Hancock Central School District

Senior Spotlight: Ava Francisco Join us in celebrating Ava Francisco, a proud member of the Hancock Central School Class of 2025! Her achievements include: • Membership in the National Honor Society (NHS) • Participation in basketball, student council, and the Superintendent’s Advisory Committee Favorite Memory: “Hanging out with Mr. Mann.” Advice to the Class of 2026: “Get on Mr. Davis’s good side, he likes baked goods.” Future Plans: Attend SUNY Broome for Health Sciences, then transfer to the Radiology program. Ava, your leadership and dedication have truly made a difference at HCS. Best wishes for a bright future in healthcare!

BASEBALL & SOFTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION See below for ticket information regarding our D-H Eagles Baseball and Softball teams as they play in the final four, tomorrow, June 13th! Softball plays their NYS semi-final against Bloomfield (Section V) at 10:00 a.m. at Green Light Grand Slam Park, while Baseball plays their NYS semi-final against Gowanda (Section VI) at 7:00 p.m. at Union Endicott High School. The Championship finals for Softball will take place on Saturday, June 14th at 10:00 a.m. at Green Light Grand Slam Park, while the finals for baseball will be on Saturday, June 14th at 4:00 p.m. at Binghamton University. For anyone wanting to attend the games, here is the information on ticketing. NO CASH will be accepted at the gate(s). SOFTBALL: tickets are good for any softball game throughout the day(s) -10:00 Semi-Final Game at Green Light Grand Slam Park on Friday, 6/13. https://gofan.co/event/3555228?schoolId=NYSPHSAA -10:00 Final Game at Green Light Grand Slam Park on Saturday, 6/14. https://gofan.co/event/3555235?schoolId=NYSPHSAA BASEBALL: tickets are good for any baseball game throughout the day(s) -7:00 Semi-Final Game at U-E on Friday, 6/13. https://gofan.co/event/3555204?schoolId=NYSPHSAA -4:00 Final Game at Binghamton University on Saturday, 6/14. https://gofan.co/event/3555207?schoolId=NYSPHSAA Anyone who is unable to attend the games but would like to watch can use these links (for a fee) to view the contests. Softball- https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/nysphsaa/gam02998c5621 Baseball- https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/nysphsaa/gam711c8e6180 Good luck to both of our teams this weekend!! #DHNation

BIRTHDAYS & PRIZES AT MORNING PROGRAM Thank you to everyone who joined us for Morning Program yesterday! We celebrated end-of-year and summer birthdays and presented the remaining Gold Slip prizes to our hardworking students. We recognized the following students for birthdays during the months of June, July and August. Happy birthdays go out to: Emma Frost, Cristian Sparacio, Juan Pablo Cortes Diaz, Kendra Croci, Night Mason, Jenna Oles, Noah Drake, Ledger Dufton, Jillian Oles, Loralei Davis, Carter Chandler, Nicholas Picozzi, Cade Thomason, Neven Brkaric, Tanner Davis, Hudson Dufton, Nebula McGraw, Jimi Kilian, Patricia Matucha, Sawyer Dufton and Landon Emerich! Happy birthday to you all! Great job, boys and girls—keep up the amazing work!

Senior Spotlight: Logan DiLullo Congratulations to Logan DiLullo, graduating with the Hancock Central School Class of 2025! Logan’s proud achievements include: • Membership in the Hancock Fire Department Favorite Memory: “Meeting my best friend, Cambry Cobb.” Advice to the Class of 2026: “Enjoy your last year because it goes faster than you think.” Logan, your community spirit and friendships have truly shaped your high school experience. Wishing you all the best as you move forward!

PIZZA PARTY FUN! On Friday, Mrs. Smith’s first graders were treated to a special pizza party for winning the Golden Trash Can Award! Mr. Eddie generously provided pizza and drinks for the whole class—and even stayed to have lunch and watch a movie with us. The kids had an amazing time and were so appreciative of the special lunch and fun afternoon. Thank you, Mr. Eddie, for making their day!

Senior Spotlight: Jacob Davis Celebrating Jacob Davis, a proud graduate of the Hancock Central School Class of 2025! During his time at HCS, Jacob pursued both academics and athletics, with achievements including: • Career and technical training at BOCES in Automotive Technology • Participation in golf and football Favorite Memory: “Tenth grade gym class.” Advice to the Class of 2026: “Don’t dropout.” Future Plans: “Chase the $.” Jacob, your determination and drive for success are clear. Best of luck as you take on new challenges and opportunities in the real world!

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!!