IT PROFESSIONALS’ DAY
Today, we proudly recognize IT Professionals Day here at HCS!
We extend our sincere gratitude to our dedicated IT department: Tonia Hollen, Tina Coviello, Thomas Schoonmaker and Jason Moreno for their hard work, expertise, and commitment to keeping our technology systems running smoothly.
Your efforts ensure that our students, staff, and community have the tools and support they need every day. Thank you for all that you do for Hancock Central School!
Today, we proudly recognize IT Professionals Day here at HCS!
We extend our sincere gratitude to our dedicated IT department: Tonia Hollen, Tina Coviello, Thomas Schoonmaker and Jason Moreno for their hard work, expertise, and commitment to keeping our technology systems running smoothly.
Your efforts ensure that our students, staff, and community have the tools and support they need every day. Thank you for all that you do for Hancock Central School!
FIELD HOCKEY SENIOR RECOGNITION
Come out and support our D-H Eagles Field Hockey team tomorrow, Wednesday, September 17th, as they take on Owego!
JV Field Hockey – 4:30 p.m.
Senior Recognition – immediately following the JV game
Varsity Field Hockey – to follow
Join us as we cheer on our Eagles and honor our seniors for their hard work and dedication!
Come out and support our D-H Eagles Field Hockey team tomorrow, Wednesday, September 17th, as they take on Owego!
JV Field Hockey – 4:30 p.m.
Senior Recognition – immediately following the JV game
Varsity Field Hockey – to follow
Join us as we cheer on our Eagles and honor our seniors for their hard work and dedication!
BINGHAMTON COLLEGE DAY
Greater Binghamton College Day will be taking place on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena from 11am-2pm and 6pm-8pm!
If you’re a high school student (or you know someone who is), this is a great opportunity to:
• Explore dozens of colleges and universities in one place
• Talk with admissions reps, faculty and students
• Get info on majors, financial aid, scholarships, and campus life
Whether you're just starting to think about college or you're narrowing down your options, this event is a one-stop shop for getting the inside scoop.
For more information, visit: www.binghamtoncollegeday.org
Greater Binghamton College Day will be taking place on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena from 11am-2pm and 6pm-8pm!
If you’re a high school student (or you know someone who is), this is a great opportunity to:
• Explore dozens of colleges and universities in one place
• Talk with admissions reps, faculty and students
• Get info on majors, financial aid, scholarships, and campus life
Whether you're just starting to think about college or you're narrowing down your options, this event is a one-stop shop for getting the inside scoop.
For more information, visit: www.binghamtoncollegeday.org
New York State Alternative Assessments (NYSAA) for Families
Families, want to learn more about the New York State Alternative Assessments (NYSAA)?
Join us for a virtual info session: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 9:00–11:00 AM
What will be covered:
-Who can take the NYSAA
-How it works
-Why it’s important
-What families need to know
Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/r3gvuc2
Families, want to learn more about the New York State Alternative Assessments (NYSAA)?
Join us for a virtual info session: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 9:00–11:00 AM
What will be covered:
-Who can take the NYSAA
-How it works
-Why it’s important
-What families need to know
Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/r3gvuc2
SCHOOL PICTURE DAYS NEXT WEEK!
HCS students will have their school photos taken next week by Upstate Images.
• Middle-High School: Wednesday, September 24
• Elementary School: Thursday, September 25
Picture forms will be sent home with students over the next few days. Be sure to check those backpacks so you’re ready for picture day!
If a student is absent during their scheduled picture day, they will have an opportunity to have their photo taken on picture make-up day, which is currently scheduled for November 14th.
HCS students will have their school photos taken next week by Upstate Images.
• Middle-High School: Wednesday, September 24
• Elementary School: Thursday, September 25
Picture forms will be sent home with students over the next few days. Be sure to check those backpacks so you’re ready for picture day!
If a student is absent during their scheduled picture day, they will have an opportunity to have their photo taken on picture make-up day, which is currently scheduled for November 14th.
WE DID IT – TWO WEEKS DOWN!
HCS students have officially wrapped up the second week of school (and our first full week of the year)! From learning in the classroom to fun activities with friends, it’s been a busy and exciting start.
We hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved, restful weekend!
HCS students have officially wrapped up the second week of school (and our first full week of the year)! From learning in the classroom to fun activities with friends, it’s been a busy and exciting start.
We hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved, restful weekend!
MODIFIED FOOTBALL OPENS WITH THRILLING TIE
Our D-H Eagles battled hard in their season opener last night, finishing in a 12-12 draw with the Walton Warriors! Both teams struck early with touchdowns on their opening drives, holding steady at 6-6 until late in the game when Walton capitalized on a fumble return to take the lead. The Eagles answered back in the closing minutes with a touchdown from Jake D’Elia to even the score.
Great effort, Eagles, in a hard-fought opening matchup!
Our D-H Eagles battled hard in their season opener last night, finishing in a 12-12 draw with the Walton Warriors! Both teams struck early with touchdowns on their opening drives, holding steady at 6-6 until late in the game when Walton capitalized on a fumble return to take the lead. The Eagles answered back in the closing minutes with a touchdown from Jake D’Elia to even the score.
Great effort, Eagles, in a hard-fought opening matchup!
SENIOR SUNRISE 2025
Our HCS seniors were up bright and early this morning to celebrate their Senior Sunrise with a special breakfast together!
It was the perfect way to kick off the end of their first full week of their final school year, sharing smiles, food, and memories as the sun came up.
Here’s to an amazing senior year ahead, Class of 2026!
Our HCS seniors were up bright and early this morning to celebrate their Senior Sunrise with a special breakfast together!
It was the perfect way to kick off the end of their first full week of their final school year, sharing smiles, food, and memories as the sun came up.
Here’s to an amazing senior year ahead, Class of 2026!
5th Grade Art Collaboration
In Ms. Kellam’s art class, 5th graders are learning how to use simple lines and shapes as the building blocks of creativity.
The activity encourages students to:
• Recognize how basic elements of art can be transformed into objects, places, and things.
• Practice imagination by expanding on their own and their classmates’ ideas.
• Collaborate by rotating around a large paper and adding to drawings already in progress.
These photos show the project in progress. We look forward to sharing the finished piece soon!
In Ms. Kellam’s art class, 5th graders are learning how to use simple lines and shapes as the building blocks of creativity.
The activity encourages students to:
• Recognize how basic elements of art can be transformed into objects, places, and things.
• Practice imagination by expanding on their own and their classmates’ ideas.
• Collaborate by rotating around a large paper and adding to drawings already in progress.
These photos show the project in progress. We look forward to sharing the finished piece soon!
GOLF PICKS UP A PAIR OF WINS
Congratulations to our D-H Eagles golf team on their win over Unatego-Franklin last night, as well as a victory over Bainbridge-Guilford last week!
Against Unatego-Franklin, Wyatt Persbacker had the low score on the day, shooting a 40 (3 pars, 1 birdie), with Grady Tiffany shooting a 43 (1 par). Holden Dufton scored a 51 (1 par, 1 birdie), while Ethan Dennis, Talan Kille and Kaden Conklin each posted scores of 53.
Wyatt Persbacker was low score again in D-H’s victory over B-G last week, shooting a 39 with 6 pars. Grady Tiffany posted a 44 (4 pars), Holden Dufton a 50 (1 par), Ethan Dennis a 51 (2 pars) and Kaden Conklin with a 56.
Golf is back in action next week, with 3 away games Monday through Wednesday. They take on Unatego-Franklin again on Monday, Delhi on Tuesday and Oxford on Wednesday.
Keep up the great work!!
Congratulations to our D-H Eagles golf team on their win over Unatego-Franklin last night, as well as a victory over Bainbridge-Guilford last week!
Against Unatego-Franklin, Wyatt Persbacker had the low score on the day, shooting a 40 (3 pars, 1 birdie), with Grady Tiffany shooting a 43 (1 par). Holden Dufton scored a 51 (1 par, 1 birdie), while Ethan Dennis, Talan Kille and Kaden Conklin each posted scores of 53.
Wyatt Persbacker was low score again in D-H’s victory over B-G last week, shooting a 39 with 6 pars. Grady Tiffany posted a 44 (4 pars), Holden Dufton a 50 (1 par), Ethan Dennis a 51 (2 pars) and Kaden Conklin with a 56.
Golf is back in action next week, with 3 away games Monday through Wednesday. They take on Unatego-Franklin again on Monday, Delhi on Tuesday and Oxford on Wednesday.
Keep up the great work!!
CARNIVAL FUN IN MRS. DIRIG’S CLASSROOM!
Mrs. Dirig kicked off the first week of school with a classroom carnival! Students had the chance to play a variety of fun games, enjoy some friendly competition, and even win prizes generously donated by Mrs. Dirig.
It was a fantastic way to start the school year, full of laughter, excitement, and memories that set a positive tone for the months ahead. Great job, Wildcats!
Mrs. Dirig kicked off the first week of school with a classroom carnival! Students had the chance to play a variety of fun games, enjoy some friendly competition, and even win prizes generously donated by Mrs. Dirig.
It was a fantastic way to start the school year, full of laughter, excitement, and memories that set a positive tone for the months ahead. Great job, Wildcats!
5th Grade STEM in Action
Mrs. Rice and Mrs. Dufton’s 5th graders recently explored the science of buoyancy through a hands-on engineering challenge. Using aluminum foil, students designed and built boats, then tested their creations by adding pennies to see how much weight each boat could hold before sinking.
This activity allowed students to apply concepts of design, problem-solving, and scientific inquiry while learning how shape and structure affect an object’s ability to float. A great example of learning by doing!
Mrs. Rice and Mrs. Dufton’s 5th graders recently explored the science of buoyancy through a hands-on engineering challenge. Using aluminum foil, students designed and built boats, then tested their creations by adding pennies to see how much weight each boat could hold before sinking.
This activity allowed students to apply concepts of design, problem-solving, and scientific inquiry while learning how shape and structure affect an object’s ability to float. A great example of learning by doing!
FOOTBALL WINS SEASON OPENER
Congratulations to the D-H Eagles Varsity Football team on their 37-14 victory this past Friday night! It was great to be under the lights on a beautiful evening to watch some football and our Eagles did not disappoint.
Noah Bass ran for 163 yards on the evening on 17 carries, scoring 2 touchdowns. Connor Mills rushed for 100 yards on 8 carries, picking up 2 td’s, while Greyson Thomas scored a receiving touchdown and had 60 yards on 2 receptions. Brody Matthews threw for 1 touchdown and rushed for 33 yards, while Marco Avila rushed for 48 yards on the day.
D-H has a big match-up next week as they take on Tioga at DCS. The game will by Saturday, 9/13, with a 1:30 kick off. Good luck Eagles, we hope to see all of you there!
Congratulations to the D-H Eagles Varsity Football team on their 37-14 victory this past Friday night! It was great to be under the lights on a beautiful evening to watch some football and our Eagles did not disappoint.
Noah Bass ran for 163 yards on the evening on 17 carries, scoring 2 touchdowns. Connor Mills rushed for 100 yards on 8 carries, picking up 2 td’s, while Greyson Thomas scored a receiving touchdown and had 60 yards on 2 receptions. Brody Matthews threw for 1 touchdown and rushed for 33 yards, while Marco Avila rushed for 48 yards on the day.
D-H has a big match-up next week as they take on Tioga at DCS. The game will by Saturday, 9/13, with a 1:30 kick off. Good luck Eagles, we hope to see all of you there!
FIELD HOCKEY PICKS UP VICTORY
The Deposit-Hancock Field Hockey team earned a dominant 7-0 shutout win over Newark Valley on Friday in Deposit for a Section IV non-division victory!
Scoring highlights included:
• Aubrey Smith – 2 goals, 1 assist
• Nora Bartholomew – 2 goals
• Victoria Green – 1 goal, 1 assist
• Gwyn Nebzydoski – 1 goal, 1 assist
• Leah Braun – 1 goal
The Eagles are back in action tonight at Greene! JV hits the field at 5:00 p.m., with Varsity to follow.
Way to go, Eagles!
The Deposit-Hancock Field Hockey team earned a dominant 7-0 shutout win over Newark Valley on Friday in Deposit for a Section IV non-division victory!
Scoring highlights included:
• Aubrey Smith – 2 goals, 1 assist
• Nora Bartholomew – 2 goals
• Victoria Green – 1 goal, 1 assist
• Gwyn Nebzydoski – 1 goal, 1 assist
• Leah Braun – 1 goal
The Eagles are back in action tonight at Greene! JV hits the field at 5:00 p.m., with Varsity to follow.
Way to go, Eagles!
HCS HONORS STAFF FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
Hancock Central School proudly recognized several dedicated staff members for their years of service to the district. Their commitment, care, and hard work have made a lasting impact on our students, families, and school community.
This year’s honorees include:
• 5 Years of Service: Greg Gill
• 10 Years of Service: Jennifer Brock
• 15 Years of Service: Jennifer Gill, Stephanie Kuehn, Gary Miller
• 20 Years of Service: Kelly DaBrescia
• 25 Years of Service: Heather Saxby, Kim Makowski, Rose Prescott, Marjorie Hull, Jodi Newman
• 30 Years of Service: Karen Soulier
We thank each of these individuals for their dedication to HCS and the positive difference they have made in the lives of our students. Their years of service reflect not only their professional excellence but also their passion for education and our Wildcat family.
Congratulations to all honorees and thank you for your commitment to Hancock Central School!
Hancock Central School proudly recognized several dedicated staff members for their years of service to the district. Their commitment, care, and hard work have made a lasting impact on our students, families, and school community.
This year’s honorees include:
• 5 Years of Service: Greg Gill
• 10 Years of Service: Jennifer Brock
• 15 Years of Service: Jennifer Gill, Stephanie Kuehn, Gary Miller
• 20 Years of Service: Kelly DaBrescia
• 25 Years of Service: Heather Saxby, Kim Makowski, Rose Prescott, Marjorie Hull, Jodi Newman
• 30 Years of Service: Karen Soulier
We thank each of these individuals for their dedication to HCS and the positive difference they have made in the lives of our students. Their years of service reflect not only their professional excellence but also their passion for education and our Wildcat family.
Congratulations to all honorees and thank you for your commitment to Hancock Central School!
THIRD GRADERS MAKE JITTER JUICE
Thank you to Mrs. Cooper for sending in a picture of her third graders on their first day yesterday! Her class made jitter juice to chase away their nervous 1st day of 3rd grade butterflies…They all had a great first day!!
Thank you to Mrs. Cooper for sending in a picture of her third graders on their first day yesterday! Her class made jitter juice to chase away their nervous 1st day of 3rd grade butterflies…They all had a great first day!!
D-H Eagles Sporting Events – September 5 & 6
Our D-H Eagles teams are in action tonight and tomorrow!
Tonight, September 5:
Varsity Field Hockey vs. Newark Valley – 4:30 p.m. at DCS - Warner Field
JV & Varsity Volleyball at Harpursville – 5:00 p.m.
JV Field Hockey at Windsor – 5:30 p.m.
Varsity Football vs. Whitney Point – 7:00 p.m. at HCS
Saturday, September 6
Cross Country at Oneonta (Fortin Park) – 10:00 a.m.
Best of luck to all of our student-athletes tonight and over the weekend!
Our D-H Eagles teams are in action tonight and tomorrow!
Tonight, September 5:
Varsity Field Hockey vs. Newark Valley – 4:30 p.m. at DCS - Warner Field
JV & Varsity Volleyball at Harpursville – 5:00 p.m.
JV Field Hockey at Windsor – 5:30 p.m.
Varsity Football vs. Whitney Point – 7:00 p.m. at HCS
Saturday, September 6
Cross Country at Oneonta (Fortin Park) – 10:00 a.m.
Best of luck to all of our student-athletes tonight and over the weekend!
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!
