EARLY DISMISSAL, UPCOMING DATES
Just a quick reminder about some upcoming dates:
Tomorrow - Thursday, October 9, 2025, is a scheduled Early Release Drill. We will be dismissing 15-minutes early at 2:30 p.m.
There will be no school for students this Friday, October 10th (Superintendent's Conference Day).
Also, there is no school for students and staff on Monday, October 13, in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day.
Thank you!
Just a quick reminder about some upcoming dates:
Tomorrow - Thursday, October 9, 2025, is a scheduled Early Release Drill. We will be dismissing 15-minutes early at 2:30 p.m.
There will be no school for students this Friday, October 10th (Superintendent's Conference Day).
Also, there is no school for students and staff on Monday, October 13, in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day.
Thank you!
HOMECOMING INFORMATION
The HCS Student Council would like to invite all to the 2025 Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally.
Here is the schedule for this year's activities:
• Parade: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, starting at 5:30 p.m., from HCS to Fireman's Park
This will coincide with the bonfire that is being hosted by the DH Gridiron Club over at Fireman’s Park
• Pep Rally: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 12:15 - 1:45 p.m. - MS/HS Gymnasium
-The prince, princess and King will be announced at the pep rally on Friday, 10/17. The Homecoming queen will be announced at the homecoming game on 10/17, which will begin at 7:00 p.m.
The HCS Student Council would like to invite all to the 2025 Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally.
Here is the schedule for this year's activities:
• Parade: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, starting at 5:30 p.m., from HCS to Fireman's Park
This will coincide with the bonfire that is being hosted by the DH Gridiron Club over at Fireman’s Park
• Pep Rally: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 12:15 - 1:45 p.m. - MS/HS Gymnasium
-The prince, princess and King will be announced at the pep rally on Friday, 10/17. The Homecoming queen will be announced at the homecoming game on 10/17, which will begin at 7:00 p.m.
SPIRIT WEEK IS NEXT WEEK!
Homecoming Spirit Week is almost here at Hancock Central School!
Show your school pride and join the fun all week long:
Monday, 10/13: No School (Columbus Day & Indigenous Peoples’ Day)
Tuesday, 10/14: Twin Day – Match your twin!
Wednesday, 10/15: Pajama Day – Wear your school-appropriate PJs!
Thursday, 10/16: Red, White & Blue Day – Show your American colors!
Friday, 10/17: DH Nation Day – Rock your jerseys, D-H Eagles gear, or blue, black & white!
Let’s fill the halls with spirit and get ready to cheer on our D-H Eagles for Homecoming!
Homecoming Spirit Week is almost here at Hancock Central School!
Show your school pride and join the fun all week long:
Monday, 10/13: No School (Columbus Day & Indigenous Peoples’ Day)
Tuesday, 10/14: Twin Day – Match your twin!
Wednesday, 10/15: Pajama Day – Wear your school-appropriate PJs!
Thursday, 10/16: Red, White & Blue Day – Show your American colors!
Friday, 10/17: DH Nation Day – Rock your jerseys, D-H Eagles gear, or blue, black & white!
Let’s fill the halls with spirit and get ready to cheer on our D-H Eagles for Homecoming!
HCS Smart Schools Public Hearing- 2025
A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 5:45 p.m. in the Elementary School PD Room, prior to the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting.
This hearing provides an opportunity for community members to share feedback and suggestions regarding the Hancock Central School District Smart Schools Investment Plan.
If you are unable to attend in person, you are welcome to submit comments by email to the District Clerk at hcsdistrictclerk@hancock.stier.org.
You may review the Smart Schools Preliminary Plan—as presented by the Smart Schools Committee and adopted by the Board of Education—using the link below:
NATIONAL COACHES DAY
Today we celebrate National Coaches Day, a time to recognize and thank all of our dedicated coaches at Hancock Central School and Deposit Central School!
Your hard work, leadership, and commitment inspire our D-H Eagles student-athletes to soar higher every day.
Thank you for all that you do, on and off the field!
Today we celebrate National Coaches Day, a time to recognize and thank all of our dedicated coaches at Hancock Central School and Deposit Central School!
Your hard work, leadership, and commitment inspire our D-H Eagles student-athletes to soar higher every day.
Thank you for all that you do, on and off the field!
2025 HCS HOMECOMING NOMINEES!
Hancock Central School is proud to announce this year’s Homecoming Court nominees. These students will represent their classes during the Homecoming festivities, with the Prince, Princess, and King crowned at the Pep Rally on Friday, October 17, and the Queen revealed at the Homecoming football game that evening at 7:00 p.m.
Queen Nominees
Cambry Cobb, Olivia Esolen, Gwyneth Nebzydoski, Autumn Dohanic, Stevie Woodmansee
King Nominees
Ethan Wrighter, Greyson Thomas, Quinn Rowe, Noah Bass, Liam Kelly
Princess Nominees
Braidynn Marino, Bryleigh Drumm, Karynn Appley, Liliana Avila
Prince Nominees
Jayden D’Elia, Preston Johnston, Owen Drake, Ammon Wormuth
Congratulations to all of our nominees, we look forward to celebrating you during this year’s Homecoming events!
Hancock Central School is proud to announce this year’s Homecoming Court nominees. These students will represent their classes during the Homecoming festivities, with the Prince, Princess, and King crowned at the Pep Rally on Friday, October 17, and the Queen revealed at the Homecoming football game that evening at 7:00 p.m.
Queen Nominees
Cambry Cobb, Olivia Esolen, Gwyneth Nebzydoski, Autumn Dohanic, Stevie Woodmansee
King Nominees
Ethan Wrighter, Greyson Thomas, Quinn Rowe, Noah Bass, Liam Kelly
Princess Nominees
Braidynn Marino, Bryleigh Drumm, Karynn Appley, Liliana Avila
Prince Nominees
Jayden D’Elia, Preston Johnston, Owen Drake, Ammon Wormuth
Congratulations to all of our nominees, we look forward to celebrating you during this year’s Homecoming events!
FALL FUN IN UPK & KINDERGARTEN!
Our UPK and Kindergarten students enjoyed the seasonal story The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming and Nicola Slater today!
After reading, the classes discussed what happens to the leaves in the fall, then got creative with some hands-on activities. The students made edible fall trees and created story sequence crowns.
What a fun and colorful way to learn about the changing seasons!
Great work, Wildcats!
Our UPK and Kindergarten students enjoyed the seasonal story The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming and Nicola Slater today!
After reading, the classes discussed what happens to the leaves in the fall, then got creative with some hands-on activities. The students made edible fall trees and created story sequence crowns.
What a fun and colorful way to learn about the changing seasons!
Great work, Wildcats!
D-H GOLFERS QUALIFY FOR SECTIONALS!
Although our Deposit-Hancock Golf team narrowly fell to Greene in their final regular season match last night by just 6 strokes, their strong play throughout the season earned them enough victories to qualify for Sectionals as a team this spring!
Ethan Dennis led the way for D-H with a 43 last night, including three pars, while Wyatt Persbacker followed closely with a 44.
A special congratulations also goes to Wyatt Persbacker, whose scores across the season were low enough to qualify him as a Section IV medalist entry this spring!
Next up, the golfers will compete in the MAC Championship this Tuesday, October 7th, at 9:00 a.m. in Marathon.
Best of luck to our Eagles!
Although our Deposit-Hancock Golf team narrowly fell to Greene in their final regular season match last night by just 6 strokes, their strong play throughout the season earned them enough victories to qualify for Sectionals as a team this spring!
Ethan Dennis led the way for D-H with a 43 last night, including three pars, while Wyatt Persbacker followed closely with a 44.
A special congratulations also goes to Wyatt Persbacker, whose scores across the season were low enough to qualify him as a Section IV medalist entry this spring!
Next up, the golfers will compete in the MAC Championship this Tuesday, October 7th, at 9:00 a.m. in Marathon.
Best of luck to our Eagles!
CUSTODIAL APPRECIATION DAY
Today we celebrate Custodial Appreciation Day (also known as National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day) and extend our heartfelt thanks to our outstanding custodial and grounds staff. Your hard work and dedication keep HCS safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone. We are truly grateful for all that you do!
Our HCS Custodial Team:
Jason Mead, Jodi Newman, Anthony Miller, Shaun Shannon, Greg Gill, Ed Mitchell, Joe O’Brien, Russell Blakeslee
Thank you for your commitment and care!
Today we celebrate Custodial Appreciation Day (also known as National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day) and extend our heartfelt thanks to our outstanding custodial and grounds staff. Your hard work and dedication keep HCS safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone. We are truly grateful for all that you do!
Our HCS Custodial Team:
Jason Mead, Jodi Newman, Anthony Miller, Shaun Shannon, Greg Gill, Ed Mitchell, Joe O’Brien, Russell Blakeslee
Thank you for your commitment and care!
WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Parents and student-athletes, registration for the upcoming Winter Sports season is now live!
The Winter sports season will officially begin on Monday, November 17, 2025.
The registration link is listed below:
https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/2025-2026-winter-athletic-registration-deposit-hancock
Be sure to get signed up and be ready to hit the court, mat, or lanes this winter! Good luck to all of our student-athletes!
Parents and student-athletes, registration for the upcoming Winter Sports season is now live!
The Winter sports season will officially begin on Monday, November 17, 2025.
The registration link is listed below:
https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/2025-2026-winter-athletic-registration-deposit-hancock
Be sure to get signed up and be ready to hit the court, mat, or lanes this winter! Good luck to all of our student-athletes!
IMPORTANT DATES IN OCTOBER
Please take a look at the image below for important, upcoming dates at HCS in October!
Please take a look at the image below for important, upcoming dates at HCS in October!
FASHION DESIGNER INSPIRES CAREER TECH STUDENTS
Mrs. Keller’s Career Technology students enjoyed a special visit from guest speaker Afsana Khundkar, a fashion designer who shared her expertise on the creative process, from developing a storyboard to producing the final product.
Inspired by her presentation, students will now create their own storyboards, putting what they learned into practice.
Thank you, Ms. Khundkar, for sharing your passion and knowledge with our class!
Mrs. Keller’s Career Technology students enjoyed a special visit from guest speaker Afsana Khundkar, a fashion designer who shared her expertise on the creative process, from developing a storyboard to producing the final product.
Inspired by her presentation, students will now create their own storyboards, putting what they learned into practice.
Thank you, Ms. Khundkar, for sharing your passion and knowledge with our class!
OCTOBER MENUS
Here are the breakfast and lunch menus at HCS for the month of October!
Here are the breakfast and lunch menus at HCS for the month of October!
PAPER BLOOMS: 3D PLANT CREATIONS IN ART SCULPTURE CLASS
Ms. Kellam’s Art Sculpture students recently brought creativity to life by designing their very own 3D plants! Using paper sculpture techniques, students explored shape, form, and texture to craft imaginative works of art that truly stand out.
Great job to our young artists for turning simple materials into vibrant creations!
Ms. Kellam’s Art Sculpture students recently brought creativity to life by designing their very own 3D plants! Using paper sculpture techniques, students explored shape, form, and texture to craft imaginative works of art that truly stand out.
Great job to our young artists for turning simple materials into vibrant creations!
See the flyer below for training information in relation to the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) processes.
SCHOOL PICTURES THIS WEEK AT HCS
School Picture Days are coming up!
• Middle-High School: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
• Elementary School: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Order Online: Visit - https://vando.imagequix.com/S9SRC9J
and use the school codes below:
• Jr./Sr. High School: HancockHSF25
• Elementary School: NY02778F25
Please note: The preorder site closes 48 hours after the last picture day.
Post-picture day ordering will be available once proof sheets are emailed or sent home. (These orders include an additional shipping fee and will be mailed directly to your home.)
Questions? Contact Upstate Images Customer Service at 1-855-773-3321 (M–F, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM).
Be ready to smile, Wildcats!
School Picture Days are coming up!
• Middle-High School: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
• Elementary School: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Order Online: Visit - https://vando.imagequix.com/S9SRC9J
and use the school codes below:
• Jr./Sr. High School: HancockHSF25
• Elementary School: NY02778F25
Please note: The preorder site closes 48 hours after the last picture day.
Post-picture day ordering will be available once proof sheets are emailed or sent home. (These orders include an additional shipping fee and will be mailed directly to your home.)
Questions? Contact Upstate Images Customer Service at 1-855-773-3321 (M–F, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM).
Be ready to smile, Wildcats!
SPECIAL EDUCATION 101: PARENT MEMBER MEETING
Join us for an important training session covering the special education process, including:
-Laws and regulations
-Roles of CPSE and CSE members
The meeting will take place this Thursday, September 24 from 6:00–7:30 PM.
To register, click on the link below!
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/cb6ztxm
Join us for an important training session covering the special education process, including:
-Laws and regulations
-Roles of CPSE and CSE members
The meeting will take place this Thursday, September 24 from 6:00–7:30 PM.
To register, click on the link below!
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/cb6ztxm
5TH GRADE ART UPDATE!
Earlier this month, we shared some progress shots from Ms. Kellam’s 5th grade art students as they explored how to use simple lines and shapes collaboratively. Students built on each other’s ideas—adding to, transforming, and re-imagining what their classmates had drawn.
We’re excited to say that the project is now complete! Along with new progress photos, we now have the finished results, showcasing how imagination and teamwork can turn simple marks into creative, detailed, and meaningful artwork.
Great job, 5th graders, and thank you, Ms. Kellam, for guiding such an engaging and collaborative project!
Earlier this month, we shared some progress shots from Ms. Kellam’s 5th grade art students as they explored how to use simple lines and shapes collaboratively. Students built on each other’s ideas—adding to, transforming, and re-imagining what their classmates had drawn.
We’re excited to say that the project is now complete! Along with new progress photos, we now have the finished results, showcasing how imagination and teamwork can turn simple marks into creative, detailed, and meaningful artwork.
Great job, 5th graders, and thank you, Ms. Kellam, for guiding such an engaging and collaborative project!
Save the Date – Curriculum Night & Open House!
HCS families, please join us on Thursday, October 2, 2025, for Curriculum Night/Open House. This is a great opportunity to visit classrooms, meet teachers, and learn more about the curriculum, expectations, and ways we can partner together in your child’s education.
Schedule:
• High School/Middle School – 5:00-6:00 p.m.
• Elementary School – 5:30-6:30 p.m.
We look forward to seeing our families and sharing the exciting work happening at HCS!
HCS families, please join us on Thursday, October 2, 2025, for Curriculum Night/Open House. This is a great opportunity to visit classrooms, meet teachers, and learn more about the curriculum, expectations, and ways we can partner together in your child’s education.
Schedule:
• High School/Middle School – 5:00-6:00 p.m.
• Elementary School – 5:30-6:30 p.m.
We look forward to seeing our families and sharing the exciting work happening at HCS!
KINDERGARTEN FUN FRIDAY!
Our Kindergarten students joined in on the Fun Friday excitement last week! After reading Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, they created their own edible coconut trees and made a fun craft where the letters of their names climbed up the tree.
Such a creative (and tasty!) way to learn—great job, Kindergarten!
Our Kindergarten students joined in on the Fun Friday excitement last week! After reading Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, they created their own edible coconut trees and made a fun craft where the letters of their names climbed up the tree.
Such a creative (and tasty!) way to learn—great job, Kindergarten!
