J. Frank Dobie Junior High School

This past Saturday, Dobie Drama proudly represented our school at the One Act Play competition alongside schools from across the region. Our talented cast and crew earned an overall rating of Excellent, the highest possible rating, and placed third overall for the day—a fantastic achievement! We are also thrilled to announce the following individual honors awarded to our outstanding students: Sofia M – All-Star Technician Zoey F – Honorable Mention All-Star Cast Solomon W – All-Star Cast Morgan B – Top Performer (only two performers received this top award!) Congratulations to our entire team for their hard work, dedication, and exceptional performances! Go Dobie Drama!

On Saturday November 9, students from the Dobie JH Honor Band traveled to Resnik Middle School to compete in the TMEA All-Region Band auditions. Out of 516 registered students, the following students earned a chair in the prestigious TMEA All-Region Band. Out of the 20 who made the All-Region Band, four are in 7th grade and have only been playing their instruments for 15 months! These students join the other All-Region Band students from across San Antonio and surrounding communities for a concert on Saturday, November 16 at Somerset High School. 8 - Flute - Cassandra D 8 - Clarinet - EJ D 8 - Clarinet - Lillian W 8 - Clarinet - Graciela H 8 - Clarinet - Connor C 8 - Alto Saxophone - Kionicio R 7 - Alto Saxophone - Jason G 7 - Alto Saxophone - Trece L 8 - Alto Saxophone - Andrew V 7 - Trumpet - Emmanuel H-A 8 - Trumpet - David H 8 - French Horn - Carly L (1st Chair) 8 - French Horn - Amanda G (2nd Chair) 8 - French Horn - Sayleigh S 8 - French Horn - Emily B 8 - Trombone - Braeden S 8 - Trombone - Elijah D 8 - Tuba - Austin C 7 - Percussion - Grayson J 8 - Percussion - Isaac S Also please congratulate the following students who missed making the All-Region Band by a few chairs but still earned All-District Band recognition and will serve as alternates for the clinic/concert. 8 - Oboe - Orion B 8 - Tenor Saxophone - Bradley J 8 - Trumpet - Porter O 7 - Trumpet - Joshua H 8 - Trombone - Miguel Z 8 - Trombone - Kyle S 8 - Tuba - Rene V 8 - Percussion - Kaitlynn C Way to go Dobie Band! ​

Join us for an evening of incredible talent and community spirit at Dobie JH! On November 20th at 5:30 PM, our cafeteria will transform into a stage for amazing performances that you won’t want to miss. 🎟️ Entry Requirement: Bring one canned food per guest. Your donation is your ticket to an unforgettable night! All collected items will be donated to RACAP in Schertz, and they are especially in need of the following: - Soup - Cream of Soup - Meat Helpers - Canned Fruit - Jelly - Dry Rice - Dry Beans Let’s come together to celebrate talent and support our community. We hope to see you there with your canned goods and ready to be amazed! 🥫✨

Today's professional development was equal parts learning and team building for our staff. Remember, Monday is a school holiday. We will see you Tuesday!

Thank you to everyone who joined us today to honor our veterans. Your presence added warmth and meaning to our Veterans Day lunch, making it a memorable experience for everyone. We hope you enjoyed the performances of our talented Cougars preceding each lunch. The changes we made this year allowed us to have more participants, including staff members who served our country. We appreciate your support and the values you help instill in our community. Thank you for your service and commitment to our country!

Thanks for coming to help cheer on our girls' basketball Cougars, Superintendent Meloni!

November is a month we give thanks. To celebrate, students in ALE made thankful trees as part of their science curriculum. They wrote down things they are thankful for, not just in November, but every day.

Congratulations to two of our Cougars, Bo Dubose and Luke Skarda, who are headed to the National All-State Select Championship this Friday. They will join players from 44 states along with British Columbia and Puerto Rico in Houston.

⚽Girls' Soccer⚽ If you/your student is interested in trying out for girls' soccer and is not in athletics, there will be an information session on Thursday, November 7th at 7:50am in the breezeway. You must have a physical on file to try out. Tryout dates to TBA. Please contact Coach Wallrich at mjwallrich@scucisd.org with questions. 🏀Boys' Basketball🏀 A basketball tryout meeting will be held for those not in athletics on November 19th at 7:45am in the breezeway. Please bring a physical with you. Tryout dates to TBA.

Mr. Carter and Mrs. Nieves's 7th grade honors science classes put their knowledge to the test this week! They tested their balloon powered cars to compare designs and overall speed. All of the students put in tremendous effort and did a great job with their cars. 

Today was Election Day at Dobie! 🗳️ Students made their voices heard by voting for our Student Council President and Vice President. Each student had to verify they were registered before voting, and then proceeded to a booth to cast their ballots. After they completed their civic duty, voters got an "I voted" sticker. Early voting kicked off as soon as students arrived on campus, and regular voting took place during lunches. We hope our students enjoyed this glimpse into the democratic process!

Hi families! Last call to register for the Travel Night! As a reminder, your family must register for the meeting if you plan to attend. If you have not done so yet, click the following link: https://rsvp.eftours.com/j39pdu8 I cannot wait to tell you more about these trips of a lifetime! Ms. Johns These trips are not affiliated with SCUCISD

Día de Muertos and Spirit week in Ms. Sander's Spanish class

Today was the last day of Red Ribbon Week. We had a dress-up day where students and staff dressed as each other. Everyone did a great job! We want to give a special shout-out to Carter J. who dressed up as all three Assistant Principals throughout the day! Looking at the outfits, it seems like there was a clear favorite 😉

🚨IMPACT AID FORMS ARE GOING HOME ON MONDAY🚨 Did you know that filling out the Federal Impact Aid forms can make a big difference for our schools? These forms help secure vital funding that supports programs, resources, and facilities for our students. 📚✏️ By completing these forms, you’re helping ensure that every child has access to a high-quality education. Let’s work together to make our schools stronger! 💪 Don’t forget to submit your forms by Thursday, November 7th! The first 7th grade and 8th grade classes to turn in all their forms will win a prize. Thank you for your support! 🙌

Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday celebrated in November 1 and 2, honoring deceased loved ones. A key element of this celebration is the ofrenda, which families create in their homes or cemeteries. Ofrendas are adorned with photographs, favorite foods and drinks, and personal items of the deceased, along with marigold flowers, candles, and paper picado (colorful paper banners). Thank you to everyone who sent in photos for our ofrenda to honor their ancestors.

Happy Halloween from Dobie!

Our PTC brought pizza to our top two 7th and 8th grade classes who raised the most money during the Cougar Craze. Thank you to everyone who donated and congratulations to Coach Burton, Mr. Ridge, Coach Castillo, and Ms. Jordiin's classes.

Hi families! Just a reminder about the upcoming Travel Night, Tuesday, November 5th! Hear about details from our last trip to Portugal and Spain and learn about our upcoming trips to: Eastern Europe (July 2026), Costa Rica (Dec 2025), and Italy & Greece (June 2025). Register here to join the meeting: https://bit.ly/4djXUUh An early enrollment discount and Risk-Free Enrollment are available for those who attend! Ms. Johns These trips are not affiliated with SCUCISD.

Dobie Orchestra took the stage at Steele with delightfully creepy music at their fall concert. Way to go Cougars!