November 7, 2024
Our Exploradores have been busy taking their dance moves all over the city. Recently they were invited to the YISD Dia de los Muertos Honor Night. So much goes into preparing thes...

November 6, 2024
Our kinder teachers, Ms. Raya and Ms. Luna guided their students in creating beautiful altares to honor their family members. It was a memorable way to involve families and at the...

November 6, 2024
One of our Explorers just won the MineCraft challenge sponsored by the Innovative Technology Department and Mesha Daniels. Her carved pumpkin created with all things MineCraft won...

November 1, 2024
Our Explorers were participants in the national elections, even if just for fun! Learning about the process of choosing a President is important so our school decided to take adva...

October 31, 2024
Halloween was filled with many celebrations for our students. They participated in a grade level dance, hallway trick or treating and of course continued their celebration of Red ...

October 27, 2024
Our exemplary students recently received pizza, root beer floats and popcorn for their amazing efforts in school. Many of our kids achieved honor roll, completed their i-ready Mat...

October 21, 2024
Our families were busy during the intersession with the activity Ms. Rodriguez, our librarian, sent home. Our Explorers were tasked with painting, dressing, or accessorizing a pum...

September 27, 2024
REL Washington International recently received the Purple Star Campus Designation. This designation recognizes Texas district schools that show support and commitment to military-...

September 27, 2024
Our students and their parents enjoyed a night filled with all things STEM. So many activities were planned by Ms. Dibler and Ms. Ronquillo kids had a difficult time keeping up! S...

September 20, 2024
Join our Explorers as they demonstrate all they 've been doing in class. It's a time for parents to see just how much our students are learning.

September 16, 2024
REL Explorers are into the Hanks homecoming spirit by participating in the dress up days. Monday was aliens vs. cowboys and our kids had fun dressing up.

September 15, 2024
Noche de Estrellas at Hanks Middle School showcased our Exploradores folklorico group, directed by Ms. Romero. The group mesmerized the audience with their impressive dance perfor...

September 13, 2024
Our school recently enjoyed their first wal-a-thon of the year. Our coaches put together a fun, healthy activity for our parents and students. We had the perfect weather to have ...

September 10, 2024
Our Explorers are readers! On National Read-A-Book Day, parents sent Ms. Rodriguez, our librarian, pictures of them reading. It is a joy to see the way kids embrace reading at hom...

September 8, 2024
Our teachers and students are ready to meet the attendance challenge. Mr. Marquez's 5th graders, Ms. Guzman's 4th graders, Ms. Baeza's 3rd graders, Mr. Romero's 2nd graders, Ms. G...

September 8, 2024
Our Explorer grandparents were treated to a fun afternoon of bingo, treats, lots of books and even some dancing. The event is always specially put together by our librarian, Ms. R...

August 30, 2024
Kudos to this great band student! He had the highest score on his music notation quiz. That earned him a snack.

August 26, 2024
The Robotics club is set and the members are so excited to start on their 24-25 VEX IQ Rapid Relay challenge. They know it will be difficult but are so ready to get their ideas go...

August 23, 2024
Students participated all week in dressing up to celebrate kindness week. We had fun wearing our favorite hats, jerseys and shirts. But most of all our students learned that being...

August 16, 2024
Our librarian, Ms. Rodriguez, has begun the "Library Lounge: Inspiring Young Minds With Flexible Seating!" project through DonorsChoose. She is looking to update a 2001 loveseat w...