Hancock Central School District

EMPATHY AND KINDNESS During today’s Morning Program, Mrs. Feeney spoke with our elementary students about the importance of empathy and kindness. She explained what empathy means, offering several examples to help students understand how we can recognize and relate to others' feelings. She also talked about kindness, giving examples of actions that show care and compassion. Students learned that empathy is about feeling with someone, while kindness is about taking action to help. Mrs. Feeney presented different scenarios and asked students to decide whether they were examples of empathy or kindness. Students then shared their own ideas about how they can show empathy and kindness to others. Great job and participation, everyone!

BUDGET VOTE TODAY Just a friendly reminder to come on out and vote on our 2025-2026 school budget today! The budget vote will be from 2:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. in Room 203 at the Middle-High School. Please use the 2nd floor entrance, thank you for your support!

STUDENT OF THE WEEK Congratulations to Loralei Davis for being selected as the Student of the Week at Hancock Elementary! Loralei was chosen by Mrs. Smith, who shared the following: "At the beginning of the year, Loralei was super shy and kept to herself. Now, she volunteers to read, answers questions, and helps her peers. She is a wonderful student with a great sense of humor." Excellent work, Loralei!

CONCERT-ART SHOWCASE TOMORROW Just a friendly reminder to join us for our Middle-High School Spring Concert and Elementary Art Showcase this Wednesday, May 21 at 6:30 PM in the MS-HS Auditorium! - Doors open at 6:15 PM - Please enter through the 2nd floor main entrance Come celebrate the talent and creativity of our students through music and art—we hope to see you there!

IEP INFORMATIONAL ZOOM SESSION The New York State Education Department’s Office of Special Education invites school-age families to a free informational Zoom session: Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Time: 6:00–8:00 PM Format: Zoom Meeting This zoom session will help you to gain a basic understanding of the Individualized Education Program (IEP), including: - Roles and responsibilities of committee members - Key components of the IEP - The transition planning process This is a great opportunity for families to learn more about how IEPs support student success!

D-H Baseball Secures Fourth Consecutive MAC Championship Congratulations to the Deposit-Hancock Baseball team on their 8-4 victory over Unatego/Franklin in Sidney, capturing their fourth straight MAC League Championship! In a competitive matchup, the Eagles struck first with a 2-0 lead in the first inning, sparked by a triple from Noah Bass and an RBI single by Jacoby Mapes. Unatego/Franklin responded with a run in the second and two more in the third to take a 3-2 lead. D-H tied the game in the bottom of the third, as Jeremiah Diaz scored on a single by Ty Rynearson. After U/F briefly regained the lead in the top of the fourth, the Eagles answered with two runs in the bottom half to go up 5-4. D-H added insurance in the sixth, plating three runs thanks to key hits from Bass, Mapes, and Rynearson. Blake Fortunato was stellar on the mound, striking out 11 batters. He also contributed at the plate with two hits and three runs scored. Outstanding job, Eagles!

D-H Softball Captures MAC Championship Congratulations to the Deposit-Hancock Softball team on their decisive victory over Greene to claim the MAC Championship title! The Lady Eagles delivered an outstanding performance both offensively and defensively, securing a 15-0 win in just five innings. Addison Makowski led the charge with a perfect game on the mound, striking out 13 batters. She also contributed significantly at the plate with a home run and a double. Key offensive contributors included: • Kadyn Appley – 2 hits, 1 run • Sarah Gross – 3 hits, 2 runs • Olivia Johnston – 2 hits • Addison Makowski – 3 hits, 3 RBIs • Amanda Ray – 1 hit, 2 RBIs • Ivy Tice – 2 hits, 2 runs • Victoria Green – 2 hits, 3 RBIs • Pagen Macumber – 2 hits, 3 runs, 2 RBIs An exceptional team effort all around—congratulations, Lady Eagles!

Hancock Hosts Successful Tennis Sectionals at Camp Starlight Hancock Central School proudly hosted the 2025 Tennis Sectionals today at Camp Starlight, welcoming student-athletes and supporters from across the region for a full day of competition and sportsmanship. Despite a wet and uncertain start to the morning, the courts were dried and prepped thanks to the dedicated efforts of players, coaches, and the hardworking HCS custodial staff. Their teamwork and determination made it possible to get matches underway—and the day quickly turned into ideal weather for tennis. The event brought together schools from the area for spirited play in a beautiful setting, with athletes showcasing their skills and competitive drive. Hancock Central School extends its sincere thanks to all participating schools and the many spectators who came out to support the players. It was a great day for tennis and a great display of collaboration, perseverance, and community pride.

HCS Students Shine at 2025 Prom Hancock Central School students dressed to impress for the 2025 Prom, held this past weekend at the beautiful Estates By Brophy in Fishs Eddy, NY. The elegant venue provided the perfect backdrop for a night filled with fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Students danced the night away under the glow of chandeliers and twinkling lights, enjoying a night of celebration and camaraderie. From sharp tuxedos to stunning gowns, the evening was a showcase of class, style, and school spirit. Special thanks go out to Kaeli Rutledge (Kaeli Rutledge Photograpy) and Kristin Ogozalek of The Hancock Herald for capturing the joy and magic of the night through their photos, which have been shared with HCS for all to enjoy. Congratulations to the 2025 Prom Court: • King: Greyson Thomas • Queen: Gwyneth Nebzydoski • Prince: Micah Simmons • Princess: Olivia Esolen • Duke: Liam Kelly • Duchess: Olivia Dubois It was truly a night to remember for Hancock students, marking another milestone in a memorable school year.

REMINDER: SCHOOL BUDGET VOTE – TUESDAY, MAY 20TH We encourage all residents to take part in the upcoming Hancock Central School District Budget Vote, happening on Tuesday, May 20th from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: Room 203, Middle-High School (near 2nd floor entrance) Your voice matters when it comes to supporting our students, staff, and school community. Thank you for taking the time to make a difference!

MS-HS CONCERT, ELEMENTARY ART SHOW NEXT WEEK We would like to invite you to our end of the year MS-HS Concert and Elementary art showcase next Wednesday, May 21st! The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m., with doors open to the public at 6:15 p.m. Guests may enter from the 2nd floor entrance; we look forward to seeing you next Wednesday!

BIRTHDAYS, GOLD/BLUE SLIP WINNERS We celebrated several birthdays at yesterday’s Morning Program, while also selecting several gold and blue slip winners! Happy birthdays go out to Cora Thomason, Adrian Bolster and Elijah Fraser! We hope each of you has a wonderful birthday!! Our gold slip winners were chosen, congratulations to Elijah Fraser and Callan Robinson on being selected! Elijah and Callan are pictured with their prizes. Lastly, congratulations to the following blue slip award winners: Kenlie Whitmore, Karissa Mack, Kyla Blakeslee, Hudson Dufton and Jo’siyah Wright Blue slips are given out to those students who display respect and kindness to their teachers and classmates. Nice work, all of you!

Addison and Kim Makowski Honored at Annual Scholar Recognition Program Hancock Central School is proud to recognize senior Addison Makowski and her teacher mentor, Kim Makowski, who were honored this past Monday at the Annual Scholar Recognition Program held at SUNY Oneonta. Presented by DCMO BOCES, ONC BOCES, and SUNY Oneonta, the prestigious event celebrates outstanding academic achievement and the influential role of educators across the region. Student scholars from all DCMO and ONC BOCES campuses and component school districts gathered with their families, principals, and superintendents for this special occasion. Addison was selected as one of the top scholars for her exceptional scholastic accomplishments, leadership, and commitment to excellence throughout her high school career. In turn, she recognized Mrs. Kim Makowski as the educator who has had the most significant and positive impact on her academic journey. We commend both Addison and Mrs. Makowski for their hard work, dedication, and the inspiration they provide to the Hancock school community. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK Since there was no Morning Program last week, we honored two students of the week at this week’s program. Congratulations first to Mia Cotza, who was selected by Mrs. Prescott! Ms. Milk, speaking on Mrs. Prescott’s behalf, stated that Mia was chosen because she is friendly, kind, responsible and hard working. Great job, Mia! Our second student of the week was chosen by Mrs. Cooper, congratulations to Karliyah St. Hubert! Mrs. Cooper stated that Karliyah has grown so much and is a super hard worker in school. She is always participating in class and willing to help her teachers and classmates whenever she can. Excellent work, Karliyah!

D-H Softball Hosts MAC Semifinal Tonight Best of luck to our Deposit-Hancock Eagles Softball team as they face Oxford in the MAC Semifinals tonight at 4:30 p.m. in Deposit. The top-seeded Lady Eagles (10-0 in MAC play, 14-2 overall) are currently ranked #1 in New York State Class C and will host #4-seeded Oxford for a chance to advance to the MAC Championship. The winner will take on the winner of the Greene vs. Bainbridge-Guilford matchup. The MAC Championship is scheduled for Thursday, May 15, with the higher seed hosting. Go Eagles—keep the momentum going!

SWINGING IN THE SUN! Thank you to Mrs. Wormuth for sending in some pictures of our UPK, Kindergarten and 1st graders enjoying the swing upgrades on the Elementary playground at yesterday's recess!

ELEMENTARY AWARDS A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for this morning’s Elementary Quarter 3 Awards Morning Program! We had a wonderful turnout, and it was so nice to see families and friends celebrating our students’ hard work and accomplishments. Congratulations to all of our award recipients! High Honor Roll: Wyatt Drake, Kira Kilian, Abigail Davis, Sara Saul Honor Roll: Jo’siyah Wright, Mia Cotza, Grayson Speer, Cade Thomason, Sawyer Dufton, Leeann Miller, Landon Emerich, Harper Bartholomew Merit Roll: Lillie Walker, Kyla Blakeslee, Liah Chapman, Neven Brkaric, Onyx Morgan, Bentley Wignall, Rowan Conklin, Oliver Haskell, Analise Robinson, Dawson Dufton Perfect Attendance: Kyla Blakeslee, Emalinne Davis, Tanner Davis, Everly Dufton, Hudson Dufton, Isaac Nero, Nicholas Picozzi, Aniyah Rubera, Natalia Tarbox, Cora Thomason Koalaty Kid Awards Greatest Improvement: Liliana Mayer, Leilani Thompson, Zander Wahl, Jade Morgan, Neven Brkaric, Patricia Matucha, Cade Thomason – Music, Jo’siyah Wright – Music, Emma Ruiz – Library Greatest Effort: Liberty Gerchman-VanLoan, Isaac Nero, Tanner Davis, Emalinne Davis, Onyx Morgan, Liah Chapman, Lillie Walker – Music, Carter Chandler – Music, Spencer Zazeckie – PE, Addison Bolster – PE, Wyatt Drake – PE, Landon Emerich – Library Positive Attitude: Asher Barnhart, Jayden Genao, Karissa Mack, Jacob Bogart, Landon Emerich, Cora Possemato, Onyx Morgan – Music, Cayson Barnhart – PE, Addison Bolster – Library Problem Solvers: Edith Vanderwall, Alejandro Ruiz, Jaxson Titus, Abigail Davis, Kyla Blakeslee, Karliyah St. Hubert – PE, Cristian Sparacio – Library Happy Helper: Emilia Tcimpidis Most Creative in Art: Liliana Mayer, Oscar Kline-Becker, Alejandro Ruiz, Elijah Fraser, Patricia Matucha We’re so proud of all our Wildcats for their continued effort, growth, and positivity! Keep up the great work!

LEARNING LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN ACTION! Today, our 11th and 12th grade students had the unique opportunity to meet with several Town of Hancock officials to learn more about how local government works and what it takes to keep a town running smoothly. As a lead-in to this experience, HCS senior Ashton Aceves-Amaya filmed the April Town of Hancock Board Meeting, giving our students a firsthand look at town operations. As a follow-up, town officials Tim Newman, Jerry Vernold, and Cindy Whiting visited our school to discuss the many responsibilities and roles they fulfill in service to our community. To wrap things up, students enjoyed a fun round of government trivia—putting their new knowledge to the test! A big THANK YOU to Mr. Ogozalek for organizing this incredible learning opportunity for our future leaders!

MS-HS QUARTER 3 AWARDS NEXT WEEK Please join us for the Middle School–High School Quarter 3 Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 20th at 1:45 p.m. in the MS-HS Auditorium! Families are welcome to attend—doors will open at 1:40 p.m. at the 2nd floor entrance. During the ceremony, we will also proudly announce our Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2025! We look forward to seeing you there as we celebrate our students' hard work and achievements!

FRUIT LOOP GRAPHING Mrs. Cooper’s class has been learning about different types of graphs. Yesterday, her students sorted, organized, and graphed fruit loop colors! Students had a blast sorting their colors and creating tally charts to organize their data. Students then created colorful graphs to display and share their results! Of course, once the data was organized, the students had a little fruit loop snack! Nice work, everyone!