Hancock Central School District

HCS Announces Successful Completion of District Office Abatement Greetings Hancock school community, I am pleased to let you know that the abatement process at the District Office has been successfully completed. Air monitoring conducted throughout and following the mandated process confirmed that the air quality meets all acceptable standards. Thanks to the diligent efforts of Hancock Central School District staff, in partnership with ServePro and Sunstream Corporation, the abatement process was smooth and efficient. As a result, both the District Office and the Middle/High School were cleared for reoccupation on Sunday, February 16th. I am grateful for the collaboration and expertise of our partners, as well as the patience and support of our school community during this process. The health and safety of our students, staff, and families remain our top priority, and we are pleased to have ensured a seamless transition back to school! If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the District Office at 607.637.1301 We look forward to seeing you back to school tomorrow!

HONORING SRO BEAVERS ON SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER APPRECIATION DAY This February 15, we proudly recognize and thank our School Resource Officer, Eric Beavers, for his dedication to keeping Hancock Central School safe. His presence, support, and commitment to our students and staff make a difference every day. While speaking briefly with Mr. Beavers, he mentioned that “it has been a pleasure to work with all of the students and staff here at HCS.” Thank you, Mr. Beavers, for all you do to ensure a secure and positive learning environment at HCS! We appreciate you!

💖 Happy Valentine’s Day, Wildcats! 💖 Hancock Central School wishes all our students, staff, and community a wonderful Valentine’s Day filled with kindness and joy! Just a reminder—there will be no school on Monday, February 17, in observance of President’s Day. Enjoy the long weekend!

HCS Students Shine at SkillsUSA Area II Regional Competition A group of 62 students from Alan D. Pole Campus (22 students) and Robert W. Harrold Campus (40 students) traveled to SUNY Morrisville on Friday to compete in the annual SkillsUSA Area II Regional Conference and Competition. They joined students from 20 other BOCES and technical school campuses, testing their skills in over 40 contests spanning eight career clusters: Services, Computer & Communications, Construction, Mechanics, Security & Law, Leadership, Culinary, and Health. Among the competitors were HCS Seniors Nick Porosky and Arik Biedermann, who both showcased their talents in the Welding category. A number of students from both campuses earned recognition for their outstanding performances, including Arik Biedermann, who placed 3rd in Welding. SkillsUSA is a national organization dedicated to preparing students for careers in technical, skilled, and service industries. Through a collaborative effort between students, educators, and industry professionals, SkillsUSA helps students build the knowledge and experience necessary for success in their chosen fields. Congratulations to all the participants for representing their schools with skill and determination and congratulations Arik!

HANDS-ON LEARNING AT BOCES FOR CTE MONTH Our HCS 10th graders recently visited BOCES, where they had the opportunity for hands-on learning! Several students operated heavy equipment and even worked with chainsaws, gaining real-world experience in skilled trades. As we celebrate Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month, we want to thank BOCES for providing this incredible opportunity and for helping our students explore future career paths! Thank you to Mrs. Hazen for providing the pictures!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR QUARTER 2 MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARD WINNERS! Hancock Central School proudly recognizes our middle school students who earned awards for Perfect Attendance, Merit Roll, Honor Roll, and High Honor Roll in Quarter 2! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence are truly commendable. HIGH HONOR ROLL: Grade 5: Maci Berlingeri, Samuel Brigham, Ivan Haskell, Addison Picozzi, Emerson Rinn Grade 6: Harper Dufton, Joshua Dunlap, Addie Furlong, Ava Reynolds, Chanel Wignall Grade 7: Karynn Appley, Liliana Avila, Justin He, Preston Johnston, Braidynn Marino, Braylee Marino, Emma Saul, Cooper Wormuth Grade 8: Elaine He, Madilynn Gustin, Arianna Hunt, Landyn Robinson, Adelaide Roenfeldt, Lacey White HONOR ROLL: Grade 5: Earl Miller, Jace Murphy, Chloe Reynolds, Jacob Wormuth Grade 6: Gianna Calendrillo, Baylie Ellis, Leon Miller, Aurora Ruiz Grade 7: John Blanchard, Leah Haase-Thomas, Jayden D’Elia, Owen Drake, Sophia Prescott Grade 8: Ariana Blakeslee, John D’Elia, Xavier Esolen, Chase Mack, Livian Robinson, Emma Tice, Cameron Thomas, Gavyn Westbrook MERIT ROLL: Grade 5: Brice Satkowski Grade 6: Christopher Davanzo, Liam Chapman, Kemper Possemato, Elisha Simmons Grade 7: Mariana Bello, Jesse Brigham, Bryleigh Drumm, Jada Furlong, Jena Furlong, Sophia Jefferson, Richard Miller, Liam Noble, Kylan Possemato, Gage Zazeckie Grade 8: Jake D’Elia, Trenten Gill, Nissi Louis Perfect Attendance: 5th Grade: Maci Berlingeri, Samuel Brigham, Ivan Haskell, Addison Picozzi 6th Grade: Harper Dufton, Joshua Dunlap, Addie Furlong, Aurora Ruiz 7th Grade: Liliana Avila, Jesse Brigham, Owen Drake, Jada Furlong, Jaiden Giza, Justin He, Preston Johnston, Braidynn Marino, Braylee Marino, Kylan Possemato, Sophia Prescott, Emma Saul, Gage Zazeckie 8th Grade: Ariana Blakeslee, Trenten Gill, Madilynn Gustin, Elaine He, Arianna Hunt, Nicholas Irimescu, Jongryul Kim, Landyn Robinson, Livian Robinson, 👏 Keep up the great work, Wildcats! We are proud of you

Just a few gentle reminders from HCS: - No indoor walking this evening, Thursday, February 13 - No indoor walking tomorrow, Friday, February 14 - No school Monday, February 17 (President’s Day holiday) Thank you!

HCS CONCERT NEXT THURSDAY Join us next Thursday, February 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hancock Middle-High School auditorium for an exciting evening of music! Our HCS vocal ensembles will perform iconic show tunes from Mary Poppins, The Lion King, The Greatest Showman, ABBA, Frozen 2, Les Misérables, Tangled, and Wicked—sure to be a treat for all! Plus, our beginning band ensemble will take the stage, adding to the night's musical magic. Don't miss this fantastic performance!

8TH GRADERS EXPLORE CAREERS IN TRANSPORTATION FOR CTE MONTH Hancock Central School 8th graders had a unique learning experience this week at the HCS bus garage! Students toured the facility and bus bays, gaining hands-on experience in vehicle maintenance. They learned how to remove and replace a tire and got an up-close look at a school vehicle's braking system. This visit offered valuable insight into the mechanics that keep our buses running safely and efficiently! As we celebrate Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month, opportunities like this highlight the importance of skilled trades in keeping our communities moving. A big thank you to our transportation department for sharing their expertise with our students!

🎂BIRTHDAYS, GOLD SLIP WINNERS🎂 We celebrated several birthdays and selected two gold slip winners at yesterday's Morning Program. Happiest of birthdays go out to Nathan Steele, Jo’siyah Wright and Cora Possemato! We hope each of you have a wonderful birthday! Also, congratulations to our two gold slip winners, Zander Wahl and Luka Brkaric ! Zander and Luka are each pictured with their prizes. Congratulations to you both on being selected, keep on turning in those gold slips, boys and girls!! 😊

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK We honored Hancock elementary students of the week for the past 2 weeks at yesterday's Morning Program! Congratulations to Luke Wormuth, who was chosen by Ms. Kellam! Ms. Kellam chose Luke because he always tries his best to be a good student, is enthusiastic and always eager to help. Well done, buddy!! Congratulations also to Paeton Dunlap, who was chosen by Ms. Williams! Ms. Williams chose Paeton because she has been working real hard all school year on reaching her goals and is a pleasure to have in class. Wonderful job, Paeton!! Next week, we will celebrate quarter 2 awards for the Elementary school at Tuesday’s morning program, beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m. We look forward to seeing you then!

💖🎶 Sweet Sounds of Valentine’s Day! 🎶💖 Our UPK & Kindergarten students melted hearts at yesterday’s Morning Program with their adorable Valentine’s Day performances! Their bright, smiling faces and wonderful voices made for a truly special moment. 🥰 Great job, all!!

Reminder: Asbestos Abatement at HCS Middle-High School Greetings Hancock school community, this is just a gentle reminder that the asbestos abatement of the district office in the MS/HS building will begin this Friday, February 14th. All students, staff, and visitors must be out of the building by 3:00 p.m. on Friday. In addition, there will be no indoor walking program this Thursday or Friday. Thank you for your cooperation!

QUARTER 2 MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDS CEREMONY Hancock Central School will celebrate our middle school students' achievements during the Quarter 2 Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, February 12, at 2:00 p.m. in the MS-HS Auditorium. Visitors may enter the building beginning at 1:50 p.m. and must sign in through the 2nd-floor entrance. We look forward to recognizing our students' hard work and accomplishments!

BOYS WRESTLING – DI & DII CHAMPIONSHIPS – FEBRUARY 16 Please find ticket information for the Boys DI and DII Wrestling Championships below, as well as in the images attached. Wrestling championships will take place on Sunday, February 16th, at Visions FCU Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton, NY. Preliminary matches will begin at 8:30 a.m., with quarterfinals and semi-finals to follow. Consolation finals will begin at approximately 3:30 p.m., with the finals at 5:30 p.m. There are two ticket options, with an ALL-DAY ticket price, and a FINALS ONLY ticket price: Wrestling Championships ALL DAY GoFan Tickets ($13.40) - https://gofan.co/event/3161936?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV Wrestling Championships FINALS ONLY GoFan Tickets ($6.25) - https://gofan.co/event/3161978?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV Ticket redemption starts 1 hour prior to the start of the event/finals. Good luck to our participants!!

EAGLES WIN A PAIR, SIMMONS TIES NYS SINGLE GAME REBOUND RECORD The D-H Eagles boys basketball team have had a busy week, winning 2 big MAC league conference games (with another tonight) as we head towards the end of the regular season. On Tuesday, Deposit-Hancock traveled to Unatego and picked up a big victory, 63-54. Trailing 42-29 at one point in the 3rd quarter, the Eagles went on a 9-0 run to end the period. They got hot in the 4th quarter thanks to Alejandro Gonzales, outscoring the Spartans by a score of 25-12. Gonzales led D-H with 22 points, including 5 three pointers. Micah Simmons added 17 points and 20 rebounds, while Blake Fortunato had 14 points and 11 rebounds. Noah Bass added a steal, Jacoby Mapes had 6 points and 7 rebounds, while Greyson Thomas chipped in a couple baskets and a block. On Wednesday, D-H was in Greene, where they outlasted the Trojans 70-59 in overtime. Micah Simmons was dominant, with 29 points and a NYSPHSAA tie for the single game rebound record at 31! Fortunato added 20 points, Gonzales had 10 points and Mapes tallied 8 points and 18 rebounds. The Eagles stepped up the defense in the extra period, outscoring Greene 11-0. The pair of wins move D-H to 5th overall in the MAC standings (5-3), with the possibility of moving up to 3rd depending on the final two games. Oxford currently sits 3rd at 6-2, with Sidney also 5-3 in the 4th position. The top 4 teams will play for the MAC League championship during the week of February 17th. The Eagles are back at it tonight at HCS, taking on Unadilla Valley at 7:15 p.m., while they finish the regular season next Tuesday against B-G (also at HCS- 7:15 p.m.). Good luck, boys!

Due to impending weather, the Hancock Central School District will be closed today, Thursday, February 6th.

NY THURSDAYS TOMORROW We have another NY THURSDAY’S lunch tomorrow here at HCS, see the graphic below for menu and vendor information!

IMPORTANT DATES See the graphic below for upcoming, important dates for the month of February here at HCS!

BIRTHDAYS, GOLD SLIP WINNERS At yesterdays Morning Program, we honored several birthdays and chose two gold slip winners! Happiest of birthdays go out to Mrs. Noyd, Abigail Davis and Zayne Walker. We hope you each have a wonderful birthday!! Our students of the week, Bentley Wignall and Kyla Blakeslee, selected the gold slip winners for the past two weeks as well. Congratulations go to Tanner Davis and Night Mason on being selected! Tanner and Night are each pictured with Mrs. Vasconi-Smith and their prizes. Nice work, keep on turning in those gold slips, boys and girls! 😊