a week ago, but I’m happy to report that the donuts were every bit as delicious as they’ve always been! 🍩 Sometimes it’s those little pieces of normalcy that remind us everything is going to be okay.

And it will be okay.

We are part of an incredibly strong community. We have neighbors helping neighbors, strangers helping strangers, and people showing up for one another in ways that remind us just how special this place is.

We will recover. We will rebuild. We will get back to normal, even if that normal looks a little different for a while.

To our students, I want you to know something: You are strong, too. You’ve been through something difficult, and I know some of you are still going through it. When you return to Hobbs, you will be welcomed by people who love you, care about you, and are ready to help you through whatever comes next.

To our faculty and staff, I know many of you are dealing with challenges of your own. Please know how much you are appreciated, and that the same care and support we extend to our students and families extends to you. We will get through this together.

And to our families, thank you for trusting us with your children. We aren’t just here to teach them. We’re here to take care of them, to support your families, and to stand beside our community.

We are here for you, and we will keep showing up until there’s nothing left to fix.

Take care of yourselves, take care of one another, and know that your Jaguar family is thinking about you.

We love you, Jaguars. We’ll see you Monday! 💚🐆

With love,

Mr. Koger 💚
5 days ago, BRANDON KOGER
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Jaguar Families,

The holiday season is almost here! As we approach November and December, we want to let you know that Hobbs has resources to help if you need it.

Thanksgiving Meal Assistance:

If you’re struggling to provide a Thanksgiving meal, we’ve partnered with Woodbine Church to deliver a full meal to your home—completely free! All you'll need to do is cook it. To sign up, click here: https://tinyurl.com/mpvpufx2.

Note: The meal will be delivered on Sunday, November 22nd, before Thanksgiving. If you want to participate but will NOT be home that Sunday to receive delivery, you will have the opportunity to pick up that Monday and Tuesday, 9am-4pm at Woodbine Church.

Note: This is only available to families receiving free or reduced lunch. The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, October 27th by 3:30 PM.

Other Resources Available:

Hobbs also has many other resources to support families, especially when it comes to feeding students. We’ve partnered with Feeding the Gulf Coast and offer a fully stocked food pantry for students and their families. If you’d like your student to receive weekend food backpacks, please sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/2nfzyxxp.

We’re Here to Help:

If you need anything, please reach out to our guidance department at HansenR@santarosa.k12.fl.us or HodgeC@santarosa.k12.fl.us. Don’t go hungry this holiday season—or anytime! We’re happy to help.

6 days ago, BRANDON KOGER
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💚🐾 A Message to Our Jaguar Families 🐾💚

Jaguar Families,

As our community prepares for the approaching storm, I want to remind you that the safety and well-being of our students, families, and staff are our greatest priorities.

Please take this time to prepare, stay informed, and, most importantly, take care of one another.

No matter what challenges this storm may bring, know that your Hobbs Middle School family is here for you. When school resumes, our Jaguar faculty and staff will be here with open arms, ready to welcome our students back, care for them, and provide whatever support we can.

If your family experiences hardships or has needs as a result of the storm, please reach out to our school administration. We want to know how you're doing and how we can help. You are not alone, and we will do everything within our ability to support our Jaguar families.

We are more than just a school. We are a family, and families look out for one another.

Stay safe, stay strong, and take care of each other, Jaguars. We look forward to seeing you all again soon! 💚🐾
10 days ago, BRANDON KOGER
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Makers of Hobbs Shine at Water Art Show!

Our Hobbs Maker Space students participated in their very first art show, celebrating water and aquatic life in partnership with Santa Rosa County Extension Office and 4H. After a week of research, collaboration, and drafting, 60 of our 124 makers submitted their final pieces.

The results? 55 blue ribbons (excellent) and 5 red ribbons (good) - including a purple "Best in Class" ribbon for Rebecca! Students created beautiful works featuring rivers, aquatic ecosystems, and 13 pieces highlighting the endangered Bluenose Shiner.

Special shoutout to Maci and Whitlee, who collaborated on one stunning piece with a river flowing across both canvases, and to Bella and Chloe, who earned blue ribbons despite being absent part of the week.

So incredibly proud of the effort, creativity, and hard work every single one of these kiddos put into this project! 💙🎨🐟

12 days ago, MARIE HICKMAN
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🎃 Happy Halloween, Jaguars! 🎃

Our Happy Halloween Dance is coming up Friday, October 30!

Starting TODAY through the day of the dance, students who receive a discipline referral will NOT be allowed to attend.

Tickets will be on sale soon, more information to come. Until then, be on your best behavior, Jaguars! You don’t want to miss one of the most fun events of the year! 🎃💚💛
12 days ago, BRANDON KOGER

HMS Times Issue 133 is here! 📰✨

🎃 This week's edition is packed with fall fun and opportunities! From Book Club to Crochet Club, SWAT to SGA, there's something for everyone at Hobbs Middle School.

📅 Don't miss: • Homecoming Spirit Week (Oct 5-9) • Canned Food Drive benefiting families in need • Halloween Dance on Oct 30th • SO many amazing clubs meeting this month!

Special feature: Get to know Mrs. Gardner and her vision for making Hobbs an even better place!

13 days ago, MARIE HICKMAN
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🎉💚💛 Congratulations to our September 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
⭐ Raegan Trawick
⭐ Benjamin Trippe

💛 7th Grade
⭐ Stella Bartlett
⭐ Grayson Bennett

💚 8th Grade
⭐ Zoe Westbrook
⭐ Luke Lomoriello

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 — October could be your month! 💚💛
13 days ago, BRANDON KOGER
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💚 DONATIONS NEEDED: Support Erika’s Lighthouse! 💚

Erika’s Lighthouse is a student-led club at Hobbs Middle, supervised by our 7th and 8th grade counselor, Ms. Hodge. Students work together to promote kindness, connection, inclusion, and a positive school culture through schoolwide activities and events.

We need your help to make these activities possible! Donations help provide supplies for kindness campaigns, bulletin boards, ice cream socials, student recognition prizes, and other activities throughout the year.

Every donation - large or small - helps our students make Hobbs Middle a more positive and welcoming place.

Donations are being accepted here: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHW3OJWSY0456G_ZZ6CIPSV8PLI3IV.

Thank you!

13 days ago, MARIE HICKMAN
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Have a Treat - Hope Squad

Jags, show your support for Milton High's Homecoming with these fun dress-up days kicking off TODAY through Friday:

🤝 Monday - Twin Day: Find a partner and dress alike!

🦸 Tuesday - Superhero vs. Villain Day: Pick your side - hero or villain?

🌈 Wednesday - Neon Day: Wear your brightest, boldest colors!

🤠 Thursday - Western Day: Saddle up and dress like a cowboy or cowgirl!

🖤💛 Friday - Spirit Day: Wear BLACK & GOLD to support the Panthers at the HoCo game!

IMPORTANT REMINDERS: ✅ Hats are OK if they're part of your costume/attire ✅ Keep it school appropriate & follow dress code ❌ No inappropriate, offensive, or excessively scary/gory costumes ❌ No oversized/inflatable costumes or disruptive props ❌ No toy or replica weapons ❌ No face paint or masks ❌ No pajamas

Let's make this a week to remember!

13 days ago, MARIE HICKMAN
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🎉🍕 PBIS FUN LUNCH! 🍕🎉

We had so much fun celebrating our amazing students who made positive choices and did not receive any referrals during the month of September! 💚👏

Our PBIS Fun Lunch was a special way to recognize students for showing responsibility, respect, kindness, and making great choices throughout the month. 🌟

And don’t forget about our PBIS Fun Wheel! 🎡 When students demonstrate good behavior and make positive choices, their names can be entered for a chance to spin the wheel and win some awesome prizes! 🎁✨

We are especially proud to share that 87% of our students have had ZERO referrals so far this school year! 🎉 If that many students can go through school without getting in trouble, so can your child. We believe every student can do it! 💪💚

Let’s keep celebrating those good choices, encouraging one another, and showing what it means to be a positive member of our school community!

Good choices really do pay off! 🙌🌟
16 days ago, BRANDON KOGER
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What an exciting afternoon at the King Middle School Cross-Country Meet yesterday! Congratulations to every Hobbs runner who showed up, gave it their all, and represented our school with pride. We’re so proud of the hard work and team spirit on display!

A special shout-out to our boys for taking the top three spots again:
🥇 Luke L.
🥈 Daniel L.
🥉 Cason M.

What an incredible repeat achievement! Go Hobbs!

16 days ago, MARIE HICKMAN
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Subject: Title I Program Survey Results Available

Good morning, 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 A are now available for your review.

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
16 days ago, BRANDON KOGER
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🌟 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! 💚💛
17 days ago, BRANDON KOGER
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💚💛 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! 💚💛
19 days ago, BRANDON KOGER
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📸 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

20 days ago, MARIE HICKMAN
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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! 💚💛🐾

20 days ago, BRANDON KOGER
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📚 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!
20 days ago, BRANDON KOGER
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📚 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!
20 days ago, BRANDON KOGER
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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!

23 days ago, MARIE HICKMAN
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