Fort Hancock Independent School District

10/12/2026

We’re proud to share that our Secondary campus has earned an A grade! 🎉

To go beyond the headline, our students took the lead in exploring what this achievement truly means. They sat down and interviewed with our Superintendent, Principals, teachers, and fellow students to hear firsthand about the dedication, collaboration, and commitment behind this success.

These conversations offer a closer look at the people and the work that make our school thrive. Thank you to everyone who shared their time and insight, and congratulations to our entire school community on this well earned recognition.

10/12/2026

📢 Community Notice: BME Draft Turnaround Plan Available for Review

Fort Hancock ISD invites all parents, staff, and community members to review the BME Draft Turnaround Plan, which is now available on our website.

We encourage everyone to review the plan and provide any comments or feedback before the Board Meeting this Thursday.

🗓 Public Meeting: Thursday
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Fort Hancock ISD Board Room
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 During our Parent Round-Up event

This meeting is open to the public, and we welcome your participation as we work together to support the success of our students and school community.

🔗 Please visit our website to view the draft plan and submit your feedback at https://www.fhisd.net/required-postings

10/09/2026

🏫🎉 Happy National Principals Month! 🎉🏫

At Fort Hancock ISD, we are proud to recognize the outstanding leaders who make a difference in the lives of our students, staff, and community every single day.

Please join us in celebrating:

⭐ Ms. Melanie Corral - Benito Martinez Elementary School
⭐ Mrs. Lorena Molinar - Fort Hancock Secondary School
⭐ Mr. Danny Medina - Fort Hancock Secondary School

This month is also the perfect opportunity to officially welcome Ms. Melanie Corral to the Mustang family! We are excited to have her leadership, vision, and dedication guiding our elementary campus and helping our students thrive.

Thank you to all of our principals for leading with purpose, supporting our staff, inspiring our students, and building a culture of success across Fort Hancock ISD.

🐴🖤🤍 Great Leaders Build Great Schools!

Please help us show our appreciation by leaving a welcome message and a word of thanks in the comments below! 👇

10/08/2026

🏆 NEXT STOP: REGIONALS 🏆

Fort Hancock Cross Country showed out at District!

Boys Team: DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!
Cielo Hinojos: 2nd Place overall
Rebecca Orozco: 4th Place overall

Huge congratulations to our runners for punching their tickets to the Regional meet! The hard work paid off

10/07/2026

10/07/2026

🎓🧡💙 ATTENTION FORT HANCOCK ISD STUDENTS & PARENTS! 💙🧡🎓

Fort Hancock ISD is excited to invite interested students and parents to attend UTEP Orange and Blue Day 2026, the University of Texas at El Paso's largest open house event of the year!

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)

This exciting event gives prospective students and families the opportunity to: ✅ Explore the UTEP campus
✅ Meet faculty and current students
✅ Learn about academic programs and student life
✅ Discover scholarship and financial aid opportunities
✅ Participate in campus tours and activities

🚌 FREE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED BY FORT HANCOCK ISD

Students and parents interested in attending must reserve their spot with the district.

📞 Please contact: Mrs. Elsa Santillan
📧 Email: [email protected]
☎️ Phone: (915) 769-1602

⚠️ District Deadline to Sign Up: October 16, 2026

Spots are limited and registration is required. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about your future at UTEP!

🔗 Event Information: https://www.utep.edu/orangeandblue/
🔗 Event Registration: https://utep.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Events/EventDetails?eventId=f1c3f7d2-6516-f111-8a57-0e0cd724b33b

10/07/2026

To the legends who wore the jersey first and built this dynasty from the desert ground up, and to the players carrying the torch today under those Friday night lights 🏈

Stream the full documentary now at the link

A high school football team steps out of its own shadow.A writer travels historic Route 66.

10/05/2026

Under the Friday night lights! 👑✨

Huge congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming King, Bryan Montoya, and Homecoming Queen, Julissa Fernandez!

A massive shoutout to our entire Homecoming Court. You all represented our school with so much spirit, pride, and class. Drop some love in the comments to congratulate our King, Queen, and Court! 👑🎉

10/02/2026

🍂 FORT HANCOCK ISD FALL BREAK! 🍂

📅 October 5th - October 9th

It's time to take a well-deserved break! We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy this opportunity to relax, recharge, and make lasting memories with loved ones.

🍁 Enjoy the fall season
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Spend quality time with family and friends
🎃 Stay safe and have fun
📚 We'll see everyone back refreshed and ready to learn!

Classes will resume on Monday, October 12th.

🐎 Fort Hancock ISD
Success For All

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10/02/2026

As Maintenance & Custodial Appreciation Day comes to a close, Fort Hancock ISD would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the incredible team members who work tirelessly behind the scenes every day.

From keeping our campuses clean and safe to ensuring our facilities remain in top condition, your dedication makes a difference in the lives of our students, staff, and community.

Your hard work often happens before the first bell rings and long after the last student leaves, but your impact is seen and appreciated every single day.

💙 Thank you for your commitment, pride, and service to Fort Hancock ISD. 🐴 We are grateful for all that you do to keep our schools running strong!