Congratulations to Hanks Football, District Champions!

Come out to Excalibur Stadium on November 12 at 6pm to support the team as they play against Abilene in the first round of Playoff Games.

It’s Always a Great Day to be a Knight!
Athletics Schedule November 9 - 14

Tuesday, November 10
● HMS Girls Soccer @ HHS
● HMS Boys Soccer @ BAHS
● Girls Basketball vs Coronado

Thursday, November 12
● Football Bi-District Playoff Game (TBD)

Friday, November 13
● Football Bi-District Playoff Game (TBD)

Saturday, November 14
● Boys Basketball @ Presidio
● HMS Tennis vs Ysleta @ BAHS
● HMS Cross Country @ Shaver Park
● HMS Football vs Hernando @ EDHS

Congratulations to Santino Aguilar and Andrea Ibanez for receiving medals at the Speech and Debate UIL Congress Competition!

Santiago Aguilar - 1st Place, going to State Competition

Andrea Ibanez - 5th Place

Congratulations to Hanks High School Band and Colorguard at State Competition! They placed 21st!

We are beyond proud of the hard work and dedication that earned you a well-deserved spot at the UIL State Marching Contest. Thank you for representing El Paso and #THEDISTRICT with excellence!

#ExcellenceByDesign / Hanks High School
@HanksBand

Knights,

The 26-27 Financial Aid Application is now open!

Now is the perfect time to cross one major thing off your college to-do list: the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Completing the FAFSA is the single most important step to qualify for federal grants, work-study programs, state aid, and student loans. Many colleges award financial aid on a first-come, first-served basis, so submitting it early gives you the best chance at maximum funding.

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