SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST APPRECIATION WEEK
Hancock Central School is pleased to recognize National School Psychologist Appreciation Week, which takes place from 11/3-11/7/25.
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Ms. Jennifer Royce, our dedicated school psychologist at HCS. Ms. Royce’s professionalism, compassion, and commitment play a vital role in supporting the academic, social, and emotional well-being of our students.
Her efforts help foster a safe, supportive, and thriving learning environment for all. We thank Ms. Royce for her invaluable service and continued dedication to the HCS community.
3RD GRADE HAS A BLAST ON HALLOWEEN!
Our 3rd graders had an amazing time celebrating Halloween! Students created beautiful watercolor pumpkins, made Halloween wreaths, and even worked on some spooky math activities. Thanks to our wonderful parents, there were also lots of yummy snacks to enjoy!
And of course… a little friendly teacher 6~7 fun added to the excitement!
Special thanks to Mrs. Cooper for sharing these great moments from the day!
Our 3rd graders had an amazing time celebrating Halloween! Students created beautiful watercolor pumpkins, made Halloween wreaths, and even worked on some spooky math activities. Thanks to our wonderful parents, there were also lots of yummy snacks to enjoy!
And of course… a little friendly teacher 6~7 fun added to the excitement!
Special thanks to Mrs. Cooper for sharing these great moments from the day!
4TH GRADE ART: EXPLORING WARM AND COOL COLORS!
Ms. Kellam’s 4th grade art students have been hard at work learning about warm and cool colors and experimenting with two ways to create color gradients using each!
To showcase their new skills, and the spirit of Fall at HCS, they created vibrant scenes featuring cauldrons, pumpkins, bats, and trees.
Students focused on artistic processes and the elements of art, while adding plenty of their own creative flair to make each piece unique. Great job, Wildcats!
Ms. Kellam’s 4th grade art students have been hard at work learning about warm and cool colors and experimenting with two ways to create color gradients using each!
To showcase their new skills, and the spirit of Fall at HCS, they created vibrant scenes featuring cauldrons, pumpkins, bats, and trees.
Students focused on artistic processes and the elements of art, while adding plenty of their own creative flair to make each piece unique. Great job, Wildcats!
HALLOWEEN FUN AT HCS!
It was wonderful to see all of our students dressed up and full of Halloween spirit today at Hancock Central School!
We would like to thank our high school students, who helped assist our UPK and Kindergarten boys and girls as they did some trick or treating in the middle-high school this morning!
Also, a big thank you to everyone who came out to support our elementary parade, your smiles and cheers made the event extra special! Students also enjoyed a Halloween dance party and a variety of fun games and activities throughout the day.
We will have a second posting of photos, as there are too many for one post!
We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable evening of trick-or-treating. Happy Halloween!!
It was wonderful to see all of our students dressed up and full of Halloween spirit today at Hancock Central School!
We would like to thank our high school students, who helped assist our UPK and Kindergarten boys and girls as they did some trick or treating in the middle-high school this morning!
Also, a big thank you to everyone who came out to support our elementary parade, your smiles and cheers made the event extra special! Students also enjoyed a Halloween dance party and a variety of fun games and activities throughout the day.
We will have a second posting of photos, as there are too many for one post!
We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable evening of trick-or-treating. Happy Halloween!!
POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL AT HCS!
Get ready for some fun under the lights! Hancock Central School will host its Powder Puff football game on Wednesday, November 5th at 6:00 PM.
Come cheer on our students as they take the field for an exciting evening of school spirit, friendly competition, and community fun. Don’t miss this annual event that brings energy, laughter, and lots of touchdowns!
Where: Hancock Central School
When: Wednesday, November 5th | 6:00 PM
Bring your friends and family and join us for a night of Powder Puff excitement!
JOIN US FOR THE HCS NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION CEREMONY!
Hancock Central School invites our community to celebrate academic excellence, leadership, service, and character at the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony on Tuesday, November 4th at 6:30 p.m. in the Middle/High School Auditorium.
Come support our outstanding students as they are recognized for their hard work and commitment to the core values of the National Honor Society. We look forward to sharing this special evening with our Wildcat community!
Hancock Central School invites our community to celebrate academic excellence, leadership, service, and character at the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony on Tuesday, November 4th at 6:30 p.m. in the Middle/High School Auditorium.
Come support our outstanding students as they are recognized for their hard work and commitment to the core values of the National Honor Society. We look forward to sharing this special evening with our Wildcat community!
NOVEMBER MENUS
Have a look at the images below for our November breakfast and lunch menus here at HCS!
Have a look at the images below for our November breakfast and lunch menus here at HCS!
NEWS FROM THE HEALTH OFFICES
See the images below for important information from our HCS Health offices!
See the images below for important information from our HCS Health offices!
CELEBRATING INNOVATION AND LEADERSHIP!
Yesterday, several of our HCS and BOCES team members joined the NYSCATE Leadership & Innovation Showcase in Binghamton to share ideas, connect, and inspire future-ready practices. A huge thank you to everyone who represented us with enthusiasm and expertise!
A special shout-out to:
• Our educators bringing real-world innovation to the classroom
• Our tech specialists and support staff helping make it all possible
• The administrators and leaders who champion this work every day
Together, we’re committed to leveraging technology and collaboration to enhance teaching, learning, and student outcomes. Coming away from the Showcase energized, connected, and ready to bring fresh ideas back to our community.
Yesterday, several of our HCS and BOCES team members joined the NYSCATE Leadership & Innovation Showcase in Binghamton to share ideas, connect, and inspire future-ready practices. A huge thank you to everyone who represented us with enthusiasm and expertise!
A special shout-out to:
• Our educators bringing real-world innovation to the classroom
• Our tech specialists and support staff helping make it all possible
• The administrators and leaders who champion this work every day
Together, we’re committed to leveraging technology and collaboration to enhance teaching, learning, and student outcomes. Coming away from the Showcase energized, connected, and ready to bring fresh ideas back to our community.
FACS STUDENTS EXPLORE CULINARY SKILLS
Students in Mrs. Keller’s Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) class recently demonstrated their growing culinary skills through a variety of hands-on cooking activities.
As part of their coursework, students learned how to use a pasta machine to create fresh pasta, which they then hung to dry. They also prepared garlic knots completely from scratch using yeast-based pizza dough, gaining experience with dough preparation and baking techniques.
In addition, students explored flavor development by browning butter to achieve a nutty, caramelized taste for their cookies. To round out the lesson, they baked pumpkin quick bread, applying their understanding of measurement, mixing methods, and oven safety.
Through these experiences, Mrs. Keller’s students are developing essential life skills while building confidence and creativity in the kitchen.
Nice work, everyone!
Students in Mrs. Keller’s Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) class recently demonstrated their growing culinary skills through a variety of hands-on cooking activities.
As part of their coursework, students learned how to use a pasta machine to create fresh pasta, which they then hung to dry. They also prepared garlic knots completely from scratch using yeast-based pizza dough, gaining experience with dough preparation and baking techniques.
In addition, students explored flavor development by browning butter to achieve a nutty, caramelized taste for their cookies. To round out the lesson, they baked pumpkin quick bread, applying their understanding of measurement, mixing methods, and oven safety.
Through these experiences, Mrs. Keller’s students are developing essential life skills while building confidence and creativity in the kitchen.
Nice work, everyone!
NY THURSDAYS
See the image below for today's NY Thursdays lunch at HCS!
See the image below for today's NY Thursdays lunch at HCS!
SPOOKY CATS IN FIRST GRADE ART!
Ms. Kellam’s first graders got creative as they made their very own spooky cats! Students learned about collage techniques and explored the art elements of line, shape, color, and texture. They even created dotted backgrounds using dot pens to add some extra flair!
These young artists loved bringing their spooky cats to life and couldn’t wait to show off their hard work!
Ms. Kellam’s first graders got creative as they made their very own spooky cats! Students learned about collage techniques and explored the art elements of line, shape, color, and texture. They even created dotted backgrounds using dot pens to add some extra flair!
These young artists loved bringing their spooky cats to life and couldn’t wait to show off their hard work!
UPCOMING WEBINAR: TRANSITIONING YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS
We’re excited to share an upcoming webinar focused on “Transitioning of Youths with Special Healthcare Needs to the Adult Medical World.”
The process of transferring youth with special healthcare needs to adult medical practices can often cause anxiety and stress for both youth and their parents. During this webinar, we will discuss strategies for preparation (transition) and provide tools and resources to help make the process smoother and more successful.
This informative session is open to individuals, families, and professionals who want to learn more about supporting young people as they move from pediatric to adult healthcare systems.
Click on the link below for registration information:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2Vx4j1uuRsWBogqN91atKg#/registration
We’re excited to share an upcoming webinar focused on “Transitioning of Youths with Special Healthcare Needs to the Adult Medical World.”
The process of transferring youth with special healthcare needs to adult medical practices can often cause anxiety and stress for both youth and their parents. During this webinar, we will discuss strategies for preparation (transition) and provide tools and resources to help make the process smoother and more successful.
This informative session is open to individuals, families, and professionals who want to learn more about supporting young people as they move from pediatric to adult healthcare systems.
Click on the link below for registration information:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2Vx4j1uuRsWBogqN91atKg#/registration
HALLOWEEN INFORMATION
See the memo below from Principal Durkot for important information relating to Halloween activities at HCS!
See the memo below from Principal Durkot for important information relating to Halloween activities at HCS!
TASTY LITTLE SPIDERS IN UPK!
Mrs. Karcher’s UPK students had a blast this past Friday creating some tasty-looking spiders!
Their creativity (and smiles!) were on full display as they crafted their edible creepy-crawlies.
Look at those smiling faces — great job, boys and girls!
Mrs. Karcher’s UPK students had a blast this past Friday creating some tasty-looking spiders!
Their creativity (and smiles!) were on full display as they crafted their edible creepy-crawlies.
Look at those smiling faces — great job, boys and girls!
HAPPY WORLD OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DAY!
Today we celebrate World Occupational Therapy Day and extend a heartfelt thank you to our Occupational Therapist, Mrs. Tracie Ostrander, for all that she does for our students here at Hancock Central School!
Mrs. Ostrander plays a vital role in helping our students develop the skills they need to succeed in school and everyday life — from improving fine motor abilities to building confidence and independence.
Thank you, Mrs. Ostrander, for your dedication, compassion, and positive impact on our school community!
Today we celebrate World Occupational Therapy Day and extend a heartfelt thank you to our Occupational Therapist, Mrs. Tracie Ostrander, for all that she does for our students here at Hancock Central School!
Mrs. Ostrander plays a vital role in helping our students develop the skills they need to succeed in school and everyday life — from improving fine motor abilities to building confidence and independence.
Thank you, Mrs. Ostrander, for your dedication, compassion, and positive impact on our school community!
DCS SEMI-FORMAL
The Deposit Central School Student Council has invited both Deposit and Hancock high school students to their Semi-Formal, Fall Ball Dance, on Friday, November 7th. The dance will be from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the Deposit HS gym.
A donation of $10 per person or $15 per couple is asked. Concessions will be available and DJ will be Lights Out Entertainment.
Thank you for offering this opportunity to both Deposit and Hancock high school students!
The Deposit Central School Student Council has invited both Deposit and Hancock high school students to their Semi-Formal, Fall Ball Dance, on Friday, November 7th. The dance will be from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the Deposit HS gym.
A donation of $10 per person or $15 per couple is asked. Concessions will be available and DJ will be Lights Out Entertainment.
Thank you for offering this opportunity to both Deposit and Hancock high school students!
IMPORTANT DATES
See the graphic below for important, upcoming events for October and November here at HCS!
See the graphic below for important, upcoming events for October and November here at HCS!
BMX ANTI-BULLYING ASSEMBLY COMING TO HCS!
On Wednesday, October 30th, Hancock Central School will host a BMX Anti-Bullying Assembly for all students in the elementary parking lot.
This exciting and impactful event combines high-energy BMX stunts with powerful messages about kindness, respect, and standing up to bullying.
For more information, visit https://gogreenbullyfreebmx.com
On Wednesday, October 30th, Hancock Central School will host a BMX Anti-Bullying Assembly for all students in the elementary parking lot.
This exciting and impactful event combines high-energy BMX stunts with powerful messages about kindness, respect, and standing up to bullying.
For more information, visit https://gogreenbullyfreebmx.com
Free Virtual Session: New York State Early Intervention Program Overview
Parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers in New York State—information is below for a comprehensive virtual session to learn about the Early Intervention Program (EIP). This program supports children under age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities.
Upcoming Session:
• Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM
• Format: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)
What You'll Learn:
• Eligibility criteria and referral process
• Available services and supports
• How to develop a Family Service Plan (IFSP)
• Transitioning to preschool special education
How to Register:
Complete the sign-up form here:
https://www.eifamilies.com/early-intervention-program-overview-sigh-up
Parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers in New York State—information is below for a comprehensive virtual session to learn about the Early Intervention Program (EIP). This program supports children under age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities.
Upcoming Session:
• Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM
• Format: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)
What You'll Learn:
• Eligibility criteria and referral process
• Available services and supports
• How to develop a Family Service Plan (IFSP)
• Transitioning to preschool special education
How to Register:
Complete the sign-up form here:
https://www.eifamilies.com/early-intervention-program-overview-sigh-up
