J. Frank Dobie Jr. High students danced, exercised,  Namasted, talked about their feelings, covered stories as journalists, created art and more during the first Cougar Connection Fridays  on Friday, September 28. "In my club, we talked about life," said Tavia Gaston, 7th grader. Club Connection...

Eighty-seven Dobie seventh grade students were recently invited to Duke Tip, a program based on academic achievement. According to Mrs. Ruhd, Dobie counselor, seventh grade students are invited to Duke Tip when they score above a 95th percentile on standard tests, such as the STAAR test. Students then...

All of the teachers at Dobie work very hard to decorate their classes for their students. When you walk into a class, you may not think it’s the best but you should definitely appreciate it. The school only gives them desks, a computer, and a board or two. Teachers have to pay for everything else the...

When you pass Mrs. Stahney's classroom you walk upon paper dolls created by her first period Spanish class. Colorful, unique, and overall fun., they get your attention, however these paper dolls have a lesson attached. First period, a mix of 7th and 8th graders, did a project in groups of three or four to m...

Technology is a major part of today's world and it's no different at Dobie. Sometimes technology is taken for granted; it has modernized the way we manage finances, entertain, and capture memories. Along with these changes is the very significant change in the way students learn. Technology is making cla...

Every year at Dobie there are disciplinary assemblies to reinforce the rules and disciplinary actions that will be taken if they are disobeyed. Hosted by the principals, students in both grades gather to hear about rules, procedures and consequences. But this year was a bit different. Character trai...

J. Frank Dobie Junior High faculty and staff welcomed students on August 20, 2018. Although many students were nervous to return, the overall atmosphere was positive and friends were happy to reunite. Kelsea Duff, 8th, said her first day back went well. "My first day was pretty exciting be...