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• Students should NOT arrive BEFORE 8:00am
• Breakfast served in gym – 8:00am – 8:20am
• First Bell – 8:30am
• Tardy Bell – 8:35am
• Lunch Times
  • First Lunch (1^st, 2^nd, & 4th) 12:00pm – 12:20pm
  • Second Lunch (Kinder & 3rd) 12:30pm – 12:50pm
• Dismissal Bell – 3:35pm
• Early Release Dismissal – 12:15pm

Dear Hobbs Elementary Families, 

Hello! My name is Barbara Leiseth, and I am absolutely thrilled to introduce myself as the new principal at Hobbs Elementary. Go Wildcats! I am honored to join this wonderful school community, and I can hardly wait to meet each of you. Although I am new to Hobbs Elementary, I am not new to the amazing work of educating children. Teaching and learning have always been my passion, and I sincerely believe there is no work more important than helping children discover who they are, what they can do, and how much they can accomplish. They can become whatever they choose to become when surrounded with support, encouragement, people who believe in them, and if they are willing to work for it.

Education has been an incredible journey for me. I have had the privilege of serving students of every age, from preschool through elementary, middle school, and high school, to community college, and university students in both undergraduate and graduate programs. Along the way, I have earned several degrees, served as a principal at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, and even taught Sunday school while my children were growing up. Every experience has been a blessing, but after my youngest graduated from high school, I chose to return to elementary education because this is where my heart has always been. There is simply something magical about elementary school. Watching children grow in confidence, discover new ideas, and especially learn to read. This is one of the greatest joys I know. Those moments remind me every day why I chose this profession and why I still love coming to school.

My family is the center of my world. I have been married to my soulmate for many years, and together we have four adult children. Two are married to their own soulmates, one is engaged to his, and we have been blessed with four precious grandchildren. Each of our children is uniquely gifted, and I continue to be inspired by their courage, resilience, and willingness to take on difficult challenges. It has been a joy to watch them grow up, earn their degrees, pursue careers they love, and serve their communities with purpose. We are a close-knit family and treasure every moment we get to spend time together. My husband and I are country people through and through. We were both born and raised in South Dakota before the beautiful Wyoming mountains called us west. We love spending time outdoors hiking, riding our horses, and packing into the mountains with our mules. When I'm not outside, you'll probably find me reading a good book, quilting, or cooking for family and friends. I also love gardening, harvesting, and preserving fresh produce. Wyoming has reminded me that gardening here takes a little more determination, with a shorter growing season, lots of wind, and the occasional hailstorm! I'm still hoping a greenhouse is in my future.

This year will be a little different for me because I have the privilege of serving as principal of two elementary schools. I have been the principal at Jessup Elementary since 2013, so this year I'll be traveling between both campuses. I can be a Wildcat and a Jaguar at the same time! Thankfully, our schools are close together, allowing me to be present in both communities. One of the things that excites me most is getting to know the Hobbs Elementary community. I have so much to learn about your traditions, your families, and your outstanding Dual Language Immersion program. Learning has always been "my thing," and I believe the best educators are lifelong learners. I cannot wait for students to fill the hallways again so I can begin building relationships with them. I also want you to know how much I value our partnership with families. Parents are a child's first and most influential teachers, and nothing we accomplish at school can replace the love, guidance, and encouragement children receive at home. Our job is to come alongside you, to encourage, support, challenge, and celebrate your children as they grow academically, socially, and emotionally. When families and schools work together, amazing things happen!

Thank you for welcoming me into your Hobbs Elementary family. I am excited to begin this journey with you and look forward to meeting each student, family, and staff member in the weeks ahead. Together, we will make this a year filled with learning, laughter, growth, and memories that will last a lifetime. I can't wait to become part of the Hobbs Elementary story.

With gratitude and excitement, 

Dr. Barbara Leiseth

Hobbs Mission Statement

Ensure that every student is growing and learning academically, socially, and emotionally to meet or exceed individual goals.

Laramie County School District Vision

Laramie County School District #1 is the premier district “of learners for learners” in the Rocky Mountain Region where all students are successfully learning.

Hobbs Vision Statement

Hobbs Elementary School is a premier community of learners who are responsible global thinkers with 21st Century Skills.

HOBBS ELEMENTARY

Hobbs Elementary School is a large school located in the north part of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Our current enrollment is 410 K-6 students. The students in our school come from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds, anywhere from poor to quite wealthy. The school is situated in a middle class neighborhood. Many students are within walking distance. Approximately 100 students ride busses to and from school. We have approximately 25% of our students that are eligible for the free or reduced lunch program. In addition to our main school building, we have 3 modular buildings that house our upper grade students. Most of the K-3 classrooms meet the legislation mandate of 16 to 1 ratio of students to teachers. Hobbs has a full-time instructional coach and a full-time behavior specialist. The teaching staff range from 1 year of teaching experience to over 40 years of experience. Hobbs has an active PTO that helps with funding activities as well as classroom and school events such as carnival assemblies, programs, etc.