Here's to the leader that is at heart an educator first, willing to positively motivate his staff to excellence, and always can be counted on to put students first in all his desicions! The Staff at HMS want to wish our boss, Superintendent Gene Strickland a very Happy National Boss Day!
Thank you Mr. Strickland for your impact and vision for our students unique futures in Hobbs Schools every day!
Thank you Mr. Strickland for your impact and vision for our students unique futures in Hobbs Schools every day!
📢 Vote coming up Nov 4th!
On the Nov. 4th ballot: Two important mill levies, the 2-Mill and 4-Mill. These are existing property tax levies that help fund vital services in our school community —
🔹 2 Mill Levy → Focuses on core school facilities, maintenance, vehicles, and classroom technology.
🔹 4 Mill Levy → Covers those same needs PLUS larger-scale technology infrastructure and facility projects.
👉If both SB9 & HB33 pass, you’ll see NO increase in your tax bill because the levies will continue as an existing tax which is already in place.
⭐Maintaining the existing rate of 2 Mill and 4 Mill would generate an average of $13 million per year for equipment and other tangible items that are vital district -wide, across all student educational programs.
A home valued at $100,000 would see the same rate of $198 per year or $16.67 per month, which is 56¢ per day!
📅 Absentee voting and early voting at the Lea County Courthouse began Oct. 7th!
👉Any registered voter living in the Hobbs Municipal School District is eligible to vote in the Mill Levy election.
📅Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
✅ To check your voter registration status visit: NMvote.org
On the Nov. 4th ballot: Two important mill levies, the 2-Mill and 4-Mill. These are existing property tax levies that help fund vital services in our school community —
🔹 2 Mill Levy → Focuses on core school facilities, maintenance, vehicles, and classroom technology.
🔹 4 Mill Levy → Covers those same needs PLUS larger-scale technology infrastructure and facility projects.
👉If both SB9 & HB33 pass, you’ll see NO increase in your tax bill because the levies will continue as an existing tax which is already in place.
⭐Maintaining the existing rate of 2 Mill and 4 Mill would generate an average of $13 million per year for equipment and other tangible items that are vital district -wide, across all student educational programs.
A home valued at $100,000 would see the same rate of $198 per year or $16.67 per month, which is 56¢ per day!
📅 Absentee voting and early voting at the Lea County Courthouse began Oct. 7th!
👉Any registered voter living in the Hobbs Municipal School District is eligible to vote in the Mill Levy election.
📅Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
✅ To check your voter registration status visit: NMvote.org
⭐️October is National Principals Month, and Hobbs Municipal Schools proudly recognizes the incredible leadership of our principals across the district. Join us in celebrating them this month!
⭐️Each day, our principals live out the values of Hobbs Schools: they keep students at the center of their thoughts and decisions; they pursue sustainable high performance in teaching and learning; they build capacity in themselves, staff, students and families through communication; they model what it means to meet the need in service to others; and they embrace a spirit of innovation in pursuit of making our community better.
⭐️Our principals are more than campus leaders—they are the heartbeat of our schools. Their vision and commitment ensure safe, supportive, and successful learning environments where every student has the opportunity to thrive.
🦅On behalf of Hobbs Municipal Schools, we extend our deepest gratitude to our principals for the work they do each and every day. Thank you for joining us this month in celebrating and thanking them for making a lasting difference in the lives of our students and our campuses!
🗳️ Hobbs Families & Community – November 4th is an important day!
On the ballot: the 2 Mill Levy and 4 Mill Levy for Hobbs Municipal Schools.
🔹 2 Mill Levy → Focuses on core school facilities, maintenance, vehicles, and classroom technology.
🔹 4 Mill Levy → Covers those same needs PLUS larger-scale technology infrastructure and facility projects.
The funds raised allows us to provide schools that are safe, functional, and equipped for our students and their future.
💡 Important to know: By New Mexico State Statute, Mill Levy funds cannot be used for teacher salaries. They are only for educational facilities, technology, and other tangible needs that directly impact students and classrooms.
📅 Absentee voting and early voting at the Lea County Courthouse begins Oct. 7th!
👉Any registered voter living in the Hobbs Municipal School District is eligible to vote in the Mill Levy election.
📅Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
✅ To check your voter registration status visit: NMvote.org
On the ballot: the 2 Mill Levy and 4 Mill Levy for Hobbs Municipal Schools.
🔹 2 Mill Levy → Focuses on core school facilities, maintenance, vehicles, and classroom technology.
🔹 4 Mill Levy → Covers those same needs PLUS larger-scale technology infrastructure and facility projects.
The funds raised allows us to provide schools that are safe, functional, and equipped for our students and their future.
💡 Important to know: By New Mexico State Statute, Mill Levy funds cannot be used for teacher salaries. They are only for educational facilities, technology, and other tangible needs that directly impact students and classrooms.
📅 Absentee voting and early voting at the Lea County Courthouse begins Oct. 7th!
👉Any registered voter living in the Hobbs Municipal School District is eligible to vote in the Mill Levy election.
📅Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
✅ To check your voter registration status visit: NMvote.org
As part of a three day visit to SENM Mr. Strickland got to present before the NM Legislative Finance Committee on the benefits of CTE programs in public education, and what it can do for communities through workforce development, and the importance of investing in our students with viable work-based learning initiatives as a part of students overall education experience.
Its not just Taco 🌮 Tuesday at HMS!
Did you know that our Nutrition Services whenever possible orders New Mexico food products and other items to ensure that we are supporting the local and state economy?
1000 pounds of New Mexico Beef and 600 pounds of New Mexico Beans means that today our students are getting the best in their lunch and makes a day like ‘Taco Tuesday’ even more delicious!
As always, it is a great day to eat school lunch at HMS!⭐️
Did you know that our Nutrition Services whenever possible orders New Mexico food products and other items to ensure that we are supporting the local and state economy?
1000 pounds of New Mexico Beef and 600 pounds of New Mexico Beans means that today our students are getting the best in their lunch and makes a day like ‘Taco Tuesday’ even more delicious!
As always, it is a great day to eat school lunch at HMS!⭐️
⭐We are still wanting to celebrate all the fun our Eagles had this Homecoming! Here are some photos of Friday nights game taken by the HMS media team! These pictures like all others taken at various school events are hosted on our website at www.hobbsschools under the 'Hobbs Schools Photos'tab.📸
Kevin Gomez and Gisselle Orozco were named Homecoming King and Queen at Fridays Football game! Congratulations Eagles!👑⭐👑
September Attendance Awareness Month
Hey Freshman! Here are the dress u p days for September 8-12. Let's have fun and celebrate Attendance Awareness Month!
Homecoming Dress Up Days!
Homecoming is next week and here are the dress up days, start planning and have fun!
21st Century After School
Hey Freshman!! Join Ms. Gowen for some tutoring and enrichment fun afterschool!
Get an application in the office or see Ms. Gowen in room 104!!
HMS would like to inform the community that services for longstanding educator and HMS School Board member Peggy Appleton, along with her husband Terry will be held on Saturday, August 23rd at 10:30 am at Taylor Memorial Baptist Church. HMS would like to thank all who have contacted us and shared great stories about their service to the students of Hobbs, and sympathy and prayers for their family and to our staff. The Appleton's will truly be missed by all at HMS and in Hobbs . They were the best example of service above self.
Today's the day we celebrate...Caught You Here at School!
FACT 1: Students who attend school regularly are more likely to read at grade level by the third grade. #thegoldstandard
At last night's HMS school board meeting, Mr. Strickland and HHS Principal's Jason Parrish and Chanelle Scott got to present a diploma to new HHS senior graduate Natalie Webb. Congratulations Natalie we're excited already for the future you're building. You will always be a Hobbs Eagle and we are so proud of you!
🛑⭐️We want to thank the HMS staff like Mills PE teacher Kassie Bigham, that take on the responsibility to ensure that our students can cross streets and drop off lanes safely on their way to and from school! We thank you all for taking that extra step to ensure that our students are safe every day! #studentcentered
Last week these lucky students at our Alternative Learning Center were selected for our “Caught You Here At School” initiative. Congrats to the following:
Davian Frias
Christopher Nunez
Kaili Gonzales
Na’Laya Arreola
Jene Madrid
Congrats Eagles! So proud of YOU! Who will it be this week?
#thehobbsway #thegoldstandard #studentcentered #capacitybuilding
Davian Frias
Christopher Nunez
Kaili Gonzales
Na’Laya Arreola
Jene Madrid
Congrats Eagles! So proud of YOU! Who will it be this week?
#thehobbsway #thegoldstandard #studentcentered #capacitybuilding
It’s Black and Gold Fridays at Hobbs Schools! And we absolutely insist on having some fun while cheering on our Eagles!
Attention Eagle Athletics Parents!
Our Fall Sports meeting is on Monday, August 11th at 6:00 PM in Tasker Arena.
All Parents of a Fall sports athlete must attend for your student to participate.
* Eagle Night will be Monday, August 18th at Watson Stadium at 6:00 PM.*
We hope to see you there!
GO EAGLES!
Our Fall Sports meeting is on Monday, August 11th at 6:00 PM in Tasker Arena.
All Parents of a Fall sports athlete must attend for your student to participate.
* Eagle Night will be Monday, August 18th at Watson Stadium at 6:00 PM.*
We hope to see you there!
GO EAGLES!
Hey Hobbs Incoming Freshman Students!
On August 4th at 6:00 pm, new HFHS students will be able to pick up their printed schedule, ID's, a planner as well as a student packet. You will be able to roam the halls and meet your teachers. It will be a come and go event and we hope to meet you and see you there!
Go Eagles!
⭐️Our Maintenence Staff is the BEST in NM, but here in Hobbs we have always known that! ⭐️
We appreciate the ways they have taken care of our buildings for many, many years -that they are top-notch every day for our students.
Bravo to every maintenance and custodian team member at HMS!
We appreciate you greatly!🦅⭐️
https://sourcenm.com/2025/07/14/report-most-nm-schools-taking-better-care-of-their-buildings/
