Hancock Central School District

4TH GRADE EXPLORES NATURE AND WATER CONSERVATION! On Monday, our 4th graders visited the Robert W. Nichol Nature Preserve and Science Center for a hands-on science experience they won’t forget! Mrs. Kinne led an engaging lesson on watersheds, the importance of wetlands, and why keeping our planet clean is essential for safe drinking water. Students even learned how to filter water—a fun and valuable skill! A big thank you to Mrs. Kinne for teaching us how to care for our environment and protect one of our most vital resources.

Senior Spotlight: Kevin Conklin We’re proud to recognize Kevin Conklin, a member of the Hancock Central School Class of 2025! During his time at HCS, Kevin was an active and involved student, with achievements including: • Participation in baseball and golf • Career and technical education at BOCES in Conservation Favorite Memory: “Tenth grade gym class.” Advice to the Class of 2026: “Get work done.” Future Plans: Attend lineman school and pursue a career in carpentry Kevin, your work ethic and dedication to hands-on learning will take you far. Best wishes as you build a strong future—both in the field and beyond!

SENIORS TAKE THEIR WALK! Yesterday was a special day at Hancock Central School as our Class of 2025 proudly donned their caps and gowns and walked the halls to the cheers and high-fives of our elementary and middle-high school students. This tradition marks a meaningful milestone as they move one step closer to graduation. Congratulations to all our seniors—we’re so proud of you! Save the Date: The HCS Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony will take place on Friday, June 27th at 7:00 p.m. in the Middle-High School Auditorium. Let’s finish strong, Class of 2025!

UPDATED TIME: HCS High School Class Day Please note that the time for our High School Class Day has been moved up. Thursday, June 12 Now starting at 12:05 p.m. (previously 1:10 p.m.) HCS Middle-High School Auditorium Guests may enter through the 2nd floor entrance beginning at 12:00 p.m. Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our high school students!

D-H Athletic Awards Ceremony Rescheduled Please note that the D-H Athletic Awards Ceremony originally scheduled for Wednesday, June 11th has been rescheduled. The new date is: Tuesday, June 24th at 6:00 p.m. in the HCS Middle-High School Auditorium We look forward to celebrating our student-athletes' accomplishments with you on the 24th!

Senior Spotlight: Arik Biedermann Congratulations to Arik Biedermann, a graduating senior from the Hancock Central School Class of 2025! Arik has proudly achieved the following during his time at HCS: • Member of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) • Career and technical training at BOCES in Welding Favorite Memory: “Going to BOCES for welding.” Advice to the Class of 2026: “Enjoy the time while you have it—it goes by fast.” Future Plans: Become a welder on the pipeline and travel across the United States Arik, your drive and hands-on skills will take you far. Wishing you all the best as you forge your future—one weld at a time!

Senior Spotlight: Makenzie Allen Join us in celebrating Makenzie Allen, a proud graduate of the Hancock Central School Class of 2025! During her time at HCS, Makenzie made her mark through: • Performing in the school play “Frozen” • Serving on Student Council during 9th and 10th grade • Competing in softball and field hockey Favorite Memory: “Science with Mr. Mann—cutting up frogs with him!” Advice to the Class of 2026: “Don’t procrastinate. Just get it done and graduate.” Future Plans: Attend SUNY Broome to complete prerequisites, then transfer to a sonography/ultrasound program

Senior Spotlight: Ashton Aceves-Amaya Congratulations to Ashton Aceves-Amaya, a proud member of the Hancock Central School Class of 2025! Throughout his time at HCS, Ashton has built an impressive resume, including: • Membership in the National Technical Honor Society • Participation in the school play, “You Can’t Take It With You” • Competitor in the SkillsUSA competition • Career and technical education at BOCES in Computer Repair/Networking Favorite Memory: “Causing chaos in the after-school program.” Advice to the Class of 2026: “Get your steps in.” Future Plans: Attend school for Cyber Security, possibly join the Air National Guard, and continue his work as a volunteer firefighter. We’re proud of you, Ashton! Your dedication, humor, and service-minded spirit have left a lasting impact at HCS. Best of luck in all your future endeavors!

D-H EAGLES BASEBALL REGIONALS – SATURDAY, JUNE 7 The Section IV Class C Champion D-H Eagles are back in action tomorrow, Saturday, June 7, as they take on Section III Champion Bishop Grimes in Regional play at Conlon Field. First pitch is set for 1:00 p.m., with gates opening at 12:00 p.m.. Bishop Grimes, the No. 2 seed, advanced after a thrilling 7-6 win over Utica Notre Dame, while D-H earned their spot with a commanding 11-3 victory over Trumansburg in the Section IV title game. Ticket Info – Baseball Regionals (Class C & D) @ Conlon Field: • Class C Link: https://gofan.co/event/3667159?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV • General Admission via GoFan: $9.40 • Cash Admission at Gate: $10.00 • Children 10 & Under: Free • Section Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes Accepted Come out and support our Eagles as they continue their postseason run! #DHNation

ON TO THE FINAL FOUR Congratulations to our D-H Eagles Softball team on their 5-2 NYS Class C Regional victory over Sandy Creek last night! Trailing 2-0 in the 3rd, Sarah Gross smacked a 3 run HR over the wall just when D-H needed it. Ivy Tice added a single and a rbi in the same inning to give D-H the 4-2 lead. Gross scores another run later in the game thanks to a sacrifice from Amanda Ray to give D-H a 5-2 lead, which is all that was needed. On the day, D-H received hits from Gross (2 hits, 3 rbi), Tice (2 hits, 1 rbi), Kadyn Appley (1 hit, 1 run), Victoria Green and Olivia Johnston. On the hill, Addison Makowski was solid, as usual, striking out 12 while giving up 0 walks. With the win, D-H moves on to the NYS Class C Final Four, where they will take on the winner of Bloomfield (Section 5) and Chautauqua Lake (Section 6) Great game, ladies, congratulations and keep it going!! #DHNation

4TH GRADERS VISIT DELAWARE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Yesterday, our 4th-grade students took a step back in time during their visit to the Delaware County Historical Society! Students learned about life in Delaware County during the 1800s and early 1900s through hands-on activities and historical displays. Some highlights from the day included spinning wool, making butter, and trying their hand at sewing—just like people did over a century ago! It was a fun and educational trip that brought local history to life! Thank you to the Delaware County Historical Society for hosting us!

3RD GRADE VISITS ANIMAL ADVENTURE! Lions and Tigers and Bears—Oh My! Yesterday, Mrs. Cooper’s 3rd-grade class went wild on a field trip to Animal Adventure Preserve! Despite the hot weather, our students had a blast exploring the preserve and learning about a wide variety of animals. From Oliver the giraffe to playful otters, mighty lions, curious monkeys, and even water buffalo and kangaroos—there was something amazing around every corner. One of the class favorites? The adorable capybara! Thank you to Animal Adventure Preserve for a memorable day of fun and learning!

BIRTHDAY, GOLD SLIP WINNER We had one birthday to celebrate at yesterday's Morning Program, happy birthday to Lillie Walker! Lillie, we hope you have a wonderful birthday!! We also selected this week’s gold slip winner, congratulations to Ashley Wildey on being selected. Ashley is pictured with Mrs. Robinson and her prize!

STUDENT OF THE WEEK Congratulations to this week’s student of the week at Hancock elementary, Dawson Dufton! Dawson was chosen by Mrs. Saxby, who had the following to say about Dawson (Mrs. Saxby was absent, so Mrs. Cooper spoke on Mrs. Saxby’s behalf): “I had the privilege of recognizing a student who has exemplified perseverance, kindness and dedication throughout the school year. No matter how tough the date, Dawson has showed up with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a heart full of kindness to those around him. What stands out more than his academic progress is his character; his compassion, patience and work ethic have made a real impact in his classes. The year hasn’t been easy at times, but Dawson has never given up and because of that he grown tremendously.” Excellent job, Dawson, keep up the great work!!

SOFTBALL REGIONALS TOMORROW Good luck to our Section IV, Class C Champion D-H Eagles as they head into Regional play tomorrow, Wednesday, June 5, to take on Section III Champion Sandy Creek! Location: Greenlight Grand Slam Park, Binghamton, NY Time: 5:00 PM Tickets: Purchase on GoFan https://gofan.co/event/3666892?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV Admission Info: • $9.40 General Admission via GoFan Digital Ticketing • $10.00 General Admission (Cash) • Children 10 and under: FREE • Section & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted • On-site iPads and credit card readers available • QR code flyers will also be posted for digital ticketing access Let’s rally behind our Eagles as they look to punch their ticket to the state final four!

Thank You, Mrs. Feeney and Mr. Mitchell! A big THANK YOU to Mrs. Feeney for joining our elementary Morning Program today to talk with students about the important value of perseverance. Mrs. Feeney engaged the students by first asking them what they thought perseverance means, then explaining it clearly and meaningfully. She gave real-life examples and invited students to participate by giving a thumbs up if someone was showing perseverance—or a thumbs down if they weren’t. It was a great way to help our Wildcats understand and recognize this powerful trait in action! Mrs. Feeney also presented this week’s Triple B Awards, which went to: Maja Noble, Katrina Siegler, Kallen Robinson, Jaxson Titus, Harper Bartholomew and Mia Cotza. Great job showing what it means to Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible! We also want to thank Mr. Mitchell, who awarded the Golden Trash Can to the class that has kept their classroom the cleanest at the end of the school year. Congratulations to Mrs. Smith’s class, who earned this special award—and a pizza party coming soon! Way to go, Wildcats!

Important End-of-Year Events & Countdown at Hancock Central School! Dear HCS Families, As the school year winds down, we want to remind you of some important upcoming events and share a quick countdown: • Only 9 days of school left for High School students! • Only 16 days of school left for Elementary and Middle School students! Let’s finish out the year strongly and make the most of every day! Please see the attached graphic for details on upcoming celebrations, exams, and special activities planned as we wrap up the year. Your support is key to a successful finish! Thank you for being part of the Hancock Central School community. Let’s end this school year on a high note!

HCS Welcomes the John Lennon Real Love Project! Today, students in grades 3–8 at Hancock Central School had the extraordinary opportunity to participate in the John Lennon Real Love Project (JLRLP)—a visionary songwriting and recording program made possible by the STEAM Fund in partnership with Theatre Within. During this powerful workshop, students: - Learned about John Lennon’s life, music, and core values of peace, love, and equality - Collaborated with professional teaching artists to write their own lyrics to Lennon’s song “Real Love” - Recorded their own version of the song—featuring John’s original piano and vocal tracks! As part of the experience, students also engaged in meaningful conversations about kindness—sharing ideas on how they can be kind and helpful to others at school, at home, and in their community. These thoughtful discussions encouraged students to reflect on how small acts of kindness can have a big impact—echoing Lennon’s message of love and unity. This unique program helps students find their voices while using music as a platform to promote positive change. Their finished recording will be shared on the John Lennon Tribute YouTube Channel, showcasing their creativity and compassion for a global audience. A heartfelt thank you to the JLRLP team—Beth Bierko, Gary Siegel, and Scott Bierko—for bringing this unforgettable experience to HCS and inspiring our students to imagine, create, and care. Endorsed by Yoko Ono and the Lennon Estate, the John Lennon Real Love Project reminds us all that real love begins with young voices and big ideas. Learn more about the program at https://steamfund.org

Time to celebrate!!! This afternoon we will be celebrating our recent Section IV Championships with a celebratory parade in both the Deposit and Hancock communities! We will be celebrating D-H T&F athlete Mirabella for her 3000 meter Section IV Class D championship and our D-H baseball and softball teams for their Section IV Class C championships! It will start in Deposit at 5:30, then continue in Hancock around 6:15! Come out and show your support if you are able!!! 🚒 🚒🚒 Deposit Fire DepartmentHancock Volunteer Fire Department-OfficialHancock Central School District

BASEBALL WINS SECTIONAL TITLE! Congratulations to our D-H Eagles baseball team on winning the Section IV Championship yesterday at Mirabito stadium! The #2 seeded Eagles were down 2-0 early on against #1 seed, Trumansburg, but fought back, tying the game 2-2 in the 3rd inning. D-H added 5 runs in the 5th and 4 more in the 6th to pull away. Final score, 11 to 3! Excellent work, guys. Congratulations on becoming Section IV Class C Champions!!