CARNIVAL FUN IN MRS. DIRIG’S CLASSROOM!
Mrs. Dirig kicked off the first week of school with a classroom carnival! Students had the chance to play a variety of fun games, enjoy some friendly competition, and even win prizes generously donated by Mrs. Dirig.
It was a fantastic way to start the school year, full of laughter, excitement, and memories that set a positive tone for the months ahead. Great job, Wildcats!
Mrs. Dirig kicked off the first week of school with a classroom carnival! Students had the chance to play a variety of fun games, enjoy some friendly competition, and even win prizes generously donated by Mrs. Dirig.
It was a fantastic way to start the school year, full of laughter, excitement, and memories that set a positive tone for the months ahead. Great job, Wildcats!
5th Grade STEM in Action
Mrs. Rice and Mrs. Dufton’s 5th graders recently explored the science of buoyancy through a hands-on engineering challenge. Using aluminum foil, students designed and built boats, then tested their creations by adding pennies to see how much weight each boat could hold before sinking.
This activity allowed students to apply concepts of design, problem-solving, and scientific inquiry while learning how shape and structure affect an object’s ability to float. A great example of learning by doing!
Mrs. Rice and Mrs. Dufton’s 5th graders recently explored the science of buoyancy through a hands-on engineering challenge. Using aluminum foil, students designed and built boats, then tested their creations by adding pennies to see how much weight each boat could hold before sinking.
This activity allowed students to apply concepts of design, problem-solving, and scientific inquiry while learning how shape and structure affect an object’s ability to float. A great example of learning by doing!
FOOTBALL WINS SEASON OPENER
Congratulations to the D-H Eagles Varsity Football team on their 37-14 victory this past Friday night! It was great to be under the lights on a beautiful evening to watch some football and our Eagles did not disappoint.
Noah Bass ran for 163 yards on the evening on 17 carries, scoring 2 touchdowns. Connor Mills rushed for 100 yards on 8 carries, picking up 2 td’s, while Greyson Thomas scored a receiving touchdown and had 60 yards on 2 receptions. Brody Matthews threw for 1 touchdown and rushed for 33 yards, while Marco Avila rushed for 48 yards on the day.
D-H has a big match-up next week as they take on Tioga at DCS. The game will by Saturday, 9/13, with a 1:30 kick off. Good luck Eagles, we hope to see all of you there!
Congratulations to the D-H Eagles Varsity Football team on their 37-14 victory this past Friday night! It was great to be under the lights on a beautiful evening to watch some football and our Eagles did not disappoint.
Noah Bass ran for 163 yards on the evening on 17 carries, scoring 2 touchdowns. Connor Mills rushed for 100 yards on 8 carries, picking up 2 td’s, while Greyson Thomas scored a receiving touchdown and had 60 yards on 2 receptions. Brody Matthews threw for 1 touchdown and rushed for 33 yards, while Marco Avila rushed for 48 yards on the day.
D-H has a big match-up next week as they take on Tioga at DCS. The game will by Saturday, 9/13, with a 1:30 kick off. Good luck Eagles, we hope to see all of you there!
FIELD HOCKEY PICKS UP VICTORY
The Deposit-Hancock Field Hockey team earned a dominant 7-0 shutout win over Newark Valley on Friday in Deposit for a Section IV non-division victory!
Scoring highlights included:
• Aubrey Smith – 2 goals, 1 assist
• Nora Bartholomew – 2 goals
• Victoria Green – 1 goal, 1 assist
• Gwyn Nebzydoski – 1 goal, 1 assist
• Leah Braun – 1 goal
The Eagles are back in action tonight at Greene! JV hits the field at 5:00 p.m., with Varsity to follow.
Way to go, Eagles!
The Deposit-Hancock Field Hockey team earned a dominant 7-0 shutout win over Newark Valley on Friday in Deposit for a Section IV non-division victory!
Scoring highlights included:
• Aubrey Smith – 2 goals, 1 assist
• Nora Bartholomew – 2 goals
• Victoria Green – 1 goal, 1 assist
• Gwyn Nebzydoski – 1 goal, 1 assist
• Leah Braun – 1 goal
The Eagles are back in action tonight at Greene! JV hits the field at 5:00 p.m., with Varsity to follow.
Way to go, Eagles!
HCS HONORS STAFF FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
Hancock Central School proudly recognized several dedicated staff members for their years of service to the district. Their commitment, care, and hard work have made a lasting impact on our students, families, and school community.
This year’s honorees include:
• 5 Years of Service: Greg Gill
• 10 Years of Service: Jennifer Brock
• 15 Years of Service: Jennifer Gill, Stephanie Kuehn, Gary Miller
• 20 Years of Service: Kelly DaBrescia
• 25 Years of Service: Heather Saxby, Kim Makowski, Rose Prescott, Marjorie Hull, Jodi Newman
• 30 Years of Service: Karen Soulier
We thank each of these individuals for their dedication to HCS and the positive difference they have made in the lives of our students. Their years of service reflect not only their professional excellence but also their passion for education and our Wildcat family.
Congratulations to all honorees and thank you for your commitment to Hancock Central School!
Hancock Central School proudly recognized several dedicated staff members for their years of service to the district. Their commitment, care, and hard work have made a lasting impact on our students, families, and school community.
This year’s honorees include:
• 5 Years of Service: Greg Gill
• 10 Years of Service: Jennifer Brock
• 15 Years of Service: Jennifer Gill, Stephanie Kuehn, Gary Miller
• 20 Years of Service: Kelly DaBrescia
• 25 Years of Service: Heather Saxby, Kim Makowski, Rose Prescott, Marjorie Hull, Jodi Newman
• 30 Years of Service: Karen Soulier
We thank each of these individuals for their dedication to HCS and the positive difference they have made in the lives of our students. Their years of service reflect not only their professional excellence but also their passion for education and our Wildcat family.
Congratulations to all honorees and thank you for your commitment to Hancock Central School!
THIRD GRADERS MAKE JITTER JUICE
Thank you to Mrs. Cooper for sending in a picture of her third graders on their first day yesterday! Her class made jitter juice to chase away their nervous 1st day of 3rd grade butterflies…They all had a great first day!!
Thank you to Mrs. Cooper for sending in a picture of her third graders on their first day yesterday! Her class made jitter juice to chase away their nervous 1st day of 3rd grade butterflies…They all had a great first day!!
D-H Eagles Sporting Events – September 5 & 6
Our D-H Eagles teams are in action tonight and tomorrow!
Tonight, September 5:
Varsity Field Hockey vs. Newark Valley – 4:30 p.m. at DCS - Warner Field
JV & Varsity Volleyball at Harpursville – 5:00 p.m.
JV Field Hockey at Windsor – 5:30 p.m.
Varsity Football vs. Whitney Point – 7:00 p.m. at HCS
Saturday, September 6
Cross Country at Oneonta (Fortin Park) – 10:00 a.m.
Best of luck to all of our student-athletes tonight and over the weekend!
Our D-H Eagles teams are in action tonight and tomorrow!
Tonight, September 5:
Varsity Field Hockey vs. Newark Valley – 4:30 p.m. at DCS - Warner Field
JV & Varsity Volleyball at Harpursville – 5:00 p.m.
JV Field Hockey at Windsor – 5:30 p.m.
Varsity Football vs. Whitney Point – 7:00 p.m. at HCS
Saturday, September 6
Cross Country at Oneonta (Fortin Park) – 10:00 a.m.
Best of luck to all of our student-athletes tonight and over the weekend!
UPCOMING DATES
See the graphic below for some important, upcoming dates at HCS for September-October!
A TURTLEY TERRIFIC FIRST DAY IN 4TH GRADE!
A big thank you to Mrs. Prescott for sharing this great picture of her 4th graders on the first day of school yesterday! Our 4th grade Wildcats had a Turtley Terrific first day, and we’re excited for all the fun and learning ahead this year!
A big thank you to Mrs. Prescott for sharing this great picture of her 4th graders on the first day of school yesterday! Our 4th grade Wildcats had a Turtley Terrific first day, and we’re excited for all the fun and learning ahead this year!
WELCOME BACK!
Hancock Central School was full of energy and excitement today as we welcomed students back for the first day of the 2025-2026 school year! From our youngest learners to our seniors, we saw plenty of smiling faces and eager students ready to start a brand-new year of learning, discovery, and growth.
The first day is always special, and today was no exception. We are proud of the positive spirit our students bring with them and grateful for the support of families, staff, and the community as we begin this journey together.
Here’s to a school year filled with success, new opportunities, and Wildcat pride!
Hancock Central School was full of energy and excitement today as we welcomed students back for the first day of the 2025-2026 school year! From our youngest learners to our seniors, we saw plenty of smiling faces and eager students ready to start a brand-new year of learning, discovery, and growth.
The first day is always special, and today was no exception. We are proud of the positive spirit our students bring with them and grateful for the support of families, staff, and the community as we begin this journey together.
Here’s to a school year filled with success, new opportunities, and Wildcat pride!
HAPPY FIRST DAY
Thank you to Mrs. Wormuth for sending in a picture of her students this morning. Happy 1st day of school from the Plane Bus!
Thank you to Mrs. Wormuth for sending in a picture of her students this morning. Happy 1st day of school from the Plane Bus!
GOLF PICKS UP VICTORY LAST NIGHT
Congratulations to our D-H Eagles golf team, as they picked up a strong team victory yesterday, defeating UV-GMU by a score of 221–265!
Wyatt Persbacker led the way with an impressive two-over 37, highlighted by 1 birdie and 4 pars. Kaden Conklin followed with a solid 42, including 1 birdie. Holden Dufton (1 par, 1 birdie) and Grady Tiffany each carded 46. Ethan Dennis contributed 2 pars, while Cooper Wormuth added 1 par to round out the team effort.
We also included pictures of the team’s match against Oxford last week at French Woods. It was a beautiful day to be on the course and we had a visitor watching the team at the start, see the pictures below!
Great work, Eagles!
Golf is back in action tonight at French Woods at 3:45 p.m. as they take on B-G. Good luck, team!
Congratulations to our D-H Eagles golf team, as they picked up a strong team victory yesterday, defeating UV-GMU by a score of 221–265!
Wyatt Persbacker led the way with an impressive two-over 37, highlighted by 1 birdie and 4 pars. Kaden Conklin followed with a solid 42, including 1 birdie. Holden Dufton (1 par, 1 birdie) and Grady Tiffany each carded 46. Ethan Dennis contributed 2 pars, while Cooper Wormuth added 1 par to round out the team effort.
We also included pictures of the team’s match against Oxford last week at French Woods. It was a beautiful day to be on the course and we had a visitor watching the team at the start, see the pictures below!
Great work, Eagles!
Golf is back in action tonight at French Woods at 3:45 p.m. as they take on B-G. Good luck, team!
ONE DAY LEFT!
Day 1: One more day until school starts! Homeroom begins at 7:50 a.m. tomorrow! The breakfast entry will be at 7:30 a.m.
Share your first day of school pictures on social media and use the hashtags #firstday2025 #countdown2025
We look forward to seeing you all for the start of the 2025-2026 school year!!
Day 1: One more day until school starts! Homeroom begins at 7:50 a.m. tomorrow! The breakfast entry will be at 7:30 a.m.
Share your first day of school pictures on social media and use the hashtags #firstday2025 #countdown2025
We look forward to seeing you all for the start of the 2025-2026 school year!!
TWO DAYS UNTIL SCHOOL
Day 2: Attendance matters. Let's work together to develop strong attendance habits. Did you know you can monitor your child's attendance by logging in to the School Tool? We are here to prepare your child for future success.
School Tool Log-In:
https://scric04.schooltool.com/Hancock/
We will see you all on Thursday!!
Day 2: Attendance matters. Let's work together to develop strong attendance habits. Did you know you can monitor your child's attendance by logging in to the School Tool? We are here to prepare your child for future success.
School Tool Log-In:
https://scric04.schooltool.com/Hancock/
We will see you all on Thursday!!
BACK TO SCHOOL COUNTDOWN: 3 DAYS TO GO!
The first day of school is almost here,just 3 days away! As you prepare for the 2025-2026 school year, here’s an important reminder for families:
All Hancock Central School District students are eligible to receive one breakfast and one lunch at no cost every regular school day this year. This opportunity is made possible through the USDA Food and Nutrition Service’s National School Lunch and Breakfast programs.
Please note:
Additional meals and a la carte items (milk, snacks, etc.) must be purchased on site or through MySchoolBucks.com.
No fees or forms are required to receive the no-cost meals.
Families are encouraged to complete and return a Community Eligibility Provision Household Income application, which helps determine additional funding that benefits HCSD students.
This application is available on our website under Nutrition Services at:
https://www.hancock.stier.org/page/nutrition-services
We can’t wait to welcome our Wildcats back!
The first day of school is almost here,just 3 days away! As you prepare for the 2025-2026 school year, here’s an important reminder for families:
All Hancock Central School District students are eligible to receive one breakfast and one lunch at no cost every regular school day this year. This opportunity is made possible through the USDA Food and Nutrition Service’s National School Lunch and Breakfast programs.
Please note:
Additional meals and a la carte items (milk, snacks, etc.) must be purchased on site or through MySchoolBucks.com.
No fees or forms are required to receive the no-cost meals.
Families are encouraged to complete and return a Community Eligibility Provision Household Income application, which helps determine additional funding that benefits HCSD students.
This application is available on our website under Nutrition Services at:
https://www.hancock.stier.org/page/nutrition-services
We can’t wait to welcome our Wildcats back!
FOUR DAYS UNTIL SCHOOL
Day 4: Find all the important dates and school breaks/holidays by viewing our HCSD calendar of events. You can print the calendar or click on this link to share it with your family.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hxZIQbzRLMzwDdLKSz_k9xXAk0_WqQve/view
Day 4: Find all the important dates and school breaks/holidays by viewing our HCSD calendar of events. You can print the calendar or click on this link to share it with your family.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hxZIQbzRLMzwDdLKSz_k9xXAk0_WqQve/view
FIVE MORE DAYS
Day 5: Be sure to login to your child's account on school tool to access their schedule and other important information!
school tool login:
https://scric04.schooltool.com/Hancock/
We will see you all next week!!
Day 5: Be sure to login to your child's account on school tool to access their schedule and other important information!
school tool login:
https://scric04.schooltool.com/Hancock/
We will see you all next week!!
6 DAYS UNTIL SCHOOL
Day 6: of the #firstday2025 countdown is all about staying informed. Download our Hancock CSD mobile app and enable notifications to receive important updates and reminders throughout the school year.
Scan the QR code in the image below for more information!
Day 6: of the #firstday2025 countdown is all about staying informed. Download our Hancock CSD mobile app and enable notifications to receive important updates and reminders throughout the school year.
Scan the QR code in the image below for more information!
ONE WEEK UNTIL SCHOOL
It's the final stretch of summer vacation, and the first day of class is almost here! Let's start a countdown of memories, tips, and shout-outs to commemorate the upcoming school year.
Day 7: Time to start getting back into a routine! Encourage your kids to start going to bed a little earlier each night to ease into the early mornings.
The first day of the 2025-2026 school year at HCS is Thursday, September 4th. We look forward to seeing you all in a week!!
It's the final stretch of summer vacation, and the first day of class is almost here! Let's start a countdown of memories, tips, and shout-outs to commemorate the upcoming school year.
Day 7: Time to start getting back into a routine! Encourage your kids to start going to bed a little earlier each night to ease into the early mornings.
The first day of the 2025-2026 school year at HCS is Thursday, September 4th. We look forward to seeing you all in a week!!
STUDENT SCHEDULES NOW AVAILABLE!
Student schedules are now live and can be viewed through SchoolTool. Families may access School Tool by visiting our district website at https://www.hancock.stier.org , or directly through the School Tool portal at https://scric04.schooltool.com/Hancock/
We encourage families to review schedules prior to the start of school. If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s schedule, please contact the guidance office.
We look forward to seeing all our students on the first day of school, Thursday, September 4th!