From Little Eagles to Soaring Seniors!
It was day one of a week of seniors traditionally walking the halls of the schools in the district. These HHS seniors walked the halls of Coronado, Taylor, Stone Elementary, and Houston Middle School one last time—not as students, but as role models.
The same hallways where they once learned to read, tie their shoes, and dream big now echo with pride and purpose.
Younger students lined the walls with admiration, reminding us all that every journey begins with small steps.
To our seniors: your roots are here, but your wings will take you far.
To our future graduates watching today: your time will come before you know it!🎓
Please join us as we celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Heizer Middle School May 19th at 9 AM!
This has been a multi -year endeavor that is finally coming to fruition. We want to thank the NM Public School Facility Authority, the HMS FACT committee members, and of course the Hobbs community for supporting this project with the GO Bond election to update our facilities for the benefit of the students and staff within the district.
We are ALL Eagles and we hope to see you there!
⭐️Today Jefferson students who have zero absences and zero tardies earned a trip to Texas Road House. They got to play games, tour the restaurant and enjoy lunch there. Way to GO Jefferson!
We are so proud of you!👏
Wednesday, May 7th is National School Nurse Day!
HMS joins school districts around the nation to celebrate the specialized practice of school nursing. This celebration recognizes the contributions school nurses make every day to improve the safety, health, and academic success of all students. We are so appreciative of our skilled school nurses that give compassionate care to our students and staff at HMS. Thank you!
Recently, non profit Affirming Heart Victims Services received a donation from College Lane Elementary! Thank you to all the students and staff who chose to support kids with their CLE Runners fundraiser. 💗
Kids supporting kids make us happy 🤗
We are so proud of College Lane stepping up to help others in need. that's Gold Standard! #thehobbsway
Houston Middle School, as part pf the Hobbs Municipal Schools district was recently recognized by Solution Tree as a Promising Practices Professional Learning Community at Work® for its initial success in raising student achievement. Houston Middle School’s commitment to implementing the PLC at Work process has been a major contributing factor in making a visible, positive impact on student learning.
PLCs are schools and districts in which educators recognize that the key to improved learning for students is ongoing, job-embedded learning for the adults who serve those students. The three big ideas of a PLC call upon educators to:
1.Focus on learning
2.Build a collaborative culture
3.Create a results orientation
Responding to news of the recognition, Jon Gilcrease principal at Houston Middle School said, “Houston Middle School is proud to be recognized as a Promising PLC Practices School. This milestone reflects the dedication, collaboration, and relentless effort of our entire staff, who have worked tirelessly to build a culture focused on student learning and continuous improvement. Together, we are creating a stronger, more supportive learning community for every student.”
Today marked the third consecutive year that CTECH Hospitality students participated in the Sanger Elementary 5th Grade Manners Luncheon at the CORE! Under the guidance of Holly Smith, CTECH Hospitality Instructor, and in partnership with CTECH Advisory Member, Chef Joy Field, students provided a memorable fine dining experience for the 5th graders.
⭐️This was another incredible hands-on opportunity for our students to apply their hospitality skills in a real-world setting, and for our Sanger Suns to practice their manners in real time with each other, at a wonderfully prepared lunch.
👏A huge thank you to Chef Joy Field for her continued support and dedication to modeling success for our CTECH and students!
Athough it was a special senior recognition night at the game, the remainder of the night didn't go as planned. Our team gave it their all but the Eagles got shut out by a tough Carlsbad team on Tuesday night at the Veteran's Memorial Complex.
Thank you to HMS PR Intern Corey Ogle for the video and NMTX Sports for the great photos!
✨ A Dream Realized ✨
What began as a quiet dream in the heart of HHS music student Julio Castillo—to bring music, friendship, and purpose together—became something extraordinary.
With passion, persistence, and the support of the HHS Music Dept, Julio helped form the New Beginnings Orchestra Club, a student-led movement rooted in hope and harmony.
Monday night, history was made. For the first time in over 50 years, the sounds of a student orchestra filled Tydings Auditorium once again.
Bravo New Beginnings Orchestra, this is Gold Standard!⭐🦅#studentcentered #service #thegoldstandard #thehobbsway #sustainablehighperformance #capacitybuilding #innovation
https://youtu.be/r1xJe77xv20
Color, Kindness & Community!
The Autism Paint Run at Murray Elementary was a huge success! Thanks to the families and to the Lea County volunteers who came out to support and spread awareness for autism. You brought the color, the energy, and the heart for these amazing students!
The community is invited to a free concert of the
Hobbs High School New Beginnings Orchestra Club this Monday, April 28th
6:30 pm at R.N. Tydings Auditorium!
Thank you for supporting this new club at HHS and investing in the
the Arts!
HHS Piano Recitals are at Tydings Auditorium this Sunday, April 27th
3:30 pm presenting 5th and 7th periods
5:00 pm presenting 1st and 6th periods
6:30 pm presenting 3rd and 4th periods
It is free to attend , so please come out and support our music students!
Congratulations to the HHS co-ed tennis team who are your 2025 District Champions! Way to go Eagles , we're so proud of you!🦅⭐️🎾
HMS students from Heizer and Highland 8th grade AVID classes visited Texas Tech University! This is all part of the AVID program, which helps students really invest in themselves and their education, but also to see what's possible beyond graduation.🦅
Today HMS honored our Central Office staff for Administrative Professional's Day! We hosted a lunch at the CORE and enjoyed some time just cutting up and having some 'down time' together. Thank you for all the ways you take care of Hobbs Schools!
A “Wish” Come True for Barissa and our CTECH construction students met the challenge!
In October 2022, Barissa Sky Stoker
was diagnosed with a pilocytic astrocytoma brain tumor in her occipital lobe. Since then, her journey has been one of strength, resilience, and hope. After undergoing three craniotomies in just a few months and facing challenges like left-sided weakness and speech loss, Barissa continues to fight bravely through physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and chemotherapy. She has regular scans every three months, and even in June 2024, when her tumor showed growth, she hasn’t let that dim her light.🌟
Barissa had one special wish: a playhouse of her very own. And with the support of Hobbs Superintendent Gene Strickland, the incredible efforts of the CTECH Construction Students, Instructors and staff ,along with support from HMS Maintenance Staff and Make-A-Wish of New Mexico, her dream has officially come true!
Her playhouse isn’t just a structure—it’s a symbol of joy, imagination, and the community that surrounds her with love and support.
We are so proud of you, Barissa! Keep shining bright!! 🩷
#thehobbsway #service #thegoldstandard #studentcentered #capacitybuilding #MakeAWishNM
Who doesn't love dropping things off a firetruck ladder to see what happens?! College Lane students got to run experiments and watch with glee as the Hobbs fire department dropped toys from the ladder as part of their annual Easter Egg Drop weekend festivities!🐰
The American Heart Association @ahanewmexico has recognized two HMS students #4 Adrian Lozano of Taylor Elementary and #9 Hayden Torres of College Lane Elementary as part of the AHA Top 10 Kids Heart Challenge fundraisers in NM!
The Kids Heart Challenge isn’t just about fundraising—it’s about learning to live a heart-healthy life while making a difference. Both students took on the challenge and exceeded expectations, showing compassion, leadership, and a commitment to helping others by raising collectively $3443.24 for research, medical advancements and education that will improve the lives of those affected by heart disease and stroke.
They both stand alongside generations of students who, through Jump Rope for Heart and Kids Heart Challenge, have helped shape a healthier, kinder world.
We are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished!
#thehobbsway #thegoldstandard #service
✨ Mayor Sam Cobb Proclaims April 7th, 2025, as "Hobbs Eagles Co-Ed Cheerleaders Day" for the New Mexico Class 5A Co-Ed Spirit State Championship! ✨
At this week's City Commission Meeting, Mayor Sam Cobb officially proclaimed Monday, April 7th, 2025, as Hobbs Eagles Co-Ed Cheerleaders Day — in recognition of the Hobbs Municipal Schools @hobbscheer Hobbs Eagles Co-Ed Cheerleaders' title championship and outstanding accomplishments for the 2024/2025 school year.
👏 Please join us as we we applaud this hard-working group on their outstanding accomplishments, and for representing Hobbs so admirably and respectfully across the State of New Mexico!
#thehobbsway #thegoldstandard
HMS hosted a fun evening of learning for parents and their pre-K students about the importance of being your child's most important teacher by reading to them daily.
There are several benefits of reading to your children, whether it's a classic novel or fairytales before bed, reading aloud to children can significantly benefit your child's life.
Some of the benefits include:
Supporting cognitive development
Improving language skills
Preparing for academic success
Developing a special bond
Increased concentration, imagination, and creativity
And lastly, cultivating a lifelong love of reading!
