
Our UPK and Kindergarten students had a wonderful time during Fun Friday as they created delicious summer pool party-themed treats!
The boys and girls put their creativity to work while designing and assembling their tasty creations, making for a fun-filled and memorable activity. Activities like these help students build creativity, practice following directions, and have fun together!
Excellent work, UPK and Kindergarten students! We hope you enjoyed your sweet summer treats!








Our 5th and 6th grade students had a fantastic time enjoying a beautiful day at the ballpark yesterday as they watched the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in action!
The trip provided students with an exciting opportunity to experience America's pastime while enjoying time with classmates outside of the classroom. From cheering on the players to taking in the sights and sounds of the game, it was a memorable day for everyone involved.
A special thank you to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies for sponsoring their annual Baseball in Education Day and for providing our students with such a fun and educational experience.
We appreciate the opportunity and are grateful for a wonderful day at the ballpark!


The Deposit and Hancock Boards of Education will hold a joint Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, June 9, at 6:00 p.m. in the HCS Middle-High School Auditorium.
We look forward to reviewing the results of the final merger study, which will be presented to the Deposit and Hancock Boards of Education by Cosimo Tangorra Jr. and Scott Bischoping of Leadership Solutions Advisers (LSA). BT-BOCES Superintendent Rebecca Stone and DCMO BOCES Superintendent Michael Rullo will also present information regarding school district reorganization. Additionally, David Elliott from the New York State Education Department will be in attendance.
For those unable to attend in person, the meeting will be livestreamed through the DCMO BOCES YouTube channel using the link provided below:
https://www.youtube.com/@DCMOBOCESOfficial
We encourage all interested community members to join us. We look forward to seeing you there!

June is here and we are quickly approaching the end of the 2025-2026 school year!
Please take a look at the dates listed in the image below for end of year school information at HCS!

Families, see the flyer below from the Institute for Child Development regarding a virtual workshop for Emotion Regulation & Autism. The workshop will take place on Wednesday, 6/17, from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
If interested, you may register at the link below:
https://nysrcasd.org/events/1670/registrations/new

Thank you to all of our UPK and Kindergarten families who joined us for Little Cats Night Out this past week at Hancock Central School!
This special evening provided an opportunity for our future Wildcats and their families to visit the school, meet staff, explore classrooms, and become more comfortable with their new surroundings before the start of the upcoming school year.
Events like these help make the transition to school a positive and exciting experience for our youngest learners, and it was wonderful to see so many smiling faces throughout the evening.
We appreciate everyone who attended and helped make the event a success. We look forward to welcoming our newest Wildcats to HCS this fall!








Our UPK and Kindergarten boys and girls had a wonderful time celebrating with a patriotic theme this past Friday!
Students put their creativity on display as they created festive patriotic-themed snacks using graham crackers, frosting, candies, and marshmallows. From red, white, and blue designs to unique edible creations, everyone did an excellent job bringing their patriotic spirit to life.
We are proud of the hard work, creativity, and enthusiasm shown by our youngest Wildcats. Great job, boys and girls!








Please take a look at our breakfast and lunch offerings for the month of June here at HCS!


Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for Story Hour! It was wonderful to see our young boys and girls enjoying stories shared by Mrs. Asquith, Mrs. Karcher, and Mrs. Hull.
At the end of the evening, students were even able to select a book to take home and continue the joy of reading!
Excellent job to all involved, and thank you for making it such a special evening!



Congratulations to this week’s Students of the Week, Cristian Sparacio and Cash Rowe!
Ms. Milk selected Cristian because of the tremendous growth he has shown since the beginning of the school year. Things are not always easy, but Cristian has learned how to persevere and work through challenges. He has also developed a great understanding of sarcasm, and they have been having a lot of fun together in class!
Mrs. Vasconi-Smith selected Cash as Student of the Week as well. Mr. Bedient spoke on her behalf, sharing that Cash is a hard worker who always tries his best. He has grown tremendously as a reader and writer and takes pride in the progress he has made throughout the year. Cash has also come to understand sarcasm and is a pleasure to have in class.
Nice work, boys!!
Today’s Morning Program was a meaningful and memorable experience for our students and staff at HCS. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Randy and Cindy Whiting from the Legacy of Honor Foundation for joining us this morning and sharing such an important message with our students.
Randy and Cindy spoke about the life and legacy of their son, Justin Whiting, who gave his life while serving our country several years ago. They also shared the importance of Memorial Day, honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, and discussed the significance of America celebrating 250 years as a nation.
As part of their visit, Randy and Cindy generously gifted each of our third grade students a copy of The Impossible Patriotism Project book.
Thank you again, Randy and Cindy, for taking the time to visit HCS and for helping our students better understand patriotism, remembrance, and service. Your message made a lasting impact on our school community.
Families, HCS would like to invite you to story hour this evening, 5/28, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the elementary building!
Families should check in at the elementary school main entrance. Children, accompanied by their families, will rotate through 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.
Come listen to stories, spend time together, and get a free book!
We hope to see you there!
Just a friendly reminder that there will be morning program tomorrow at 8:30 a.m., we look forward to seeing you there!
We would like to remind our families that there will be no school tomorrow, Friday, May 22, as well as no school on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful long weekend as we take time to honor and remember those who have served our country.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday, May 26 as we continue to stride toward the end of the school year!

CONCERT HIGHLIGHTS
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Middle-High School Concert this past Tuesday evening! We are so proud of all of our band and chorus students for their hard work and outstanding performances, you truly did a fabulous job representing HCS!
We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Noyd for everything she has done for our chorus students over the years. This concert marked her final performance at HCS, and we are deeply grateful for her dedication, passion, and the lasting impact she has made on so many students.
A special thank you as well to our senior students for their commitment and contributions over the years. This concert marked their final HCS performance before graduation, and we appreciate all they have brought to our music program during their time here.
Additionally, we would like to highlight our elementary art students and Ms. Kellam, who displayed beautiful student artwork at the entrance of the auditorium for guests to enjoy. It was a wonderful way to showcase their creativity!
The concert is available on our youtube channel at the following address:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4jvLPEAjnU
Excellent job, everyone!
Our 5th graders took full advantage of the sunshine on Monday as they celebrated Endangered Species Day in a creative way!
Students spent time on the front steps using chalk to draw and highlight a variety of endangered species from around the world. From land to sea, their artwork showcased both creativity and awareness as they learned about the importance of protecting wildlife and preserving habitats.
Great work by our young artists for combining learning, creativity, and environmental stewardship all in one colorful display!








Congratulations to all of our students recognized during yesterday's Morning Program!
Students of the Week
Mrs. Karcher selected Sophia Bailey as Student of the Week because she is a hardworking student who completes her work independently, has shown tremendous growth throughout the year, and is always polite and participating in class.
Mrs. Hull selected Cashton Angell as Student of the Week for the amazing growth he has shown throughout the school year in kindergarten.
Kites and Kings Recognition
A special congratulations to Jaxson Titus and Bentley Wignall for having their artwork selected for Kites and Kings! An extra shoutout to Jaxson, whose drawing was selected for the cover!
Triple B Award Winners
Congratulations to the following Triple B Award winners: Elizabeth Watson, Katrina Siegler, Carysn DaBrescia-McGraw, Hudson Dufton,Nicholas Picozzi and Rowan Conklin!
Hancock Community Education Foundation Scholars of the Month
Congratulations to the following Scholars of the Month: Natalie Shannon, Kenlie Whitmore, Ramsey Johnson, Cayson Barnhart, Jade Morgan and Landon Emerich!
We are proud of all of our students for their hard work, creativity, growth, and accomplishments.
We hope to see you at 1:15 p.m. this afternoon for our Quarter 3 elementary awards!!
Hancock families and community members are invited to join us for our MS-HS End of Year Concert on Tuesday, May 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium! Come celebrate the hard work and musical talents of our middle and high school student performers as they close out another great year.
The evening also coincides with the Hancock Central School Budget Vote, which will take place in room 203 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. We encourage families and community members to stop out, cast their vote, and enjoy an evening of student performances and creativity.
In addition, an Elementary Art Show/Exhibit will be on display outside of the auditorium for families to view before the concert begins.
We hope to see you there for a wonderful evening celebrating our students!

Best of luck to our D-H Tennis team as they compete in the Tennis Sectionals tomorrow, May 14th, at Camp Starlight!
We are proud of all of your hard work, dedication, and effort throughout the season. Go out there, compete hard, and represent Deposit-Hancock with pride!
Take a look below at the NY Thursdays menu for tomorrow, May 14th, at HCS!
