The Amazing Shake is a dynamic and exciting live competition that rallies leaders and role models in a school’s community together to teach students about professional skills for success. During the Amazing Shake, students learn and develop professional qualities — from the mechanics of a proper handshake to how to “work the room” — so that they are able to present themselves exceptionally well for opportunities today and in the future.
The Amazing Shake is one of our most engaging extracurricular clubs. Students … don’t miss this!
Dear Parents and Families,
We know that the rising cost of tuition is a major concern as you plan for your child’s future. In Florida, the average cost of tuition and fees at a state university for the 2025-26 academic year is $6,093 per year. Over four years, this can add up to nearly $24,000—a financial burden that can feel overwhelming.
But here’s the good news: Take Stock in Children is here to completely cover all tuition and fees for your child’s college education.
This is the final opportunity to apply, with the deadline fast approaching on January 7th. The program has historically received few applications, meaning your child has a greater chance of qualifying for this life-changing support.
Don’t miss out on this incredible chance. Apply now and ensure that your child’s education is fully funded, so you can focus on what matters most—seeing them succeed.
How to apply:
Apply online by clicking the link here: https://formstack.io/5EBEA.
Need help?
I am here to help you every step of the way! I will even apply alongside you if you need assistance. Just call me at 850-983-5630 ext. 1046 or email me at kogerb@santarosa.k12.fl.us, and let’s get started!
Don’t let this opportunity pass by—apply today! Together, we can unlock a future of possibilities for your child.
We also wanted to remind you that Monday, January 5th, 2026 is a planning day. Students will return to school from Christmas Break on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 which is also the start of the new nine weeks.
Finally, we here at HMS just wanted to take a moment to wish you happy holidays. Thank you for a great first half of the year; looking forward to what will surely be an even better second half!
In Ms. Patrick’s class, students engaged in a variety of WICOR strategies today. They practiced Writing by creating stories through a fun Roll and Write activity, where dice determined different elements of their narratives. They also demonstrated Reading skills by analyzing a social studies passage and finding evidence to support their claims.
To Organize their thoughts, students worked on a Wonder display, sorting ideas and main points from the book Wonder. This combination of writing, reading, and organization helped students think critically and structure their ideas effectively. Ms. Patrick’s class is building strong skills in Writing, Inquiry, Reading, and Organization through engaging, hands-on activities.
WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading) strategies make learning engaging, meaningful, and fun—and at Hobbs, this is the type of hands-on, rigorous learning your students will experience! 🙌📚🔑
Jaguar business and community partners, we need your help! Our Crafting Club gives students a space to create, connect, and express themselves — a place where imagination and friendship come together. But creativity isn’t cheap! ✂️✨
Craft supplies like yarn, fabric, glue, and paint add up quickly. And with school budgets stretched thinner than ever, programs like Crafting Club — while deeply meaningful — are often the first to face cuts when funds run short.
That’s why we need your help. Every donation, no matter the amount, helps us provide the materials our students need to design, build, and imagine. Your support ensures that creativity continues to have a home at Hobbs Middle School.
🪡 Ways to Give:
• Checks: Payable to Hobbs Middle School (note “Crafting Club”)
• Cash: Directly to Mrs. Shackle, club sponsor
• Online: Donate easily through MySchoolBucks — https://tinyurl.com/3mckefh2!
Together, we can keep the arts — and creativity — thriving for our students. 💕
🎄✨ Hello Hobbs Families! ✨🎄
We are grateful to share the sign-up form for our 2025 Christmas Dinner Boxes & Snack Bags, created to support families experiencing food insecurity over the holiday season. 🎁🍽️ These resources are designed to help cover a holiday meal and provide additional food for Christmas break, thanks to the generosity of our TSS team next door and Food Raising Friends.
We anticipate having 20–25 boxes and snack bags available, offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If your family could use extra support with meals during the break, please complete the form below. 📝
👉 Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/ya9u99tc
⏰ Deadline: Noon on Sunday, December 14th
If more than 25 families sign up, we will reach out individually to explore additional ways we can assist over the Christmas break. 💚❄️
We hope this brings warmth, comfort, and stability to your holiday season. 🌟
— Hobbs Middle School 🐆💚
Did you know that many of our teachers use Rooms, our district communication platform powered by Apptegy, to keep students and families informed? Rooms is where teachers post class materials, share updates, make announcements, and communicate important reminders throughout the school year.
To stay in the know, please encourage your student to regularly access Rooms through their Rapid Identity account. Checking Rooms often ensures they don’t miss assignments, resources, or classroom news.
Thank you for staying connected and supporting your student’s success!
Jaguar parents, guardians, families, and students — this is a reminder about upcoming semester exams.
📌 Exams will take place December 17th–19th. Students will take two exams per day.
📌 December 17th and 18th are full school days; December 19th is early release.
📌 Exams are not given early. If a student is absent, they must schedule makeup testing with the guidance department or receive a zero. Please contact Ms. Hansen or Ms. Hodge if your student will be absent.
📌 Attendance matters. Students with 10+ absences must pass the semester exam to pass the semester.
Please help your student prepare — rest, breakfast, and regular attendance make a difference.
Thank you! 😊
Jaguars, please join us in congratulating Marie Hickman, who has been honored with the BEE the Change Award: Teacher of the Month (November)! 🌟
Tiggbee, a program adopted by our school district, plays a crucial role in providing career awareness and workforce readiness for students. By sparking curiosity about various career paths, Tiggbee helps bridge the gap between classroom learning and future job opportunities, preparing students for the workforce.
Through her extensive use of the program, Ms. Hickman has made a powerful impact, opening her students' eyes to the real-world possibilities that lie ahead. Here’s a look at what she’s achieved:
760 students participated in career-focused events
3 career events streamed, expanding learning beyond the classroom
379 hours and 18 minutes of real-world learning time, directly connecting classroom studies with future careers
Ms. Hickman’s efforts have created meaningful connections between education and career goals, making a lasting difference in the lives of her students.
Thank you, Ms. Hickman, for your dedication, passion, and for inspiring the next generation of leaders! 🌟
Hobbs Middle School Families — Important Reminder!
There is still time to apply for Take Stock in Children (TSIC) — a program that can shape your student’s future now by providing up to 4 years of FREE college tuition upon high school graduation.
This program does more than award scholarships — it guides students, builds confidence, provides mentoring, and helps them see college as a real, reachable goal. For many students, TSIC is the turning point that puts their future on track today.
Eligibility:
• Santa Rosa students in grades 7–9
• Minimum 2.0 GPA
• Qualify for free/reduced lunch
• Legal U.S. resident
Deadline: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Apply online at: https://formstack.io/5EBEA
More details: https://santarosaeducationfoundation.org/student-applications
If you need help, I am happy to walk through the application with you — your student’s future is worth it.
📞 850-983-5630 ext. 1046
📩 kogerb@santarosa.k12.fl.us
Don’t let this life-changing opportunity pass by — apply today and help your child take the first step toward their future!
🌟 Celebrating Our JAGS Students! 🌟
Just before Thanksgiving break, we held our JAGS celebration, where we recognized students who consistently demonstrate the expectations that make Hobbs Middle School a positive and safe place to learn: Just be Positive · Act Responsible · Gain Respect by Being Respectful · Stay Safe
We are incredibly proud of the students who model these behaviors every day. Their choices make a difference—not just for themselves, but for our entire school community.
As we celebrate the students who are getting it right, we also want to be honest: we are seeing an increase in conflicts between students. While our staff works hard to support students, teach expectations, and address issues as they arise, we cannot do this alone. Character, conflict management, and respectful behavior start at home.
We are asking for your partnership in reinforcing our JAGS expectations outside of school. Please talk with your student about:
✔ Choosing positivity, even when situations are tough
✔ Taking responsibility for their actions
✔ Showing respect—even when they disagree
✔ Making safe choices in person and online
When students hear the same message at home and at school, they are far more successful. A unified effort makes all the difference.
Thank you for your continued support and for helping us guide our students toward positive, responsible, and respectful behavior. Together, we can create the safe and supportive environment every child deserves.
Hobbs Middle School students and families,
As a reminder, the Monday we return from Thanksgiving Break, December 1st, will begin our FAST B testing. We will test according to the schedule below.
• 6th Grade: December 1–2
• 7th Grade: December 3–4
• 8th Grade: December 5–8
Please make sure students are present on their testing days. A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast each morning will help them perform at their best.
For the full testing calendar, please click here: https://aptg.co/kThmRH.
Thank you for your support, and let’s encourage our Jags to give their very best effort!
🎶💚 HOBBS MIDDLE SCHOOL ALL-COUNTY BAND! 💚🎶
We are thrilled to announce that after Monday night’s auditions, Hobbs Middle had 32 students selected for the All-County Band! Our Jaguar musicians continue to shine, and we couldn’t be more proud of their talent, dedication, and hard work. 🌟🐾
A huge shoutout to Mr. Colón for his incredible leadership, passion, and commitment to our students. Their success is a reflection of the strong program he continues to build! 👏🎶💚
Flutes: Jaclyn Scott (3), Lilly Hunnell (6), Emma Gochenour-Jauss (9)
Bassoons: Everett Guinn (2)
Clarinets: Braelyn Luster (1), Marlayna Anderson (2), Naomi Jordan (4), Jake Erskine (9), Bradley Davis (10), Phoebe Petersen (12), Carrie Nelson (13), Posey Cowles (17), Trinity Walker (18)
Bass Clarinets: Gianna McWilliams (2), Sophia Gochenour-Jauss (3)
Alto Saxes: Alyssa Gwin (4), Madelyn Coursey (6)
Trumpets: Jackson Mollette (5), Xavier Carrillo (6), Luke Lomoriello (8), Abigail Haveard (11)
French Horns: Addalyn Guinn (2), Jackson Kilgore (4), Nolan Canon (5)
Trombones: Nathaniel Davis (3), Sidney Hanlon (8)
Baritones: Chase Powers (1)
Tubas: Emma Flanders (4), Wendy Chau (5)
Percussion: Declan Wixon (1), Bradley Taggart (2), Skylar Tubbs (7)
👏🎺 Congratulations to all of our outstanding musicians and to Mr. Colón! Your hard work and dedication make Hobbs Middle School shine. Keep reaching new heights, Jaguars! 🎶💚🐾
Good afternoon, Hobbs Middle School Families!
This is Brandon Koger, Principal at Hobbs Middle School, with an exciting and life-changing opportunity for your student: the Take Stock in Children (TSIC) program!
Take Stock in Children awards deserving students with FREE college scholarships—a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that could change the trajectory of your child's future!
TSIC is designed to support low-income students in achieving success in high school and guiding them towards a college education. Once your child graduates and completes the TSIC program, they will receive up to 4 years of FREE college tuition.
Is your student eligible?
To apply, your student must meet these criteria:
• Santa Rosa student in grades 7-9
• Minimum 2.0 GPA (C average)
• Show financial need (qualify for free/reduced lunch)
• Legal U.S. resident
• Determined to succeed and committed to their future!
The application deadline is Wednesday, January 7th, 2026. Once submitted, TSIC will carefully evaluate the applications and select students for this incredible opportunity.
How to apply:
Apply online by clicking the link here: https://formstack.io/5EBEA.
Note: This year, all applications must be completed online—paper applications will not be accepted.
For more information about the program, including eligibility details and the application process, visit: https://santarosaeducationfoundation.org/student-applications.
Need help?
I am here to help you every step of the way! I will even apply alongside you if you need assistance. Just call me at 850-983-5630 ext. 1046 or email me at kogerb@santarosa.k12.fl.us, and let’s get started!
Don’t let this opportunity pass by—apply today! Together, we can unlock a future of possibilities for your child.
This recognition is provided to celebrate schools that go above and beyond to support the unique needs of military-connected students and their families. We are proud to support our military students and families here at Hobbs Middle School!
To view the full list of honorees, please visit the link below.
🔗https://www.fldoe.org/schools/family-community/activities-programs/parental-involvement/purple-star.stml
Jaguar parents, guardians, families, and students, please see the following information about our upcoming semester exams.
1. Students will be taking semester exams on December 17th, 18th, and 19th. Because these exams are very important to students and teachers, the students will only take two exams each day.
2. Please note that December 17th and December 18th are full school days. Only Friday, December 19th is early release.
3. We do NOT give exams before the exam window. If a student is absent for the semester exam(s), the student will need to schedule and take the exam with the guidance department. Otherwise, they will receive a ‘0’ for the exam. If your student will be absent for exams, please contact our guidance counselors, Ms. Hansen or Ms. Hodge.
4. The attendance rule is in effect. For students excessively absent (10+ absences in the semester, of any kind), they must pass the semester exam. Students who fail the semester exam that are excessively absent fail the semester.
As we approach the exam days, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. Otherwise, please know, again, that these exams are required for all students and are very important for students and teachers. Please help your student prepare for them (good breakfast in the morning, rest the night before, be in regular attendance, etc.).
Thank you. 😊
This morning, Hobbs Middle School proudly hosted our annual Veterans Day Breakfast to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. It was a privilege to welcome our veterans and their families to campus and show our appreciation for their service and sacrifice.
Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve — your courage and dedication inspire our students and staff every day. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to protecting our freedom.
From all of us at Hobbs Middle School, thank you, veterans! ❤️🤍💙
We are beyond excited to announce that Marlayna, an incredibly talented 8th-grade clarinetist, has been selected to join the Florida All-State Band! 🏆✨
This is an incredible achievement, and she will be performing with the state's top musicians in Tampa this January! 🙌🏼🌟 It’s such a huge honor to be recognized for her dedication, hard work, and musical talent. We are so proud of you, Marlayna—this is just the beginning! 🎵👏
Let’s all give her a huge round of applause and cheer her on as she prepares for this incredible opportunity!
