Hancock Central School District
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SWEET LESSONS IN SMART SPENDING
Mrs. Keller’s 7th grade class had a special visit earlier today from Chrissy and Olivia from Sidney Federal Credit Union (SFCU) !
Students were excited to reconnect, as Chrissy and Olivia previously spoke with them about finances and budgeting. This time, they brought learning to life with a fun Skittles game that helped students practice zero-based budgeting in an engaging, hands-on way.
Thank you, Chrissy and Olivia, for stopping in and continuing to support our students’ financial literacy skills!
Mrs. Keller’s 7th grade class had a special visit earlier today from Chrissy and Olivia from Sidney Federal Credit Union (SFCU) !
Students were excited to reconnect, as Chrissy and Olivia previously spoke with them about finances and budgeting. This time, they brought learning to life with a fun Skittles game that helped students practice zero-based budgeting in an engaging, hands-on way.
Thank you, Chrissy and Olivia, for stopping in and continuing to support our students’ financial literacy skills!
READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK!
Hancock Central School is excited to celebrate Read Across America Week next week! We have a full week of fun, themed dress-up days and literacy celebrations planned to inspire a love of reading in all of our Wildcats.
Here’s what to look forward to:
Monday, March 2 – The Sleep Book
Wear your pajamas and cozy up with a good book!
Tuesday, March 3 – The Cat in the Hat Day
Wear red and white or your favorite hat.
Tall hats, silly hats, sparkly hats—we love them all!
Wednesday, March 4 – Thing One & Thing Two Day
Wear wacky clothes!
Mismatched outfits, backwards shirts, silly patterns—the wackier, the better!
Thursday, March 5 – Fox in Socks Day
Wear crazy or mismatched socks!
Striped, spotted, fuzzy, tall—show off your silliest socks.
Friday, March 6 – Green Eggs and Ham
Wear GREEN!
Bright green, dark green, polka-dot green—any shade will do!
We can’t wait to see our students show their school spirit while celebrating the joy of reading. Let’s make it a week full of imagination, creativity, and Wildcat pride!
Hancock Central School is excited to celebrate Read Across America Week next week! We have a full week of fun, themed dress-up days and literacy celebrations planned to inspire a love of reading in all of our Wildcats.
Here’s what to look forward to:
Monday, March 2 – The Sleep Book
Wear your pajamas and cozy up with a good book!
Tuesday, March 3 – The Cat in the Hat Day
Wear red and white or your favorite hat.
Tall hats, silly hats, sparkly hats—we love them all!
Wednesday, March 4 – Thing One & Thing Two Day
Wear wacky clothes!
Mismatched outfits, backwards shirts, silly patterns—the wackier, the better!
Thursday, March 5 – Fox in Socks Day
Wear crazy or mismatched socks!
Striped, spotted, fuzzy, tall—show off your silliest socks.
Friday, March 6 – Green Eggs and Ham
Wear GREEN!
Bright green, dark green, polka-dot green—any shade will do!
We can’t wait to see our students show their school spirit while celebrating the joy of reading. Let’s make it a week full of imagination, creativity, and Wildcat pride!
NY THURSDAYS TOMORROW
We have another delicious NY Thursdays lunch at Hancock Central School tomorrow, February 26th!
On the menu:
• Orange Chicken with Rice
• Egg Roll
• Roasted Green Beans
• Apple Slices
• Milk
NY Thursdays highlight fresh, New York–sourced ingredients and celebrate the amazing foods our state has to offer.
A big thank you to our wonderful food service staff for all that you do each and every day to prepare nutritious, delicious meals for our students and staff. We appreciate you!
We have another delicious NY Thursdays lunch at Hancock Central School tomorrow, February 26th!
On the menu:
• Orange Chicken with Rice
• Egg Roll
• Roasted Green Beans
• Apple Slices
• Milk
NY Thursdays highlight fresh, New York–sourced ingredients and celebrate the amazing foods our state has to offer.
A big thank you to our wonderful food service staff for all that you do each and every day to prepare nutritious, delicious meals for our students and staff. We appreciate you!
ELEVATING STUDENT VOICES
Students from both Deposit Central School District and Hancock Central School District came together yesterday as part of our “Elevating Student Voices” student voice group.
The purpose of this group is to ensure students have direct input into the merger study, share their lived experiences, and reflect on how potential changes may affect them. This group ensures that students — the ultimate beneficiaries of decision-making — are placed at the center of the process. Their insights help shed light on how educational experiences, organizational structures, and fiscal priorities impact learning.
As part of this process, students sat in on a presentation by Cosimo Tangorra Jr., Ed.D., and Scott Bischoping from Leadership Solutions Advisers (LSA). Through thoughtful discussion and open dialogue, students had the opportunity to hear key information and provide their own perspectives.
We are proud of these students for engaging in meaningful conversations, representing their peers, and helping guide this important process. When students are given a seat at the table, their voices truly make a difference.
Students from both Deposit Central School District and Hancock Central School District came together yesterday as part of our “Elevating Student Voices” student voice group.
The purpose of this group is to ensure students have direct input into the merger study, share their lived experiences, and reflect on how potential changes may affect them. This group ensures that students — the ultimate beneficiaries of decision-making — are placed at the center of the process. Their insights help shed light on how educational experiences, organizational structures, and fiscal priorities impact learning.
As part of this process, students sat in on a presentation by Cosimo Tangorra Jr., Ed.D., and Scott Bischoping from Leadership Solutions Advisers (LSA). Through thoughtful discussion and open dialogue, students had the opportunity to hear key information and provide their own perspectives.
We are proud of these students for engaging in meaningful conversations, representing their peers, and helping guide this important process. When students are given a seat at the table, their voices truly make a difference.
ATTENTION: The Hancock Central School District is on a 2 hour delay today, Wednesday, February 25th.
HANDS-ON LEARNING IN TECHNOLOGY CLASS!
Students in Mrs. Wormuth’s Technology class recently dove into an engaging water filtration experiment! As part of their lesson, students explored the concept of an agrarian society and discussed how early agricultural advancements were once considered cutting-edge technology.
Connecting past innovations to present-day problem solving, students designed their own water filtration systems using a variety of materials and textures. By layering different substances, they were able to observe how each texture helped remove impurities and make the water cleaner.
This hands-on activity encouraged critical thinking, creativity, and a deeper understanding of how technology, both past and present, shapes the way we live.
Great work, everyone!
Students in Mrs. Wormuth’s Technology class recently dove into an engaging water filtration experiment! As part of their lesson, students explored the concept of an agrarian society and discussed how early agricultural advancements were once considered cutting-edge technology.
Connecting past innovations to present-day problem solving, students designed their own water filtration systems using a variety of materials and textures. By layering different substances, they were able to observe how each texture helped remove impurities and make the water cleaner.
This hands-on activity encouraged critical thinking, creativity, and a deeper understanding of how technology, both past and present, shapes the way we live.
Great work, everyone!
STORY HOUR THIS THURSDAY
The Hancock Central School District is excited to welcome families to Story Hour on Thursday, February 26th, from 4:30–5:30 p.m. in the Elementary School.
Families may enter through the elementary main entrance to check in. Children, accompanied by their families, will rotate between three guest readers who will share engaging stories throughout the evening. At the end of the event, each child will receive a free book to take home!
Story Hour is a special family engagement event hosted by HCSD in partnership with the Hancock Community Education Foundation. We are proud to continue this wonderful tradition and look forward to many more Story Hours to come.
Join us for an evening of stories, connection, and a free book! We hope to see you there!
The Hancock Central School District is excited to welcome families to Story Hour on Thursday, February 26th, from 4:30–5:30 p.m. in the Elementary School.
Families may enter through the elementary main entrance to check in. Children, accompanied by their families, will rotate between three guest readers who will share engaging stories throughout the evening. At the end of the event, each child will receive a free book to take home!
Story Hour is a special family engagement event hosted by HCSD in partnership with the Hancock Community Education Foundation. We are proud to continue this wonderful tradition and look forward to many more Story Hours to come.
Join us for an evening of stories, connection, and a free book! We hope to see you there!
BOWLERS COMPETE AT SECTIONALS!
This past weekend, our boys and girls bowling teams represented HCS with pride at the Sectionals tournament held at Midway Lanes in Binghamton.
For the first two games on the boys side, Cooper Wormuth, Holden Dufton, Landon Fuller, Landyn Robinson, and Carter Wormuth took to the lanes and put forth a strong effort for our team. In the final game, Joshua Dunlap stepped in for Cooper, and John D’Elia bowled in place of Landyn, keeping the momentum going through the end of competition.
Competing for our girls team were Cherish Wright, Livian Robinson, Emrehe Ellis, and Kendall Whitehead, who also did a fantastic job representing Hancock at this high level of competition.
We are incredibly proud of both our boys and girls teams for their hard work, sportsmanship, and dedication throughout the season. Competing at Sectionals is a tremendous accomplishment, and they represented our school community exceptionally well.
Great job, everyone!
This past weekend, our boys and girls bowling teams represented HCS with pride at the Sectionals tournament held at Midway Lanes in Binghamton.
For the first two games on the boys side, Cooper Wormuth, Holden Dufton, Landon Fuller, Landyn Robinson, and Carter Wormuth took to the lanes and put forth a strong effort for our team. In the final game, Joshua Dunlap stepped in for Cooper, and John D’Elia bowled in place of Landyn, keeping the momentum going through the end of competition.
Competing for our girls team were Cherish Wright, Livian Robinson, Emrehe Ellis, and Kendall Whitehead, who also did a fantastic job representing Hancock at this high level of competition.
We are incredibly proud of both our boys and girls teams for their hard work, sportsmanship, and dedication throughout the season. Competing at Sectionals is a tremendous accomplishment, and they represented our school community exceptionally well.
Great job, everyone!
ELEMENTARY STUDENTS OF THE WEEK!
Hancock Central School is proud to recognize our outstanding Students of the Week!
Alen Brkaric was chosen by Mrs. Karcher for consistently coming to school ready to learn each and every day. Alen is kind, respectful, and gives 100% effort in everything he does. He brings a fun personality to the classroom and enjoys making learning exciting for himself and others!
Harper Angell was selected by Mr. Bedient for the incredible strides she has made in kindergarten this year. Harper is always positive, eager to help, and continues to show wonderful growth. Her bright attitude and willingness to lend a hand make her a joy to have in class!
We are so proud of these students for setting a great example and representing Hancock Elementary so well. Keep up the fantastic work!
Hancock Central School is proud to recognize our outstanding Students of the Week!
Alen Brkaric was chosen by Mrs. Karcher for consistently coming to school ready to learn each and every day. Alen is kind, respectful, and gives 100% effort in everything he does. He brings a fun personality to the classroom and enjoys making learning exciting for himself and others!
Harper Angell was selected by Mr. Bedient for the incredible strides she has made in kindergarten this year. Harper is always positive, eager to help, and continues to show wonderful growth. Her bright attitude and willingness to lend a hand make her a joy to have in class!
We are so proud of these students for setting a great example and representing Hancock Elementary so well. Keep up the fantastic work!
QUARTER 2 AWARD CEREMONIES – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH!
We are excited to celebrate our students’ hard work and achievements during our Quarter 2 Award Ceremonies this Friday, February 27th!
Ceremonies will take place throughout the school day at the following times:
High School Awards: 11:03–11:33 a.m. (HS Advisory Period)
Middle School Awards: 11:36 a.m.–12:06 p.m. (MS Advisory Period)
Elementary Awards: 1:30 p.m.
We look forward to recognizing our students for their dedication, effort, and accomplishments this quarter. Great job, Wildcats, keep up the fantastic work!
We are excited to celebrate our students’ hard work and achievements during our Quarter 2 Award Ceremonies this Friday, February 27th!
Ceremonies will take place throughout the school day at the following times:
High School Awards: 11:03–11:33 a.m. (HS Advisory Period)
Middle School Awards: 11:36 a.m.–12:06 p.m. (MS Advisory Period)
Elementary Awards: 1:30 p.m.
We look forward to recognizing our students for their dedication, effort, and accomplishments this quarter. Great job, Wildcats, keep up the fantastic work!
Due to inclement weather, the Hancock Central School District is closed today, Friday, February 20th.
ATTENTION: The Hancock Central School District is on a 2 hour delay today, Friday, February 20th.
100TH DAY OF SCHOOL!
Today we proudly celebrate the 100th Day of School at HCS! What an exciting milestone in our school year.
For 100 days, our students have been learning, growing, and making wonderful memories together. We are so proud of the hard work and positive energy they bring to HCS each and every day!
A special thank you to Mrs. Karcher’s class for sending in a photo of themselves celebrating the big day! Her students marked the occasion by making colorful Fruit Loop necklaces and creating a snack made up of 100 pieces of food. What a fun and creative way to celebrate!
Here’s to 100 great days, and many more ahead!
Today we proudly celebrate the 100th Day of School at HCS! What an exciting milestone in our school year.
For 100 days, our students have been learning, growing, and making wonderful memories together. We are so proud of the hard work and positive energy they bring to HCS each and every day!
A special thank you to Mrs. Karcher’s class for sending in a photo of themselves celebrating the big day! Her students marked the occasion by making colorful Fruit Loop necklaces and creating a snack made up of 100 pieces of food. What a fun and creative way to celebrate!
Here’s to 100 great days, and many more ahead!
KINDNESS AT MORNING PROGRAM!
During today’s Morning Program, Mrs. Hull spoke with students about the importance of kindness and why it truly matters. Students watched a short video that highlighted three important parts of being kind: kind actions, kind words and kind thoughts.
We discussed how even small acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone’s day, and in our school community as a whole.
We also reviewed what our Triple B Awards stand for: Be Kind, Be Respectful and Be Responsible! We are proud to recognize students who consistently demonstrate these important values.
Congratulations to Beckett Dabrescia-McGraw, Elizabeth Conkling, Paeton Dunlap, Cristian Sparacio, Cora Thomason and Leeann Miller on being selected for the Triple B awards!!
Thank you to all of the families who stopped by for today’s Morning Program, we love having you join us!
During today’s Morning Program, Mrs. Hull spoke with students about the importance of kindness and why it truly matters. Students watched a short video that highlighted three important parts of being kind: kind actions, kind words and kind thoughts.
We discussed how even small acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone’s day, and in our school community as a whole.
We also reviewed what our Triple B Awards stand for: Be Kind, Be Respectful and Be Responsible! We are proud to recognize students who consistently demonstrate these important values.
Congratulations to Beckett Dabrescia-McGraw, Elizabeth Conkling, Paeton Dunlap, Cristian Sparacio, Cora Thomason and Leeann Miller on being selected for the Triple B awards!!
Thank you to all of the families who stopped by for today’s Morning Program, we love having you join us!
NY THURSDAYS AT HCS!
Last week, our students enjoyed another delicious NY Thursdays meal at HCS! On the menu was savory beef nachos, flavorful cinnamon roasted butternut squash, fresh apple, and milk, a meal that was both tasty and nutritious.
Our students truly enjoyed the meal, and we are so grateful for the hard work and care that goes into preparing these special menus.
A big thank you to our wonderful food service staff for always providing excellent meals for our students. We appreciate all that you do each and every day!
Last week, our students enjoyed another delicious NY Thursdays meal at HCS! On the menu was savory beef nachos, flavorful cinnamon roasted butternut squash, fresh apple, and milk, a meal that was both tasty and nutritious.
Our students truly enjoyed the meal, and we are so grateful for the hard work and care that goes into preparing these special menus.
A big thank you to our wonderful food service staff for always providing excellent meals for our students. We appreciate all that you do each and every day!
HONORS PIZZA PARTY CELEBRATION!
This past Friday, our middle school students had a wonderful time enjoying some snow sledding before being treated to a well-deserved Honors Pizza Party in recognition of their hard work and achievements!
It was a great opportunity to celebrate their dedication, positive attitudes, and commitment to academic success. We are incredibly proud of all our students for the amazing job they continue to do each and every day. Their effort, perseverance, and determination truly do not go unnoticed!
Keep up the fantastic work, we love celebrating your accomplishments!
This past Friday, our middle school students had a wonderful time enjoying some snow sledding before being treated to a well-deserved Honors Pizza Party in recognition of their hard work and achievements!
It was a great opportunity to celebrate their dedication, positive attitudes, and commitment to academic success. We are incredibly proud of all our students for the amazing job they continue to do each and every day. Their effort, perseverance, and determination truly do not go unnoticed!
Keep up the fantastic work, we love celebrating your accomplishments!
MORNING PROGRAM TOMORROW
Just a friendly reminder that our Morning Program will take place tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. in the Elementary Building.
We look forward to gathering together and starting the day as a school community. Families are welcome, and we hope to see you there!
Just a friendly reminder that our Morning Program will take place tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. in the Elementary Building.
We look forward to gathering together and starting the day as a school community. Families are welcome, and we hope to see you there!
Thank You, Hancock Community Education Foundation!
A sincere and heartfelt thank you to The Hancock Community Education Foundation for their generous purchase of new novels for our English class.
Because of their continued commitment to supporting our students and teachers, our class now has brand-new copies of Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë. This classic work of literature will allow our students to engage more deeply in thoughtful discussion, literary analysis, and meaningful exploration of complex themes and characters.
We are truly grateful for The Hancock Community Education Foundation’s dedication to enriching educational opportunities within our school. Their generosity makes a lasting impact in our classrooms, and we greatly appreciate their ongoing support of our students and academic programs.
A sincere and heartfelt thank you to The Hancock Community Education Foundation for their generous purchase of new novels for our English class.
Because of their continued commitment to supporting our students and teachers, our class now has brand-new copies of Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë. This classic work of literature will allow our students to engage more deeply in thoughtful discussion, literary analysis, and meaningful exploration of complex themes and characters.
We are truly grateful for The Hancock Community Education Foundation’s dedication to enriching educational opportunities within our school. Their generosity makes a lasting impact in our classrooms, and we greatly appreciate their ongoing support of our students and academic programs.
NO SCHOOL MONDAY & TUESDAY
Just a friendly reminder that there is NO SCHOOL this Monday, February 16th (Presidents’ Day) and Tuesday, February 17th (Lunar New Year).
Upcoming dates for the end of February:
- Thursday, February 19th : Morning Program – 8:30 a.m.
- Thursday, February 26th : Story Hour – 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
- Friday, February 27th : End of 25 Week Marking Period
- Saturday, February 28th : Speech & Debate Scrimmage – 4:00 p.m.
We hope you have a Happy Valentine’s Day and get to enjoy the extended weekend!!
Just a friendly reminder that there is NO SCHOOL this Monday, February 16th (Presidents’ Day) and Tuesday, February 17th (Lunar New Year).
Upcoming dates for the end of February:
- Thursday, February 19th : Morning Program – 8:30 a.m.
- Thursday, February 26th : Story Hour – 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
- Friday, February 27th : End of 25 Week Marking Period
- Saturday, February 28th : Speech & Debate Scrimmage – 4:00 p.m.
We hope you have a Happy Valentine’s Day and get to enjoy the extended weekend!!
SRO APPRECIATION DAY
This weekend, we proudly recognize National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, celebrated each year on February 15th, and we want to give a special thank you to our School Resource Officer, Eric Beavers!
Officer Beavers plays an important role in our school community each and every day. As our SRO, he helps ensure a safe and secure learning environment while building positive relationships with students and staff. Whether he’s greeting students in the hallway, offering guidance, supporting school events, or simply being a friendly and approachable presence, Officer Beavers goes above and beyond for our Wildcat family.
School Resource Officers across the country serve as mentors, educators & protectors, we are incredibly fortunate to have Officer Beavers as part of our team. Thank you for your dedication, commitment, and the care you show our school community every day!
This weekend, we proudly recognize National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, celebrated each year on February 15th, and we want to give a special thank you to our School Resource Officer, Eric Beavers!
Officer Beavers plays an important role in our school community each and every day. As our SRO, he helps ensure a safe and secure learning environment while building positive relationships with students and staff. Whether he’s greeting students in the hallway, offering guidance, supporting school events, or simply being a friendly and approachable presence, Officer Beavers goes above and beyond for our Wildcat family.
School Resource Officers across the country serve as mentors, educators & protectors, we are incredibly fortunate to have Officer Beavers as part of our team. Thank you for your dedication, commitment, and the care you show our school community every day!
