Southern Heights Elementary School

Friendly reminder that Hobbs Schools will be closed and there is no school for students on Monday, February 16th, as we are having a professional development day for our staff.
We will see students back in class for regular schedule on Tuesday.
GO Eagles!

⭐️A group of ladies from the HMS nutritional services team are visiting the NM Round House today!They are meeting with our legislators to make sure New Mexico students are provided access to healthy school meals.🦅 #service #studentcentered

A BIG congratulations to the HHS Science Olympiad team who took first place in the SE Regional Science Olympiad competition recently in Lovington at the 6th Grade Academy. Also a BIG thank you to Mr. Epperson, the HHS Science Olympiad Coach who invested in these students to get them ready to shine at competition.
Way to GO Eagles!

Congratulations are in order! Our boys' swim and dive team secured first place at the 3-4 District NMAA championship held in Artesia today. We surpassed the powerful Artesia Bulldogs by 12 points. Clovis Wildcats took third place with 82 points. Our girls' team delivered another impressive performance, securing third place, narrowly edged out by Clovis and Artesia. All of our kids had some incredible swims today and had personal best times. Well done Eagles!
@hobbsathletics1

Hello, Hobbs Eagles! 📢We will operate schools on a normal schedule today, Friday, January 23rd.📢 👉The district coordinates weather guidance with other local agencies and the National Weather Service. ⭐️This morning, National Weather Service officials shared that they do not expect freezing conditions to occur until Friday afternoon. 🌨️We will continue to keep a close eye on the weather over the weekend to inform you as soon as possible about our plans for next week. 🗓️ 👉Families can get the most up-to-date information from our website and our socials. Please reshare to help us get the word out. Thank you!🦅

Are you curious and excited about Hobbs Schools two new Middle school build status? We are too, so we want to share HMS has a New Middle School Live cams at each location so you can see the progress of our exciting replacement of Heizer Middle School and the new fourth Del Norte Middle School in Hobbs!
Just visit our website at www.hobbsschools.net and hit the New Middle Schools Live Cam tab to get updates.
As always, THANK YOU to our Eagles community for your generous support of our district and your students!

Tonight, Superintendent Gene Strickland along with HMS staff Donna Jones, Laura Otto, United Way Vice Chair Kristy Hughes and Dena Strickland had the great pleasure of attending the United Way of Lea County - Inspired Giving Ceremony! We are so proud to celebrate HMS School Board member Pam Randall, Executive Director of the Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin, who was recognized as Volunteer of the Year. Way to go Pam! We are incredibly thankful for the partnership and impact of United Way and HMS staff volunteer efforts in our community. #service #capacitybuilding

It’s a time of year again…Kindergarten Round Up is just around the corner! Online sign ups start Feb 2nd on our website. These graphics give you all pertaining info, so take a screenshot and reshare out!

We want to recognize Mr. Fierros’s class for achieving perfect attendance this week and earning the privilege of displaying our Attendance Trophy. This accomplishment reflects a strong commitment to learning and being present for their classmates.
Attendance matters. Students learn best when they are here each day, participating in instruction, discussions, and hands-on activities that build understanding. Consistent attendance helps students stay on track and reach their full potential. Well done to this group for setting a positive example.


Queremos reconocer a la clase del señor Fierros por lograr asistencia perfecta esta semana y por obtener el privilegio de exhibir nuestro Trofeo de Asistencia en su salón. Este logro refleja un fuerte compromiso con el aprendizaje y con estar presentes para sus compañeros.
La asistencia es importante. Los estudiantes aprenden mejor cuando están aquí todos los días y participan en la instrucción, las discusiones y las actividades prácticas que fortalecen su comprensión. La asistencia constante ayuda a los estudiantes a mantenerse al día y alcanzar su máximo potencial. Excelente trabajo de este grupo por establecer un ejemplo positivo.

National Special Education Day is observed on December 2nd to commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1975. The day honors the progress made in special education and raises awareness about the importance of providing children with disabilities access to a free and appropriate public education. It is a time to recognize the work of special education teachers and advocates, celebrate student achievements, and promote inclusion.
Thank you to all our HMS Special Education staff who teach and suppoert our students with special needs every day!
#studentcentered #service #thegoldstandard #thehobbsway

🦅Hobbs Eagles! Important information regarding the upcoming holiday schedule. ⭐️Please be sure to save these dates⭐️

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.

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!

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”.