Hancock Central School District
We aspire to be innovative leaders in nurturing every child’s journey toward excellence.
UPCOMING DATES
See the graphic below for some important, upcoming dates at HCS for September-October!
A TURTLEY TERRIFIC FIRST DAY IN 4TH GRADE!
A big thank you to Mrs. Prescott for sharing this great picture of her 4th graders on the first day of school yesterday! Our 4th grade Wildcats had a Turtley Terrific first day, and we’re excited for all the fun and learning ahead this year!
A big thank you to Mrs. Prescott for sharing this great picture of her 4th graders on the first day of school yesterday! Our 4th grade Wildcats had a Turtley Terrific first day, and we’re excited for all the fun and learning ahead this year!
WELCOME BACK!
Hancock Central School was full of energy and excitement today as we welcomed students back for the first day of the 2025-2026 school year! From our youngest learners to our seniors, we saw plenty of smiling faces and eager students ready to start a brand-new year of learning, discovery, and growth.
The first day is always special, and today was no exception. We are proud of the positive spirit our students bring with them and grateful for the support of families, staff, and the community as we begin this journey together.
Here’s to a school year filled with success, new opportunities, and Wildcat pride!
Hancock Central School was full of energy and excitement today as we welcomed students back for the first day of the 2025-2026 school year! From our youngest learners to our seniors, we saw plenty of smiling faces and eager students ready to start a brand-new year of learning, discovery, and growth.
The first day is always special, and today was no exception. We are proud of the positive spirit our students bring with them and grateful for the support of families, staff, and the community as we begin this journey together.
Here’s to a school year filled with success, new opportunities, and Wildcat pride!
HAPPY FIRST DAY
Thank you to Mrs. Wormuth for sending in a picture of her students this morning. Happy 1st day of school from the Plane Bus!
Thank you to Mrs. Wormuth for sending in a picture of her students this morning. Happy 1st day of school from the Plane Bus!
GOLF PICKS UP VICTORY LAST NIGHT
Congratulations to our D-H Eagles golf team, as they picked up a strong team victory yesterday, defeating UV-GMU by a score of 221–265!
Wyatt Persbacker led the way with an impressive two-over 37, highlighted by 1 birdie and 4 pars. Kaden Conklin followed with a solid 42, including 1 birdie. Holden Dufton (1 par, 1 birdie) and Grady Tiffany each carded 46. Ethan Dennis contributed 2 pars, while Cooper Wormuth added 1 par to round out the team effort.
We also included pictures of the team’s match against Oxford last week at French Woods. It was a beautiful day to be on the course and we had a visitor watching the team at the start, see the pictures below!
Great work, Eagles!
Golf is back in action tonight at French Woods at 3:45 p.m. as they take on B-G. Good luck, team!
Congratulations to our D-H Eagles golf team, as they picked up a strong team victory yesterday, defeating UV-GMU by a score of 221–265!
Wyatt Persbacker led the way with an impressive two-over 37, highlighted by 1 birdie and 4 pars. Kaden Conklin followed with a solid 42, including 1 birdie. Holden Dufton (1 par, 1 birdie) and Grady Tiffany each carded 46. Ethan Dennis contributed 2 pars, while Cooper Wormuth added 1 par to round out the team effort.
We also included pictures of the team’s match against Oxford last week at French Woods. It was a beautiful day to be on the course and we had a visitor watching the team at the start, see the pictures below!
Great work, Eagles!
Golf is back in action tonight at French Woods at 3:45 p.m. as they take on B-G. Good luck, team!
ONE DAY LEFT!
Day 1: One more day until school starts! Homeroom begins at 7:50 a.m. tomorrow! The breakfast entry will be at 7:30 a.m.
Share your first day of school pictures on social media and use the hashtags #firstday2025 #countdown2025
We look forward to seeing you all for the start of the 2025-2026 school year!!
Day 1: One more day until school starts! Homeroom begins at 7:50 a.m. tomorrow! The breakfast entry will be at 7:30 a.m.
Share your first day of school pictures on social media and use the hashtags #firstday2025 #countdown2025
We look forward to seeing you all for the start of the 2025-2026 school year!!
TWO DAYS UNTIL SCHOOL
Day 2: Attendance matters. Let's work together to develop strong attendance habits. Did you know you can monitor your child's attendance by logging in to the School Tool? We are here to prepare your child for future success.
School Tool Log-In:
https://scric04.schooltool.com/Hancock/
We will see you all on Thursday!!
Day 2: Attendance matters. Let's work together to develop strong attendance habits. Did you know you can monitor your child's attendance by logging in to the School Tool? We are here to prepare your child for future success.
School Tool Log-In:
https://scric04.schooltool.com/Hancock/
We will see you all on Thursday!!
BACK TO SCHOOL COUNTDOWN: 3 DAYS TO GO!
The first day of school is almost here,just 3 days away! As you prepare for the 2025-2026 school year, here’s an important reminder for families:
All Hancock Central School District students are eligible to receive one breakfast and one lunch at no cost every regular school day this year. This opportunity is made possible through the USDA Food and Nutrition Service’s National School Lunch and Breakfast programs.
Please note:
Additional meals and a la carte items (milk, snacks, etc.) must be purchased on site or through MySchoolBucks.com.
No fees or forms are required to receive the no-cost meals.
Families are encouraged to complete and return a Community Eligibility Provision Household Income application, which helps determine additional funding that benefits HCSD students.
This application is available on our website under Nutrition Services at:
https://www.hancock.stier.org/page/nutrition-services
We can’t wait to welcome our Wildcats back!
The first day of school is almost here,just 3 days away! As you prepare for the 2025-2026 school year, here’s an important reminder for families:
All Hancock Central School District students are eligible to receive one breakfast and one lunch at no cost every regular school day this year. This opportunity is made possible through the USDA Food and Nutrition Service’s National School Lunch and Breakfast programs.
Please note:
Additional meals and a la carte items (milk, snacks, etc.) must be purchased on site or through MySchoolBucks.com.
No fees or forms are required to receive the no-cost meals.
Families are encouraged to complete and return a Community Eligibility Provision Household Income application, which helps determine additional funding that benefits HCSD students.
This application is available on our website under Nutrition Services at:
https://www.hancock.stier.org/page/nutrition-services
We can’t wait to welcome our Wildcats back!
FOUR DAYS UNTIL SCHOOL
Day 4: Find all the important dates and school breaks/holidays by viewing our HCSD calendar of events. You can print the calendar or click on this link to share it with your family.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hxZIQbzRLMzwDdLKSz_k9xXAk0_WqQve/view
Day 4: Find all the important dates and school breaks/holidays by viewing our HCSD calendar of events. You can print the calendar or click on this link to share it with your family.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hxZIQbzRLMzwDdLKSz_k9xXAk0_WqQve/view
FIVE MORE DAYS
Day 5: Be sure to login to your child's account on school tool to access their schedule and other important information!
school tool login:
https://scric04.schooltool.com/Hancock/
We will see you all next week!!
Day 5: Be sure to login to your child's account on school tool to access their schedule and other important information!
school tool login:
https://scric04.schooltool.com/Hancock/
We will see you all next week!!
6 DAYS UNTIL SCHOOL
Day 6: of the #firstday2025 countdown is all about staying informed. Download our Hancock CSD mobile app and enable notifications to receive important updates and reminders throughout the school year.
Scan the QR code in the image below for more information!
Day 6: of the #firstday2025 countdown is all about staying informed. Download our Hancock CSD mobile app and enable notifications to receive important updates and reminders throughout the school year.
Scan the QR code in the image below for more information!
ONE WEEK UNTIL SCHOOL
It's the final stretch of summer vacation, and the first day of class is almost here! Let's start a countdown of memories, tips, and shout-outs to commemorate the upcoming school year.
Day 7: Time to start getting back into a routine! Encourage your kids to start going to bed a little earlier each night to ease into the early mornings.
The first day of the 2025-2026 school year at HCS is Thursday, September 4th. We look forward to seeing you all in a week!!
It's the final stretch of summer vacation, and the first day of class is almost here! Let's start a countdown of memories, tips, and shout-outs to commemorate the upcoming school year.
Day 7: Time to start getting back into a routine! Encourage your kids to start going to bed a little earlier each night to ease into the early mornings.
The first day of the 2025-2026 school year at HCS is Thursday, September 4th. We look forward to seeing you all in a week!!
STUDENT SCHEDULES NOW AVAILABLE!
Student schedules are now live and can be viewed through SchoolTool. Families may access School Tool by visiting our district website at https://www.hancock.stier.org , or directly through the School Tool portal at https://scric04.schooltool.com/Hancock/
We encourage families to review schedules prior to the start of school. If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s schedule, please contact the guidance office.
We look forward to seeing all our students on the first day of school, Thursday, September 4th!
See the images below for more information regarding Healthy Broome, which continues through August 20th. During this time, Healthy Broome is providing no-cost medical, dental and vision care services at SUNY Broome's Ice Center for residents and anyone in the surrounding areas.
For more information visit the Healthy Broome website at:
https://broomecountyny.gov/healthybroomeirtlaunch
For more information visit the Healthy Broome website at:
https://broomecountyny.gov/healthybroomeirtlaunch
REGENTS BUS TIMES
Please see below for busing information if you have a student taking Summer Regents exams. The buses will leave from the front entrance of the MS-HS to the DCMO BOCES Harrold Campus.
Tuesday, August 19th:
AM SESSION: 7:40 a.m. Bus for ELA and Algebra 1
PM SESSION: 11:40 a.m. bus for Global (History 10) and Algebra 2
Wednesday, August 20th:
AM SESSION: 7:40 a.m. Bus for US History, Earth Science, and Chemistry
PM SESSION: 11:40 a.m. Bus for Geometry and Living Environment
Buses will return when all students are done with their tests for that AM or PM session. Students taking same day AM and PM tests will ride to BOCES on the AM bus and return after the PM tests are complete.
Please see below for busing information if you have a student taking Summer Regents exams. The buses will leave from the front entrance of the MS-HS to the DCMO BOCES Harrold Campus.
Tuesday, August 19th:
AM SESSION: 7:40 a.m. Bus for ELA and Algebra 1
PM SESSION: 11:40 a.m. bus for Global (History 10) and Algebra 2
Wednesday, August 20th:
AM SESSION: 7:40 a.m. Bus for US History, Earth Science, and Chemistry
PM SESSION: 11:40 a.m. Bus for Geometry and Living Environment
Buses will return when all students are done with their tests for that AM or PM session. Students taking same day AM and PM tests will ride to BOCES on the AM bus and return after the PM tests are complete.
TONIGHT’S BOE MEETING MOVED TO ELEMENTARY BUILDING
The BOE meeting at 6:00pm tonight, Aug. 11th will be moved to the Elementary building in Room 102 due to construction at the 2nd Floor Entrance of the MS/HS building.
The BOE meeting at 6:00pm tonight, Aug. 11th will be moved to the Elementary building in Room 102 due to construction at the 2nd Floor Entrance of the MS/HS building.
SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS
Please take a look at the images below for school supply lists for the upcoming school year!
Additionally, you may find the school supply lists on the HCS Website at the address below:
https://www.hancock.stier.org/documents/hancock-elementary-schools/school-supplies/568859
Please take a look at the images below for school supply lists for the upcoming school year!
Additionally, you may find the school supply lists on the HCS Website at the address below:
https://www.hancock.stier.org/documents/hancock-elementary-schools/school-supplies/568859
Free IEP Training
Families and professionals, join us for a free virtual training designed to help you better support students with disabilities. Learn valuable strategies, resources, and tips to navigate the IEP process with confidence.
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 23rd – 12:00 to 2:30p.m. and 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
See the QR Codes on the Flyer below for registration information.
Open to all who work with or care for students with disabilities: parents, guardians, educators, and service providers.
Families and professionals, join us for a free virtual training designed to help you better support students with disabilities. Learn valuable strategies, resources, and tips to navigate the IEP process with confidence.
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 23rd – 12:00 to 2:30p.m. and 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
See the QR Codes on the Flyer below for registration information.
Open to all who work with or care for students with disabilities: parents, guardians, educators, and service providers.
Fall Sports Registration is NOW OPEN!
Attention HCS students and families! Registration for Fall Sports is now live online through Arbiter Sports at the link below:
https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/hancock-csd
All student-athletes must be registered before the start of the fall season on August 18 to be eligible to participate. Don’t wait, get signed up today so you're ready to hit the field, court, or course!
Attention HCS students and families! Registration for Fall Sports is now live online through Arbiter Sports at the link below:
https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/hancock-csd
All student-athletes must be registered before the start of the fall season on August 18 to be eligible to participate. Don’t wait, get signed up today so you're ready to hit the field, court, or course!
After School Program (Grades K–9)
Applications are now open for the After School Program
Program Hours:
• Mon–Thurs: 2:45 PM – 5:00 PM
• Fridays: 1:45 PM – 4:30 PM
Program Includes:
• Healthy snacks
• Daily dinner
• Fun activities (sports, art, robotics, drones, cooking)
• Academic support and tutoring
• Friday trips and themed “Fun Days”
• Free transportation provided
How to Enroll:
Apply online at www.hancockeducationfoundation.org.
Return completed forms to:
Elementary Office for Grades K–4
Middle School Office for Grades 5–9
Deadline to Enroll: September 5
Applications will also be available at the Family Carnival on August 27, 5:00–7:00 PM at the Town Square.
HCEF is Hiring: After-School & Before-School Aides
Do you enjoy working with children? The Hancock Community Education Foundation is hiring aides to support students during before- and after-school programs.
Requirements:
• Must be 18+
• High school diploma
• Experience working with children preferred
Apply:
at www.hancockeducationfoundation.org
or contact Michelle Estus at MEstus@hancock.stier.org or 607-637-5262.
Weekend Backpack Program
We’re excited to bring back the Weekend Backpack Program for the 2025–2026 school year. Twice a month, students will receive a bag with breakfast and lunch items to take home on Fridays.
Details:
• All food is non-perishable and easy to carry.
• Bags are delivered to classrooms by students in the after-school program.
How to Enroll:
Download a form from www.hancockeducationfoundation.org or request one from your child’s teacher.
Applications are now open for the After School Program
Program Hours:
• Mon–Thurs: 2:45 PM – 5:00 PM
• Fridays: 1:45 PM – 4:30 PM
Program Includes:
• Healthy snacks
• Daily dinner
• Fun activities (sports, art, robotics, drones, cooking)
• Academic support and tutoring
• Friday trips and themed “Fun Days”
• Free transportation provided
How to Enroll:
Apply online at www.hancockeducationfoundation.org.
Return completed forms to:
Elementary Office for Grades K–4
Middle School Office for Grades 5–9
Deadline to Enroll: September 5
Applications will also be available at the Family Carnival on August 27, 5:00–7:00 PM at the Town Square.
HCEF is Hiring: After-School & Before-School Aides
Do you enjoy working with children? The Hancock Community Education Foundation is hiring aides to support students during before- and after-school programs.
Requirements:
• Must be 18+
• High school diploma
• Experience working with children preferred
Apply:
at www.hancockeducationfoundation.org
or contact Michelle Estus at MEstus@hancock.stier.org or 607-637-5262.
Weekend Backpack Program
We’re excited to bring back the Weekend Backpack Program for the 2025–2026 school year. Twice a month, students will receive a bag with breakfast and lunch items to take home on Fridays.
Details:
• All food is non-perishable and easy to carry.
• Bags are delivered to classrooms by students in the after-school program.
How to Enroll:
Download a form from www.hancockeducationfoundation.org or request one from your child’s teacher.
