MENU CHANGE NOTICE
Due to delivery delays caused by the recent storm, we’ve had to make a small adjustment to our meal schedule.
Tomorrow, 1/29: Deep Dish Pizza
Friday, 1/30: NY Pork & Gravy Meal
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we work through these delays!
Due to delivery delays caused by the recent storm, we’ve had to make a small adjustment to our meal schedule.
Tomorrow, 1/29: Deep Dish Pizza
Friday, 1/30: NY Pork & Gravy Meal
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we work through these delays!
DCMO BOCES CAPITAL PROJECT VOTE
Join DCMO BOCES District Superintendent Michael Rullo for a virtual presentation about the proposed Capital Building Project this Thursday, January 29, at 6:30 pm. Learn more about the project, the specific propositions, and voting information in this online presentation. You can join the presentation at https://zoom.us/j/99050487980...
You do not need a Zoom account to join the presentation.
Join DCMO BOCES District Superintendent Michael Rullo for a virtual presentation about the proposed Capital Building Project this Thursday, January 29, at 6:30 pm. Learn more about the project, the specific propositions, and voting information in this online presentation. You can join the presentation at https://zoom.us/j/99050487980...
You do not need a Zoom account to join the presentation.
JOINT BOE MEETING TONIGHT
Community Members, We're looking forward to seeing you tonight @ 6 PM in the Deposit High School Auditorium for the Joint Meeting of the Boards of Education. The purpose of the meeting is to review the feasibility study process and meet some of the members of the Leadership Solutions Advisers team who will be conducting the study.
There will also be a live stream of tonight's meeting if you're unable to attend in person at the address below. We hope you can make it! Agendas will be available at the door.
https://www.youtube.com/live/DFBuJVONjcY
Community Members, We're looking forward to seeing you tonight @ 6 PM in the Deposit High School Auditorium for the Joint Meeting of the Boards of Education. The purpose of the meeting is to review the feasibility study process and meet some of the members of the Leadership Solutions Advisers team who will be conducting the study.
There will also be a live stream of tonight's meeting if you're unable to attend in person at the address below. We hope you can make it! Agendas will be available at the door.
https://www.youtube.com/live/DFBuJVONjcY
CARNATION SALE REMINDER!
Carnations are on sale through Friday for $2.00 each!
If you’d like to purchase, please reach out to any sophomore, Mrs. Hazen - Ahazen@hancock.stier.org or Mrs. Skotch - Askotch@hancock.stier.org .
Carnations will be delivered on February 13 to both Elementary and MS-HS buildings.
Thank you for your support!
Carnations are on sale through Friday for $2.00 each!
If you’d like to purchase, please reach out to any sophomore, Mrs. Hazen - Ahazen@hancock.stier.org or Mrs. Skotch - Askotch@hancock.stier.org .
Carnations will be delivered on February 13 to both Elementary and MS-HS buildings.
Thank you for your support!
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
We are excited to honor and congratulate our Students of the Week at Hancock Elementary! During this past Thursday’s Morning Program, students were selected by Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Saxby for their outstanding effort and positive attitudes.
Mrs. Robinson’s Student of the Week is Annalise Ross! Annalise comes to school every day with a smile and a readiness to learn. She is kind to her friends and works hard each and every day!
Mrs. Saxby’s Student of the Week is Kendra Croci! As a 3rd grader, Kendra has really opened up to her teachers and classmates and is a very hard worker.
Congratulations to Annalise and Kendra! Keep up the great work, we’re so proud of you!
We are excited to honor and congratulate our Students of the Week at Hancock Elementary! During this past Thursday’s Morning Program, students were selected by Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Saxby for their outstanding effort and positive attitudes.
Mrs. Robinson’s Student of the Week is Annalise Ross! Annalise comes to school every day with a smile and a readiness to learn. She is kind to her friends and works hard each and every day!
Mrs. Saxby’s Student of the Week is Kendra Croci! As a 3rd grader, Kendra has really opened up to her teachers and classmates and is a very hard worker.
Congratulations to Annalise and Kendra! Keep up the great work, we’re so proud of you!
ATTENTION: The Hancock Central School District will be closed Monday, January 26th, due to inclement weather.
The initial site visit scheduled for Tuesday, January 27th, by Leadership Solutions Advisers (LSA) has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 29th.
The initial site visit scheduled for Tuesday, January 27th, by Leadership Solutions Advisers (LSA) has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 29th.
Deposit CSD and Hancock CSD Welcome Leadership Solutions Advisers for Initial Site Visits
Dear Families & Community Members,
As part of the Feasibility Study, Deposit Central School District and Hancock Central School District will be welcoming members of Leadership Solutions Advisers (LSA) for initial on-site school visits in both districts on Tuesday, Jan 27 and Wednesday, Jan 28 with a snow date make-up for Hancock on Thursday, January 29.
These visits represent an important early step in the feasibility study process. During their time in Deposit and Hancock, the LSA team will visit school buildings and key operational areas to better understand each district's unique context. This includes meeting with staff and administrators, observing classrooms, and learning about the daily practices that support student learning in each community.
Engaging directly with students, staff, and school leaders allows the feasibility study to be grounded in authentic, firsthand experiences. During the site visits, the LSA team will:
observe teaching and learning in action; examine how facilities, operations, and systems support educational experiences; and gather information that will inform subsequent conversations with the Advisory Committee, Stakeholder Work Groups, Focus Groups, and Elevating Student Voices sessions.
These site visits are informational and exploratory in nature. They do not assume any outcome, but rather help ensure that future discussions and analyses are based on an accurate understanding of both districts.
This work reflects the shared commitment of both school districts to transparency, collaboration, and community engagement throughout the feasibility study. We are grateful to our students, staff, and administrators for welcoming the visiting team and sharing the important work happening in our schools each day.
We look forward to keeping you informed as the feasibility study continues and to sharing what we learn together.
Sincerely,
Superintendents of Schools
Deposit Central School District & Hancock Central School District
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US AT STORY HOUR!
Thank you to all of the families who joined us for last night’s Story Hour! It was wonderful to listen to several of our staff members and students share stories with our younger boys and girls. The smiles, laughter, and excitement made for a great evening of reading together.
To wrap up the night, each student was able to take home a free book to enjoy with their families.
A special thank you to the Hancock Community Education Foundation for their support and assistance in making Story Hour a success. We truly appreciate your continued partnership in supporting family engagement and literacy at HCS!
Thank you to all of the families who joined us for last night’s Story Hour! It was wonderful to listen to several of our staff members and students share stories with our younger boys and girls. The smiles, laughter, and excitement made for a great evening of reading together.
To wrap up the night, each student was able to take home a free book to enjoy with their families.
A special thank you to the Hancock Community Education Foundation for their support and assistance in making Story Hour a success. We truly appreciate your continued partnership in supporting family engagement and literacy at HCS!
POSITIVE SOLUTIONS FOR FAMILIES
See the flyer below for more information relating to:
• Evidence-based positive parenting
• Strategies for managing challenging behaviors
• Techniques for building strong relationships
• The impact of routines
• And much more!
This opportunity is designed to support families with practical tools and strategies that promote positive behavior and strong family connections.
See the flyer below for more information relating to:
• Evidence-based positive parenting
• Strategies for managing challenging behaviors
• Techniques for building strong relationships
• The impact of routines
• And much more!
This opportunity is designed to support families with practical tools and strategies that promote positive behavior and strong family connections.
MORNING PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Today’s Morning Program was full of great information and celebrations! We would like to thank Mr. Nick and Mr. Keith from Scouting America for stopping by to talk with our students about joining Cub Scouts. While in Scouts, students have the opportunity to enjoy activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, hands-on science projects (including creating volcanoes!), and plenty of “crazy” fun. Cub Scouts is open to students in grades K–5, and meetings are held locally on Wednesdays.
We would also like to thank Mr. Mitchell for selecting our Golden Trash Can Award winner for the first half of the year. The Golden Trash Can Award recognizes the class that keeps their classroom the cleanest and most organized throughout the year. This year, there will be two award winners, with the second class being selected at the end of the school year.
Congratulations to Mrs. Karcher’s class on earning this honor for the first half of the year! Great job showing responsibility and pride in your classroom!
Today’s Morning Program was full of great information and celebrations! We would like to thank Mr. Nick and Mr. Keith from Scouting America for stopping by to talk with our students about joining Cub Scouts. While in Scouts, students have the opportunity to enjoy activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, hands-on science projects (including creating volcanoes!), and plenty of “crazy” fun. Cub Scouts is open to students in grades K–5, and meetings are held locally on Wednesdays.
We would also like to thank Mr. Mitchell for selecting our Golden Trash Can Award winner for the first half of the year. The Golden Trash Can Award recognizes the class that keeps their classroom the cleanest and most organized throughout the year. This year, there will be two award winners, with the second class being selected at the end of the school year.
Congratulations to Mrs. Karcher’s class on earning this honor for the first half of the year! Great job showing responsibility and pride in your classroom!
HCS APPAREL AVAILABLE!
HCS Bowling and HCS Speech & Debate apparel is now available! Show your school spirit and support our student-athletes and competitors by sporting your HCS gear.
More information is listed in the flyers and QR codes below!
HCS Bowling and HCS Speech & Debate apparel is now available! Show your school spirit and support our student-athletes and competitors by sporting your HCS gear.
More information is listed in the flyers and QR codes below!
STORY HOUR TOMORROW
Hancock Central School District is excited to remind families about Story Hour taking place tomorrow, Thursday, January 22, from 4:30–5:30 p.m. in the Elementary School.
Families should check in at the elementary school main entrance. Children, accompanied by their families, will rotate through three guest readers who will share engaging stories throughout the evening. To wrap up the night, each child will receive a free book to take home.
Story Hour is a family engagement event hosted by HCSD, in partnership with the Hancock Community Education Foundation. We look forward to a fun and meaningful evening of reading together!
Hancock Central School District is excited to remind families about Story Hour taking place tomorrow, Thursday, January 22, from 4:30–5:30 p.m. in the Elementary School.
Families should check in at the elementary school main entrance. Children, accompanied by their families, will rotate through three guest readers who will share engaging stories throughout the evening. To wrap up the night, each child will receive a free book to take home.
Story Hour is a family engagement event hosted by HCSD, in partnership with the Hancock Community Education Foundation. We look forward to a fun and meaningful evening of reading together!
MORNING PROGRAM TOMORROW
This is a friendly reminder that our Morning Program will take place tomorrow morning, Thursday, 1/22, at 8:30 a.m. in the Elementary School.
Families are encouraged to join us as we gather together for a great start to the day. We appreciate your continued support and involvement in our school community, and we look forward to seeing you there!
This is a friendly reminder that our Morning Program will take place tomorrow morning, Thursday, 1/22, at 8:30 a.m. in the Elementary School.
Families are encouraged to join us as we gather together for a great start to the day. We appreciate your continued support and involvement in our school community, and we look forward to seeing you there!
UPK & KINDERGARTEN SNOWMAN FUN
Our UPK and Kindergarten students had snow-much fun today!!
They began by reading Sneezy the Snowman, following along with the story and discussing what happens when Sneezy tries to warm up. After the story, students brought the book to life by creating a melted snowman snack and a matching craft.
This engaging activity combined literacy, creativity, and hands-on learning, giving students the opportunity to practice listening skills, follow directions, and express themselves artistically. It was a fun and memorable way to make reading come alive, and the students loved every minute of it!
Our UPK and Kindergarten students had snow-much fun today!!
They began by reading Sneezy the Snowman, following along with the story and discussing what happens when Sneezy tries to warm up. After the story, students brought the book to life by creating a melted snowman snack and a matching craft.
This engaging activity combined literacy, creativity, and hands-on learning, giving students the opportunity to practice listening skills, follow directions, and express themselves artistically. It was a fun and memorable way to make reading come alive, and the students loved every minute of it!
STOCK MEDICATION PROGRAM - PARENT INFORMATION
Please see the document below for information regarding stock medications. The stock OTC order form was sent home to families, but is also available on the Health office page of the website at the address below.
https://www.hancock.stier.org/page/health-office
Please see the document below for information regarding stock medications. The stock OTC order form was sent home to families, but is also available on the Health office page of the website at the address below.
https://www.hancock.stier.org/page/health-office
MAC LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!
Congratulations to our D-H Eagles wrestlers on their impressive win over UVUF last night in Deposit during Senior Recognition Night! With this victory, the Eagles have officially earned the MAC League Championship and are the 2025–2026 MAC League Champions!
We would also like to proudly recognize our seniors: Jason Canedo, Patrick Esolen and Asaac Mead! Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and hard work over the years. Your commitment has made a lasting impact on the program, and we are grateful for everything you’ve given to D-H Wrestling.
Well done, Eagles!!
Congratulations to our D-H Eagles wrestlers on their impressive win over UVUF last night in Deposit during Senior Recognition Night! With this victory, the Eagles have officially earned the MAC League Championship and are the 2025–2026 MAC League Champions!
We would also like to proudly recognize our seniors: Jason Canedo, Patrick Esolen and Asaac Mead! Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and hard work over the years. Your commitment has made a lasting impact on the program, and we are grateful for everything you’ve given to D-H Wrestling.
Well done, Eagles!!
BOE MEETING TONIGHT
Tonight's (1/12) BOE Meeting will take place in the Elementary School Cafeteria at 6:00 p.m.
Tonight's (1/12) BOE Meeting will take place in the Elementary School Cafeteria at 6:00 p.m.
SPECIAL EDUCATION 101
Please see the images below for Special Education training information!
Please see the images below for Special Education training information!
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to our outstanding Students of the Week, Natalia Tarbox and Kira Kilian!!
Natalia was selected by Mrs. Cooper for her strong work ethic, thoughtful questions, and willingness to help others. Natalia is making great strides each day, keep up the excellent work!
Kira Kilian was chosen by Mrs. Prescott for being a hard worker, a great friend, and incredibly helpful to her peers. Kira also does a wonderful job using teacher feedback to continue improving her work.
Excellent job, Natalia and Kira! We are so proud of you!
Congratulations to our outstanding Students of the Week, Natalia Tarbox and Kira Kilian!!
Natalia was selected by Mrs. Cooper for her strong work ethic, thoughtful questions, and willingness to help others. Natalia is making great strides each day, keep up the excellent work!
Kira Kilian was chosen by Mrs. Prescott for being a hard worker, a great friend, and incredibly helpful to her peers. Kira also does a wonderful job using teacher feedback to continue improving her work.
Excellent job, Natalia and Kira! We are so proud of you!
POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS AT MORNING PROGRAM
We enjoyed a wonderful Morning Program earlier today focused on kindness, self-care, and starting the new year with positive intentions! Mrs. Feeney led a thoughtful presentation on being kind to ourselves and the power of positive affirmations. Students discussed what affirmations are, how they help us, and why practicing them matters.
Mrs. Feeney challenged our students in 2026 to try saying affirmations to themselves every day, reminding them that the more we practice, the stronger our positive thoughts become.
Following the presentation, we proudly announced our Triple B Award winners. Congratulations to Sierra Gorshack, Asher Barnhart, Kallen Robinson, Karissa Mack, Ezra Berlingeri and Dawson Dufton on their Triple B awards!
Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning, we appreciate your continued support.
Our next Morning Program will be held on January 22nd. We hope to see you there!
We enjoyed a wonderful Morning Program earlier today focused on kindness, self-care, and starting the new year with positive intentions! Mrs. Feeney led a thoughtful presentation on being kind to ourselves and the power of positive affirmations. Students discussed what affirmations are, how they help us, and why practicing them matters.
Mrs. Feeney challenged our students in 2026 to try saying affirmations to themselves every day, reminding them that the more we practice, the stronger our positive thoughts become.
Following the presentation, we proudly announced our Triple B Award winners. Congratulations to Sierra Gorshack, Asher Barnhart, Kallen Robinson, Karissa Mack, Ezra Berlingeri and Dawson Dufton on their Triple B awards!
Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning, we appreciate your continued support.
Our next Morning Program will be held on January 22nd. We hope to see you there!
