Hancock Central School District
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MORNING PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS!
It was another great Morning Program at HCS today! It was wonderful to see our students' smiling faces and so many families in attendance!
With Halloween right around the corner, School Resource Officer Mr. Beavers spoke to our elementary students about Halloween safety. Students also watched a short video highlighting important tips to remember while trick-or-treating!
Some important Halloween safety reminders include:
• Always trick-or-treat with an adult and stay with your group.
• Carry a flashlight or wear glow-in-the-dark gear to stay visible.
• Only visit homes with their porch lights on, and never enter a house or vehicle for treats.
• Always look both ways before crossing the street and watch for traffic.
• Have an adult check your candy before eating it, and throw away anything that is unwrapped or unsealed. And remember, don't eat all your candy at once!
Following Mr. Beavers' presentation, Mr. Mitchell spoke to students about the Golden Trash Can Award! He praised our students for the great job they do keeping their classrooms clean and reminded everyone that the award goes to the grade that does the best job maintaining a clean classroom!
Mr. Mitchell even enlisted the help of several student volunteers to demonstrate how to properly use a broom and sweep up small erasers. Our students had a great time participating!
A special thank you to Mr. Beavers and Mr. Mitchell for taking the time to speak with our students, and thank you to all of our families and guests who joined us today! We appreciate your continued support of our Morning Program!
It was another great Morning Program at HCS today! It was wonderful to see our students' smiling faces and so many families in attendance!
With Halloween right around the corner, School Resource Officer Mr. Beavers spoke to our elementary students about Halloween safety. Students also watched a short video highlighting important tips to remember while trick-or-treating!
Some important Halloween safety reminders include:
• Always trick-or-treat with an adult and stay with your group.
• Carry a flashlight or wear glow-in-the-dark gear to stay visible.
• Only visit homes with their porch lights on, and never enter a house or vehicle for treats.
• Always look both ways before crossing the street and watch for traffic.
• Have an adult check your candy before eating it, and throw away anything that is unwrapped or unsealed. And remember, don't eat all your candy at once!
Following Mr. Beavers' presentation, Mr. Mitchell spoke to students about the Golden Trash Can Award! He praised our students for the great job they do keeping their classrooms clean and reminded everyone that the award goes to the grade that does the best job maintaining a clean classroom!
Mr. Mitchell even enlisted the help of several student volunteers to demonstrate how to properly use a broom and sweep up small erasers. Our students had a great time participating!
A special thank you to Mr. Beavers and Mr. Mitchell for taking the time to speak with our students, and thank you to all of our families and guests who joined us today! We appreciate your continued support of our Morning Program!
HCS STUDENTS ATTEND MASH CAMP!
Several of our Hancock Central School students recently had the opportunity to visit UHS Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton, where they participated in MASH Camp!
MASH Camp (Medical Academy of Science and Health) gives students a firsthand look at the healthcare field, allowing them to explore different medical careers, learn about the important roles healthcare professionals play, and gain valuable insight into the medical industry.
This was a great opportunity for our students to learn outside the classroom, explore potential career paths, and see what the healthcare field has to offer!
A special thank you to UHS Delaware Valley Hospital and everyone involved in making this experience possible for our students!
Several of our Hancock Central School students recently had the opportunity to visit UHS Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton, where they participated in MASH Camp!
MASH Camp (Medical Academy of Science and Health) gives students a firsthand look at the healthcare field, allowing them to explore different medical careers, learn about the important roles healthcare professionals play, and gain valuable insight into the medical industry.
This was a great opportunity for our students to learn outside the classroom, explore potential career paths, and see what the healthcare field has to offer!
A special thank you to UHS Delaware Valley Hospital and everyone involved in making this experience possible for our students!
SCHOOL SAFETY DAY
Today was all about safety at Hancock Central School! Our students and staff headed outdoors to the elementary parking lot for our annual School Safety Day, where several local and state agencies set up interactive stations to teach students about different aspects of safety.
Students had the opportunity to learn about the important roles these departments play in keeping our schools and communities safe, while gaining valuable knowledge about safety and emergency preparedness.
A HUGE thank you to all of the agencies and departments that participated in today's event:
• ADAC
• Bomb Squad K9 Teams
• Delaware County Sheriff's Office
• Hancock Central School Transportation Department
• Hancock Fire Department
• Hancock Police Department
• New York State Police
• New York State Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Town of Hancock Ambulance
We are incredibly grateful to all of these departments and their representatives for taking time out of their busy schedules to visit HCS, share their knowledge and provide our students with such a valuable learning experience!
Thank you for everything you do to keep our community safe!
Today was all about safety at Hancock Central School! Our students and staff headed outdoors to the elementary parking lot for our annual School Safety Day, where several local and state agencies set up interactive stations to teach students about different aspects of safety.
Students had the opportunity to learn about the important roles these departments play in keeping our schools and communities safe, while gaining valuable knowledge about safety and emergency preparedness.
A HUGE thank you to all of the agencies and departments that participated in today's event:
• ADAC
• Bomb Squad K9 Teams
• Delaware County Sheriff's Office
• Hancock Central School Transportation Department
• Hancock Fire Department
• Hancock Police Department
• New York State Police
• New York State Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Town of Hancock Ambulance
We are incredibly grateful to all of these departments and their representatives for taking time out of their busy schedules to visit HCS, share their knowledge and provide our students with such a valuable learning experience!
Thank you for everything you do to keep our community safe!
D-H HOMECOMING FOOTBALL & SENIOR RECOGNITION!
It was a beautiful night under the lights at HCS this past Friday as our D-H Eagles took the field for our Homecoming football game against Delhi!
Before kickoff, we had the opportunity to recognize and celebrate our senior football players. Congratulations to Marco Avila, Brody Matthews, Clark Porosky, AJ Decker, Jackson Velez, Caleb Hanrahan, Teagun Lester and Jacoby Mapes! Thank you for your dedication, hard work and everything you have contributed to your teammates and the D-H Football program throughout your high school careers. We wish you all the best!
Although the Eagles came up just short in a hard-fought contest against Delhi, it was a great evening filled with school spirit and community support. Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer on our Eagles and celebrate Homecoming!
UP NEXT: SECTIONAL PLAYOFFS!
The #4-seeded D-H Eagles are back in action this Friday, October 30, at 7:00 p.m., as they host #5-seeded Groton in the Sectional Quarterfinals under the lights at HCS!
Let's pack the stands and show our D-H Eagles some support as they begin their playoff run! GO EAGLES!
It was a beautiful night under the lights at HCS this past Friday as our D-H Eagles took the field for our Homecoming football game against Delhi!
Before kickoff, we had the opportunity to recognize and celebrate our senior football players. Congratulations to Marco Avila, Brody Matthews, Clark Porosky, AJ Decker, Jackson Velez, Caleb Hanrahan, Teagun Lester and Jacoby Mapes! Thank you for your dedication, hard work and everything you have contributed to your teammates and the D-H Football program throughout your high school careers. We wish you all the best!
Although the Eagles came up just short in a hard-fought contest against Delhi, it was a great evening filled with school spirit and community support. Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer on our Eagles and celebrate Homecoming!
UP NEXT: SECTIONAL PLAYOFFS!
The #4-seeded D-H Eagles are back in action this Friday, October 30, at 7:00 p.m., as they host #5-seeded Groton in the Sectional Quarterfinals under the lights at HCS!
Let's pack the stands and show our D-H Eagles some support as they begin their playoff run! GO EAGLES!
2026 HOMECOMING QUEEN!
Congratulations to Olivia Johnston, who was crowned our 2026 D-H Homecoming Queen during halftime of Friday night's Homecoming football game at HCS!
We would also like to congratulate and recognize all of our wonderful Homecoming Queen nominees: Olivia Johnston, Kaycee Karcher, Ivy Tice and Kourtney Woodmansee!
Thank you to all of our nominees for representing D-H with pride and helping make this year's Homecoming celebration so special!
Congratulations again to Olivia and all of our nominees!
Congratulations to Olivia Johnston, who was crowned our 2026 D-H Homecoming Queen during halftime of Friday night's Homecoming football game at HCS!
We would also like to congratulate and recognize all of our wonderful Homecoming Queen nominees: Olivia Johnston, Kaycee Karcher, Ivy Tice and Kourtney Woodmansee!
Thank you to all of our nominees for representing D-H with pride and helping make this year's Homecoming celebration so special!
Congratulations again to Olivia and all of our nominees!
HOMECOMING PEP RALLY FUN AT HCS!
What an exciting afternoon at HCS this past Friday as our students and staff came together for our Homecoming Pep Rally!
Our students were loud and proud as they cheered on our fall sports teams and showed off their school spirit! The fun continued with several exciting games, including musical chairs and tug of war!
We also had the honor of crowning our Homecoming royalty!
Congratulations to our:
• Homecoming Prince: CJ Davanzo
• Homecoming Princess: Harper Dufton
• Homecoming King: Clark Porosky
A special thank you to all of our community members who stopped by to join in the festivities and show their support!
What a great afternoon filled with school spirit, excitement and Wildcat pride!
What an exciting afternoon at HCS this past Friday as our students and staff came together for our Homecoming Pep Rally!
Our students were loud and proud as they cheered on our fall sports teams and showed off their school spirit! The fun continued with several exciting games, including musical chairs and tug of war!
We also had the honor of crowning our Homecoming royalty!
Congratulations to our:
• Homecoming Prince: CJ Davanzo
• Homecoming Princess: Harper Dufton
• Homecoming King: Clark Porosky
A special thank you to all of our community members who stopped by to join in the festivities and show their support!
What a great afternoon filled with school spirit, excitement and Wildcat pride!
HCS HOMECOMING PARADE & BONFIRE!
What a great turnout for yesterday evening’s Homecoming Parade and Bonfire! It was wonderful to see our school spirit and community pride on full display as students, staff, families, and community members came together to celebrate Homecoming Week!
A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and helped make both the parade and bonfire such a success! We are grateful for the continued support of our amazing community and everyone who helped make this a memorable evening for our students and families.
We look forward to seeing everyone at tonight’s game! Senior recognition will begin at 6:30 p.m., with kick-off set for 7:00 p.m. We will announce our Homecoming Queen during halftime. Best of luck, D-H!!
What a great turnout for yesterday evening’s Homecoming Parade and Bonfire! It was wonderful to see our school spirit and community pride on full display as students, staff, families, and community members came together to celebrate Homecoming Week!
A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and helped make both the parade and bonfire such a success! We are grateful for the continued support of our amazing community and everyone who helped make this a memorable evening for our students and families.
We look forward to seeing everyone at tonight’s game! Senior recognition will begin at 6:30 p.m., with kick-off set for 7:00 p.m. We will announce our Homecoming Queen during halftime. Best of luck, D-H!!
Homecoming Spirit Week: Twin Day!
Thursday brought another fun day of Homecoming Spirit Week at Hancock Central School, as our students and staff teamed up for Twin Day!
It was great to see everyone getting creative, matching outfits, and showing off their school spirit as we continue celebrating Homecoming Week!
Way to go, keep that spirit going!
Thursday brought another fun day of Homecoming Spirit Week at Hancock Central School, as our students and staff teamed up for Twin Day!
It was great to see everyone getting creative, matching outfits, and showing off their school spirit as we continue celebrating Homecoming Week!
Way to go, keep that spirit going!
HOMECOMING SPIRIT IS ON FULL DISPLAY AT HCS!
Our students have been hard at work decorating the hallways for Homecoming, and their creativity, teamwork, and school spirit are shining through!
This year’s Homecoming theme is Color Wars, with each grade bringing its own color to life:
• Middle School – Green
• Freshmen – White
• Sophomores – Blue
• Juniors – Black
• Seniors – Pink
A huge shoutout to all of our students for the time, effort, and creativity they’ve put into making our hallways look amazing! Your hard work has helped bring the excitement of Homecoming Week to life at HCS!
A special thank-you to Alina Avila-Dobromirescu for all of her help and support with the balloons. We truly appreciate your time and generosity in helping make this week extra special!
Nice work, everyone! Let’s keep that Homecoming spirit going!
Our students have been hard at work decorating the hallways for Homecoming, and their creativity, teamwork, and school spirit are shining through!
This year’s Homecoming theme is Color Wars, with each grade bringing its own color to life:
• Middle School – Green
• Freshmen – White
• Sophomores – Blue
• Juniors – Black
• Seniors – Pink
A huge shoutout to all of our students for the time, effort, and creativity they’ve put into making our hallways look amazing! Your hard work has helped bring the excitement of Homecoming Week to life at HCS!
A special thank-you to Alina Avila-Dobromirescu for all of her help and support with the balloons. We truly appreciate your time and generosity in helping make this week extra special!
Nice work, everyone! Let’s keep that Homecoming spirit going!
STORY TIME & DINNER!
Hancock Central School is excited to partner with The Hancock Community Education Foundation for the first Story Time & Dinner of the 2026–2027 school year!
Join us on Thursday, October 29, at Hancock Elementary School for a fun evening of stories, food, and community!
Story Time: 4:30 p.m.
Dinner: 5:30 p.m. (Pizza will be provided!)
Families are invited to join us for this special event.
Please check out the poster below for more information. We look forward to seeing our HCS families there!
Hancock Central School is excited to partner with The Hancock Community Education Foundation for the first Story Time & Dinner of the 2026–2027 school year!
Join us on Thursday, October 29, at Hancock Elementary School for a fun evening of stories, food, and community!
Story Time: 4:30 p.m.
Dinner: 5:30 p.m. (Pizza will be provided!)
Families are invited to join us for this special event.
Please check out the poster below for more information. We look forward to seeing our HCS families there!
HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK CONTINUES AT HCS!
Yesterday was Wacky Wednesday and Anything But a Backpack Day at Hancock Central School, and our students and staff brought plenty of creativity, fun, and school spirit!
From wacky outfits to some unique alternatives to traditional backpacks, our Wildcats showed us how to have fun and embrace the Homecoming spirit!
Great job to everyone who participated and helped make Spirit Week a success! Let’s keep that Wildcat pride going as we celebrate Homecoming Week!
Yesterday was Wacky Wednesday and Anything But a Backpack Day at Hancock Central School, and our students and staff brought plenty of creativity, fun, and school spirit!
From wacky outfits to some unique alternatives to traditional backpacks, our Wildcats showed us how to have fun and embrace the Homecoming spirit!
Great job to everyone who participated and helped make Spirit Week a success! Let’s keep that Wildcat pride going as we celebrate Homecoming Week!
SPIRIT WEEK: TROPICAL TUESDAY!
Yesterday was Tropical Tuesday at HCS, and our students and staff brought the tropical vibes!
It was great to see everyone showing off their colorful outfits and school spirit as we continue celebrating Homecoming Week!
Nice work, everyone! Keep that school spirit going!!
Yesterday was Tropical Tuesday at HCS, and our students and staff brought the tropical vibes!
It was great to see everyone showing off their colorful outfits and school spirit as we continue celebrating Homecoming Week!
Nice work, everyone! Keep that school spirit going!!
NY THURSDAYS
NY Thursdays is back at HCS! Please take a look at the poster below for this week’s NY Thursdays offering!
NY Thursdays is back at HCS! Please take a look at the poster below for this week’s NY Thursdays offering!
2026 HCS HOMECOMING NOMINEES
HCS is proud to announce this year’s Homecoming court nominees!
Prince & Princess Nominees:
Baylie Ellis, Harper Dufton, Gianna Calendrillo (absent from photo) CJ Davanzo, Josh Dunlap, Eli Simmons
King Nominees:
Evan Johnson, Marco Avila, Lucas Gately, Clark Porosky
Queen Nominees:
Olivia Johnston, Kourtney Woodmansee, Ivy Tice, Kaycee Karcher
These students will represent their classes during the Homecoming festivities, with the Prince, Princess, and King crowned at our Pep Rally this Friday, October 23rd. The pep rally will begin at 12:15 p.m. and run until 1:45 p.m.
The Homecoming Queen will be announced during the Homecoming football game that evening, with kick-off set for 7:00 p.m.
HCS is proud to announce this year’s Homecoming court nominees!
Prince & Princess Nominees:
Baylie Ellis, Harper Dufton, Gianna Calendrillo (absent from photo) CJ Davanzo, Josh Dunlap, Eli Simmons
King Nominees:
Evan Johnson, Marco Avila, Lucas Gately, Clark Porosky
Queen Nominees:
Olivia Johnston, Kourtney Woodmansee, Ivy Tice, Kaycee Karcher
These students will represent their classes during the Homecoming festivities, with the Prince, Princess, and King crowned at our Pep Rally this Friday, October 23rd. The pep rally will begin at 12:15 p.m. and run until 1:45 p.m.
The Homecoming Queen will be announced during the Homecoming football game that evening, with kick-off set for 7:00 p.m.
SPIRIT WEEK: CHARACTER & MEME DAY!
Yesterday was Character & Meme Day at HCS, and it was great to see our students and staff showing off their creativity and school spirit as we celebrate Homecoming Week! From fun characters to memorable memes, everyone brought plenty of personality and excitement to the day.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make Spirit Week so much fun! We’re looking forward to more Homecoming Week celebrations as we continue to show our Wildcat pride!
Yesterday was Character & Meme Day at HCS, and it was great to see our students and staff showing off their creativity and school spirit as we celebrate Homecoming Week! From fun characters to memorable memes, everyone brought plenty of personality and excitement to the day.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make Spirit Week so much fun! We’re looking forward to more Homecoming Week celebrations as we continue to show our Wildcat pride!
D-H VOLLEYBALL WINS ON SENIOR NIGHT!
Congratulations to our D-H Eagles Varsity Volleyball team on a fantastic 3-1 victory over Bainbridge-Guilford last night during Senior Recognition Night! The Eagles took the match with set scores of 25-15, 25-16, 19-25, and 25-23. Way to go, Eagles!
Congratulations to our players on their performances!
• Ivy Tice: 9 aces and 4 kills
• Haley Begeal: 3 aces and 4 digs
• Kourtney Woodmansee: 7 assists
• Jovie Linkroum: 3 blocks and 2 aces
We would also like to recognize and celebrate our seniors: Jovie Linkroum, Kaycee Karcher, Kourtney Woodmansee, Alanna Nugent, Haley Begeal, Ivy Tice, and Piper Davie!
Thank you for your many years of dedication, hard work, and commitment to the D-H volleyball program. We are proud of all you've accomplished and wish you the very best as you finish out your senior season!
NEXT UP: MAC PLAYOFFS!
D-H is back in action tomorrow night, October 21, as the #6-seeded Deposit-Hancock Eagles take on the #7-seeded Oxford Blackhawks in the MAC Playoffs! The match will be held at DCS with a 6:00 p.m. start time.
Come out and support our ladies as they begin their playoff run! Best of luck, Eagles!
Congratulations to our D-H Eagles Varsity Volleyball team on a fantastic 3-1 victory over Bainbridge-Guilford last night during Senior Recognition Night! The Eagles took the match with set scores of 25-15, 25-16, 19-25, and 25-23. Way to go, Eagles!
Congratulations to our players on their performances!
• Ivy Tice: 9 aces and 4 kills
• Haley Begeal: 3 aces and 4 digs
• Kourtney Woodmansee: 7 assists
• Jovie Linkroum: 3 blocks and 2 aces
We would also like to recognize and celebrate our seniors: Jovie Linkroum, Kaycee Karcher, Kourtney Woodmansee, Alanna Nugent, Haley Begeal, Ivy Tice, and Piper Davie!
Thank you for your many years of dedication, hard work, and commitment to the D-H volleyball program. We are proud of all you've accomplished and wish you the very best as you finish out your senior season!
NEXT UP: MAC PLAYOFFS!
D-H is back in action tomorrow night, October 21, as the #6-seeded Deposit-Hancock Eagles take on the #7-seeded Oxford Blackhawks in the MAC Playoffs! The match will be held at DCS with a 6:00 p.m. start time.
Come out and support our ladies as they begin their playoff run! Best of luck, Eagles!
LEARNING THROUGH AGRICULTURE AT HCS!
Yesterday, Ms. Barnhart’s Agriculture class took a walk around HCS to look for and collect natural materials, including leaves, twigs, and grass clippings, to use in several different compost piles!
Students will use the materials they gathered to create and compare different types of compost piles. Once their projects are underway, the class will work together to determine which type of compost pile would be the best fit for HCS moving forward.
This hands-on learning experience gives students the opportunity to explore sustainability, experiment with different composting methods, and collaborate to find a practical solution that could benefit our school in the future!
Great work, Wildcats!
Yesterday, Ms. Barnhart’s Agriculture class took a walk around HCS to look for and collect natural materials, including leaves, twigs, and grass clippings, to use in several different compost piles!
Students will use the materials they gathered to create and compare different types of compost piles. Once their projects are underway, the class will work together to determine which type of compost pile would be the best fit for HCS moving forward.
This hands-on learning experience gives students the opportunity to explore sustainability, experiment with different composting methods, and collaborate to find a practical solution that could benefit our school in the future!
Great work, Wildcats!
LEARNING ALL ABOUT SPIDERS AT HCS!
Our UPK and Kindergarten students had a fun-filled Friday learning all about spiders last week!
Kindergarten students read A Diary of a Spider and explored the fascinating world of spiders, while our UPK students enjoyed reading The Very Busy Spider. Afterwards, both UPK and Kindergarten students got creative and made their very own spiders using donuts and pretzels!
What a fun way to combine literacy, learning, and creativity! Great job, Wildcats!
Our UPK and Kindergarten students had a fun-filled Friday learning all about spiders last week!
Kindergarten students read A Diary of a Spider and explored the fascinating world of spiders, while our UPK students enjoyed reading The Very Busy Spider. Afterwards, both UPK and Kindergarten students got creative and made their very own spiders using donuts and pretzels!
What a fun way to combine literacy, learning, and creativity! Great job, Wildcats!
VOLLEYBALL SENIOR RECOGNITION TONIGHT
Come out tonight and show your support for our D-H Eagles volleyball team as they take on B-G in Deposit!
Tonight’s Schedule:
• JV Volleyball – 5:00 p.m.
• Senior Recognition – Before the Varsity game
• Varsity Volleyball – Approximately 6:30 p.m.
Let’s pack the stands, celebrate our senior athletes, and cheer on our Eagles as they take the court! We hope to see you there!
Come out tonight and show your support for our D-H Eagles volleyball team as they take on B-G in Deposit!
Tonight’s Schedule:
• JV Volleyball – 5:00 p.m.
• Senior Recognition – Before the Varsity game
• Varsity Volleyball – Approximately 6:30 p.m.
Let’s pack the stands, celebrate our senior athletes, and cheer on our Eagles as they take the court! We hope to see you there!
SUNY FREE APPLICATION WEEKS START TODAY!
Attention HCS juniors and seniors! SUNY Free Application Weeks begin today, October 19, and run through November 2!
During this special opportunity, students can apply to up to five SUNY colleges with NO application fees, helping you save money as you take the next step toward your future!
Don't miss this great opportunity to explore your college options and get a head start on your future! For more information, click on the link below:
https://www.suny.edu/attend/apply-to-suny/