Hanes Magnet School
A Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School
Hanes would like to introduce our new principal intern, Mrs. Ordonez! Welcome to our Dragon Family!
Hola Dragon families! My name is Cristina Ordonez. I have been in education for more than 20 years, serving students and families in Ecuador, India, Florida, and North Carolina. I am a proud wife and mom of two wonderful children, as well as Milo, our tiny, silly, and sweet Yorkie. I am bilingual, passionate about education and STEM, and I love supporting students as they follow their dreams and discover their unique gifts. I am very excited to join Hanes Middle School, and I look forward to working alongside our staff, families, and students to help every child succeed.
Hola Dragon families! My name is Cristina Ordonez. I have been in education for more than 20 years, serving students and families in Ecuador, India, Florida, and North Carolina. I am a proud wife and mom of two wonderful children, as well as Milo, our tiny, silly, and sweet Yorkie. I am bilingual, passionate about education and STEM, and I love supporting students as they follow their dreams and discover their unique gifts. I am very excited to join Hanes Middle School, and I look forward to working alongside our staff, families, and students to help every child succeed.
Hanes would like to welcome our NEW Assistant Principal to our Dragon Family.
Kentria Denny is an experienced educational leader with over 20 years in education and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from High Point University. Prior to joining Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, she served with Guilford County Schools as an EC Teacher Assistant, Teacher, and Curriculum Facilitator. She later joined Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools as Assistant Principal of Instruction at East Forsyth Middle School.
Ms. Denny is excited to serve the Hanes Magnet School community and is committed to building strong relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners. She looks forward to supporting every Dragon’s success and growth.
The Board of Education recognized schools that won Clean and Green awards during their meeting last week. Clean and Green is an initiative with Keep Winton Salem Beautiful and the Garden Club Council that rewards schools that reduce litter, provide environmental education, and beautify their campuses. Congratulations to #HanesMagnetMiddle School, #LewisvilleMiddle School, and #RJRHigh School for winning awards, as well as #WSPAPhoenix, #Atkins_HS, #HallWoodward Elementary School, and #KernersvilleES for winning honorable mentions!
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Congratulations to Ms. Wilcox for winning the Promise Award and $1,000 prize! Go Dragons! #wearehanes #hanesmagnetschool #wsfcs #msa #stemeducation
Dragon Bows gave a wonderful performance at tonight's Board of Education meeting. Thank you to Mrs. Sharpe and her talented musicians for representing Hanes!
#wearehanes #hanesmagnetschool #wsfcs #msa
#wearehanes #hanesmagnetschool #wsfcs #msa
8th Grade Save the Dates!
Congratulations to our new pacer record holders!
Elijah Owens and Ryla Tuller!
Elijah Owens and Ryla Tuller!
6th Grade 101 is today from 5:00-6:30 PM!
We need proctors for EOG testing May 12-May 15. You must be a cleared volunteer for the district each year you sign up.
Volunteer link: www.wsfcsvolunteers.com
Proctor sign up link: https://forms.gle/CsKE699CXa7TYR2M7
Thank you so much!!!
Volunteer link: www.wsfcsvolunteers.com
Proctor sign up link: https://forms.gle/CsKE699CXa7TYR2M7
Thank you so much!!!
8th graders became Medical Laboratory Scientists today as they explored Winston Salem State's Diagnostics Laboratory, Microbiology/Chemnistry Laboratory, and the Hematology/Transfusion Medicine Laboratory today!
#wearehanes #wsfcs #hanesmagnet #stemeducation #msa #wssu #wssumls
Mr. Reese's 7th graders demonstrate gravitational potential energy with a swinging bowling ball. #wearehanes #stemeducation #wsfcs #msa
Congrats to the following 32 students who have artwork in the Spring Extravaganza Art Show. The show will run from MARCH 24-MARCH 27 at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts in downtown Winston - Salem.
Students in the show:
ANGEL HALL
SOPHIA GONZALEZ
AILEEN SEGOVIANO
JACOB GARMON
WARREN SIZEMORE
KAYLA OTI
ARIANNA ALSTON
ALICIA MOLINGA
ANINA HILL
MILANI JUAREZ GALINDO
MARY RICHARDS
SARAH NAIDOW
PENNY HAAS
GAVIN FRONDOZA
EDWIN ANDUJAR- TOLEDO
AVALIE HATFIELD
ANNE BARTLETT
SEBASTIAN FURR
DAICHI ESPINA
LILY PALM
SAWYER GILLESPIE
TANISHA PATIL
ZOYA RAHMAN
JAMES SUMMERS
CATE BRACKEN
DEACON STROWD
CHRISTOPHER CALLEJA COLON
KIRSTYN PAGE
NINA JOHNSON
ADDISON PAINTING
ALLISON AVILA
CLAIRE RICHARDS
If you see them be sure to tell them congratulations!!!
Hanes Art Dept
Students in the show:
ANGEL HALL
SOPHIA GONZALEZ
AILEEN SEGOVIANO
JACOB GARMON
WARREN SIZEMORE
KAYLA OTI
ARIANNA ALSTON
ALICIA MOLINGA
ANINA HILL
MILANI JUAREZ GALINDO
MARY RICHARDS
SARAH NAIDOW
PENNY HAAS
GAVIN FRONDOZA
EDWIN ANDUJAR- TOLEDO
AVALIE HATFIELD
ANNE BARTLETT
SEBASTIAN FURR
DAICHI ESPINA
LILY PALM
SAWYER GILLESPIE
TANISHA PATIL
ZOYA RAHMAN
JAMES SUMMERS
CATE BRACKEN
DEACON STROWD
CHRISTOPHER CALLEJA COLON
KIRSTYN PAGE
NINA JOHNSON
ADDISON PAINTING
ALLISON AVILA
CLAIRE RICHARDS
If you see them be sure to tell them congratulations!!!
Hanes Art Dept
7th grade STEM field trip to NASCAR Hall of Fame! Students built racecars and racetracks, studied speed and banking, raced the clock in a pit-car challenge, and raced each other in a real race car simulator!
#wearehanes #hanesmagnetschool #stemeducation #nascarhalloffame #msa
#wearehanes #hanesmagnetschool #stemeducation #nascarhalloffame #msa
SAVE THE DATE: Please join us in celebrating our 8th grade students! The Hanes 8th Grade Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 21 at Atkins High School from 6-7:30 PM. Families are asked to limit attendees to no more than 4 family members. More information will follow.
WS/FCS middle and elementary schools have now also completed their 2026 Battle of the Books competitions. Battle of the Books tasks students with reading a selection of books and competing quiz bowl style to test their reading comprehension and teamwork. This year's placing teams were:
1st Place Middle: Kernersville Middle School
2nd Place Middle: Hanes Magnet School
3rd Place Middle: Lewisville Middle School
1st Place Elementary: Morgan Elementary School
2nd Place Elementary: Meadowlark Elementary School
3rd Place Elementary: Whitaker Elementary School
Congratulations to our district's avid readers!
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8th graders visited Fort Macon and the aquarium this week! They studied maritime history, fossils, and coral conservation.
#wearehanes #wsfcs #msa
#wearehanes #wsfcs #msa
Current students who need transportation for next school year (2026-2027) must complete the form below before May 8, 2026. This includes ALL 8th graders who will need a bus to high school.
https://bit.ly/2627Hanesbus
https://bit.ly/2627Hanesbus
Welcome rising 6th grade families! 6th Grade 101 will be on Thursday, April 23 from 5:00-6:30 PM.
Congratulations to Mr. Ford for being selected to be in the next cohort of the WSFCS teacher residency program!
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#hanesmagnetschool #wsfcs
Congratulations to our 10 Hanes students selected for the NC Jr. Western Regional Orchestra Clinic! This is the highest level in NC, and we had more than any other middle school from WSFCS selected.
Ammar Patwa, Chelsea Shen, Amelia Harrington, Daniel Carroll, Fiona Lee, Quinn Lee, Ansha Narayan, Beatrice Mawuntu, Annika Puwanant, and Shekinah Wilson
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