Southern Heights Elementary School

ATTENTION HOBBS K-12 ARTISTS!
It is time to let your Eagle Pride shine! We are kicking off an exciting art challenge tied directly to our school-wide goal: daily attendance.
We challenge all K–12 students to design an original Eagle artwork that perfectly represents Hobbs pride and clearly illustrates the crucial theme: "Don't Drop the Ball - Attend Daily!" Show us how important it is to be in class every single day.
The winning artwork will get huge exposure, appearing on:
Hobbs Eagles and Lady Eagles Warm-up Jerseys!
The official Eagle Mascot’s T-Shirt!
Game-day promotions and displays!
This is your chance to use your art to leave a lasting mark on Hobbs Athletics and promote great attendance across the entire district!
DEADLINE: November 19, 2025
Get drawing and help us champion daily attendance! Share this post with every K-12 student you know!

WATCH VIDEO HERE: https://www.facebook.com/reel/730648022642730

ATENCIÓN ARTISTAS K-12 DE HOBBS!
Es hora de que tu Orgullo Águila brille! Estamos lanzando un emocionante desafío de arte vinculado directamente a nuestro objetivo de todo el distrito: la asistencia diaria.
Desafiamos a todos los estudiantes de K-12 a diseñar una obra de arte original de un Águila que represente a la perfección el orgullo de Hobbs e ilustre claramente el tema crucial: "¡No dejes caer la pelota - Asiste a diario!". Muéstranos lo importante que es estar en clase todos los días.
La obra de arte ganadora tendrá una enorme exposición, ya que aparecerá en:
Las camisetas de calentamiento de los Hobbs Eagles y Lady Eagles!
La camiseta oficial de la mascota Águila!
Promociones y exhibiciones en los días de partido!
Esta es tu oportunidad de usar tu arte para dejar una marca duradera en el Atletismo de Hobbs y promover una excelente asistencia en todo el distrito!
FECHA LÍMITE: 19 de noviembre de 2025
Empieza a dibujar y ayúdanos a promover la asistencia diaria! Comparte esta publicación con todos los estudiantes de K-12 que conozcas!

This season, we are working together to support families in our Southern Heights community. We are collecting non-perishable holiday meal items to create Thanksgiving baskets now through Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Pre-K and Kinder, 1st and 2nd Grade, and 3rd through 5th Grade hallways will each be contributing to a basket. If donations allow, we will create additional baskets to support even more families.
Donations can be dropped off in the front office or sent with your student to their teacher. Thank you for your generosity and for helping our school community take care of one another.
Esta temporada, estamos trabajando juntos para apoyar a las familias de nuestra comunidad de Southern Heights. Estamos recolectando alimentos no perecederos para crear canastas de Día de Acción de Gracias desde ahora hasta el jueves 20 de noviembre de 2025.
Cada pasillo estará contribuyendo a una canasta:
Pre-K – Kindergarten
1° – 2°
3° – 5°
Si recibimos suficientes donaciones, prepararemos canastas adicionales para apoyar a más familias.
Las donaciones se pueden dejar en la oficina principal o enviarse con su hijo(a) a su maestro(a). Gracias por su generosidad y por ayudar a nuestra comunidad escolar a cuidarse unos a otros.

HMS Families-
Friendly Reminders:
Tuesday, November 4: NO SCHOOL for Election Day

Wednesday, November 5: All Hobbs Schools will release early for Lea County In-Service for Staff Elementary schools will release at 12:20 PM, Secondary schools will release at 11:30 am.

Please make arrangements for your student(s) on both these days and thanks!

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!

We are excited to share an invitation from Coach Jason Kirkland, Head Boys and Girls Cross Country Coach for Hobbs.
All elementary and middle school students are invited to participate in the Hobbs Cross Country Race on Friday, October 25 at 11:00 AM at Watson Memorial Stadium.
This event is free and open to all students. No prior sign-up is required. Students can simply arrive at the stadium and register on site. It is a great opportunity for students to enjoy some healthy competition and fun outside the classroom.
Estamos emocionados de compartir una invitación del entrenador Jason Kirkland, entrenador principal de cross country de niños y niñas de Hobbs.
Se invita a todos los estudiantes de primaria y secundaria a participar en la Carrera de Cross Country de Hobbs el viernes 25 de octubre a las 11:00 a. m. en el Estadio Watson Memorial.
Este evento es gratuito y abierto a todos los estudiantes. No se requiere inscripción previa. Los estudiantes pueden simplemente llegar al estadio y registrarse en el lugar. Es una excelente oportunidad para que los estudiantes disfruten de una competencia saludable y se diviertan fuera del salón de clases.

⭐️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

Don’t forget to sign up to reserve your spot at this year’s Southern Heights Trunk or Treat!
Contact the school office for more information. Last year every spot was filled, so please don’t wait.
Please share this post with anyone who might be interested and keep checking back here for exciting updates about our “Best Decorated” contest specifics.



No olvides inscribirte para reservar tu lugar en el Trunk or Treat de Southern Heights de este año.
Comunícate con la oficina de la escuela para obtener más información. El año pasado se llenaron todos los lugares, así que no esperes.
Por favor comparte esta publicación con cualquier persona que pueda estar interesada y sigue revisando aquí para recibir novedades emocionantes sobre los detalles del concurso “Mejor Decoración”.

Our first Movie Under the Stars was a great success! Even with so many other events happening, we were thrilled to see so many families join us for a fun night together.
Thank you to our amazing PTO (SPOT) and Southern Heights staff for making it happen, and to all our families for coming out. We look forward to more events like this for our students and families in the future.

A Huge Thank You to SPOT!
We are so grateful for the incredible ladies of SPOT (our PTO) for everything they do to support our campus, students, and faculty. Their dedication, hard work, and heart make such a difference every single day.
As a small token of our appreciation, our teachers and administration put together these baskets to show how much we value and admire all that you do.
Thank you, ladies, for being such an important part of our school family.

Join us for our first ever Movie Under the Stars!

This Friday night, we’re rolling out the big screen for a free family movie night right here at Southern Heights. Students and their families are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and enjoy a magical evening under the stars together.

This special night is our way of saying thank you to our amazing community and the wonderful families of Southern Heights. We can’t wait for this to become a new tradition and the first of many memorable nights ahead!


¡Acompáñenos en nuestra primera Noche de Cine Bajo las Estrellas!

Este viernes por la noche proyectaremos una película gratuita para toda la familia aquí en Southern Heights. Invitamos a nuestros estudiantes y sus familias a traer mantas, sillas y disfrutar juntos de una noche mágica bajo las estrellas.

Esta noche especial es nuestra manera de decir gracias a nuestra increíble comunidad y a las maravillosas familias de Southern Heights. ¡Estamos emocionados de que esta sea la primera de muchas noches memorables por venir!

Yesterday our 3rd-graders participated in a fun, hands-on science activity in anticipation of Emily Calandrelli’s appearance at the Jack Maddox Distinguished Speaker Series tomorrow.
This classroom activity gave them a chance to feel the excitement surrounding science and see how it’s all around us every day.
What an inspiring way to show our young learners that science is everywhere and that everything in nature is always changing!

📚✨ Family Literacy Night is this Thursday! ✨📚
Bring the whole family for an evening of reading fun, hands-on activities, and connection. It’s a wonderful chance for students and families to dive into literacy together while having a great time!
📅 When: Thursday, 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Where: School Cafeteria
We can’t wait to see you there!


📚✨ ¡La Noche Familiar de Lectura es este jueves! ✨📚
Trae a toda la familia para una tarde de diversión con la lectura, actividades prácticas y convivencia. ¡Es una oportunidad maravillosa para que estudiantes y familias se sumerjan juntos en la lectura mientras se divierten!
📅 Cuándo: Jueves, 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Dónde: Cafetería de la escuela
¡Estamos ansiosos por verlos allí!

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!⭐️

⭐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!👑⭐👑

🛑⭐️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

It’s Black and Gold Fridays at Hobbs Schools! And we absolutely insist on having some fun while cheering on our Eagles!

Congratulations to our staff members randomly selected for this week’s "Caught Being at School Initiative"!
Your commitment shows that Attendance Matters!