Hancock Central School District
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THANK YOU FOR VISITING HCS!
A big thank you to our Pennsylvania students for stopping by Hancock Central School last week for a tour!
Mrs. Rice welcomed our PA visitors and led them on a tour of our Middle School-High School, followed by a brief presentation in the auditorium highlighting the many opportunities HCS has to offer. Our visitors also got to hear from a few of our 12th grade students, as they spoke about why they came to Hancock and what HCS has to offer.
We enjoyed having you visit and sharing what makes our school community so special! Thank you for spending part of your day with us!
A big thank you to our Pennsylvania students for stopping by Hancock Central School last week for a tour!
Mrs. Rice welcomed our PA visitors and led them on a tour of our Middle School-High School, followed by a brief presentation in the auditorium highlighting the many opportunities HCS has to offer. Our visitors also got to hear from a few of our 12th grade students, as they spoke about why they came to Hancock and what HCS has to offer.
We enjoyed having you visit and sharing what makes our school community so special! Thank you for spending part of your day with us!
D-H HOMECOMING WEEK 10/19-10/23
Get ready to show your D-H Eagles pride as we celebrate Homecoming next week at HCS!
Monday, October 19 – Friday, October 23: Homecoming Spirit Week
Show your school spirit! Homecoming flyer is below.
Thursday, October 22: Homecoming Parade & Bonfire
The parade kicks off at 6:00 p.m. and will end at Fireman’s Park for a bonfire hosted by the D-H Grid Iron Club and Hancock Fire Department. Come out and show your support!!
Friday, October 23: Pep Rally
Our Homecoming Pep Rally will take place from 12:15–1:45 p.m. in the MS-HS gymnasium. The Middle School and High School Homecoming royalty will be celebrated, with the King, Prince, and Princess crowned during the pep rally! The Homecoming Queen will be crowned at halftime of Friday night’s football game. We will also hold senior recognition for our football players. Kick-Off is set for 7:00 p.m.
Get ready to show your D-H Eagles pride as we celebrate Homecoming next week at HCS!
Monday, October 19 – Friday, October 23: Homecoming Spirit Week
Show your school spirit! Homecoming flyer is below.
Thursday, October 22: Homecoming Parade & Bonfire
The parade kicks off at 6:00 p.m. and will end at Fireman’s Park for a bonfire hosted by the D-H Grid Iron Club and Hancock Fire Department. Come out and show your support!!
Friday, October 23: Pep Rally
Our Homecoming Pep Rally will take place from 12:15–1:45 p.m. in the MS-HS gymnasium. The Middle School and High School Homecoming royalty will be celebrated, with the King, Prince, and Princess crowned during the pep rally! The Homecoming Queen will be crowned at halftime of Friday night’s football game. We will also hold senior recognition for our football players. Kick-Off is set for 7:00 p.m.
ONLINE WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN
Families, as a reminder, we have moved to an online athletic registration process that will replace the paper copies we used in the past. If your child would like to participate in a Winter sport, please click on the online registration link below:
https://students.arbitersports.com/deposit-hancock/2026-2027-winter-athletic-registration-deposit-hancock
This link is also available on our school website, under the ‘Athletics’ tab:
https://www.hancock.stier.org/o/hcsd/page/athletics
If your child has participated in a prior sport, you should be able to autofill the forms by selecting their name under “Participant Information” after selecting the sport they would like to participate in.
Winter Sports Start Dates:
Modified sports Winter 1 (Boys’ Basketball, Girls’ Basketball): 11/2/26
JV/Varsity sports (Boys’ Basketball, Girls’ Basketball, Boys’ Wrestling, Girls’ Wrestling, Boys’ Bowling, Girls’ Bowling, Boys’ Indoor Track & Field, Girls’ Indoor Track & Field): 11/16/26
Modified sports Winter 2 (Wrestling, Volleyball): 1/11/27
The registration link will allow you to select a modified sport from winter 1 and winter 2.
7th and 8th grade students are also able to participate in varsity bowling.
UNITY DAY – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21!
HCS is proud to recognize Unity Day on Wednesday, October 21! Unity Day is an annual event that promotes kindness, acceptance, and inclusion while taking a stand against bullying. It reminds us that everyone deserves to feel safe, welcomed, and valued for who they are.
At Hancock Central School, we encourage our students and staff to stand together, spread kindness, celebrate our differences, and make our school a place where everyone belongs!
Show your support by WEARING ORANGE on Wednesday, October 21!
Let's unite for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion! Together, we can make a difference!
HCS is proud to recognize Unity Day on Wednesday, October 21! Unity Day is an annual event that promotes kindness, acceptance, and inclusion while taking a stand against bullying. It reminds us that everyone deserves to feel safe, welcomed, and valued for who they are.
At Hancock Central School, we encourage our students and staff to stand together, spread kindness, celebrate our differences, and make our school a place where everyone belongs!
Show your support by WEARING ORANGE on Wednesday, October 21!
Let's unite for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion! Together, we can make a difference!
PARENT COUNSELING & TRAINING MEETING
Families, see the flyer below for information regarding a virtual parent counseling & training meeting next Thursday, October 22nd at 6:00 p.m.
Discussion topics include: autism, classroom supports, behaviors and family/school resources.
See the link/QR code on the flyer for zoom registration information!
Families, see the flyer below for information regarding a virtual parent counseling & training meeting next Thursday, October 22nd at 6:00 p.m.
Discussion topics include: autism, classroom supports, behaviors and family/school resources.
See the link/QR code on the flyer for zoom registration information!
STUDENT OF THE WEEK & BIRTHDAYS!
Congratulations to our HCS Elementary Student of the Week, Reed Barnhart! Reed was selected by Mrs. Karcher for being a great friend to his peers, an excellent listener, and a polite, well-mannered student. Way to go, Reed! We are proud of you!
We also celebrated several student birthdays during today's Morning Program! Happy Birthday to all of our students pictured below!
We hope you have a wonderful year ahead!
HCS MORNING PROGRAM: FIRE SAFETY!
What a wonderful way to kick off our first Morning Program of the 2026–2027 school year! It was great to see our families in attendance and so many smiling student faces this morning!
A special thank you to the Hancock Fire Department and Hancock Rescue Squad for joining us today!
Hancock Fire Chief Blaise Bojo spoke with our students about fire safety and how to stay safe in the event of a fire. Several firefighters demonstrated important safety techniques, including stop, drop, and roll, and showed students the special protective gear they wear when responding to a fire.
Students also learned that firefighters may look a little different when wearing their masks and full gear, but they are there to help keep everyone safe!
After the presentation, students had the opportunity to get an up-close look at the fire trucks and rescue squad vehicle. It was a great hands-on learning experience for everyone!
We are so grateful to the Hancock Fire Department and Hancock Rescue Squad for taking the time to educate our students and for the important work they do to protect our community. Thank you for helping make our first Morning Program of the year such a memorable one!
Our next Morning Program will be two Thursdays from today, on October 29th . We look forward to seeing you there!
What a wonderful way to kick off our first Morning Program of the 2026–2027 school year! It was great to see our families in attendance and so many smiling student faces this morning!
A special thank you to the Hancock Fire Department and Hancock Rescue Squad for joining us today!
Hancock Fire Chief Blaise Bojo spoke with our students about fire safety and how to stay safe in the event of a fire. Several firefighters demonstrated important safety techniques, including stop, drop, and roll, and showed students the special protective gear they wear when responding to a fire.
Students also learned that firefighters may look a little different when wearing their masks and full gear, but they are there to help keep everyone safe!
After the presentation, students had the opportunity to get an up-close look at the fire trucks and rescue squad vehicle. It was a great hands-on learning experience for everyone!
We are so grateful to the Hancock Fire Department and Hancock Rescue Squad for taking the time to educate our students and for the important work they do to protect our community. Thank you for helping make our first Morning Program of the year such a memorable one!
Our next Morning Program will be two Thursdays from today, on October 29th . We look forward to seeing you there!
HAPPY BOE APPRECIATION WEEK!
This week, we celebrate and thank our Hancock Central School District Board of Education members for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to our students, staff, and school community!
Please join us in recognizing our HCS Board of Education members:
Vicky Bogart – President
Christopher “Jake” Geer, Sr. – Vice President
Nick Hazen, Sr.
Dr. Michael A. MacDonald, Ed.D.
Blaise Bojo
Tanya Gibbs-Hinkley – Wayne Highlands Representative
Thank you for the time, thoughtful decisions, and hard work you dedicate to helping HCS students succeed. Your service plays an important role in shaping the future of our district, and we are grateful for all you do for our Wildcat community!
Thank you for your service and dedication to HCS!
This week, we celebrate and thank our Hancock Central School District Board of Education members for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to our students, staff, and school community!
Please join us in recognizing our HCS Board of Education members:
Vicky Bogart – President
Christopher “Jake” Geer, Sr. – Vice President
Nick Hazen, Sr.
Dr. Michael A. MacDonald, Ed.D.
Blaise Bojo
Tanya Gibbs-Hinkley – Wayne Highlands Representative
Thank you for the time, thoughtful decisions, and hard work you dedicate to helping HCS students succeed. Your service plays an important role in shaping the future of our district, and we are grateful for all you do for our Wildcat community!
Thank you for your service and dedication to HCS!
LEARNING IN THE KITCHEN WITH MRS. KELLER’S FACS CLASSES!
Our HCS students have been busy building their culinary skills and exploring new flavors in Mrs. Keller’s Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) classes!
Global Flavors: Kicking off their culinary journey in Italy with chicken parmesan, homemade tomato sauce, and zucchini sautéed with Italian herbs!
Culinary 1: Exploring salads and dressings while learning all about emulsions!
7th Grade FACS: Baking Maine pumpkin bread and learning how baking soda works as a leavening agent in quick breads.
Healthy Cuisine: Bringing a taste of France to the kitchen with French onion soup, focusing on lighter ingredients and balanced choices.
From exploring international cuisine to learning essential cooking techniques, our students are gaining valuable skills they can use for a lifetime!
Great work, everyone!
Our HCS students have been busy building their culinary skills and exploring new flavors in Mrs. Keller’s Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) classes!
Global Flavors: Kicking off their culinary journey in Italy with chicken parmesan, homemade tomato sauce, and zucchini sautéed with Italian herbs!
Culinary 1: Exploring salads and dressings while learning all about emulsions!
7th Grade FACS: Baking Maine pumpkin bread and learning how baking soda works as a leavening agent in quick breads.
Healthy Cuisine: Bringing a taste of France to the kitchen with French onion soup, focusing on lighter ingredients and balanced choices.
From exploring international cuisine to learning essential cooking techniques, our students are gaining valuable skills they can use for a lifetime!
Great work, everyone!
Morning Program Returns This Thursday!
We’re excited to welcome families back for another year of Morning Program at HCS! Our first Morning Program of the year will take place this Thursday, October 15, at 8:25 a.m.
Guests should sign in at the main entrance upon arrival.
We look forward to seeing our families and starting the morning together!
We’re excited to welcome families back for another year of Morning Program at HCS! Our first Morning Program of the year will take place this Thursday, October 15, at 8:25 a.m.
Guests should sign in at the main entrance upon arrival.
We look forward to seeing our families and starting the morning together!
FALL FUN IN UPK & KINDERGARTEN!
Our UPK and Kindergarten students enjoyed a fun fall-themed activity this past Friday! After reading The Leaf Thief, our young learners got creative by making their own fall trees using pretzels and Fruit Loops.
What a fun way to combine literacy, creativity, and a little seasonal sweetness! We love seeing our youngest Wildcats learn and explore together!
Our UPK and Kindergarten students enjoyed a fun fall-themed activity this past Friday! After reading The Leaf Thief, our young learners got creative by making their own fall trees using pretzels and Fruit Loops.
What a fun way to combine literacy, creativity, and a little seasonal sweetness! We love seeing our youngest Wildcats learn and explore together!
HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK
Students, next week (Oct.19-23) is Homecoming Spirit Week at HCS! See the schedule below:
• Monday, October 19: Character & Meme Day
• Tuesday, October 20: Tropical Tuesday
• Wednesday, October 21: UPK-8th Grade – Wacky Wednesday, 9th-12th grade – Anything But a Backpack
• Thursday, October 22: Twin Day
• Friday, October 23: DH Nation Day
We look forward to seeing everyone in the school spirit!!
Students, next week (Oct.19-23) is Homecoming Spirit Week at HCS! See the schedule below:
• Monday, October 19: Character & Meme Day
• Tuesday, October 20: Tropical Tuesday
• Wednesday, October 21: UPK-8th Grade – Wacky Wednesday, 9th-12th grade – Anything But a Backpack
• Thursday, October 22: Twin Day
• Friday, October 23: DH Nation Day
We look forward to seeing everyone in the school spirit!!
REMINDER: NO SCHOOL MONDAY, OCTOBER 12
Just a friendly reminder to our HCS families that there will be no school on Monday, October 12, in observance of Columbus Day & Indigenous Peoples Day.
We hope all of our students, staff, and families enjoy a relaxing and enjoyable three-day weekend!
We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Tuesday, October 13!
Just a friendly reminder to our HCS families that there will be no school on Monday, October 12, in observance of Columbus Day & Indigenous Peoples Day.
We hope all of our students, staff, and families enjoy a relaxing and enjoyable three-day weekend!
We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Tuesday, October 13!
WELCOME TO HCS, COURTNEY TUTHILL!
Please join us in welcoming Courtney Tuthill to the HCS family! Courtney is our new MS-HS Health Office Secretary, and she is already a familiar face in the Hancock community. A proud 2014 graduate of Hancock Central School and 2016 graduate of SUNY Delhi, Courtney brings a strong passion for education and helping others to her new role.
Courtney previously worked as a substitute supporting students in grades K–12 and continues to give back to our community as a 4-H Leader.
Outside of school, Courtney is a proud mom of two daughters and a true horse lover! She enjoys spending time at the barn with horses of all sizes and cows, provides introductory horsemanship lessons, and enjoys showing her horses locally. When she's home, you can often find her spending time with her Beagle!
A few of Courtney's favorites:
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Rodeo Burger
Fun Fact: She shows horses locally!
Favorite Quote: “When you fall off the horse, get back on!”
We are so excited to have Courtney as part of our team and look forward to all she will bring to HCS and our school community!
Welcome to the Wildcat family, Courtney!
Please join us in welcoming Courtney Tuthill to the HCS family! Courtney is our new MS-HS Health Office Secretary, and she is already a familiar face in the Hancock community. A proud 2014 graduate of Hancock Central School and 2016 graduate of SUNY Delhi, Courtney brings a strong passion for education and helping others to her new role.
Courtney previously worked as a substitute supporting students in grades K–12 and continues to give back to our community as a 4-H Leader.
Outside of school, Courtney is a proud mom of two daughters and a true horse lover! She enjoys spending time at the barn with horses of all sizes and cows, provides introductory horsemanship lessons, and enjoys showing her horses locally. When she's home, you can often find her spending time with her Beagle!
A few of Courtney's favorites:
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Rodeo Burger
Fun Fact: She shows horses locally!
Favorite Quote: “When you fall off the horse, get back on!”
We are so excited to have Courtney as part of our team and look forward to all she will bring to HCS and our school community!
Welcome to the Wildcat family, Courtney!
CONSTRUCTION-TECHNOLOGY CAREER DAY
Yesterday, several of our HCS students had the exciting opportunity to attend Construction-Technology Career Day at the Broome County Highway Department facility!
This hands-on event gave students the chance to explore careers in the construction and technology fields, learn more about the skills and education needed for a variety of career pathways, and connect with professionals working in these industries.
We are proud to provide our students with opportunities like this that help them discover new interests, explore potential careers, and begin thinking about their futures beyond high school!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this experience possible for our students!
Yesterday, several of our HCS students had the exciting opportunity to attend Construction-Technology Career Day at the Broome County Highway Department facility!
This hands-on event gave students the chance to explore careers in the construction and technology fields, learn more about the skills and education needed for a variety of career pathways, and connect with professionals working in these industries.
We are proud to provide our students with opportunities like this that help them discover new interests, explore potential careers, and begin thinking about their futures beyond high school!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this experience possible for our students!
STAY CONNECTED
Families, see the graphic below on the platforms you can utilize to receive alerts, monitor student progress and stay in touch with HCS!
Families, see the graphic below on the platforms you can utilize to receive alerts, monitor student progress and stay in touch with HCS!
15 MINUTE EARLY DISMISSAL THIS AFTERNOON
Wildcat Families,
Please note, today, Thursday, October 8, we are conducting our Early Dismissal Drill. Plan for students to be dismissed 15 minutes earlier than a normal Thursday, therefore, students will arrive home around 15 minutes earlier than normal.
DCMO BOCES is closed on Friday, October 9. Students who go to BOCES all day will not have school on Friday. For students that go to BOCES for half day (AM or PM) CTE programming, you are expected to be in attendance at Hancock CSD during the morning or afternoon for your academic classes, whichever part of the day you would normally come to Hancock. Bus transportation will be available as normal in the morning and the afternoon. For students who cannot self-transport and need to be at school all day, supervision and space will be provided. If you are arriving late or leaving early due to this schedule, please bring a note into the Main Office. Thank you.
Ms. Pringle and Mr. Durkot
Wildcat Families,
Please note, today, Thursday, October 8, we are conducting our Early Dismissal Drill. Plan for students to be dismissed 15 minutes earlier than a normal Thursday, therefore, students will arrive home around 15 minutes earlier than normal.
DCMO BOCES is closed on Friday, October 9. Students who go to BOCES all day will not have school on Friday. For students that go to BOCES for half day (AM or PM) CTE programming, you are expected to be in attendance at Hancock CSD during the morning or afternoon for your academic classes, whichever part of the day you would normally come to Hancock. Bus transportation will be available as normal in the morning and the afternoon. For students who cannot self-transport and need to be at school all day, supervision and space will be provided. If you are arriving late or leaving early due to this schedule, please bring a note into the Main Office. Thank you.
Ms. Pringle and Mr. Durkot
D-H GOLF SENIOR RECOGNITION DINNER
Last night, our D-H Golf team celebrated a special evening at French Woods Golf Course as our 11th and 12th grade golfers were invited to enjoy a round of golf alongside their families. Afterward, everyone gathered for dinner and a special senior recognition ceremony.
We are proud to recognize and celebrate our senior golfers for everything they have accomplished, contributed, and brought to the D-H Golf program throughout their years in school. Their dedication, sportsmanship, and commitment have helped make our program stronger, and we are grateful for all they have given to D-H Golf. Congratulations, seniors!
A special thank you to Russell and Lynn Bass and the entire French Woods Golf Course crew for taking such great care of our golf team throughout the season and for helping make last night's celebration so special.
Last night, our D-H Golf team celebrated a special evening at French Woods Golf Course as our 11th and 12th grade golfers were invited to enjoy a round of golf alongside their families. Afterward, everyone gathered for dinner and a special senior recognition ceremony.
We are proud to recognize and celebrate our senior golfers for everything they have accomplished, contributed, and brought to the D-H Golf program throughout their years in school. Their dedication, sportsmanship, and commitment have helped make our program stronger, and we are grateful for all they have given to D-H Golf. Congratulations, seniors!
A special thank you to Russell and Lynn Bass and the entire French Woods Golf Course crew for taking such great care of our golf team throughout the season and for helping make last night's celebration so special.
D-H FIELD HOCKEY SENIOR RECOGNITION
Last night, we celebrated our D-H Field Hockey seniors during Senior Recognition Night!
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our seniors for everything they have contributed to the program throughout their high school careers. Their hard work, dedication, leadership, and commitment have helped make D-H Field Hockey the program it is today.
D-H battled in a closely contested match against Spencer-Van Etten, ultimately falling by a score of 2-1. Nora Bartholomew found the back of the net for D-H, with Abby Davie recording an assist.
Congratulations to our seniors, and thank you for the memories, teamwork, and dedication you have brought to the field and to your teammates. We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished!
Last night, we celebrated our D-H Field Hockey seniors during Senior Recognition Night!
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our seniors for everything they have contributed to the program throughout their high school careers. Their hard work, dedication, leadership, and commitment have helped make D-H Field Hockey the program it is today.
D-H battled in a closely contested match against Spencer-Van Etten, ultimately falling by a score of 2-1. Nora Bartholomew found the back of the net for D-H, with Abby Davie recording an assist.
Congratulations to our seniors, and thank you for the memories, teamwork, and dedication you have brought to the field and to your teammates. We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished!
APPLE FUN IN UPK!
Our UPK students had a sweet time learning all about apples last week! After exploring apples and learning more about this favorite fall fruit, our students got to put their creativity to work by making their own yummy apple treats.
With toppings like peanut butter, caramel, candies, and sprinkles, there were plenty of delicious ways to make their apple creations their own!
What a fun and tasty way to learn! Great job, students!
Our UPK students had a sweet time learning all about apples last week! After exploring apples and learning more about this favorite fall fruit, our students got to put their creativity to work by making their own yummy apple treats.
With toppings like peanut butter, caramel, candies, and sprinkles, there were plenty of delicious ways to make their apple creations their own!
What a fun and tasty way to learn! Great job, students!
