SCHOOL PICTURES THIS WEEK AT HCS
School Picture Days are coming up!
• Middle-High School: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
• Elementary School: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Order Online: Visit - https://vando.imagequix.com/S9SRC9J
and use the school codes below:
• Jr./Sr. High School: HancockHSF25
• Elementary School: NY02778F25
Please note: The preorder site closes 48 hours after the last picture day.
Post-picture day ordering will be available once proof sheets are emailed or sent home. (These orders include an additional shipping fee and will be mailed directly to your home.)
Questions? Contact Upstate Images Customer Service at 1-855-773-3321 (M–F, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM).
Be ready to smile, Wildcats!
School Picture Days are coming up!
• Middle-High School: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
• Elementary School: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Order Online: Visit - https://vando.imagequix.com/S9SRC9J
and use the school codes below:
• Jr./Sr. High School: HancockHSF25
• Elementary School: NY02778F25
Please note: The preorder site closes 48 hours after the last picture day.
Post-picture day ordering will be available once proof sheets are emailed or sent home. (These orders include an additional shipping fee and will be mailed directly to your home.)
Questions? Contact Upstate Images Customer Service at 1-855-773-3321 (M–F, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM).
Be ready to smile, Wildcats!
SPECIAL EDUCATION 101: PARENT MEMBER MEETING
Join us for an important training session covering the special education process, including:
-Laws and regulations
-Roles of CPSE and CSE members
The meeting will take place this Thursday, September 24 from 6:00–7:30 PM.
To register, click on the link below!
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/cb6ztxm
Join us for an important training session covering the special education process, including:
-Laws and regulations
-Roles of CPSE and CSE members
The meeting will take place this Thursday, September 24 from 6:00–7:30 PM.
To register, click on the link below!
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/cb6ztxm
5TH GRADE ART UPDATE!
Earlier this month, we shared some progress shots from Ms. Kellam’s 5th grade art students as they explored how to use simple lines and shapes collaboratively. Students built on each other’s ideas—adding to, transforming, and re-imagining what their classmates had drawn.
We’re excited to say that the project is now complete! Along with new progress photos, we now have the finished results, showcasing how imagination and teamwork can turn simple marks into creative, detailed, and meaningful artwork.
Great job, 5th graders, and thank you, Ms. Kellam, for guiding such an engaging and collaborative project!
Earlier this month, we shared some progress shots from Ms. Kellam’s 5th grade art students as they explored how to use simple lines and shapes collaboratively. Students built on each other’s ideas—adding to, transforming, and re-imagining what their classmates had drawn.
We’re excited to say that the project is now complete! Along with new progress photos, we now have the finished results, showcasing how imagination and teamwork can turn simple marks into creative, detailed, and meaningful artwork.
Great job, 5th graders, and thank you, Ms. Kellam, for guiding such an engaging and collaborative project!
Save the Date – Curriculum Night & Open House!
HCS families, please join us on Thursday, October 2, 2025, for Curriculum Night/Open House. This is a great opportunity to visit classrooms, meet teachers, and learn more about the curriculum, expectations, and ways we can partner together in your child’s education.
Schedule:
• High School/Middle School – 5:00-6:00 p.m.
• Elementary School – 5:30-6:30 p.m.
We look forward to seeing our families and sharing the exciting work happening at HCS!
HCS families, please join us on Thursday, October 2, 2025, for Curriculum Night/Open House. This is a great opportunity to visit classrooms, meet teachers, and learn more about the curriculum, expectations, and ways we can partner together in your child’s education.
Schedule:
• High School/Middle School – 5:00-6:00 p.m.
• Elementary School – 5:30-6:30 p.m.
We look forward to seeing our families and sharing the exciting work happening at HCS!
KINDERGARTEN FUN FRIDAY!
Our Kindergarten students joined in on the Fun Friday excitement last week! After reading Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, they created their own edible coconut trees and made a fun craft where the letters of their names climbed up the tree.
Such a creative (and tasty!) way to learn—great job, Kindergarten!
Our Kindergarten students joined in on the Fun Friday excitement last week! After reading Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, they created their own edible coconut trees and made a fun craft where the letters of their names climbed up the tree.
Such a creative (and tasty!) way to learn—great job, Kindergarten!
FUN FRIDAY IN UPK
A told B, and B told C… UPK had Fun Friday, come and see!
Our youngest Wildcats read “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault, and watched the letters race up the coconut tree. After story time, they made their own yummy, sweet treats that were just as fun as the ABCs!
What a perfect way to wrap up the week, with letters, laughter, and a boom-boom beat!
A told B, and B told C… UPK had Fun Friday, come and see!
Our youngest Wildcats read “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault, and watched the letters race up the coconut tree. After story time, they made their own yummy, sweet treats that were just as fun as the ABCs!
What a perfect way to wrap up the week, with letters, laughter, and a boom-boom beat!
NY THURSDAYS ARE BACK AT HCS!
Yesterday, our students enjoyed the first NY Thursdays lunch of the school year, featuring fresh, local foods from right here in New York State!
Menu included:
• Hot Dog on a bun (Sabrett via Ginsberg’s Foods – Hudson, NY)
• Grape Tomato & Cucumber Salad (Berry Brook Farm – Hamden, NY; Catskill Cattle Company – Deposit, NY)
• NY Potato Chips (Utz Quality Foods – NY potatoes)
• Fresh Apple (NY State farm)
• NY Milk (Upstate Niagara Cooperative)
NY Thursdays are a great way to celebrate and enjoy fresh, local products while supporting our farmers and producers.
A big thank you to our HCS Food Service team for preparing such a delicious meal for our students!
Yesterday, our students enjoyed the first NY Thursdays lunch of the school year, featuring fresh, local foods from right here in New York State!
Menu included:
• Hot Dog on a bun (Sabrett via Ginsberg’s Foods – Hudson, NY)
• Grape Tomato & Cucumber Salad (Berry Brook Farm – Hamden, NY; Catskill Cattle Company – Deposit, NY)
• NY Potato Chips (Utz Quality Foods – NY potatoes)
• Fresh Apple (NY State farm)
• NY Milk (Upstate Niagara Cooperative)
NY Thursdays are a great way to celebrate and enjoy fresh, local products while supporting our farmers and producers.
A big thank you to our HCS Food Service team for preparing such a delicious meal for our students!
COLLEGE & CAREER NIGHT
We would like to thank everyone who stopped by for College & Career Night yesterday evening! This exciting event gave students and families the chance to connect with a wide variety of vendors and representatives to explore future career and education opportunities.
A big thank you to our participating vendors:
• International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825
• SAPUTO
• ARC of Delaware County
• Roscoe Rehabilitation
• CDO Workforce
• NBT Bank
• Leonard Bus Sales
• Delaware County Sheriff’s Department
• SFCU
• U.S. Army
• SUNY Morrisville
• SUNY Oneonta
• Grand Canyon University
• SUNY Delhi
• Keuka College
• SUNY Cortland
• Johnson College of Technology
• Misericordia University
• Marywood University
Finally, a special thank you to The Hancock Community Education Foundation for providing this wonderful opportunity for our students and families.
We would like to thank everyone who stopped by for College & Career Night yesterday evening! This exciting event gave students and families the chance to connect with a wide variety of vendors and representatives to explore future career and education opportunities.
A big thank you to our participating vendors:
• International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825
• SAPUTO
• ARC of Delaware County
• Roscoe Rehabilitation
• CDO Workforce
• NBT Bank
• Leonard Bus Sales
• Delaware County Sheriff’s Department
• SFCU
• U.S. Army
• SUNY Morrisville
• SUNY Oneonta
• Grand Canyon University
• SUNY Delhi
• Keuka College
• SUNY Cortland
• Johnson College of Technology
• Misericordia University
• Marywood University
Finally, a special thank you to The Hancock Community Education Foundation for providing this wonderful opportunity for our students and families.
FIELD HOCKEY WINS ON SENIOR RECOGNITION
Congratulations to our D-H Eagles Field Hockey teams last night on their wins over Owego during Senior Recognition!
Varsity earned a 2-1 win with goals from Averie Lester and Abby Davie, plus an assist from Aubrey Smith.
The evening also featured Senior Recognition Night, where we honored our dedicated seniors:
Hancock: Autumn Dohanic, Olivia Esolen, Gwyneth Nebzydoski
Deposit: Leah Braun, Sadie Freyer, Averie Lester, Aubrey Smith, Marisa Zaczek
Thank you, seniors, for your leadership and commitment to the D-H Field Hockey program!
Congratulations also to our D-H JV Field Hockey team, as they came away with a 3-1 victory, with goals scored by Maddy Gustin, Teeghan Tarbox, and Lauren Stevens.
Congratulations to both teams on an incredible night of field hockey!
Congratulations to our D-H Eagles Field Hockey teams last night on their wins over Owego during Senior Recognition!
Varsity earned a 2-1 win with goals from Averie Lester and Abby Davie, plus an assist from Aubrey Smith.
The evening also featured Senior Recognition Night, where we honored our dedicated seniors:
Hancock: Autumn Dohanic, Olivia Esolen, Gwyneth Nebzydoski
Deposit: Leah Braun, Sadie Freyer, Averie Lester, Aubrey Smith, Marisa Zaczek
Thank you, seniors, for your leadership and commitment to the D-H Field Hockey program!
Congratulations also to our D-H JV Field Hockey team, as they came away with a 3-1 victory, with goals scored by Maddy Gustin, Teeghan Tarbox, and Lauren Stevens.
Congratulations to both teams on an incredible night of field hockey!
NY THURSDAYS
Today, HCS will serve its first NY Thursdays lunch of the school year! NY Thursdays is a program that highlights fresh, locally grown foods from farms and producers across New York State. The goal is to connect students with healthy, farm-fresh meals while supporting local farmers and strengthening our community food system.
On Today’s Menu:
• Hot Dog on a Bun – Sabrett via Ginsberg’s Foods (Hudson, NY)
• Grape Tomato & Cucumber Salad – Berry Brook Farm via Catskills Agrarian Alliance (Hamden, NY) & Catskill Cattle Company (Deposit, NY)
• NY Potato Chips – NY Chip Company via Ginsberg’s Foods (Hudson, NY)
• Mexican Street Corn – Catskill Cattle Company (Deposit, NY)
• Apple – Ginsberg’s Foods (Hudson, NY)
• Milk
We look forward to continuing this program throughout the year and can’t wait for our students to enjoy these fresh New York–grown flavors!
Today, HCS will serve its first NY Thursdays lunch of the school year! NY Thursdays is a program that highlights fresh, locally grown foods from farms and producers across New York State. The goal is to connect students with healthy, farm-fresh meals while supporting local farmers and strengthening our community food system.
On Today’s Menu:
• Hot Dog on a Bun – Sabrett via Ginsberg’s Foods (Hudson, NY)
• Grape Tomato & Cucumber Salad – Berry Brook Farm via Catskills Agrarian Alliance (Hamden, NY) & Catskill Cattle Company (Deposit, NY)
• NY Potato Chips – NY Chip Company via Ginsberg’s Foods (Hudson, NY)
• Mexican Street Corn – Catskill Cattle Company (Deposit, NY)
• Apple – Ginsberg’s Foods (Hudson, NY)
• Milk
We look forward to continuing this program throughout the year and can’t wait for our students to enjoy these fresh New York–grown flavors!
SCHOOL PICTURES – ONLINE ORDERING INFORMATION
Picture day at HCS is scheduled for next Wednesday & Thursday (9/24/2025 for MS-HS and 9/25/2025 for the Elementary School).
Visit https://vando.imagequix.com/S9SRC9J and enter the school Online Code to order online.
(The preorder site closes 48 hours after the last picture day.)
Post picture day ordering is available once the proof sheet is emailed to your school preferred email or sent to the school, these orders include an additional shipping fee and are mailed directly to your home address.
Online Code for the Jr. Sr. High School HancockHSF25
Online Code for the Elementary School NY02778F25
For questions, please Upstate Images contact customer service at 1-855-773-3321 (M-F from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm).
Picture day at HCS is scheduled for next Wednesday & Thursday (9/24/2025 for MS-HS and 9/25/2025 for the Elementary School).
Visit https://vando.imagequix.com/S9SRC9J and enter the school Online Code to order online.
(The preorder site closes 48 hours after the last picture day.)
Post picture day ordering is available once the proof sheet is emailed to your school preferred email or sent to the school, these orders include an additional shipping fee and are mailed directly to your home address.
Online Code for the Jr. Sr. High School HancockHSF25
Online Code for the Elementary School NY02778F25
For questions, please Upstate Images contact customer service at 1-855-773-3321 (M-F from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm).
FREE VIRTUAL TRAININGS
The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is offering free virtual trainings to families. For more information, visit the link listed below!
https://www.albany.edu/autism/training-and-learning/training-opportunities/family-training-series
IT PROFESSIONALS’ DAY
Today, we proudly recognize IT Professionals Day here at HCS!
We extend our sincere gratitude to our dedicated IT department: Tonia Hollen, Tina Coviello, Thomas Schoonmaker and Jason Moreno for their hard work, expertise, and commitment to keeping our technology systems running smoothly.
Your efforts ensure that our students, staff, and community have the tools and support they need every day. Thank you for all that you do for Hancock Central School!
Today, we proudly recognize IT Professionals Day here at HCS!
We extend our sincere gratitude to our dedicated IT department: Tonia Hollen, Tina Coviello, Thomas Schoonmaker and Jason Moreno for their hard work, expertise, and commitment to keeping our technology systems running smoothly.
Your efforts ensure that our students, staff, and community have the tools and support they need every day. Thank you for all that you do for Hancock Central School!
FIELD HOCKEY SENIOR RECOGNITION
Come out and support our D-H Eagles Field Hockey team tomorrow, Wednesday, September 17th, as they take on Owego!
JV Field Hockey – 4:30 p.m.
Senior Recognition – immediately following the JV game
Varsity Field Hockey – to follow
Join us as we cheer on our Eagles and honor our seniors for their hard work and dedication!
Come out and support our D-H Eagles Field Hockey team tomorrow, Wednesday, September 17th, as they take on Owego!
JV Field Hockey – 4:30 p.m.
Senior Recognition – immediately following the JV game
Varsity Field Hockey – to follow
Join us as we cheer on our Eagles and honor our seniors for their hard work and dedication!
BINGHAMTON COLLEGE DAY
Greater Binghamton College Day will be taking place on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena from 11am-2pm and 6pm-8pm!
If you’re a high school student (or you know someone who is), this is a great opportunity to:
• Explore dozens of colleges and universities in one place
• Talk with admissions reps, faculty and students
• Get info on majors, financial aid, scholarships, and campus life
Whether you're just starting to think about college or you're narrowing down your options, this event is a one-stop shop for getting the inside scoop.
For more information, visit: www.binghamtoncollegeday.org
Greater Binghamton College Day will be taking place on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena from 11am-2pm and 6pm-8pm!
If you’re a high school student (or you know someone who is), this is a great opportunity to:
• Explore dozens of colleges and universities in one place
• Talk with admissions reps, faculty and students
• Get info on majors, financial aid, scholarships, and campus life
Whether you're just starting to think about college or you're narrowing down your options, this event is a one-stop shop for getting the inside scoop.
For more information, visit: www.binghamtoncollegeday.org
New York State Alternative Assessments (NYSAA) for Families
Families, want to learn more about the New York State Alternative Assessments (NYSAA)?
Join us for a virtual info session: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 9:00–11:00 AM
What will be covered:
-Who can take the NYSAA
-How it works
-Why it’s important
-What families need to know
Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/r3gvuc2
Families, want to learn more about the New York State Alternative Assessments (NYSAA)?
Join us for a virtual info session: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 9:00–11:00 AM
What will be covered:
-Who can take the NYSAA
-How it works
-Why it’s important
-What families need to know
Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/r3gvuc2
SCHOOL PICTURE DAYS NEXT WEEK!
HCS students will have their school photos taken next week by Upstate Images.
• Middle-High School: Wednesday, September 24
• Elementary School: Thursday, September 25
Picture forms will be sent home with students over the next few days. Be sure to check those backpacks so you’re ready for picture day!
If a student is absent during their scheduled picture day, they will have an opportunity to have their photo taken on picture make-up day, which is currently scheduled for November 14th.
HCS students will have their school photos taken next week by Upstate Images.
• Middle-High School: Wednesday, September 24
• Elementary School: Thursday, September 25
Picture forms will be sent home with students over the next few days. Be sure to check those backpacks so you’re ready for picture day!
If a student is absent during their scheduled picture day, they will have an opportunity to have their photo taken on picture make-up day, which is currently scheduled for November 14th.
WE DID IT – TWO WEEKS DOWN!
HCS students have officially wrapped up the second week of school (and our first full week of the year)! From learning in the classroom to fun activities with friends, it’s been a busy and exciting start.
We hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved, restful weekend!
HCS students have officially wrapped up the second week of school (and our first full week of the year)! From learning in the classroom to fun activities with friends, it’s been a busy and exciting start.
We hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved, restful weekend!
MODIFIED FOOTBALL OPENS WITH THRILLING TIE
Our D-H Eagles battled hard in their season opener last night, finishing in a 12-12 draw with the Walton Warriors! Both teams struck early with touchdowns on their opening drives, holding steady at 6-6 until late in the game when Walton capitalized on a fumble return to take the lead. The Eagles answered back in the closing minutes with a touchdown from Jake D’Elia to even the score.
Great effort, Eagles, in a hard-fought opening matchup!
Our D-H Eagles battled hard in their season opener last night, finishing in a 12-12 draw with the Walton Warriors! Both teams struck early with touchdowns on their opening drives, holding steady at 6-6 until late in the game when Walton capitalized on a fumble return to take the lead. The Eagles answered back in the closing minutes with a touchdown from Jake D’Elia to even the score.
Great effort, Eagles, in a hard-fought opening matchup!
SENIOR SUNRISE 2025
Our HCS seniors were up bright and early this morning to celebrate their Senior Sunrise with a special breakfast together!
It was the perfect way to kick off the end of their first full week of their final school year, sharing smiles, food, and memories as the sun came up.
Here’s to an amazing senior year ahead, Class of 2026!
Our HCS seniors were up bright and early this morning to celebrate their Senior Sunrise with a special breakfast together!
It was the perfect way to kick off the end of their first full week of their final school year, sharing smiles, food, and memories as the sun came up.
Here’s to an amazing senior year ahead, Class of 2026!
