Hobart Middle School celebrates Pi Day

HOBART | Hobart Middle School sixth graders celebrated Pi Day. Students got to eat pie and celebrate Albert Einstein's birthday.

Hobart Community Foundation awards more than $19,000

HOBART | The Hobart Community Foundation recently awarded more than $19,000 in grants to several local organizations.

Builders Club raise money needy family

HOBART | Thank you to all who helped support Builders Club through your purchase of Butter Braids. Our profits were used to buy Christmas presents for a needy family in Hobart.

Winter Fest Invite scheduled for Saturday at Hobart school

HOBART | The 11th annual Winter Fest Invite will start at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Hobart Middle School swimming pool, 36 E. Eighth St.

The Week Ahead - Lake County

THURSDAY

Dr. Buffington, School Board recognize students for Veterans Day essays

HOBART | Dr. Peggy Buffington, School City of Hobart Superintendent, introduced Hobart Middle School students Alexandria Fouch, Garry Hall, and Victoria Leslie at the November 15 school board meeting.

Ridge View Families Increase Energy Efficiency

HOBART | Ridge View's fifth graders and their families are helping the environment and the possibility of saving hundreds of dollars a year by reducing their energy bill. NIPSCO helped sponsored Energizing Indiana, a nationally acclaimed program, to team with fifth graders to teach the impor…

Hobart Middle School students get a taste of national election

HOBART | Students at Hobart Middle School last week got a taste of what it would be like to be an 18-year-old registering to vote for the first time in the national elections.

Retro Bill to make debut at Hobart Middle School

HOBART | Retro Bill will be presenting two shows for the School City of Hobart’s Elementary School Students on October 24 at Hobart Middle School, 36 East 8th St. in the auditorium The first show will start at 10 a.m. and the second starting at 11a.m. He will be supplying our youth with safe…

Middle school using cloud computing for down-to-earth education

HOBART | Jessica Macias missed a day of school recently due to illness but she didn't miss her social studies class.

Hobart Middle School holding registration from Aug. 8-10

HOBART | Registration for Hobart Middle School, 36 E. 8th St., has been set for Aug. 8-10.

Hobart Middle School students recognized for leadership

HOBART | The "Be the Bridge" Award given to Hobart Middle School students in recognition for connecting community, people, and ideas at their school.

Hobart Middle School Talent Show Club makes donation to Hobart Food Pantry

HOBART | Hobart Middle School Talent Show Director Ms. Shurr, along with the Talent Show Club proudly presented a check in the amount of $950 to the Hobart Food Pantry.

Mock Senate enjoyed by Hobart Middle School students

HOBART | I have always been advised never to argue with a middle school student. You just can't win. In following that advice, I decided to let students argue with each other.

Hobart chamber announces 2012 outstanding educators

HOBART | The Hobart Chamber of Commerce has named outstanding educators of 2012.

Hobart Middle School Goes to College

HOBART | About this time of year, it is not uncommon to see juniors and seniors in high school touring college campuses to make one of life's biggest decisions. For many, finding the time to make campus visits is difficult among myriad other priorities.

Hobart police compete against Hobart educators in March 15 fundraiser

HOBART | Members of the Hobart Police Department will compete against members of the School City of Hobart in a basketball game at 7 p.m. March 15 at Hobart Middle School, 32 E. Seventh St.

Hobart Middle School teacher uses music to connect with students

HOBART | Teachers and students do not always speak the same language. Bridging the gap between one generation and another is a tall order for educators; one that can make the difference between success and failure.

EDITORIAL: Local questions shape national debates

The question asked by a Hobart Middle School social studies teacher could shape debate in the GOP presidential primaries, just as Steve Svkara's question on health care did in the Democratic presidential primaries in 2008.

Project Lead The Way has HMS strategizing in teams

HOBART | Hobart Middle School Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Instructor Greg Marsh feels his students enjoy challenges and competition. He also notes that PLTW meets those needs and enable them to work together and learn through collaboration.