Hancock Central School District
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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!
MS-HS Q2 AWARDS
This past Friday, Hancock Central School proudly recognized our Middle School and High School students during our Quarter 2 Awards Ceremonies. These ceremonies celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our students throughout the second marking period.
We are incredibly proud of all students who earned recognition for their academic accomplishments, perfect attendance, and participation in extracurricular activities. Your commitment to excellence, perseverance, and growth does not go unnoticed!
Middle School:
Merit Roll
• Grade 5: Adrian Bolster, Emma Ruiz, Luke Wormuth
• Grade 6: Weston Kille
• Grade 7: Gianna Calendrillo, Liam Chapman, Christopher Davanzo, Kemper Possemato, Aurora Ruiz, Elisha Simmons, Chanel Wignall
• Grade 8: Madison Bolster, Jesse Brigham, Arissa Crawson, Bryleigh Drumm, Richard Homer, Hannah Morgan, Liam Noble, Kylan Possemato, Andrew Zimar
Honor Roll
• Grade 5: Kyla Blakeslee, William Bogart, Jace Carmody, Carter Chandler, Liah Chapman, Ella Dufton, Cora Possemato, Lillie Walker
• Grade 6: Earl Miller, Jace Murphy, Addison Picozzi
• Grade 7: Joshua Dunlap, Baylie Ellis, Addie Furlong, Jonghyeok Kim, Leon Miller, Evan Vitale
• Grade 8: Jayden D’Elia, Owen Drake, Jena Furlong, Sophia Jefferson
High Honor Roll
• Grade 5: Mia Cotza, Bentley Coy, Cade Thomason, Jo’siyah Wright
• Grade 6: Samuel Brigham, Emerson Rinn
• Grade 7: Harper Dufton, Ava Reynolds
• Grade 8: Karynn Appley, Liliana Avila, Jayden D’Elia, Justin He, Preston Johnston, Zoey Kille, Braidynn Marino, Braylee Marino, Sophia Prescott, Emma Saul, Cooper Wormuth
Perfect Attendance
• Grade 5: Kyla Blakeslee, Cade Thomason, Lillie Walker
• Grade 6: Addison Picozzi, Emerson Rinn
• Grade 7: Christopher Davanzo, Harper Dufton, Addie Furlong, Aurora Ruiz, Alivia Young
• Grade 8: Arissa Crawson, Justin He, Preston Johnston, Braylee Marino, Sophia Prescott
High School:
Merit Roll
• Grade 9: Arianna Hunt, Nicholas Irimescu, Parker Matthews, Livian Robinson
• Grade 10: Nora Bartholomew, Warren Middleton, Aubrey Rutherford, Olivia Tarbox, Aubreigh Werner, Wyatt Woodmansee
• Grade 11: Isabella Gohl, Ivy Tice
• Grade 12: Noah Bass, Katelin Croissette, Jordan Decker, Landon Fuller, Isaiah Graham, Hunter Oddo, Amadalee Rodriguez, Greyson Thomas
Honor Roll
• Grade 9: Jack Arrigan, Ariana Blakeslee, Wesley Boice, Jake D’Elia, Xavier Esolen, Madilynn Gustin, Jongryul Kim, Chase Mack, Cameron Thomas, Emma Tice, Gavyn Westbrook, Lacey White
• Grade 10: Charles Dohanic, Cherish Wright
• Grade 11: Ethan Dennis, Kaycee Karcher, Amelia Waldron, Kourtney Woodmansee
• Grade 12: Emrehe Ellis, Grace Evanitsky, Tru MacDowall, Alexi Rosel, Quinn Rowe, Alyssa Ryder, Micah Simmons
High Honor Roll
• Grade 9: Elaine He, Stephen Simpson
• Grade 10: Kadyn Appley, Steven Saul Jr., Kayden Swartwout
• Grade 11: Marco Avila, Holden Dufton, Lucas Gately, Olivia Johnston, Leigha Mead, Clark Porosky
• Grade 12: Emily Bolster, Autumn Dohanic, Olivia DuBois, Olivia Esolen, Patrick Esolen, Liam Kelly, Kyla Lacefield, Joshua Lawson, Gwyneth Nebzydoski, Stevie Woodmansee, Leah Wormuth
Congratulations to all of our Quarter 2 award recipients! Keep striving for excellence, boys and girls!!
ELEMENTARY QUARTER 2 AWARDS
This past week, we proudly recognized our Elementary students for their hard work, dedication, and achievements during Quarter 2. We are so proud of each and every student who earned recognition!
Academic Achievement Awards – Quarter 2
High Honor:
Wyatt Drake, Abigail Davis, Emalinne Davis, Ramsey Johnson, Elijah Fraser, Cora Thomason, Ezra Berlingeri
Honor:
Sara Saul, Kira Kilian, Leeann Miller, Neven Brkaric, Jaxson Titus, Noe Cortes Diaz, Emma Frost, Jimi Kilian, Natalia Tarbox, Madeline Mootz, Nicholas Picozzi, Jacob Bogart
Merit:
Sawyer Dufton, Dawson Dufton, Landon Emerich, Onyx Morgan, Bentley Wignall, Stryker Conklin, Cayson Barnhart, Ledger Dufton, Jade Morgan, Kendra Croci
Perfect Attendance:
Laken Ata, Cashton Angell, Harper Angell, Amelia Bailey, Sophia Bailey, Cayson Barnhart, Jacob Bogart, Wyatt Drake, Everly Dufton, Xander Dufton, Connor Elston, Landon Emerich, Mikayla Emerich, Sierra Gorshack, Nebula McGraw, Leeann Miller, Nicholas Picozzi, Elena Sparacio, Jaxson Titus, Axtyn Walker, Scott Watson, Spencer Zazeckie
Congratulations to all of our award recipients! Your commitment to excellence and strong work ethic continue to make us proud.
Keep up the amazing work as we continue into Quarter 3!
This past week, we proudly recognized our Elementary students for their hard work, dedication, and achievements during Quarter 2. We are so proud of each and every student who earned recognition!
Academic Achievement Awards – Quarter 2
High Honor:
Wyatt Drake, Abigail Davis, Emalinne Davis, Ramsey Johnson, Elijah Fraser, Cora Thomason, Ezra Berlingeri
Honor:
Sara Saul, Kira Kilian, Leeann Miller, Neven Brkaric, Jaxson Titus, Noe Cortes Diaz, Emma Frost, Jimi Kilian, Natalia Tarbox, Madeline Mootz, Nicholas Picozzi, Jacob Bogart
Merit:
Sawyer Dufton, Dawson Dufton, Landon Emerich, Onyx Morgan, Bentley Wignall, Stryker Conklin, Cayson Barnhart, Ledger Dufton, Jade Morgan, Kendra Croci
Perfect Attendance:
Laken Ata, Cashton Angell, Harper Angell, Amelia Bailey, Sophia Bailey, Cayson Barnhart, Jacob Bogart, Wyatt Drake, Everly Dufton, Xander Dufton, Connor Elston, Landon Emerich, Mikayla Emerich, Sierra Gorshack, Nebula McGraw, Leeann Miller, Nicholas Picozzi, Elena Sparacio, Jaxson Titus, Axtyn Walker, Scott Watson, Spencer Zazeckie
Congratulations to all of our award recipients! Your commitment to excellence and strong work ethic continue to make us proud.
Keep up the amazing work as we continue into Quarter 3!
IN LIKE A LION, OUT LIKE A LAMB!
Mrs. Hull’s Kindergarten students had a roaring good time learning about the saying, “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb!”
The class read In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb and talked about how the weather can be wild and blustery at the beginning of March, then calm and gentle by the end of the month.
To bring the lesson to life, students created adorable lion and lamb crafts and even enjoyed themed lion and lamb snacks! It was a hands-on (and tasty!) way to celebrate the changing seasons while building literacy and creativity skills.
Great job, boys and girls!!
Mrs. Hull’s Kindergarten students had a roaring good time learning about the saying, “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb!”
The class read In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb and talked about how the weather can be wild and blustery at the beginning of March, then calm and gentle by the end of the month.
To bring the lesson to life, students created adorable lion and lamb crafts and even enjoyed themed lion and lamb snacks! It was a hands-on (and tasty!) way to celebrate the changing seasons while building literacy and creativity skills.
Great job, boys and girls!!
THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL STORY HOUR!
Thank you to all of our families who joined us for Story Hour last night! It was so special to see our elementary students and their loved ones gathered together to enjoy an evening of reading and community. Your support and participation help make events like this such a success.
A big thank you to our fantastic guest readers, students Gwyneth Nebzydoski and Holden Dufton, along with Mrs. Dufton, for sharing their time and stories with our children. You did a wonderful job bringing the books to life!
We are so grateful for our Wildcat community and look forward to many more family engagement events ahead!
Thank you to all of our families who joined us for Story Hour last night! It was so special to see our elementary students and their loved ones gathered together to enjoy an evening of reading and community. Your support and participation help make events like this such a success.
A big thank you to our fantastic guest readers, students Gwyneth Nebzydoski and Holden Dufton, along with Mrs. Dufton, for sharing their time and stories with our children. You did a wonderful job bringing the books to life!
We are so grateful for our Wildcat community and look forward to many more family engagement events ahead!
MARCH MENUS
See our breakfast and lunch offerings at HCS for the month of March below!
See our breakfast and lunch offerings at HCS for the month of March below!
SPRING SPORTS BEGIN MARCH 9TH
Spring sports season is right around the corner!! JV and Varsity athletics will officially begin on March 9, 2026, with Modified Sports starting April 13, 2026.
Families, registrations for the upcoming spring sports seasons are now open. Please use the link below to register your child for the season:
https://students.arbitersports.com/deposit-hancock/2025-2026-spring-athletic-registration-deposit-hancock-2
All registration forms must be completed before students can begin practices, and athletes must have an updated physical within one year of the start date.
This is a great opportunity for students to get involved, build teamwork, stay active, and represent their school with pride. Let’s make it a fantastic spring season, Go Eagles!
Spring sports season is right around the corner!! JV and Varsity athletics will officially begin on March 9, 2026, with Modified Sports starting April 13, 2026.
Families, registrations for the upcoming spring sports seasons are now open. Please use the link below to register your child for the season:
https://students.arbitersports.com/deposit-hancock/2025-2026-spring-athletic-registration-deposit-hancock-2
All registration forms must be completed before students can begin practices, and athletes must have an updated physical within one year of the start date.
This is a great opportunity for students to get involved, build teamwork, stay active, and represent their school with pride. Let’s make it a fantastic spring season, Go Eagles!
NYSPHSAA WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS BEGIN TOMORROW
Good luck to Asaac Mead, Landyn Shaffer, and Jason Canedo as they represent Deposit-Hancock at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships this weekend at MVP Arena in Albany!
We are incredibly proud of these student-athletes for their hard work, dedication, and determination. They’ll be competing against the very best wrestlers from across New York State, and we know they’re ready!
Timelines and ticket information are listed below, as well as on the NYSPHSAA website at the following address:
https://nysphsaa.org/tournaments/?id=34
Good luck, Asaac, Landyn, and Jason, we are cheering you on!!
Friday – Session 1
8:30 AM – Doors Open
9:30 AM – Opening Ceremonies
10:00–11:45 AM – First Round Matches
11:45 AM–2:30 PM – Second Round Matches
2:30–8:00 PM – Quarterfinal & Consolation Wrestleback Matches
Saturday – Session 2
8:30 AM – Doors Open
9:30 AM–12:00 PM – Semifinal & Consolation Matches
12:00–2:15 PM – Wrestlebacks & Consolation Semifinals
2:15 PM – Consolation Finals
(Arena cleared after Consolation Finals)
Saturday – Session 3 (Finals)
5:15 PM – Doors Open
5:50 PM – Opening Ceremonies for Finals
6:05 PM – Finals Begin
Ticket Information
Single Session
• Box Office: $16.00
• Ticketmaster: $24.90
Boys All Session (3 Sessions), General Admission
• Box Office: $48.00
• Ticketmaster: $59.60
Boys All Session (3 Sessions), Premium
(Includes seat in premium section for Boys Finals)
• Box Office: $56.00
• Ticketmaster: $69.55
Good luck to Asaac Mead, Landyn Shaffer, and Jason Canedo as they represent Deposit-Hancock at the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships this weekend at MVP Arena in Albany!
We are incredibly proud of these student-athletes for their hard work, dedication, and determination. They’ll be competing against the very best wrestlers from across New York State, and we know they’re ready!
Timelines and ticket information are listed below, as well as on the NYSPHSAA website at the following address:
https://nysphsaa.org/tournaments/?id=34
Good luck, Asaac, Landyn, and Jason, we are cheering you on!!
Friday – Session 1
8:30 AM – Doors Open
9:30 AM – Opening Ceremonies
10:00–11:45 AM – First Round Matches
11:45 AM–2:30 PM – Second Round Matches
2:30–8:00 PM – Quarterfinal & Consolation Wrestleback Matches
Saturday – Session 2
8:30 AM – Doors Open
9:30 AM–12:00 PM – Semifinal & Consolation Matches
12:00–2:15 PM – Wrestlebacks & Consolation Semifinals
2:15 PM – Consolation Finals
(Arena cleared after Consolation Finals)
Saturday – Session 3 (Finals)
5:15 PM – Doors Open
5:50 PM – Opening Ceremonies for Finals
6:05 PM – Finals Begin
Ticket Information
Single Session
• Box Office: $16.00
• Ticketmaster: $24.90
Boys All Session (3 Sessions), General Admission
• Box Office: $48.00
• Ticketmaster: $59.60
Boys All Session (3 Sessions), Premium
(Includes seat in premium section for Boys Finals)
• Box Office: $56.00
• Ticketmaster: $69.55
