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💚💛 Reminder: Hobbs Middle Open House! 💛💚

Jaguar families, we hope you’ll join us for Open House on Thursday, September 3rd, from 5:30–7:30 PM!

Come spend some time with us, meet your student’s teachers and our staff, learn about the great things happening in our classrooms, and get a firsthand look at what makes Hobbs Middle such a special place.

📚 Our annual Title I Meeting will be held at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria. We encourage our families to stop by and learn more about our Title I program and how it supports our students and school.

We’re excited to welcome our families onto campus and share a little of what we do every day. We can’t wait to see you there! 🐆💚
about 2 months ago, BRANDON KOGER
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💚 Spreading Positivity at Hobbs! 💛

We had an incredible turnout this afternoon for the first meeting of our Erika’s Lighthouse Club! It was exciting to see so many Jaguars choose to stay after school and be part of something focused on making our school an even better place.

The mission of our Erika’s Lighthouse Club is simple but powerful: spread positivity, promote kindness and inclusion, build community, and make sure every student knows they belong at Hobbs Middle School. 🐆

A huge thank you to Ms. Hodge, our club sponsor, for giving our students the opportunity to lead this work and make a positive difference on our campus. We’re excited to see the ideas, activities, and acts of kindness this group brings to our Jaguar family this year!

💚 Want to join? It’s not too late! Students can pick up an application and turn their completed application in to Ms. Hodge.

We’re proud of these Jaguars for choosing to be a light for others. Kindness matters. Inclusion matters. Community matters. 💚💛
about 2 months ago, BRANDON KOGER
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Attention 6th and 7th graders!

Student Government Association applications are about to close. If you want to be a leader and make a difference at our school and in the community, scan the QR code on the flyer to apply. Remember, the deadline is this Friday, August 28th, so don't wait! You'll need to log in with your 57# email.

If you have any questions, please see one of the sponsors, Ms. Hickman, Ms. Martillano, or Ms. P, before school in the library.
about 2 months ago, MARIE HICKMAN
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📣 WE’RE HIRING! Join the Jaguar family! 💚💛

Hobbs Middle School is seeking an Interim Civics Teacher to cover a maternity leave. This position will be supported by our Social Studies Chair, providing guidance and support throughout the assignment.

If you’re ready to make an impact and inspire our Jaguars, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply here: https://santarosa.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5900742

Please share and help us find a great addition to our team! 🐆
about 2 months ago, BRANDON KOGER
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Hello Jaguar Families,

For your convenience, our Department of Health nurses will be offering the Flu Mist vaccine here at our school on Monday, September 28, 2026. Your student should have brought home consent forms and information in their beginning of the school year paperwork. The consent form, which includes a front and back page, must be completed and returned to the school by Tuesday, September 8, 2026, for your student to receive the Flu Mist vaccine on campus during our vaccine clinic. Please review this packet, complete both the front and the back of the consent form and return it to the school by 9/8/26 if you wish to take advantage of this convenient opportunity. This year, our health department will be administering the nasal Flu Mist vaccine to every age group of students. No student will receive a vaccine without a properly completed consent form.

Thank you and have a good day.
about 2 months ago, Mrs. Jennifer Gardner, Assistant Principal
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Welcome to the first HMS Times of the 2026-2027 school year!

The HMS Times comes out twice a month with all the latest news, club updates, important information and dates, and everything happening around campus.

Check out Issue #130 to see what's coming up, there's so much to get involved in this year!

about 2 months ago, MARIE HICKMAN
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Dear Jaguar Parents and Families and Community Stakeholders,

You’re Invited! 🐾

Hobbs Middle School’s School Advisory Council (SAC) is kicking off a new school year, and we want our Jaguar families and community members to be part of it!

The SAC is made up of administrators, teachers, educational support employees, parents, and business and community members who work together to help guide the continued growth and success of our school.

📣 First SAC Meeting of the Year

Thursday, August 27
3:00 PM
Hobbs Middle School Media Center

All parents, guardians, students, and stakeholders are welcome to attend. Each SAC meeting includes a public forum, providing an opportunity for members of our school community to attend and discuss school-related business with us.

📅 Save the Dates!

Our remaining SAC meetings for the school year are scheduled for:

• November 19
• January 21
• March 18
• May 6

All meetings will begin at 3:00 PM in the Hobbs Middle School Media Center.

The agenda and supporting documents for each meeting will be posted on our school website:
https://hms.santarosaschools.org/o/hms/page/school-advisory-council.

We encourage our Jaguar families and community members to get involved, share your ideas, and help us continue making Hobbs Middle School a great place to learn and grow.

We hope to see you on August 27!

Go Jags! 🐾
about 2 months ago, BRANDON KOGER
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 4
• Each backpack includes food to help stretch meals at home and snacks for two days.
• Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/2nfzyxxp

🥫 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.
about 2 months ago, BRANDON KOGER
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Jaguar Families,

Due to severe weather and lightning very close to our campus, we are temporarily delaying afternoon dismissal for the safety of our students and staff.

We will begin dismissal as soon as the storm and lightning have safely moved out of our immediate area. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we prioritize everyone’s safety.

Please stay tuned for additional updates. 💚
about 2 months ago, BRANDON KOGER

Good afternoon, Jaguar students and families!

This is Brandon Koger, principal at Hobbs Middle School, with a very exciting announcement about an upcoming event at Hobbs.

We will be hosting Open House on Thursday, September 3rd, from 5:30–7:30 PM.

This will be a come-and-go event where you and your student can visit teachers at your own pace. You’ll have the chance to meet teachers, learn more about their classrooms, and see how to support your student’s success this year. Our administrative team will also be available throughout the evening to meet with families.

In addition, I will be giving a brief presentation in the cafeteria at 6:30 PM for anyone interested in learning more about our Title I program.

We anticipate large crowds, so please be mindful when deciding who to bring along in addition to your student.

We are excited about this event and look forward to seeing you on Thursday, September 3rd, at 5:30 PM!

about 2 months ago, BRANDON KOGER
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Good afternoon Jaguar families,

This letter is to inform you of Florida State Board of Education statute related to required instruction in health education topics for students in Grades K-12. Florida Statute 1003.42 requires school districts to develop a comprehensive, age-appropriate, and developmentally appropriate K-12 instruction for various topics including suicide prevention, substance use and abuse prevention, fentanyl awareness, dating violence, abstinence, resiliency, and child trafficking prevention education.

In accordance with Florida State Board of Education Rule 6A-1.094124, Required Instruction Planning and Reporting requires school districts to annually provide a minimum of five (5) hours of data-driven instruction to students in grades 6-12 related to civic and character education and life skills education through resiliency using the health education standards, including the social, emotional, and physical effects of social media.
We will begin these lessons this week, starting Friday, August 21st. Please click here https://aptg.co/PJfRmh to see the attached letter for information about this state mandated curriculum.
about 2 months ago, BRANDON KOGER
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.
about 2 months ago, BRANDON KOGER
🧶✂️ Join the Hobbs Middle School Crafting Club! 🎨🪡

Does your student enjoy being creative and making things? Crafting Club is a great opportunity for students to have fun, learn new skills, and create alongside their classmates!

⚠️ Space is limited to the first 25 students who sign up, so don’t wait!
📅 When: Every other Thursday
⏰ Time: 2:30–4:00 PM
💵 Materials Fee: $20 per semester
📍 Hobbs Middle School

Students are expected to work cooperatively, follow directions, take care of materials, and help keep their workspace clean. Parents/guardians must also be able to arrange prompt pickup at 4:00 PM on club days.

The $20 semester fee helps cover the cost of craft supplies and is non-refundable once the semester begins.

📝 Interested in joining? Complete and return the Crafting Club Parent Permission Form. Both a parent/guardian and the student will need to sign the form.

Click here for the permission form: https://aptg.co/yvPvrz.

Remember — only the first 25 students will be able to participate!

We’re excited to give our Jaguars another fun way to create, connect, and get crafty! 💚💛🐆
about 2 months ago, BRANDON KOGER
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🍎 At Hobbs Middle, one of our first goals is to make sure your students are ready to learn. While our resources may be limited, we will always seize opportunities to help feed our students and offer support wherever we can.

That’s why we’re partnering with Pace Assembly Ministries and Convoy of Hope to provide free bags of food for children ages 4–18 in need.

📄 To request a bag, complete an application here: https://tinyurl.com/5n662xyy. Once submitted, we will submit it to Pace Assembly.

All families selected will receive a voucher from us to receive their food bag. Someone from each family will take their voucher(s) to Pace Assembly of God between 8:00 and 4:00 pm on Tuesday, September 1st and will receive their food bags in return.

💡 While this is a one-time offering, we are working to partner again with Feeding the Gulf Coast to provide more regular food support for students experiencing food insecurity — more info to come on that.

2 months ago, BRANDON KOGER
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Good afternoon, Jaguar parents and families,

This is Brandon Koger, principal at Hobbs Middle School, with a very important message regarding student safety.

Yesterday, during each lunch period, we reviewed with every student the procedures we have in place to keep them safe at school. The most important point: your student is safe at Hobbs Middle School. Every adult on campus is trained in emergency response. Classroom doors remain closed and locked. Exterior doors are monitored and controlled through visitor access protocols. We have a full-time Sheriff’s Deputy on campus during school hours, and all staff understand that our first responsibility is keeping students safe.

Because emergencies, unfortunately, do happen, please review the following procedures with your student:

Hide, Run, Fight: Stranger Danger

1. Hide: In the event of a lockdown, students will hide in classrooms. All classrooms are ALWAYS secured, and teachers will keep students safe.
2. Hide at lunch: In the event of a lockdown at lunch, we will HIDE.
3. Hide during class change: Students will enter the nearest classroom.
4. Run: Sometimes we must RUN. If you can’t get back to your classroom (e.g., you’re in the hallway going to the bathroom when the lockdown is called), RUN. Find an exterior door and RUN.
5. Run outdoors: During PE or outdoor activities, coaches will evacuate students from campus.
6. Fight: This is an adult response. The Sheriff’s Deputy and staff are trained to respond if needed.

Stranger Danger: Also, please reinforce with your students that they should NEVER open doors at school. I know it’s habit and polite to answer a knock at the door. But the ADULTS should be the ones to answer the doors. Unless you are given permission by an adult who has cleared the door, students should NOT open doors.

Reporting Safety Concerns:

Please reinforce with your students the GOOD ways to report information, and the BAD ways that lead to misinformation and rumor.

• Avoid social media, which can spread misinformation.
• Good: Use the Quick Links on our website to email administration.
• Better: Use FORTIFYFL on our website to submit a report.
• Best: Report directly to a trusted adult, such as a teacher or parent.

While no school can guarantee 100% safety, I assure you that Hobbs Middle School has systems, procedures, and trained staff in place. We practice these procedures regularly, and they are effective.

If you have any questions or concerns about safety, please contact me directly. Otherwise, now that safety has been reinforced, we will continue focusing on teaching and learning. 😊

-Mr. Koger
2 months ago, BRANDON KOGER
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HMS School Advisory Council (SAC) – Parent Nominations for 2026–27

Hobbs Middle School is now accepting nominations for Parent/Family representatives to serve on our School Advisory Council (SAC) for the 2026–27 school year.

The SAC is made up of parents, teachers, students, administrators, support staff, business/industry leaders, and other community members. Together, this team:

• Helps develop and evaluate our School Improvement Plan
• Advises the principal on the annual school budget
• Provides input on our Title I programs and expenditures (HMS is a Title I school, meaning we receive federal funding to help ensure all students meet challenging academic standards. Parent and family engagement is a key part of this work.)

Details:

• Parents serve a two-year term
• SAC meets five times a year
• First meeting: Thursday, August 27th at 3:00 PM in the HMS Media Center

Nomination & Selection Timeline:

1. Nominations: Now through Monday, August 17th
2. Voting (if needed): Monday, August 17th – Friday, August 21st
3. Parent Notification: Monday, August 24th

Nominate a Parent (including yourself if eligible):
Please provide the nominee’s first and last name, plus a brief explanation of qualifications, at the link below:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/RNq3Ng9fnr
2 months ago, BRANDON KOGER
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Good afternoon, Jaguar families!

This is Brandon Koger, principal at Hobbs Middle School, welcoming you to the 2026–27 school year!

Just a reminder: the first day of school is tomorrow, Monday, August 10th. Doors open at 7:45 AM. Upon arrival, students should report either to the cafeteria for breakfast or to the multipurpose room until 8:10. The tardy bell rings at 8:15 to start first period, and dismissal is at 2:29 PM.

If your student has not yet received their schedule, they should visit the media center to pick it up.

Please know it may take a few days to settle into our routines. Lunch lines will be long, but every student will have enough time to eat—even if they need to stay a bit longer. Parent pick-up and bus lines may also be slower during the first week, especially with afternoon buses running late. Students riding the bus in the afternoon, especially, will be late coming home the first few days.

Thank you for your patience as we get everything running smoothly. We’re excited for a fantastic school year and look forward to partnering with you. If you need anything, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Otherwise, we’ll see you tomorrow!
2 months ago, BRANDON KOGER
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💚💛🐆 Jaguar Families,

We know you’ve been eagerly awaiting that famous first-day paperwork your students bring home each year. 📝 This year, you don’t have to wait—it’s ready for you to preview online!

📌 Must-Return Forms – These forms need to be completed and returned to school: https://aptg.co/QlVtGs

📌 Informational/Optional Items – Most of these are just for your reference, while a few are optional programs you can choose to participate in: https://aptg.co/SLxBpD

Every student will receive a First Day Folder on Monday with all of this paperwork. If you’d like to get a head start, feel free to print and complete the required forms now.

Then, just send the folder back Tuesday, August 11th with your completed documents.

We can’t wait to welcome our Jaguars back on Monday! 💚💛🐆

2 months ago, BRANDON KOGER
Good afternoon, Jaguar students and families!

What a wonderful Schedule Pick-Up today! It was so much fun seeing our Jaguars back on campus, catching up with friends, and getting excited for the new school year. Our teachers and staff have worked tirelessly over the past several weeks to prepare classrooms, organize schedules, and create a welcoming environment where every student can learn and thrive. We are so excited to welcome your child on Monday!

A few important notes about student schedules:

1. Schedules in Focus – If your student hasn’t picked up their schedule yet, it’s now available digitally in Focus.

2. No Focus access / No schedule – If your student cannot access Focus and doesn’t have a schedule, they should report to the Media Center upon arriving at school on Monday.

3. Schedule change requests – We are reviewing all requests and doing our best to say "yes" whenever possible. However, for a variety of reasons, some requests will need to be denied. Please know that every request is being thoughtfully considered.

4. Changes requested at pick-up – If your student submitted a change request Thursday at Schedule Pick-Up, please have them check Focus. If the schedule is unchanged by Sunday, we were not able to make the adjustment.

5. Requesting a change next week – Students who would like to request a schedule change next week should pick up a Schedule Change Request Form during their lunch.

6. After Week 1 – Any schedule change requests after the first week must be made through the Guidance Office.

We can't wait to welcome everyone on Monday. It's going to be an incredible school year, and we are so excited to partner with you to make it the best one yet! 💚💛
2 months ago, BRANDON KOGER
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As we prepare for an incredible school year, we want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the amazing businesses, organizations, and community members who have gone above and beyond to support the staff and students of Hobbs Middle School. 💚💛

A special thank you to the following sponsors for providing breakfast and treats for our staff during pre-planning week:
💚 Durst & Jordan Accounting
💚 Ginger Jennings with Levin Rinke Realty
💚 Zach's Automotive Repair
💚 2× Super Bowl Champion Lawrence Tynes
💚 A special family very close to the heart of our school and especially Mrs. Gardner
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Thank you to Liberty Church for their generous donation of school supplies, helping ensure our students have the resources they need to succeed.

Thank you to Olivet Baptist Church for donating their time and talent to landscape and pressure wash our campus, helping Hobbs look its very best for the start of the school year.

And thank you to the many anonymous donors who quietly dropped off school supplies. Your generosity will directly benefit our students and teachers.

The Hobbs community is truly blessed to have such incredible support. Thank you for investing in our students, our staff, and our future. We couldn't do it without you!
2 months ago, BRANDON KOGER
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