Hankins Middle School News

Our Mission Statement
Katherine H. Hankins Middle School will guarantee a learning environment for all participating students to achieve the necessary skills to succeed at their next level of academic, social, and physical potential

General Information
Hankins is an AMSTI (Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative) school that is based in specialized training for math and science teachers and academically rigorous learning opportunities for students. The school also offers many electives, extra-curricular and sporting activities that include band, art, horticultural, fitness and leisure, drama, media, journalism, scholar’s bowl, student council, computer applications, cheerleading, volleyball, track, football, basketball, and baseball. For more information, please visit our website at http://hankins.mcm.schoolinsites.com/.

Mrs. Katherine Hankins

Hankins Middle School was dedicated and named in honor of Katherine Hasty Hankins in the spring of 2001. She was an educator who spent forty years serving the school in many roles. Mrs. Hankins served as boys' football, basketball, and softball coach; girls' basketball and softball and track coach; teacher of biology, chemistry, physics, and science; assistant principal and instructional specialist. Her father, Mr. Nathan Ludy Hasty, donated most of the acreage the school was built upon.