Congratulations to the following students for being selected for the
26-27 Lady Cougars basketball team:
Tamara Cooper
Gracie Yonker
Anndrea McQuay
Mariah Carlisle
Bella Campbell
Lila Poole
Aariell Mann
Ray'leigh Wilson
Jayel Alston
Marley Rigsby
Railee Douglas
Alaya Tolbert
Yadelis Argote
Managers
Paris Taylor
Brianna Tucker
A'Miracle Harris
Harmony Crawford
26-27 Lady Cougars basketball team:
Tamara Cooper
Gracie Yonker
Anndrea McQuay
Mariah Carlisle
Bella Campbell
Lila Poole
Aariell Mann
Ray'leigh Wilson
Jayel Alston
Marley Rigsby
Railee Douglas
Alaya Tolbert
Yadelis Argote
Managers
Paris Taylor
Brianna Tucker
A'Miracle Harris
Harmony Crawford
🎬✨ HANKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL PRESENTS: HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS! ✨🎬
Homecoming 2026 — Lights. Camera. Homecoming!
Get ready to walk the red carpet for an unforgettable night at HMS! ⭐🎥
📅 Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
🕔 6th Grade: 5:00–6:30 PM
🕖 7th & 8th Grade: 7:00–9:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $20
👗 Dress Code: Dressy — NO JEANS
⭐ Come dressed to impress and make it a night to remember!
We can't wait to see our HMS students shine on the Hollywood Nights red carpet! 🎬
✨💙🎬 HANKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL HOMECOMING DANCE
DRESS CODE & ATTENDANCE POLICY
October 2, 2026
⭐ GIRLS — DRESS CODE
• Dresses must be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee.
• Dress slacks and a blouse are permitted.
• No midriffs (exposed stomachs or mid-to-low backs).
• No strapless or low-cut attire (front or back).
• No visible underwear.
• WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES!
⭐ BOYS — DRESS CODE
• Properly fitting pants or slacks with a belt (NO SAGGING & NO JEANS).
• Button-down or polo-style shirt (NO T-SHIRTS).
• Sport coat and tie are optional for semi-formal attire.
• No hats.
• No athletic wear.
• Tennis shoes are permitted.
🎟️ TICKET INFORMATION
PRE-SALE TICKETS ONLY
September 23–30, 2026
Tickets will be sold during lunch waves.
TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.
⭐ ATTENDANCE & DISCIPLINE POLICY
📅 Attendance:
Students NOT present on October 2 will not be permitted to attend.
🔎 Refocus:
Students who have been admitted to Refocus 2 times are NOT ALLOWED to attend the Homecoming Dance.
🚫 Suspensions:
Students with any suspensions are NOT ALLOWED to attend the Homecoming Dance.
❗ STUDENTS NOT COMPLYING TO DRESS CODE, BEHAVIOR OR ATTENDANCE WILL NOT RECEIVE A REFUND.
No Refunds Per Administration
Homecoming 2026 — Lights. Camera. Homecoming!
Get ready to walk the red carpet for an unforgettable night at HMS! ⭐🎥
📅 Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
🕔 6th Grade: 5:00–6:30 PM
🕖 7th & 8th Grade: 7:00–9:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $20
👗 Dress Code: Dressy — NO JEANS
⭐ Come dressed to impress and make it a night to remember!
We can't wait to see our HMS students shine on the Hollywood Nights red carpet! 🎬
✨💙🎬 HANKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL HOMECOMING DANCE
DRESS CODE & ATTENDANCE POLICY
October 2, 2026
⭐ GIRLS — DRESS CODE
• Dresses must be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee.
• Dress slacks and a blouse are permitted.
• No midriffs (exposed stomachs or mid-to-low backs).
• No strapless or low-cut attire (front or back).
• No visible underwear.
• WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES!
⭐ BOYS — DRESS CODE
• Properly fitting pants or slacks with a belt (NO SAGGING & NO JEANS).
• Button-down or polo-style shirt (NO T-SHIRTS).
• Sport coat and tie are optional for semi-formal attire.
• No hats.
• No athletic wear.
• Tennis shoes are permitted.
🎟️ TICKET INFORMATION
PRE-SALE TICKETS ONLY
September 23–30, 2026
Tickets will be sold during lunch waves.
TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.
⭐ ATTENDANCE & DISCIPLINE POLICY
📅 Attendance:
Students NOT present on October 2 will not be permitted to attend.
🔎 Refocus:
Students who have been admitted to Refocus 2 times are NOT ALLOWED to attend the Homecoming Dance.
🚫 Suspensions:
Students with any suspensions are NOT ALLOWED to attend the Homecoming Dance.
❗ STUDENTS NOT COMPLYING TO DRESS CODE, BEHAVIOR OR ATTENDANCE WILL NOT RECEIVE A REFUND.
No Refunds Per Administration
🎬⭐ HANKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL SPIRIT WEEK! ⭐🎬
Lights, Camera, School Spirit!
Get ready for a week of school spirit at HMS! 🎥💙
📸 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 — The Paparazzi Hideout
The Look: Dress like a celebrity trying to blend into the crowd!
What to wear: Your favorite baseball cap or beanie.
🔵 School uniforms are required.
💡 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 — Neon Lights & Star Power
The Look: Shine bright like the neon signs on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!
What to wear: Put on the brightest shirt you own, plus fun socks.
🔵 School uniform bottoms are required.
🎬 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 — Cast & Crew Pride
The Look: We are all stars of the same team! Let’s show our ultimate school pride.
What to wear: Wear your school colors using any royal blue, gray, or white T-shirt, or school spirit shirt.
🔵 School uniform bottoms are required.
🎥 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 — Cozy Co-Star Day
The Look: Relax like a famous actor hanging out in their movie trailer before filming.
What to wear: Wear your most comfortable pajamas, sweatpants, or school-appropriate loungewear.
📢 REMINDER:
All outfits must still follow the HMS dress code policy.
🚫 No face masks or toy weapons are allowed.
Let's make Spirit Week a STAR-STUDDED week of school spirit! ⭐💙🎬
Lights, Camera, School Spirit!
Get ready for a week of school spirit at HMS! 🎥💙
📸 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 — The Paparazzi Hideout
The Look: Dress like a celebrity trying to blend into the crowd!
What to wear: Your favorite baseball cap or beanie.
🔵 School uniforms are required.
💡 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 — Neon Lights & Star Power
The Look: Shine bright like the neon signs on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!
What to wear: Put on the brightest shirt you own, plus fun socks.
🔵 School uniform bottoms are required.
🎬 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 — Cast & Crew Pride
The Look: We are all stars of the same team! Let’s show our ultimate school pride.
What to wear: Wear your school colors using any royal blue, gray, or white T-shirt, or school spirit shirt.
🔵 School uniform bottoms are required.
🎥 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 — Cozy Co-Star Day
The Look: Relax like a famous actor hanging out in their movie trailer before filming.
What to wear: Wear your most comfortable pajamas, sweatpants, or school-appropriate loungewear.
📢 REMINDER:
All outfits must still follow the HMS dress code policy.
🚫 No face masks or toy weapons are allowed.
Let's make Spirit Week a STAR-STUDDED week of school spirit! ⭐💙🎬
You’re Invited to Hankins Middle School’s Title I School Open House!
Join us Tuesday, September 8, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 PM! Come meet your child’s teachers, meet our new admin team, visit the library, and enjoy refreshments while connecting with our Hankins family.
We look forward to seeing you! 🐾
Your involvement makes a difference in your child’s success!
Join us Tuesday, September 8, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 PM! Come meet your child’s teachers, meet our new admin team, visit the library, and enjoy refreshments while connecting with our Hankins family.
We look forward to seeing you! 🐾
Your involvement makes a difference in your child’s success!
🏈 HANKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL FLAG FOOTBALL 🏈
Get ready to cheer on our Lady Cougars! Here is the 2026 Flag Football Schedule:
📅 Sept. 1 | 3:30 PM
🆚 Grand Bay Middle School
📍 Grand Bay Middle School
📅 Sept. 9 | 6:00 PM
🆚 Semmes Middle School
📍 Theodore High School
📅 Sept. 15 | 4:00 PM
🆚 Causey Middle School
📍 Baker High School
📅 Sept. 29 | 5:30 PM
🆚 Scarborough Model Middle School
📍 Theodore High School
2026 Volleyball Schedule
8/20 Washington, Lott @Lott
8/24 Grand Bay, Alba @Bryant
8/8/26 Semmes* @Hankins
9/2 Phillips, Causey @Causey
9/9 Burns, Scarborough @Hankins
9/14 Burns @ Burns
9/16 Grand Bay* @Grand Bay
* Division Game
8/20 Washington, Lott @Lott
8/24 Grand Bay, Alba @Bryant
8/8/26 Semmes* @Hankins
9/2 Phillips, Causey @Causey
9/9 Burns, Scarborough @Hankins
9/14 Burns @ Burns
9/16 Grand Bay* @Grand Bay
* Division Game
2026 Hankins Football Schedule
Date Opponent Time Location
Aug. 27 Williamson MS 4pm Home
Sept. 3 *Causey MS 5pm Baker HS
Sept. 10 *Scarborough 4pm Blount HS
Sept. 17 *Semmes MS 4pm Home
Sept. 24 BYE
Oct. 1 *Grand Bay 4pm Home
Oct. 8 TBA
Oct. 15 Playoffs
Oct. 22 County Championship
*Area Games / Homecoming (HC)
Games listed as AWAY are played on opponent’s campus.
All times and dates are subject to change.
Girls basketball tryouts will be held September 21 starting at 2:45pm. Interested 7th and 8th grade students must have their Dragonfly accounts completed to participate. Students should also wear athletic wear and bring water.
Here is the 26-27 Supply Lists:
NO BINDERS OR TRAPPER KEEPERS
Pencils (No mechanical)
4 Composition Notebooks
Colored Pencils
Blue/Black/Red Pens
Pencil Pouch (no boxes)
Glue Sticks
Index Cards
Highlighters (4 different colors)
TI-30x calculator (7th & 8th Grade)
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Hankins wants to emphasize the importance of continued learning over the summer, especially when it comes to reading. Studies consistently show that students who read regularly during the summer maintain and even improve their literacy skills, while those who do not often experience what is commonly known as the “summer slide.”
To support your child’s academic growth and encourage a love of reading, Katherine Hankins Middle School is excited to share our grade-level summer reading selections for the 2025-26 school year:
• Incoming 6th Grade: The Giver by Lois Lowry
• Incoming 7th Grade: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
• Incoming 8th Grade: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Each novel has been thoughtfully selected to engage students, build reading stamina, and introduce themes that will be revisited during the school year. These high-interest texts encourage critical thinking, empathy, and meaningful discussion in the Language Arts classroom. Incentives will be provided for students who read and complete the summer assignment.
Summer Reading Requirements
• All students are expected to read the assigned novel for their upcoming grade level.
• In addition to reading, students will complete activities from the provided Summer Reading Choice Board.
• Completed summer reading work will be submitted to students’ Language Arts teachers within the first two weeks of the 2026–2027 school year.
The choice board offers a variety of creative and critical-thinking options, allowing students to demonstrate comprehension through writing, art, and real-world connections. This flexible structure ensures every student can engage with the text in a meaningful way.
We truly appreciate your support in helping your child continue to grow as a reader throughout the summer. Encouraging regular reading time, discussing the book together, and checking progress on the assignment can make a wonderful difference.
If you have any questions or need assistance accessing a copy of the book or the choice board, please feel free to reach out to the school.
Wishing you and your family a safe, restful, and enriching summer!
—The Hankins Family
Summer Reading Choice Summer Board Activities (select two)
• Write a new ending for the novel that changes a key event.
• Select 5 songs that reflect the mood, themes, or characters in the novel.
• Create a short video trailer to promote the novel.
• Write 3 diary entries from the perspective of a major character.
• Design a poster that visually represents one of the novel’s central themes.
• Design a social media profile for one of the characters.
• Turn an important scene from the novel into a 3–5 panel graphic novel.
• Write a letter from one character to another.
• Rewrite a key scene from a different character’s perspective.
• Write a news article reporting on one of the major events in the novel.
• Find a poem that connects to one of the themes or characters in the novel.
• Create a digital map of the novel’s main setting
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Hankins will host a Parent Advisory Meeting on April 30th at 3:00 p.m. in the library. Topics of discussion include important school updates, Title I information, and the School-Parent Compact. For more information, please contact Mrs. James at 251-221-2200 or by email at djames@mcpss.com.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ
Two (2) NEW proofs of residence are now required to register ALL students for the
(1) One proof must reflect Physical Address: Mortgage Statement
Apartment or House Lease Rent Receipt
Property Tax Records
AND
(2) One proof must come from a Utility Company: Water
Gas Telephone Electric Cable Garbage
The two (2) proofs must be dated within
100 days of the beginning of the school year
Proofs must be physically brought to Hankins Middle School , either during in-person registration or by appointment with our registrar, Tiffany Dryden or uploaded during online enrollment
FOR THE 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR, IF THE GUARDIAN
CANNOT PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTATION
SHOWING THAT THEY RENT, OWN, OR LEASE IN OUR ZONE, THEY MUST COMPLETE THE AFFIDAVIT OFRESIDENCY.
THESE AFFIDAVITS CAN BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO IN PERSON REGISTRATION. ALL AFFIDAVITS MUST BENOTARIZED. ALONG WITH THE AFFIDAVIT YOU MUST ALSO PROVIDE THE RESIDENTIAL PROOFS FOR THE PERSON YOU RESIDE WITH AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL MAIL IN THE GUARDIAN'S NAME.
AFFIDAVITS WILL BE AVAILABLE VIA THE MCPSS.COM WEBSITE UNDER ENROLLMENT OR CAN BE PICKED UP FROM HANKINS FRONT OFFICE.
ONLY ONE PER FAMILY NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED!
Please email tdryden@mcpss.com or call 251-221-2200
with any questions.
Two (2) NEW proofs of residence are now required to register ALL students for the
(1) One proof must reflect Physical Address: Mortgage Statement
Apartment or House Lease Rent Receipt
Property Tax Records
AND
(2) One proof must come from a Utility Company: Water
Gas Telephone Electric Cable Garbage
The two (2) proofs must be dated within
100 days of the beginning of the school year
Proofs must be physically brought to Hankins Middle School , either during in-person registration or by appointment with our registrar, Tiffany Dryden or uploaded during online enrollment
FOR THE 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR, IF THE GUARDIAN
CANNOT PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTATION
SHOWING THAT THEY RENT, OWN, OR LEASE IN OUR ZONE, THEY MUST COMPLETE THE AFFIDAVIT OFRESIDENCY.
THESE AFFIDAVITS CAN BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO IN PERSON REGISTRATION. ALL AFFIDAVITS MUST BENOTARIZED. ALONG WITH THE AFFIDAVIT YOU MUST ALSO PROVIDE THE RESIDENTIAL PROOFS FOR THE PERSON YOU RESIDE WITH AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL MAIL IN THE GUARDIAN'S NAME.
AFFIDAVITS WILL BE AVAILABLE VIA THE MCPSS.COM WEBSITE UNDER ENROLLMENT OR CAN BE PICKED UP FROM HANKINS FRONT OFFICE.
ONLY ONE PER FAMILY NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED!
Please email tdryden@mcpss.com or call 251-221-2200
with any questions.
2026 Track Schedule
3/3 Davidson
3/12-Bryant
3/26-Bryant
*3/30-Blount
All meets start at 3:30
*possible meet
3/3 Davidson
3/12-Bryant
3/26-Bryant
*3/30-Blount
All meets start at 3:30
*possible meet
Entry forms for the bookmark contest are available in the library. The theme is "Celebrate America's 250th Birthday and the Freedom to Read," Designs can include historic symbols and landmarks while promoting reading through books and/or literary characters. Entries are due April 3rd and the winner will receive $25 and publication of their bookmark
Saturday Tutoring for math, science, English and writing, and test prep will be offered March 7th & 14th from 8:00-12:00. Snacks will be provided. Please contact Mrs. James for more information at 251-221-2200 and use the QR code to sign up.
Math + Science = FUN!
Join us for Hankins Math & Science Night
March 10 5:30–7:00
Hands-on activities, big brains, and big smiles!
Link below. Sign up today!
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSe136l.../viewform
Join us for Hankins Math & Science Night
March 10 5:30–7:00
Hands-on activities, big brains, and big smiles!
Link below. Sign up today!
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSe136l.../viewform
Yearbooks are currently on sale. Please use #0511 and the QR code to place your order.
HMS 2026 Soccer Schedule
February 5 Hankins Middle School vs Clark-Shaw
February 10 Hankins Middle School vs Barton Academy
*February 12 Dunbar Magnet School vs Hankins Middle School
February 25 Hankins Middle School vs Pillan Middle School
February 26 Hankins Middle School vs Semmes Middle School
March 4 Hankins Middle School vs Alba Middle School
March 11 Hankins Middle School vs Dunbar Magnet School
March 18 Pillans Middle School vs Hankins Middle School
March 25 Alba Middle School vs Hankins Middle School
March 31 HJankins Middle School vs. Clark-Shaw
April 6-Hankins Middle School vs. Barton Academy
Please note we only have 3 home games this year.
The team that is listed after “vs” is the home team for that game.
All games begin at 3:30pm except for the game on February 12th, that game begins at 4pm.
The HMS Lady Cougars Basketball Team finished their season with a perfect 18-0 and are the 2026 MCPSS Large Division County Champions!!
We are so proud of our athletes and coaches.
We are so proud of our athletes and coaches.
Here is the schedule for the softball team:
2/25- Hankins @ Clark Shaw
3/02- Hankins @ Lott
3/04- Washington @ Hankins
3/09- Grand Bay @ Hankins
3/11- Alba @ Hankins
3/18- Hankins @ MCTS
3/23- Pillans @ Hankins
2/25- Hankins @ Clark Shaw
3/02- Hankins @ Lott
3/04- Washington @ Hankins
3/09- Grand Bay @ Hankins
3/11- Alba @ Hankins
3/18- Hankins @ MCTS
3/23- Pillans @ Hankins
