Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School

Modesto City Schools invites you to join us for “Hispanic Heritage Month.” Join us to celebrate with food, music, crafts, and entertainment. All are welcomed! For more information, please call (209) 492-4405.

📅✨ September is all about showing up and shining bright! 🌟 Join our Attendance Challenge — every day counts, and so do YOU. 💯#EveryDayCounts #SeptemberChallenge #BePresent

Congratulations to Hanshaw's elected School Site Council members for 25-26!

Please join us Tuesday, September 9 at 9:15 am to learn about supports and programs for our English Learner students.

School Site Council Parent Vote 25-26
Greetings Hanshaw Parents and Community,

It is time for you to cast your vote for our 25-26 School Site Council, Parent Representative.

Voting will conclude on Wednesday, September 3rd at 8PM!

Please click the link below to submit your selection, or you can copy and paste the link into a new browser window:

https://forms.gle/C72AHskarH9J1S858

Saludos, padres y comunidad de Hanshaw:

Es hora de votar para elegir a nuestro representante de padres del Consejo Escolar 25-26.

La votación finalizará el miércoles 3 de septiembre a las 8 p. m.

Haga clic en el enlace a continuación para enviar su selección o cópielo y péguelo en una nueva ventana del navegador.

https://forms.gle/C72AHskarH9J1S858

Hanshaw students showed their school spirit and enjoyed various lunch time activities on this past Friday.

Titans - don't forget to wear your college gear on Thursday's for College Theme Thursdays AND wear your Hanshaw swag on Spirit wear Fridays!

Your help is needed with nominations and then voting for Hanshaw Middle School's School Site Council. Please see information below. You may also copy and paste the link into a new browser window to access the nomination form: https://forms.gle/8sVALjTvdWc5m7916

We are sharing this amazing opportunity courtesy of our friends and neighbors at the Red Shield Community Center. Don't miss out on their Back to School Bash!

🎒✨ It’s that time again! Join us for Back to School Night 📚💡 on Thursday, August 21st. Come meet the teachers, explore classrooms, and see what’s in store for an amazing year ahead! 🏫❤️ We can’t wait to see you there! 🙌 #BackToSchoolNight #WeAreReady #SchoolSpirit

What an amazing first day of school! Thank you to our staff for the heart, energy, and dedication you poured into welcoming our Titans today. From the moment students stepped on campus, every smile, greeting, and act of support set the tone for a year filled with purpose and possibility.
To our teachers—you sparked curiosity and connection in your classrooms.
To our office and support staff—you kept everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
To our Healthy Start team—you cared for students’ well-being and met needs beyond the classroom.
To our amazing academic counselors—you ensured students had the correct schedules and a smooth start to their year.
To our nutrition services team—you nourished minds and bodies so learning could thrive.
To our custodial team—you ensured our school was clean, safe, and welcoming.
To our supervision team—you created a safe, positive environment where students could feel secure and supported.
To our fantastic paraprofessionals—you provided vital support in classrooms, helping students stay engaged and successful.
And a special thank you to our Activities Director, for the incredible red carpet, balloons, and Titan tunnel at the entrance—it made our students feel like stars from the moment they arrived.
Thank you for making the first day of school not only successful but inspiring. The journey ahead is bright because of the team we have here at Hanshaw.
THANK YOU to our parents, guardians and families for sending your amazing scholars to Hanshaw Middle School!
It's going to be a great year!!!

Welcome back Titans!!!

DON'T MISS OUT..... LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE!!! Get Ready To Be a Titan! Bridge To Hanshaw will run from July 28th to August 1st. Time: 9:00-12:30 All incoming 7th grade students are welcome to participate. Use the QR code on the flyer to register your students. You may also copy and paste the link below into a new browser window: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMPIw29LyPxeoNyUvdrRjW0o5O3NLR98m5kgdYtp5xkyJo-w/viewform

Not geared up for summer yet? No sweat. Score all the clothes and accessories you need at your Titans store and save 20%---With no minimum. Use code EXTRA20. Ends 6/9 Copy and paste link: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/california/modesto/hanshaw-middle-school

For Hanshaw 8th Graders who are Future Johansen Vikings: If you plan to participate in a sport at Johansen High School during the 2025-26 School Year, please note that there is a FREE sports clinic available on Wednesday, June 4th at Davis High School. Transportation is available (please use the QR code on the for details). Time for Johansen students is from 1 - 2:30pm. You must attend during your school's scheduled time. Hanshaw 8th graders will follow the schedule for their 9th grade school.

If you are a Hanshaw athlete, or future Hanshaw athlete, there will be FREE sports physicals at Davis High School in the Gym. Hanshaw students will ONLY be accepted between 1pm -2:30pm on Wednesday, June 4th. ALL athletes must have a sports physical completed for EACH school year. See you there Titans! Si usted es un atleta de Hanshaw, o futuro atleta de Hanshaw, habrá exámenes físicos deportivos GRATUITOS en el Gimnasio de la escuela secundaria de Davis. Los estudiantes de Hanshaw SOLO serán aceptados entre la 1 p.m. y las 2:30 p.m. el miércoles 4 de junio. TODOS los atletas deben tener un examen físico deportivo completo para CADA año escolar. ¡Nos vemos allí Titanes!

Get Ready To Be a Titan! Bridge To Hanshaw will run from July 28th to August 1st. Time: 9:00-12:30 All incoming 7th grade students are welcome to participate. Use the QR code on the flyer to register your students. You may also copy and paste the link below into a new browser window: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMPIw29LyPxeoNyUvdrRjW0o5O3NLR98m5kgdYtp5xkyJo-w/viewform

Hanshaw Middle School hosted a Science Fair on Thursday, May 22nd with student presentations and judging during the day and a family and community event in the evening. It was a day full of excitement, learning, and anticipation. Our grade level winning projects are listed below: 7th Grade 1st Place - "The Surprising Strength of Eggshells" 2nd Place - "Does the Amount of Flammable Bubbles Affect the Height of Fire?" 3rd Place - "Soggy or Crunchy" 8th Grade 1st Place - "The Principal Foundations of Particle Colliders" 2nd Place - "Strawberry DNA Extraction" 3rd Place - "Big Pieces or Small Pieces: Which will React Faster?"