Senior Spotlight: Emmalee Watson
Celebrating Emmalee Watson, a member of the Hancock Central School Class of 2025!
Her achievements include:
• Member of student council, chorus, and Spanish club
• Participation in school plays and volleyball
Favorite Memory: “Freshman year Social Studies.”
Advice to the Class of 2026: “Enjoy all the little things.”
Future Plans: Attend SUNY Broome to study Early Childhood Education.
Emmalee, your involvement and positive outlook will guide you well in your future endeavors. Best wishes!
UPK GRADUATION
Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for our Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Graduation at HCS!
Our students looked wonderful and were full of excitement as they celebrated this important milestone.
They did an amazing job performing for the audience, singing:
"We're Moving Up to Kindergarten"
"The Graduation Song"
"Spread a Little Sunshine"
"Kindergarten Here We Come"
Great work, students — and congratulations to the Class of 2038!
REMINDER: HS BACCALAUREATE CEREMONY TONIGHT
Hancock Central School’s Baccalaureate Ceremony is happening tonight, June 23rd, at 7:15 p.m. in the HCS Middle-High School Auditorium.
Join us as we celebrate our graduating seniors with this special tradition. We hope to see you there!
Senior Spotlight: Carolyn Warfield
Highlighting Carolyn Warfield, a proud member of the Hancock Central School Class of 2025!
Her achievements include:
• Participation in journalism and bowling
Favorite Memory: “Art class with my best friend Alyssa.”
Advice to the Class of 2026: “Don’t procrastinate.”
Future Plans: Attend college to study MRI Technology.
Carolyn, your creativity and focus will take you far. Wishing you success in your studies and beyond!
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS VISIT FRENCH WOODS SPORTS AND ARTS CENTER!
Our HCS middle school students had an amazing adventure today at French Woods Sports and Arts Center! From horseback riding & care to the trapeze, circus fun, and a variety of sports activities, our students stayed active, challenged themselves, and had a blast every step of the way!
It was a busy and unforgettable day, filled with smiles and memories. A huge thank you to our dedicated staff and the wonderful team at French Woods for making this experience possible!
REMINDER: D-H ATHLETIC AWARDS CEREMONY THIS TUESDAY
Join us for the 4th Annual Deposit-Hancock Merged Athletic Awards Ceremony this Tuesday, June 24th at 6:00 p.m. in the Hancock MS-HS Auditorium as we celebrate and recognize our incredible student athletes and their achievements throughout the 2024-2025 sports seasons!
Let's honor the hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship of our student athletes!
Refreshments will be served in the high school cafeteria immediately following the ceremony.
We look forward to seeing you there!
ELEMENTARY FIELD DAYS FUN!
What a fantastic day for our HCS elementary students! Today’s Elementary Field Days were filled with sunshine, smiles, and nonstop fun!
Students enjoyed a variety of morning activities, followed by lunch and exciting water games in the afternoon. To wrap up the day, everyone cooled down with refreshing snacks and ice pops.
A big THANK YOU to our amazing staff and student helpers who made today such a memorable experience for our boys and girls—we couldn’t have done it without you!
Senior Spotlight: Julianna Ruiz
Celebrating Julianna Ruiz, a member of the Hancock Central School Class of 2025!
Her achievements include:
• Participation and work with the Hancock Community Education Foundation After School Program
• Career training at BOCES in Automotive Technology
Favorite Memory: “Being with my friends.”
Advice to the Class of 2026: “Be yourself.”
Future Plans: To help my family.
Julianna, your dedication to your community and family is inspiring. Best wishes for your future!
Senior Spotlight: Nicholas Porosky
Spotlighting Nicholas Porosky, a valued member of the Hancock Central School Class of 2025!
His achievements include:
• Participation in Varsity Wrestling
• Career training at BOCES in Welding
Favorite Memory: “Welding.”
Advice to the Class of 2026: “Don’t get into trouble.”
Future Plans: Work on the pipeline.
Nicholas, your hard work and focus will open doors. Wishing you success on your path ahead!
Senior Spotlight: Tyler Persbacker
Highlighting Tyler Persbacker, a proud member of the Hancock Central School Class of 2025!
His achievements include:
• Perfect attendance throughout his entire high school career
• Participation in baseball, football, and bowling
• Career training at BOCES in Automotive Technology
Favorite Memory: “Sophomore gym class with Miss Sherburne.”
Advice to the Class of 2026: “Don’t stress about senior year, it’s easy.”
Future Plans: Become a lineman and make big bucks.
Tyler, your dedication and positive attitude will take you far. Best wishes on your career journey!
END OF YEAR - IMPORTANT DATES
See the graphic below for important, end of year information at HCS. There is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, June 19th, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
We have a busy week and a half remaining before the students are off for summer!
Senior Spotlight: Jakob Payne
Celebrating Jakob Payne, a member of the Hancock Central School Class of 2025!
His achievements include:
• Career training at BOCES in Welding
Advice to the Class of 2026: “Do your work.”
Future Plans: Enter the workforce
Jakob, your focus and determination will guide you forward. Wishing you success in your next steps!
HCS SENIOR TRIP!
On the final day of the HCS senior trip, students toured the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, then spent the rest of the day soaking up the sun at Virginia Beach!
From swimming to beach volleyball and relaxing in the long-awaited sunshine, it was the perfect way to wrap up an unforgettable trip!
Safe travels home, seniors!
Free Summer Meals for Kids at HCS!
Hancock Central School is proud to offer free meals for all children 18 and under each Monday through Thursday from July 7 through July 31 in the MS-HS Cafeteria.
Breakfast: 8:00 – 8:30 AM
Lunch: 11:00 – 11:45 AM
No registration or ID required—just show up and enjoy a nutritious meal!
This opportunity is provided in conjunction with SUN Programs: USDA’s Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids, with funding in part by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Let’s help keep our kids fueled and thriving this summer!
Senior Spotlight: Aidan Norton
Highlighting Aidan Norton, a dedicated member of the Hancock Central School Class of 2025!
His achievements include:
• Member of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
• Participation in bowling
• Career training at BOCES in Conservation
Favorite Memory: “Tenth grade gym class.”
Advice to the Class of 2026: “Don’t be dumb.”
Future Plans: Join the workforce
Aidan, your practical approach and skills will help you succeed. Best wishes as you step into the next chapter!
UPK & KINDERGARTEN FIELD TRIP FUN!
Our UPK and Kindergarten students had an amazing day exploring The Discovery Center in Binghamton, yesterday!
From hands-on learning to interactive play, the kids had a blast discovering new things, engaging with exhibits, and enjoying time with their classmates.
Thank you to The Discovery Center staff and our wonderful chaperones for making this trip such a memorable adventure!
Senior Spotlight: Hannah Mitchell
Celebrating Hannah Mitchell, a proud member of the Hancock Central School Class of 2025!
Her achievements include consistent placement on the Honor and High Honor Roll.
Favorite Memory: “Swinging with my friends in 3rd grade while playing knockout.”
Advice to the Class of 2026: “Don’t listen to people when they say high school goes by quick. I personally haven’t felt the time go by faster.”
Future Plans: Attend SUNY Broome to major in chemical dependency and mental health
Hannah, your thoughtful perspective and academic dedication will serve you well in your future studies and career. Wishing you all the best!
Elementary Field Days Rescheduled
The Elementary Field Days originally scheduled for Tomorrow, June 18th, will now take place this Friday, June 20th. The forecast is looking better for Friday, and we plan to be outside, but we will be in the Gym if the weather changes. Thank you!
Senior Trip Adventures Underway!
Our HCS seniors, along with Deposit CSD seniors, are making unforgettable memories on their senior trip! So far, they’ve explored historic Washington D.C., enjoyed the thrills of Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA, and are spending time soaking up the sun in Virginia Beach.
Looks like you all are having a great time, thank you to Mrs. Rice for sending in some pictures!
Senior Spotlight: Addison Makowski
Congratulations to Addison Makowski, a standout member of the Hancock Central School Class of 2025!
Her impressive achievements include:
• Valedictorian
• Member of the National Honor Society (NHS)
• Active in student council
• Athletic excellence in softball (3-time NYS Champion, 2024 NY State Class D Player of the Year) and field hockey
Favorite Memory: “Winning my first state championship.”
Advice to the Class of 2026: “Work hard and stay humble.”
Future Plans: Attend Fairleigh Dickinson University to major in Business Administration and play Division 1 softball.
Addison, your dedication and leadership both on and off the field are inspiring. Best wishes as you continue to excel at the collegiate level and beyond!
