Taylor Elementary School

👏📚 Congratulations to Mrs. Gonzalez’s class for having an amazing 98% attendance last week! 🌟 Everyday in school is a step towards success. Keep up the great work Tigers!💚🐯 #taylortigersrock #attendancematters #hms

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!👑⭐👑

Caught You Here at School! Fun Fact: Attendance matters as early as kindergarten- it sets habits for life! A study from the National Bureau of Economic Research found that attendance in the early grades is a strong predictor of future academic achievement and can affect students’ success later in life. These were last week and today’s winners. Thank you for being here at school!😊🐯💚 #taylortigersrock #attendancematters #CaughtYouHere #HMS

Picture day is September 23! 📸

Taylor Tiger Pride Wednesday and Eagle Pride Friday.

Attendance Matters! We had two poster winners. Their posters will be made into flags that will be passed room to room based on attendance winners. Congratulations students! Caught you here at school students who were randomly chosen and given prizes. We will do this bi weekly with a randomizer that picks students. If they are present they will get a prize.

🛑⭐️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!

Welcome back Taylor Tigers! We are excited to see everyone tomorrow morning, doors open at 7:30. Tardy bell rings at 7:50. Parents you are welcome to walk students in tomorrow we just ask that you find appropriate parking across the street in the front of the building or at the church across the street for additional parking. We will be greeting and opening doors through the drop off and pick up line in the front of the building. We ask that you make sure to get with your Childs teacher for end of the day pick up. Please note tomorrow is Wednesday which is early release at 1:50. We thank you for your patience for pick up as new students and parents learn the routine. We look forward to seeing everyone! #taylortigersrocks #newschoolyear #HMS

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!

🔈Welcome back elementary students! Hobbs Schools will be hosting a meet and greet with your teachers for you and your parents/guardians for the upcoming school year on Monday, August 4th from 5 to 6 PM at each individual school. ⭐️Rosters will be posted on the front doors by noon on Friday, August 1st! We are so excited for the upcoming school year..see you soon!

⭐️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/

Sign ups for Boys and Girls Club After-School program begin on July 21. Stop by the Boys & Girls Club to complete an application.

Hobbs Municipal Schools is proud to announce the appointment of Shawn Hardison as the new Director of Safety & Security. With more than two decades of law enforcement and security experience, Hardison brings deep knowledge, local expertise, and a proven commitment to student safety to his new role. Hardison served the City of Hobbs for over 20 years as a sergeant with the Hobbs Police Department. His career included assignments as a detective, field training officer, school resource officer within Hobbs Municipal Schools, and a SWAT officer. His experience in both crisis response and proactive prevention uniquely equips him to lead safety initiatives across the district. After retiring from HPD, Hardison continued his service to the community as a Security Specialist with URENCO USA for the past three years, further enhancing his knowledge in facility protection, emergency preparedness, and federal compliance. “We are excited to welcome Mr. Hardison back to Hobbs Municipal Schools in this important leadership role,” said Superintendent Gene Strickland. “His years of service in Hobbs, both as a peace officer and school resource officer, give him a strong understanding of the needs and challenges our schools face. His commitment to student and staff safety is unwavering.” Assistant Superintendent for Operations Doug Young echoed the sentiment: “Shawn Hardison brings not only experience, but trust and familiarity within our community. His leadership will help ensure that our campuses remain secure, welcoming, and prepared to respond to any safety concern.” As Director of Safety & Security, Hardison will oversee district-wide safety planning, emergency procedures, security personnel, and coordination with local law enforcement agencies. He will also be instrumental in implementing ongoing training and proactive safety measures across all Hobbs campuses. “I am honored to take on this new role,” said Hardison. “I’ve spent most of my career working to protect the people of Hobbs. Returning to serve the schools—where the safety of our children is at paramount every day—is both a great responsibility and a personal mission."

In coordination with our strong partnership with City of Hobbs, Hobbs PD, Lea County and Lea County Sheriff’s Office, Hobbs Municipal Schools is seeking to fill the new position of Director of School Safety and Security within our district. Hobbs Schools remains grateful for the continued partnership with our local law enforcement organizations for their sustained commitment to a uniformed presence at Hobbs Schools. As a solid signal of our partnership, this new position will bolster current efforts to facilitate our safety and security efforts within our district in conjunction with each of our community partners for the overall safety of our students and staff. To apply online for this position please visit- https://www.hobbsschools.net/o/hms/page/employment-opportunities

Kids who raised $25 or more for Jump Rope For Heart got to slime Coach D and Mrs. Kjerimi on play day.

Back to Where It All Began 💛🦅 On day two of the HMS tradition of senior walkthroughs, HHS seniors returned to the classrooms and hallways of Heizer Middle School, and Will Rogers, Murray, Edison, and Jefferson Elementary Schools—places where their stories first started. From crayons to cap and gown, it’s incredible to see how far they’ve come. Teachers who once tied shoes and taught ABCs now cheered on soon-to-be graduates headed into the next chapter of life. This week is more than a walk—it is a journey back through memories, milestones, and the mentors who helped shape our seniors. The future is calling, but this week we pause to remember where the dreams began.⭐🦅 #thehobbsway #thegoldstandard #sustainablehighperformance #studentcentered