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!
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.”
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
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!
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.🦅
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
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
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!
Drumroll, please... WE HAVE A CHAMPION!
Please join me in giving a roaring round of applause to the Broadmoor Panthers, who have officially taken the crown in our Final Four Attendance March Madness Tournament with a jaw-dropping 95.48% attendance rate!
WOW – what a finish! Houston Demons put up an amazing fight, closing out strong at 92.35%, but Broadmoor pounced ahead with Panther pride and unshakable determination. From the first buzzer to the final tip-off, this has been an incredible competition full of energy, team spirit, and dedication across the district!
Championship Standings
• 1st Place: Broadmoor Panthers – 95.48%
• 2nd Place: Houston Demons – 92.35%
What’s Next?
Our champions, Broadmoor Elementary, will be treated to the ultimate reward—an exclusive Hoops & Scoops Assembly on May 2nd featuring:
• The high-flying Hobbs Eagles Boys & Girls Basketball teams
• The cheer-tastic Varsity Cheerleaders
• The powerhouse Hobbs Eagle Band
The celebration is well deserved!
To every campus—thank you for bringing your best, showing up, and making this tournament such a thrilling and positive experience. The school spirit, camaraderie, and resilience we’ve seen over the last few weeks have been inspiring.
Let's continue this momentum—finish strong, and keep that Panther passion (and Demon determination!) burning bright.
Way to go, Broadmoor! You’ve earned it!
Let’s keep the applause going and give ALL our campuses a standing ovation for their amazing efforts.
HMS Parents of Students Atheletes 7th-12th grade- Save the Dates!
On April 22nd and 23rd, the HHS Athletics Dept. will be hosting athletic physicals in Tasker Arena for the upcoming 25-26 school year. These are open to any upcoming 7th-12th grade student that will participating in HMS athletics or activities that require a physical to participate. Each physical is $20/student.
* NOTE: All students wanting to participate in HMS Athletics/Activities need aphysical completed no earlier that April 1, 2025.
For additional info, please call the HHS Athletics office at (575)433-0209.
🎉 March Madness Attendance Showdown! 🎉
It's down to the FINAL TWO! 🏆 Broadmoor Elementary vs. Houston Middle School—who will take the Grand Champion title for the Attendance Matters March Madness Bracket? 🤩
The winner will be announced Monday—so stay tuned! 📢
Who are you rooting for?Cheer these two teams on to victory!
#thehobbsway #studentcentered #BEHereNM #AttendanceMatters @NMPublicEducationDepartment
Kindergarten Round Up is in full swing!
https://hobbsmunicipalschoolsnm.sites.thrillshare.com/o/hms/page/kindergarten-roundup
Some items of note:
-Know your School Zone (click on school zone to find your home zone) registration must be at home campus
-Be sure Immunizations are up to date (click on immunizations to see required immunizations)
-Have birth certificate and shot record readily available for upload
-Incomplete or incorrect information may delay registration verification and result in late enrollment.
(Completion time is approximately 30 minutes)
Parents of current PreK students need only to update current information online, they do not need to re-register their student.
**PreK registration is available for the following school zones: Edison, Jefferson, Mills, Murray, Southern Heights, Booker T. Washington, Stone, Taylor, and Will Rogers Elementary.
**Pre K students MUST be 4 years old before Sept. 1 , 2025**
🎬CTECH students are dedicated! Recently, Advanced Digital Media students and some of their CTECH classmates from other pathways got up early braving the cold to film their competition piece for the SkillsUSA Digital Cinema Production competition. They will travel with over 100 other students to Albuquerque to present their finished movie at the New Mexico SkillsUSA Leadership and Competition Conference on March 26-29th!!
👏Thank you to Coal Brew for your support, allowing our students to use the coffee shop to film. #thehobbsway
#skillsusa #digitalmedia #ctech #competition
