SOPHOMORE SUPPER – MARCH 27
The Class of 2028 will be hosting their Sophomore Supper in conjunction with the production of The Lion King on Friday, March 27th! Stop by the MS-HS cafeteria from 4:00–6:00 PM to enjoy a delicious Brooks BBQ chicken dinner. Takeout will also be available.
Pricing:
-Half Chicken – $9
-Full Dinner – $15
Dinner includes:
Half chicken, beans, macaroni salad, and a roll.
If you would like to place an order, please see any sophomore class member or reach out to Mrs. Hazen or Mrs. Skotch.
Come out, enjoy a great meal, and support the Class of 2028!
The Class of 2028 will be hosting their Sophomore Supper in conjunction with the production of The Lion King on Friday, March 27th! Stop by the MS-HS cafeteria from 4:00–6:00 PM to enjoy a delicious Brooks BBQ chicken dinner. Takeout will also be available.
Pricing:
-Half Chicken – $9
-Full Dinner – $15
Dinner includes:
Half chicken, beans, macaroni salad, and a roll.
If you would like to place an order, please see any sophomore class member or reach out to Mrs. Hazen or Mrs. Skotch.
Come out, enjoy a great meal, and support the Class of 2028!
DR. SEUSS SPIRIT WEEK FUN IN 3RD GRADE!
Mrs. Cooper’s class wrapped up Dr. Seuss Spirit Week this past Friday with a Dr. Seuss book–themed party! Students celebrated by creating their own Dr. Seuss mix bags and enjoying a showing of The Lorax together.
Throughout the week, our 3rd graders participated in a variety of activities inspired by Dr. Seuss, including puzzles, readings, arts and crafts, and more. The fun also included special spirit days like Pajama Day, Crazy Sock Day, and Hat Day!
Students are continuing their reading challenge all month long with Students vs. Teachers and the race to see who will be the Top 3rd Grade Reader!
Nice work, students!!
Mrs. Cooper’s class wrapped up Dr. Seuss Spirit Week this past Friday with a Dr. Seuss book–themed party! Students celebrated by creating their own Dr. Seuss mix bags and enjoying a showing of The Lorax together.
Throughout the week, our 3rd graders participated in a variety of activities inspired by Dr. Seuss, including puzzles, readings, arts and crafts, and more. The fun also included special spirit days like Pajama Day, Crazy Sock Day, and Hat Day!
Students are continuing their reading challenge all month long with Students vs. Teachers and the race to see who will be the Top 3rd Grade Reader!
Nice work, students!!
HANCOCK CENTRAL SCHOOL HYGIENE INITIATIVE
Hancock Central School Guidance Counselor Mrs. Feeney and School Social Worker Miss Phoenix have been collaborating on a new hygiene initiative to help ensure students have access to essential care items at no cost.
Through this effort, students of all ages can access hygiene essentials such as shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, lotion, toothbrushes, toothpaste, body cleansing cloths, hairbrushes, and feminine products available as needed with no questions asked in Miss Phoenix’s office.
We would like to extend a sincere thank-you to Sidney Federal Credit Union (Hancock branch) for their generous donation of individual hygiene items and for partnering with Hancock Central School to support our students. Their collaboration helps us continue meeting the basic needs of our school community.
Thank you for helping us care for our Wildcats!
Hancock Central School Guidance Counselor Mrs. Feeney and School Social Worker Miss Phoenix have been collaborating on a new hygiene initiative to help ensure students have access to essential care items at no cost.
Through this effort, students of all ages can access hygiene essentials such as shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, lotion, toothbrushes, toothpaste, body cleansing cloths, hairbrushes, and feminine products available as needed with no questions asked in Miss Phoenix’s office.
We would like to extend a sincere thank-you to Sidney Federal Credit Union (Hancock branch) for their generous donation of individual hygiene items and for partnering with Hancock Central School to support our students. Their collaboration helps us continue meeting the basic needs of our school community.
Thank you for helping us care for our Wildcats!
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SUPPORTING OUR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS!
Last week, several of our high school students visited the elementary school to spend time playing with our younger Wildcats! 12th graders Autumn Dohanic, Stevie Woodmansee, and Gwyneth Nebzydoski joined the elementary boys and girls in the gymnasium for some fun and games.
Thank you for stopping by and making the day extra special for our students!
Last week, several of our high school students visited the elementary school to spend time playing with our younger Wildcats! 12th graders Autumn Dohanic, Stevie Woodmansee, and Gwyneth Nebzydoski joined the elementary boys and girls in the gymnasium for some fun and games.
Thank you for stopping by and making the day extra special for our students!
CELEBRATING SOCIAL WORKER WEEK
This week we are proud to recognize Social Worker Week and the important role school social workers play in supporting our students and school community.
At Hancock Central School, we would like to extend a special thank you to Ms. Phoenix for everything she does for our students each and every day. Her kindness, support, and dedication help make a positive difference in the lives of so many of our Wildcats.
Thank you, Ms. Phoenix, for the care and compassion you bring to HCS!
This week we are proud to recognize Social Worker Week and the important role school social workers play in supporting our students and school community.
At Hancock Central School, we would like to extend a special thank you to Ms. Phoenix for everything she does for our students each and every day. Her kindness, support, and dedication help make a positive difference in the lives of so many of our Wildcats.
Thank you, Ms. Phoenix, for the care and compassion you bring to HCS!
THANK YOU, ARC OF DELAWARE COUNTY!
A big thank you to the The Arc of Delaware County for graciously hosting our students during a recent field trip!
Our students had a wonderful experience learning more about the important work you do to support individuals and families in our community. Today, they proudly wore the shirts given to them by the ARC during their trip, showing their appreciation and excitement for the day!
We truly appreciate the time, effort, and hospitality shown to our group. Thank you for providing such a meaningful and memorable opportunity for our students!
A big thank you to the The Arc of Delaware County for graciously hosting our students during a recent field trip!
Our students had a wonderful experience learning more about the important work you do to support individuals and families in our community. Today, they proudly wore the shirts given to them by the ARC during their trip, showing their appreciation and excitement for the day!
We truly appreciate the time, effort, and hospitality shown to our group. Thank you for providing such a meaningful and memorable opportunity for our students!
GREEN EGGS AND HAM FUN!
Our UPK and Kindergarten students recently enjoyed reading Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss as part of our reading activities. To make the story come to life, Mrs. Hull brought in real green eggs and ham for the students to try!
Students were excited to taste the famous dish from the story, and it turns out that more students liked the green eggs and ham than those who didn’t. It was a fun and memorable way to connect reading with a hands-on experience.
Great job to our young readers for being brave and giving something new a try!
Our UPK and Kindergarten students recently enjoyed reading Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss as part of our reading activities. To make the story come to life, Mrs. Hull brought in real green eggs and ham for the students to try!
Students were excited to taste the famous dish from the story, and it turns out that more students liked the green eggs and ham than those who didn’t. It was a fun and memorable way to connect reading with a hands-on experience.
Great job to our young readers for being brave and giving something new a try!
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK!
Congratulations to our latest Students of the Week at HCS!!
Mrs. Vasconi-Smith selected Night Mason for doing a wonderful job lately. Night is friendly, kind, and works hard each day. He always puts his best effort into his work, and it shows!
Ms. Milk selected Maja Noble for being super kind, extremely hard working, and very responsible. Maja never gives up, always has a smile on her face, and is friendly with her peers.
Great job, Night and Maja! Keep up the wonderful work, we are proud of you!
Congratulations to our latest Students of the Week at HCS!!
Mrs. Vasconi-Smith selected Night Mason for doing a wonderful job lately. Night is friendly, kind, and works hard each day. He always puts his best effort into his work, and it shows!
Ms. Milk selected Maja Noble for being super kind, extremely hard working, and very responsible. Maja never gives up, always has a smile on her face, and is friendly with her peers.
Great job, Night and Maja! Keep up the wonderful work, we are proud of you!
A SWEET LESSON ON MAPLE SYRUP!
This morning’s Elementary Morning Program was extra sweet! We were excited to welcome Mr. Hull as our special guest, where he shared fascinating information about how maple syrup is made.
Mr. Hull explained the process of producing maple syrup, including how to measure the diameter of maple trees to determine how many spiles can be inserted. Trees that are 10 inches in diameter can have one spile, 20-inch trees can have two, and 30-inch trees can have three.
He even brought several students up to help demonstrate how spiles are inserted into the trees so the sap can flow out and be collected. Students were surprised to learn that it takes about 40 gallons of sap to make just 1 gallon of maple syrup!
Mr. Hull also took time to answer thoughtful questions from our students, making this a fun and interactive learning experience for all.
Thank you, Mr. Hull, for taking the time to share your knowledge with our elementary students today!
This morning’s Elementary Morning Program was extra sweet! We were excited to welcome Mr. Hull as our special guest, where he shared fascinating information about how maple syrup is made.
Mr. Hull explained the process of producing maple syrup, including how to measure the diameter of maple trees to determine how many spiles can be inserted. Trees that are 10 inches in diameter can have one spile, 20-inch trees can have two, and 30-inch trees can have three.
He even brought several students up to help demonstrate how spiles are inserted into the trees so the sap can flow out and be collected. Students were surprised to learn that it takes about 40 gallons of sap to make just 1 gallon of maple syrup!
Mr. Hull also took time to answer thoughtful questions from our students, making this a fun and interactive learning experience for all.
Thank you, Mr. Hull, for taking the time to share your knowledge with our elementary students today!
SIMMONS SIGNS TO UTICA
We are proud to congratulate Micah Simmons on signing his Letter of Intent to continue his academic and athletic career at Utica University next year!
Micah will be taking his talents to the next level as a member of the Utica football program while pursuing a degree in Physical Education. This is an incredible accomplishment and a true testament to his hard work, dedication, and commitment both on and off the field and in the classroom.
Congratulations, Micah! This opportunity is well deserved, and we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish at the collegiate level.
We are proud to congratulate Micah Simmons on signing his Letter of Intent to continue his academic and athletic career at Utica University next year!
Micah will be taking his talents to the next level as a member of the Utica football program while pursuing a degree in Physical Education. This is an incredible accomplishment and a true testament to his hard work, dedication, and commitment both on and off the field and in the classroom.
Congratulations, Micah! This opportunity is well deserved, and we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish at the collegiate level.
4TH GRADERS EXPLORE ENERGY IN SCIENCE!
Mrs. Prescott’s 4th graders recently dove into the world of energy, exploring sound, light, heat, potential and kinetic energy, and more! They brought their learning to life with hands-on activities, including:
• Using volleyballs to see how collisions affect motion
• Observing how food coloring spreads in water at different temperatures, discovering that particles move faster in warmer objects
• Setting up working electrical circuits and testing which objects conduct electricity
Through these experiments, students discovered that most metals conduct electricity, and had a blast learning by doing!
Mrs. Prescott’s 4th graders recently dove into the world of energy, exploring sound, light, heat, potential and kinetic energy, and more! They brought their learning to life with hands-on activities, including:
• Using volleyballs to see how collisions affect motion
• Observing how food coloring spreads in water at different temperatures, discovering that particles move faster in warmer objects
• Setting up working electrical circuits and testing which objects conduct electricity
Through these experiments, students discovered that most metals conduct electricity, and had a blast learning by doing!
FIRST AND FOURTH GRADERS READ TOGETHER
This week, our 4th graders and 1st graders came together to celebrate Read Across America Week!
Students spent valuable time reading with each other, and the excitement on their faces says it all. Our 1st graders especially enjoyed reading with their 4th-grade buddies.
March is also National Reading Month, so we’re celebrating all month long by sharing our love of reading, discovering new books, and spending time with our reading friends. We can’t wait for more reading fun in the weeks ahead!
This week, our 4th graders and 1st graders came together to celebrate Read Across America Week!
Students spent valuable time reading with each other, and the excitement on their faces says it all. Our 1st graders especially enjoyed reading with their 4th-grade buddies.
March is also National Reading Month, so we’re celebrating all month long by sharing our love of reading, discovering new books, and spending time with our reading friends. We can’t wait for more reading fun in the weeks ahead!
REMINDER: MORNING PROGRAM TOMORROW!
Join us in the Elementary School tomorrow, Thursday, March 5th, at 8:30 a.m. for our Morning Program! We can’t wait to see our families there and share this special time with you!
Join us in the Elementary School tomorrow, Thursday, March 5th, at 8:30 a.m. for our Morning Program! We can’t wait to see our families there and share this special time with you!
CELEBRATING READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK & DR. SEUSS!
In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday this past Monday, Ms. Milk’s 2nd grade class celebrated their annual “Lazy with a Book Day”, spending the entire day sharing their favorite books and enjoying the joy of reading!
Mrs. Hull and Mrs. Karcher’s UPK and Kindergarten classes also joined in the fun! They read The Cat in the Hat and made delicious Cat in the Hat-themed snacks to celebrate.
These activities are part of Read Across America Week, where students across Hancock Central School are celebrating National Reading Month with themed events, cozy reading time, and lots of Seuss-inspired fun!
Here are some pictures that captured the excitement and love of reading!
In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday this past Monday, Ms. Milk’s 2nd grade class celebrated their annual “Lazy with a Book Day”, spending the entire day sharing their favorite books and enjoying the joy of reading!
Mrs. Hull and Mrs. Karcher’s UPK and Kindergarten classes also joined in the fun! They read The Cat in the Hat and made delicious Cat in the Hat-themed snacks to celebrate.
These activities are part of Read Across America Week, where students across Hancock Central School are celebrating National Reading Month with themed events, cozy reading time, and lots of Seuss-inspired fun!
Here are some pictures that captured the excitement and love of reading!
CELEBRATING NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK!
This week, Hancock Central School is celebrating National School Breakfast Week!
A huge thank you to our amazing food service staff for all that they do to make sure our students start each day fueled and ready to learn. Your hard work and dedication make a big difference in the lives of our students every single day!
Here’s to healthy breakfasts and happy mornings!
This week, Hancock Central School is celebrating National School Breakfast Week!
A huge thank you to our amazing food service staff for all that they do to make sure our students start each day fueled and ready to learn. Your hard work and dedication make a big difference in the lives of our students every single day!
Here’s to healthy breakfasts and happy mornings!
NY THURSDAYS TOMORROW
Tomorrow, March 5th, we’re excited to celebrate NY Thursdays in our cafeteria! NY Thursdays is a statewide initiative that highlights delicious, locally sourced foods grown and produced right here in New York. It’s a great way to support our local farmers and businesses while providing our students with fresh, high-quality meals.
We are so grateful to our wonderful food service staff for the care and dedication they put into preparing nutritious meals for our students each and every day. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, thank you for all that you do!
Tomorrow, March 5th, we’re excited to celebrate NY Thursdays in our cafeteria! NY Thursdays is a statewide initiative that highlights delicious, locally sourced foods grown and produced right here in New York. It’s a great way to support our local farmers and businesses while providing our students with fresh, high-quality meals.
We are so grateful to our wonderful food service staff for the care and dedication they put into preparing nutritious meals for our students each and every day. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, thank you for all that you do!
ATTENTION: The Hancock Central School District is on a 2 hour delay today, Wednesday, March 4th.
MARCH IMPORTANT DATES
Please take a look at the graphic below for important, upcoming dates for the month of March at HCS!
Please take a look at the graphic below for important, upcoming dates for the month of March at HCS!
ATTENTION: In anticipation of expected ice accumulations today, HCS will be dismissing early at 11:30 am. All after school activities are cancelled for this evening.
Greetings Wildcat families!
The Hancock Central School District is proud to, once again, offer a Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for the 2026-2027 school year.
This special program is funded by a New York State Education Department (NYSED) grant and provides an early learning experience for the children of HCSD residents. Children enrolled in the district’s UPK program will attend class 5 days per week (8:00-2:45), for all 180 days of the educational year. This is the same schedule as Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade students.
In accordance with NYS regulations, the district will hold a lottery to determine who will be awarded the available slots if our number of enrollments exceed the threshold for the 2026-2027 school year. Lottery sign-ups for UPK will begin on Monday March 9th 2026 and continue through Friday, May 8th 2026. If your student is selected, you will be notified by Monday May 11th, 2026.
If you have friends or neighbors with similarly-aged children, please feel free to share the following details with them as well. The Hancock Central School District has a vibrant academic program for our youngest students, designed to foster a love of learning that carries them all the way to graduation and beyond.
In planning ahead for registration, you will need the following:
1. Three (3) proofs of residency a PO box is not accepted as proof of residency
2. Your child’s birth certificate or passport
3. District Health form and any additional forms from your child's healthcare
provider
4. Proof of immunizations
5. Any custody paperwork (if applicable).
UPK Application:
https://forms.gle/n7swRNrLT2QMP2ES8
If you have questions about our UPK program, or need assistance, please contact the
Guidance office 607-637-1309
We look forward to partnering with parents to help our children succeed!
