
It’s Always a Great Day to be a Knight!
Athletics Schedules Week of August 24 - 29
Tuesday, August 25
Volleyball @ Riverside
Thursday, August 27
Volleyball @ Hussman Tourney
Football vs Montwood
Friday, August 28
Volleyball @ Hussman Tourney
Tennis vs Montwood
Saturday, August 29
Tennis vs Montwood
Volleyball @ Hussman Tourney
Cross Country @ SISD Invite

Congratulations to J. M. Hanks Early College High School Named in Region's Top 20-Ranked Public High Schools
Click on this link to view YISD NEWS RELEASE!

2026 Hanks Football Schedule
RISE & CONQUER
August 28 vs Montwood
September 4 @ Bowie
September 10 @ Pebble Hills (SAC 1)
September 18 vs Ysleta (Homecoming)
September25 vs Canutillo
October 2 BYE
October 8 @ Americas* (SAC1)
October 16 @ Horizon*
October 23 vs Parkland*
October 30 @ El Dorado* (SAC2)
November 6 vs Bel Air*

Parents, we want to see you at J.M. Hanks High School on Monday, August 24 for Parent Knight @ The Kingdom!
Come meet with your student’s teachers, get questions answered, and connect with campus staff to help make this a successful school year.
Teachers available: 4:45 PM
Title I Presentations: 4:30 PM & 6:30 PM
Available: Counselors • Testing Coordinator • GoCenter • Yearbook
**Food truck will be on site
Your involvement matters. We look forward to seeing you!

Parents, we want to see you at J.M. Hanks High School on Monday, August 24 for Parent Knight @ The Kingdom!
Come meet with your student’s teachers, get questions answered, and connect with campus staff to help make this a successful school year.
Teachers available: 4:45 PM
Title I Presentations: 4:30 PM & 6:30 PM
Available: Counselors • Testing Coordinator • GoCenter • Yearbook
**Food truck will be on site
Your involvement matters. We look forward to seeing you!

Attention Parents! Click on this link The Kingdom Parent Newsletter July - August 2026 from Mr. Gutierrez

Get ready for 2026–2027 in-person registration by completing these two required online steps before coming to campus:
1. Complete Online Enrollment/Registration through the YISD Parent Portal https://thedistrict.yisd.net/StudentRegistration/#/
2. Complete the required Socioeconomic Information Form (SIF) https://www.yisd.net/page/sif
The SIF takes less than 3 minutes and helps Hanks High School receive additional funding to support our students.
It is required before in-person registration and is separate from online enrollment.
Completing both forms before arriving will make your registration process faster and smoother.
Thank you for supporting THE KINGDOM!


GET YOUR HANKS HIGH SCHOOL ID!
Start the school year prepared!
✅ $10 – 1 ID Card with Lanyard
✅ $14 – 2 ID Cards with Lanyards
✅ $1 – Temporary ID
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to purchase your ID today.
***We are transitioning to a cashless campus***
Get your ID early and be ready to represent The Kingdom!
⚔️ #ForTheKingdom

All students must complete the online enrollment process before attending in-person registration.
Don't wait until the last minute. Students with incomplete enrollment may experience delays in schedule processing and registration.
Completing enrollment now helps ensure all required documents are submitted, prevents delays, and helps avoid issues with student schedules before the start of the new school year.
✅ Enroll Online Today
✅ Complete Required Documents
✅ Submit Transfer Request (if applicable)
Need assistance? Contact our Attendance Office at 915-434-5000.

Congratulations J. M. Hanks High School Class of 2026!
J. M. Hanks High School 2026 Graduation Ceremony

Thank you to our incredible Assistant Principal Team. Ms. Arras, Mr. Bumpas, Mr. Carrasco, and Ms. Terrazas who give so much of themselves to ensure all our Knights are supported. They work tirelessly and relentlessly to ensure The Kingdom meets the high expectations we have grown accustomed to. We are blessed to have you leading our school. We appreciate you! #LeadingTheCharge ⚔️ #ForTheKingdom

Congratulations to Hanks Speech and Debate Team for taking 1st place in 2-5A District UIL Speech and Debate competition for the 3rd straight year in a row!
UIL Results
Informative Speaking
Andrea Ibanez, 2nd place (Regionals Qualifier)
Leonel Aguirre, 4th place
Persuasive Speaking
Mauricio Fernandez, 3rd place (Regionals Qualifier)
Santiago Aguilar, 5th place
Lincoln Douglas Debate
Victoria Torres, 3rd place (Regionals Qualifier)
Mauricio Fernandez, 4th Place
Arturo McCord, 5th place
Poetry
Oscar Gallardo, 1st place (Regionals Qualifier)
Destiny Zambrano, 3rd place (Regionals Qualifier)
Prose
Nahui Escajeda-Fileto, 3rd place(Regionals Qualifier)
Dominic Jefferson, 4th place
Andrea Ibanez, 5th place

Online Registration is AVAILABLE!
Click on this link to access the Online Registration page: https://www.yisd.net/o/yisd/page/mystudent

Hanks Gymnastics team members' hard work and dedication is remarkable! The Girls team took third place, with four girls advancing, and the Boys team are District champions! Onto Regionals!
Girls Team Individual District Winners
Luisa Rodriguez
Elexis Meza
Olivia Sanchez
Ana Ordaz
Boys District Team Members
Ethan Betancourt
James Foster
Ian Segoviano
Coal McCutchen
Jacob Alberto
William Covey
Arturo McCord
Josiah Gonzalez
Christian Chavira

Next stop... the Sweet 16 at State!

Hanks High School students delivered outstanding performances at the 2026 UIL State Mariachi Festival championships. Hanks High School’s Mariachi Los Trovadores received the festival’s best ratings—a Division I Superior—from all three judges.
Hanks High School’s Mariachi Los Trovadores also received a Division 1 Superior rating, under the direction of Karla Urias; students received a group award and individual gold medals for every member.
Among all El Paso-area mariachi ensembles that competed at the state level, Ysleta ISD students secured two of the coveted Outstanding Individual Performer awards at the competition, now in its seventh year as an official UIL contest.



She leads with heart & makes a lasting impact on our students every single day. We are so proud of you & know you will continue to represent Hanks with Knight Pride.

Attached you will find the bell schedule for tomorrow, Thursday. (2/12/26)

Hanks Wrestlers going to State! Congratulations!
