PIE DAY AT HCS!
Today, our students were treated to a delicious surprise as staff members handed out pies in anticipation of next week’s Thanksgiving break!
From sweet slices to smiling faces, it was a fun and festive way to kick off the holiday spirit here at Hancock Central School. A huge thank-you to our wonderful staff for spreading kindness and dessert!
Today, our students were treated to a delicious surprise as staff members handed out pies in anticipation of next week’s Thanksgiving break!
From sweet slices to smiling faces, it was a fun and festive way to kick off the holiday spirit here at Hancock Central School. A huge thank-you to our wonderful staff for spreading kindness and dessert!
ELEMENTARY WINTER CONCERT HIGHLIGHTS!
Our elementary students shined on stage last night as they sang their hearts out during this year’s Winter Concert! From festive Thanksgiving tunes to cheerful Christmas favorites, our young performers filled the auditorium with joy and holiday spirit.
The excitement grew even bigger when the audience got a surprise glimpse of Santa Claus himself!
A huge thank you to Mrs. Noyd and all of our elementary classroom teachers for their patience, teamwork, and dedication in preparing the students for this wonderful event.
It was truly a packed house in the auditorium, and we are so grateful to everyone who came out to support our Wildcats. Thank you for making the evening so special!
Our elementary students shined on stage last night as they sang their hearts out during this year’s Winter Concert! From festive Thanksgiving tunes to cheerful Christmas favorites, our young performers filled the auditorium with joy and holiday spirit.
The excitement grew even bigger when the audience got a surprise glimpse of Santa Claus himself!
A huge thank you to Mrs. Noyd and all of our elementary classroom teachers for their patience, teamwork, and dedication in preparing the students for this wonderful event.
It was truly a packed house in the auditorium, and we are so grateful to everyone who came out to support our Wildcats. Thank you for making the evening so special!
3RD GRADE MULTIPLICATION TURKEYS IN DISGUISE!
Turkeys were hiding out in 3rd grade this week!
Students disguised their turkeys and had to some math work on their feathers. Students had to work with facts of 6,7,8 & 9. They were asked to make equal groups, write equations, repeated addition, commutative property, draw arrays, and do some skip counting.
Great work, students!!
Turkeys were hiding out in 3rd grade this week!
Students disguised their turkeys and had to some math work on their feathers. Students had to work with facts of 6,7,8 & 9. They were asked to make equal groups, write equations, repeated addition, commutative property, draw arrays, and do some skip counting.
Great work, students!!
WELCOME BACK, SANDER!
Hancock Central School is excited to welcome back Sander, a seven-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever, as our beloved furry staff member! Certified through Paws for Friendship and trained with Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Sander is here to bring comfort, support, and smiles to our students and staff.
Already enjoying stories from his Kindergarten friends, Sander is helping foster confidence, social-emotional well-being, and a positive school culture. We’re thrilled to have him as part of the HCS family!
Hancock Central School is excited to welcome back Sander, a seven-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever, as our beloved furry staff member! Certified through Paws for Friendship and trained with Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Sander is here to bring comfort, support, and smiles to our students and staff.
Already enjoying stories from his Kindergarten friends, Sander is helping foster confidence, social-emotional well-being, and a positive school culture. We’re thrilled to have him as part of the HCS family!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NTHS INDUCTEES!
We are excited to celebrate the accomplishments of our HCS students and their peers from other districts in DCMO BOCES who were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) last night!
A special congratulations to this year’s HCS inductees, Olivia DuBois and Landon Fuller!
This achievement reflects their dedication to academic excellence, leadership, and technical skill. We are incredibly proud of your hard work and commitment to success!
We are excited to celebrate the accomplishments of our HCS students and their peers from other districts in DCMO BOCES who were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) last night!
A special congratulations to this year’s HCS inductees, Olivia DuBois and Landon Fuller!
This achievement reflects their dedication to academic excellence, leadership, and technical skill. We are incredibly proud of your hard work and commitment to success!
CAUGHT BEING GOOD!
These 3rd graders were caught by Mrs. Cooper doing "something" good!
Madeline Mootz, Cayson Barnhart, Natalia Tarbox, Elijah Fraser, Kendra Croci, Ezra Berlingeri, Emma Frost and Emalinne Davis have been doing a variety of good things over the last few weeks. Things like helping others, being good listeners, being productive learners and workers, and being good friends!
We are proud of these 3rd graders!!
These 3rd graders were caught by Mrs. Cooper doing "something" good!
Madeline Mootz, Cayson Barnhart, Natalia Tarbox, Elijah Fraser, Kendra Croci, Ezra Berlingeri, Emma Frost and Emalinne Davis have been doing a variety of good things over the last few weeks. Things like helping others, being good listeners, being productive learners and workers, and being good friends!
We are proud of these 3rd graders!!
UPK Turkey Trouble Fun!
Our UPK boys and girls had a fantastic time reading Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano! After enjoying the story, students created their very own turkeys using donuts, Froot Loops, and googly eyes. Their creativity and excitement made for a fun and festive activity!
Nice job, students!!
Our UPK boys and girls had a fantastic time reading Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano! After enjoying the story, students created their very own turkeys using donuts, Froot Loops, and googly eyes. Their creativity and excitement made for a fun and festive activity!
Nice job, students!!
PARENT–TEACHER CONFERENCES & THANKSGIVING RECESS
Hancock Central School will hold Parent–Teacher Conferences on Monday, November 24 and Tuesday, November 25. Please remember that students will be dismissed at 11:15 a.m. on both days.
Additionally, there will be no school from Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving Recess. Students will return to school on Monday, December 1.
We look forward to meeting with families and wish everyone a safe and restful holiday break!
Hancock Central School will hold Parent–Teacher Conferences on Monday, November 24 and Tuesday, November 25. Please remember that students will be dismissed at 11:15 a.m. on both days.
Additionally, there will be no school from Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving Recess. Students will return to school on Monday, December 1.
We look forward to meeting with families and wish everyone a safe and restful holiday break!
ELEMENTARY CONCERT – THIS THURSDAY!
Join us this Thursday, November 20th at 6:30 p.m. in the Middle-High School Auditorium for our Elementary Concert, featuring performances by students in UPK through 4th grade!
Our young Wildcats have been working hard, and we can’t wait for them to share their holiday music with you. Guests may enter through the first-floor main entrance.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us this Thursday, November 20th at 6:30 p.m. in the Middle-High School Auditorium for our Elementary Concert, featuring performances by students in UPK through 4th grade!
Our young Wildcats have been working hard, and we can’t wait for them to share their holiday music with you. Guests may enter through the first-floor main entrance.
We look forward to seeing you there!
MYSTERY ON 13TH STREET – WEEKEND PERFORMANCE
Our high school students put on an outstanding performance of Mystery on 13th Street this past weekend! Their hard work, talent, and dedication truly shined on stage, and we could not be more proud of each and every cast and crew member.
A huge thank-you goes out to everyone who came out to support the show. Your energy and encouragement mean so much to our students and help make events like this so special.
See some images from the performance, below. Great work, everyone!
Our high school students put on an outstanding performance of Mystery on 13th Street this past weekend! Their hard work, talent, and dedication truly shined on stage, and we could not be more proud of each and every cast and crew member.
A huge thank-you goes out to everyone who came out to support the show. Your energy and encouragement mean so much to our students and help make events like this so special.
See some images from the performance, below. Great work, everyone!
MYSTERY ON 13TH STREET
Our high school students put on a fantastic daytime performance of Mystery on 13th Street today for HCS students and staff! Their hard work, talent, and energy shined on stage, and everyone did an excellent job!
A special highlight was seeing our elementary students high-five the cast members as they walked back to the elementary school. Such a fun and memorable connection between our students!
Don’t forget: the public performance will take place tomorrow, Saturday, November 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the Middle-High School Auditorium. Guests may enter from the 1st floor main entrance.
Check out the playbill, as well as some photos of today’s performance below. We hope to see you tomorrow night to support our amazing student performers!
Our high school students put on a fantastic daytime performance of Mystery on 13th Street today for HCS students and staff! Their hard work, talent, and energy shined on stage, and everyone did an excellent job!
A special highlight was seeing our elementary students high-five the cast members as they walked back to the elementary school. Such a fun and memorable connection between our students!
Don’t forget: the public performance will take place tomorrow, Saturday, November 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the Middle-High School Auditorium. Guests may enter from the 1st floor main entrance.
Check out the playbill, as well as some photos of today’s performance below. We hope to see you tomorrow night to support our amazing student performers!
HOME & CAREERS SPOTLIGHT
Mrs. Keller’s Home and Careers students have been busy in the kitchen! Recently, her 7th graders were invited to enjoy the meals they prepared during their lunch periods.
One menu featured a delicious spread of steak with mushrooms, green beans, and rice. Meanwhile, the other 7th grade class completed their own menu with a tasty lineup of salsa, tacos, and tres leches cake!
This experience is part of their Dinner Party Project, where students design their own menu while learning about professional kitchen setup and table service. Great job, everyone, your hard work and culinary creativity are truly impressive!
CAUGHT BEING GOOD!
As part of our PBIS initiative in the elementary school, we’ve introduced a new bulletin board to highlight students who are “caught being good.” Every day, great things happen at our school, and this display allows us to celebrate those moments. Students can earn a fish to add to the board when they go above and beyond everyday expectations.
Maja Noble was caught being good! She noticed a classmate without a partner and kindly offered to team up with him!
Great work, Maja!
As part of our PBIS initiative in the elementary school, we’ve introduced a new bulletin board to highlight students who are “caught being good.” Every day, great things happen at our school, and this display allows us to celebrate those moments. Students can earn a fish to add to the board when they go above and beyond everyday expectations.
Maja Noble was caught being good! She noticed a classmate without a partner and kindly offered to team up with him!
Great work, Maja!
VETERANS DAY ASSEMBLY
Hancock Central School held a special Veterans Day Assembly earlier this morning to honor those who have served our country.
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the veterans who joined us today, it was a privilege to celebrate and recognize your service.
Our elementary students did a wonderful job performing throughout the assembly! The UPK and Kindergarten students were featured in a touching slideshow and video presentation, while our 1st and 2nd graders, along with our 3rd and 4th graders, sang heartfelt songs to honor our veterans.
To close the event, our visiting veterans shared a special moment with students by passing out American flags, a proud reminder of the sacrifices made to protect our freedoms.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so meaningful.
Hancock Central School held a special Veterans Day Assembly earlier this morning to honor those who have served our country.
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the veterans who joined us today, it was a privilege to celebrate and recognize your service.
Our elementary students did a wonderful job performing throughout the assembly! The UPK and Kindergarten students were featured in a touching slideshow and video presentation, while our 1st and 2nd graders, along with our 3rd and 4th graders, sang heartfelt songs to honor our veterans.
To close the event, our visiting veterans shared a special moment with students by passing out American flags, a proud reminder of the sacrifices made to protect our freedoms.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so meaningful.
HCS PRESENTS: MYSTERY ON 13TH STREET
Join us for Hancock Central School’s upcoming high school play, Mystery on 13th Street by Shari Potter! This lighthearted mystery follows a group of quirky characters as they try to unravel a puzzling mystery on, where else, 13th Street! With twists, humor, and plenty of surprises, it’s a fun, family-friendly show you won’t want to miss.
Live Performance: Saturday, November 15th at 7:00 p.m.
Location: HCS MS-HS Auditorium
Admission: Free (Free will offering or canned food donations appreciated)
Guests will enter through the first floor main entrance. Come on out to enjoy an evening of mystery, laughter, and great entertainment with us!
Join us for Hancock Central School’s upcoming high school play, Mystery on 13th Street by Shari Potter! This lighthearted mystery follows a group of quirky characters as they try to unravel a puzzling mystery on, where else, 13th Street! With twists, humor, and plenty of surprises, it’s a fun, family-friendly show you won’t want to miss.
Live Performance: Saturday, November 15th at 7:00 p.m.
Location: HCS MS-HS Auditorium
Admission: Free (Free will offering or canned food donations appreciated)
Guests will enter through the first floor main entrance. Come on out to enjoy an evening of mystery, laughter, and great entertainment with us!
HCS STUDENTS EXPLORE HEALTHCARE CAREERS AT MASH CAMP!
Several of our Hancock Central School Juniors and Seniors recently attended MASH Camp at UHS Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton!
Students had the opportunity to explore a variety of healthcare careers through hands-on activities, demonstrations, and discussions with hospital staff. From learning about emergency medicine and radiology to trying out basic clinical skills, our Wildcats got an inside look at what it takes to work in the medical field.
A big thank you to UHS Delaware Valley Hospital and staff for hosting this valuable experience and inspiring our students to explore future career paths in healthcare!
Several of our Hancock Central School Juniors and Seniors recently attended MASH Camp at UHS Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton!
Students had the opportunity to explore a variety of healthcare careers through hands-on activities, demonstrations, and discussions with hospital staff. From learning about emergency medicine and radiology to trying out basic clinical skills, our Wildcats got an inside look at what it takes to work in the medical field.
A big thank you to UHS Delaware Valley Hospital and staff for hosting this valuable experience and inspiring our students to explore future career paths in healthcare!
JV & VARSITY WINTER SPORTS BEGIN NEXT WEEK!
A reminder to all Hancock Central School student-athletes and families that JV and Varsity winter sports officially begin on Monday, November 17th!
Make sure you’re registered and ready to go at the link below:
https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/2025-2026-winter-athletic-registration-deposit-hancock
Good luck to all of our student-athletes on the upcoming Winter sports season!
VETERANS DAY REMINDER & ASSEMBLY INVITATION
Just a reminder to all that there will be no school tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.
When we return, the Elementary school will proudly host a Veterans Day Assembly on Wednesday, November 12th at 8:30 a.m. in the Elementary School Cafeteria.
We invite all veterans, past and presently serving, to join us as we honor and celebrate our heroes. We will enjoy patriotic songs, while our students in Grades 1-4 will present live performances. The UPK and Kindergarten classes will also be featured in a special video presentation to our veterans.
We look forward to recognizing and thanking those who have served our country!
Just a reminder to all that there will be no school tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.
When we return, the Elementary school will proudly host a Veterans Day Assembly on Wednesday, November 12th at 8:30 a.m. in the Elementary School Cafeteria.
We invite all veterans, past and presently serving, to join us as we honor and celebrate our heroes. We will enjoy patriotic songs, while our students in Grades 1-4 will present live performances. The UPK and Kindergarten classes will also be featured in a special video presentation to our veterans.
We look forward to recognizing and thanking those who have served our country!
HANCOCK ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT!
Congratulations to HCS alumni Laycee Drake, who was recently named Student-Athlete of the Week at St. Bonaventure Bonnies!
Laycee and the Bonnies will take on the Binghamton Bearcats at Binghamton University tomorrow night, November 11th, at 7 p.m. We’re proud of you, Laycee, your HCS family is cheering you on!
A bit more about Laycee’s journey:
• Hometown: Hancock, NY
• Position: Guard, 5′6″, majoring in Adolescence Education at St. Bonaventure.
• At St. Bonaventure, she was added to the roster for the 2025-26 season as a veteran guard expected to bring leadership and experience to both ends of the floor.
Highlights from Laycee’s first two league games with SBU:
• In SBU’s league opener on 11/3, Laycee scored 16 points (7-of-9 from the field, 2-of-4 from three), grabbed 4 rebounds, dished 2 assists and had 1 steal.
• In the next game on 11/7 vs Niagara Purple Eagles, she played 31 minutes and put up 19 points (6-of-14 FG, 2-of-5 3-PT, 5-of-5 FT), pulled down 8 rebounds, had 2 assists.
Laycee’s transition to SBU is off to a strong start, her scoring, rebounding and shooting efficiency are already making a mark.
Let’s all rally behind Laycee and the Bonnies tomorrow night! Share the post, send a shout-out, and let’s show the HCS and D-H family spirit!
Congratulations to HCS alumni Laycee Drake, who was recently named Student-Athlete of the Week at St. Bonaventure Bonnies!
Laycee and the Bonnies will take on the Binghamton Bearcats at Binghamton University tomorrow night, November 11th, at 7 p.m. We’re proud of you, Laycee, your HCS family is cheering you on!
A bit more about Laycee’s journey:
• Hometown: Hancock, NY
• Position: Guard, 5′6″, majoring in Adolescence Education at St. Bonaventure.
• At St. Bonaventure, she was added to the roster for the 2025-26 season as a veteran guard expected to bring leadership and experience to both ends of the floor.
Highlights from Laycee’s first two league games with SBU:
• In SBU’s league opener on 11/3, Laycee scored 16 points (7-of-9 from the field, 2-of-4 from three), grabbed 4 rebounds, dished 2 assists and had 1 steal.
• In the next game on 11/7 vs Niagara Purple Eagles, she played 31 minutes and put up 19 points (6-of-14 FG, 2-of-5 3-PT, 5-of-5 FT), pulled down 8 rebounds, had 2 assists.
Laycee’s transition to SBU is off to a strong start, her scoring, rebounding and shooting efficiency are already making a mark.
Let’s all rally behind Laycee and the Bonnies tomorrow night! Share the post, send a shout-out, and let’s show the HCS and D-H family spirit!
CAUGHT BEING GOOD!
As a part of our PBIS initiative in the elementary school, there is now a bulletin board that can visually recognize students that are 'caught being good.' Positive things happen at our school each day and students will have the opportunity earn a fish when they are caught doing something above and beyond basic expectations.
Our first 'catch' was Dawson Dufton from 4th grade, who helped a friend clean up a mess in the cafeteria without being asked. Great job, Dawson!
Who will be the next one caught? 🎣
As a part of our PBIS initiative in the elementary school, there is now a bulletin board that can visually recognize students that are 'caught being good.' Positive things happen at our school each day and students will have the opportunity earn a fish when they are caught doing something above and beyond basic expectations.
Our first 'catch' was Dawson Dufton from 4th grade, who helped a friend clean up a mess in the cafeteria without being asked. Great job, Dawson!
Who will be the next one caught? 🎣
