LEARNING, TEAMWORK & PERSEVERANCE IN 4TH GRADE!
Mrs. Prescott’s 4th grade students have been busy building relationships, strengthening their teamwork skills, and learning important lessons both inside and outside the classroom!
Students recently participated in a teambuilding activity that emphasized the importance of good communication and perseverance. Working together, students discovered how listening, communicating, and not giving up can help a team succeed!
Students also enjoyed reading Odder by Katherine Applegate. After reading, the class reviewed the concept of theme and worked together to identify several possible themes from the story, including:
- Be nice to others
- Never give up
- Don’t judge someone before you get to know them
- Work together
We love seeing our 4th graders learning, collaborating, and growing together! What a wonderful way to start the school year!
Mrs. Prescott’s 4th grade students have been busy building relationships, strengthening their teamwork skills, and learning important lessons both inside and outside the classroom!
Students recently participated in a teambuilding activity that emphasized the importance of good communication and perseverance. Working together, students discovered how listening, communicating, and not giving up can help a team succeed!
Students also enjoyed reading Odder by Katherine Applegate. After reading, the class reviewed the concept of theme and worked together to identify several possible themes from the story, including:
- Be nice to others
- Never give up
- Don’t judge someone before you get to know them
- Work together
We love seeing our 4th graders learning, collaborating, and growing together! What a wonderful way to start the school year!
OPEN HOUSE & CURRICULUM NIGHT
Hancock Central School District invites families to join us for our Open House & Curriculum Night this Monday, September 21st!
This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teachers, learn more about the curriculum, and see what students will be learning throughout the school year.
Elementary School: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Middle-High School: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
We look forward to welcoming our families into our classrooms and school community!
We hope to see you there!
Hancock Central School District invites families to join us for our Open House & Curriculum Night this Monday, September 21st!
This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teachers, learn more about the curriculum, and see what students will be learning throughout the school year.
Elementary School: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Middle-High School: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
We look forward to welcoming our families into our classrooms and school community!
We hope to see you there!
NY THURSDAYS ARE BACK!
Our first NY Thursdays meal of the school year is tomorrow, Thursday, September 17! We’re excited to continue this special program that celebrates foods grown and produced right here in New York State.
NY Thursdays gives our students the opportunity to enjoy fresh, locally sourced foods while learning more about where their food comes from and supporting New York farmers and producers.
A big thank you to our amazing Food Service team for all of their hard work each and every day! From preparing nutritious meals to making sure our students are well-fed and ready to learn, we appreciate everything you do for our school community.
Our first NY Thursdays meal of the school year is tomorrow, Thursday, September 17! We’re excited to continue this special program that celebrates foods grown and produced right here in New York State.
NY Thursdays gives our students the opportunity to enjoy fresh, locally sourced foods while learning more about where their food comes from and supporting New York farmers and producers.
A big thank you to our amazing Food Service team for all of their hard work each and every day! From preparing nutritious meals to making sure our students are well-fed and ready to learn, we appreciate everything you do for our school community.
SMILES FROM UPK & KINDERGARTEN!
Last week, our UPK and Kindergarten students had some fun posing with our large, notebook-style picture frame! We absolutely love seeing all of your smiling faces as you begin your school year.
We hope you’re having a wonderful Week 2 of school and are learning, growing, and making lots of great memories along the way!
Keep smiling, Wildcats!
Last week, our UPK and Kindergarten students had some fun posing with our large, notebook-style picture frame! We absolutely love seeing all of your smiling faces as you begin your school year.
We hope you’re having a wonderful Week 2 of school and are learning, growing, and making lots of great memories along the way!
Keep smiling, Wildcats!
HAPPY NATIONAL IT PROFESSIONALS DAY!
Today, we’re celebrating the incredible IT professionals who keep our schools connected, supported, and running smoothly every day!
At HCS, we are incredibly fortunate to have a dedicated IT team who work behind the scenes to make sure our technology is there when our students and staff need it. From troubleshooting unexpected issues to keeping our systems and devices up and running, their work makes a difference each and every day.
A huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Hollen, Mr. Schoonmaker, Dr. Moreno and Ms. Coviello for all that you do for HCS! We appreciate your hard work, patience, expertise, and dedication to our students and staff.
We are grateful to have you on our team!
ANTICIPATED VACANCY NOTICE
Hancock Central School
Hancock, NY
The Hancock Central School District is seeking a School Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker. This is a full-time probationary position. The candidate must hold the appropriate New York State Education Department certification. Position is effective October 16, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. If interested, apply on OLAS. Please include a cover letter, resume, copies of NYS teaching certificates, transcripts, three letters of recommendation and a completed Hancock Central School District Application.
HCSD Application: https://5il.co/2cklv
Hancock Central School
Hancock, NY
The Hancock Central School District is seeking a School Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker. This is a full-time probationary position. The candidate must hold the appropriate New York State Education Department certification. Position is effective October 16, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. If interested, apply on OLAS. Please include a cover letter, resume, copies of NYS teaching certificates, transcripts, three letters of recommendation and a completed Hancock Central School District Application.
HCSD Application: https://5il.co/2cklv
EAGLES SOAR TO 2-0!
Congratulations to our D-H Eagles Football Team on an impressive 20-0 victory over Chenango Valley Friday night under the lights!
Xavier Esolen got D-H on the board first with a rushing touchdown, followed by a successful 2-point conversion run by Jack Arrigan to give the Eagles an early 8-0 lead.
Later in the game, Marco Avila found the end zone with a strong rush to the right side, extending the D-H lead to 14-0. Esolen then added his second rushing touchdown of the night to cap the scoring at 20-0.
The D-H defense was once again dominant, posting its second straight shutout to begin the season. Through two games, the Eagles have allowed ZERO points! Steven Saul came up with a big sack, while Jake D'Elia nearly came away with an interception on a great defensive play.
Two games. Two shutouts. 2-0.
Excellent work, Eagles! They will be back under the lights this Friday at HCS, taking on Odessa-Montour at 7:00 p.m.
We hope to see you there!
Congratulations to our D-H Eagles Football Team on an impressive 20-0 victory over Chenango Valley Friday night under the lights!
Xavier Esolen got D-H on the board first with a rushing touchdown, followed by a successful 2-point conversion run by Jack Arrigan to give the Eagles an early 8-0 lead.
Later in the game, Marco Avila found the end zone with a strong rush to the right side, extending the D-H lead to 14-0. Esolen then added his second rushing touchdown of the night to cap the scoring at 20-0.
The D-H defense was once again dominant, posting its second straight shutout to begin the season. Through two games, the Eagles have allowed ZERO points! Steven Saul came up with a big sack, while Jake D'Elia nearly came away with an interception on a great defensive play.
Two games. Two shutouts. 2-0.
Excellent work, Eagles! They will be back under the lights this Friday at HCS, taking on Odessa-Montour at 7:00 p.m.
We hope to see you there!
What a great first week at HCS!
Day 2 was another success, and we couldn’t have asked for a better start to the 2026–2027 school year! It was wonderful to see our students and staff settling into routines, reconnecting with friends, and making the most of these first days together.
Thank you to everyone who helped make our first week such a positive one. We’re already looking forward to all that this school year has in store!
Have a wonderful weekend, Wildcats! We look forward to seeing everyone back at HCS on Monday!
Day 2 was another success, and we couldn’t have asked for a better start to the 2026–2027 school year! It was wonderful to see our students and staff settling into routines, reconnecting with friends, and making the most of these first days together.
Thank you to everyone who helped make our first week such a positive one. We’re already looking forward to all that this school year has in store!
Have a wonderful weekend, Wildcats! We look forward to seeing everyone back at HCS on Monday!
FIRST DAY PICS
What a wonderful first day back at Hancock Central School!
Yesterday, our hallways were once again filled with smiling faces, excited conversations, and the energy that comes with the start of a new school year. It was wonderful to see our students and staff back together and ready for another year of learning, growing, and making memories.
As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, we are excited for all that lies ahead. There are so many opportunities waiting for our students, and we can’t wait to see what this year brings!
Here’s to a fantastic school year at HCS! Welcome back, Wildcats!
What a wonderful first day back at Hancock Central School!
Yesterday, our hallways were once again filled with smiling faces, excited conversations, and the energy that comes with the start of a new school year. It was wonderful to see our students and staff back together and ready for another year of learning, growing, and making memories.
As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, we are excited for all that lies ahead. There are so many opportunities waiting for our students, and we can’t wait to see what this year brings!
Here’s to a fantastic school year at HCS! Welcome back, Wildcats!
Welcome to Our Newly Appointed HCSD Board of Education Member!
We are pleased to welcome Mr. Blaise Bojo to the Hancock Central School District Board of Education.
Following a recent vacancy on the Board, the HCSD Board of Education invited interested community members to submit letters of interest. The Board then conducted individual interviews with each candidate before selecting Mr. Bojo to fill the vacant seat.
At its September 8 meeting, the Board officially appointed Blaise to serve through May 2027.
We look forward to his service, perspective, and contributions to the Hancock Central School District community.
D-H ATHLETICS TONIGHT!
It’s a big night for D-H Athletics, with both Field Hockey and Football in action for home games! D-H Volleyball is on the road, visiting B-G!
D-H Field Hockey vs Greene - Warner Field, Deposit
• Varsity – 4:30 p.m. tentative start (may start a few minutes late)
• JV – 6:30 p.m. tentative start
D-H Volleyball @ Bainbridge-Guilford
• JV – 5:00 p.m.
• Varsity – 6:30 p.m.
D-H Varsity Football vs Chenango Valley – HCS Football Field
• Kick-Off: 7:00 p.m.
Tonight’s football game brings an interesting matchup, as D-H takes on former head coach Davis, who led the Eagles last season and now coaches Chenango Valley.
Come out, support our athletes, and help us bring the D-H spirit to both fields tonight!
Good luck, Eagles!
Starting the School Year with a Warm Welcome!
A big thank-you to our D-H football players for helping us kick off the first day of school with some school spirit!
Our football players were up bright and early to greet our younger students as they stepped off the buses, helping welcome them to HCS and making the first moments of the new school year extra special.
Thank you for being great role models and showing our younger students what it means to be part of a school community! Let’s make it a great year!
A big thank-you to our D-H football players for helping us kick off the first day of school with some school spirit!
Our football players were up bright and early to greet our younger students as they stepped off the buses, helping welcome them to HCS and making the first moments of the new school year extra special.
Thank you for being great role models and showing our younger students what it means to be part of a school community! Let’s make it a great year!
OPEN HOUSE & CURRICULUM NIGHT
Hancock Central School District invites families to join us for our Open House & Curriculum Night on Monday, September 21st!
This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teachers, learn more about the curriculum, and see what students will be learning throughout the school year.
Elementary School: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Middle-High School: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
We look forward to welcoming our families into our classrooms and school community!
We hope to see you there!
Hancock Central School District invites families to join us for our Open House & Curriculum Night on Monday, September 21st!
This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teachers, learn more about the curriculum, and see what students will be learning throughout the school year.
Elementary School: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Middle-High School: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
We look forward to welcoming our families into our classrooms and school community!
We hope to see you there!
HCS Staff Prepare for Opening Day!
The past two days have been filled with learning, collaboration, reflection, and preparation as our HCS staff came together to get ready for the 2026–2027 school year!
Yesterday began with HCS Elementary students Cash Rowe, Karissa Mack, Arabella McGraw, Luka Brkaric, and Alen Brkaric leading our staff in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Our Student Board of Education members, Olivia Johnston and Kaycee Karcher, then spoke with staff about the upcoming school year and shared their excitement for what lies ahead.
We also welcomed Trooper Neumuth, who spoke with our staff about school safety and the important role we all play in keeping our school community safe.
The day continued with our HCS Staff Recognition, celebrating the dedication and years of service of our incredible staff members. The afternoon was spent working collaboratively on Portrait of a Graduate sessions as we continue to develop a vision for the skills and qualities we want every HCS graduate to carry with them.
Day Two featured Amanda Devore from DCMO BOCES, who worked with our staff on New York State's Portrait of a Graduate program. Staff also learned more about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how to integrate trauma-informed practices into our work and everyday lives.
We are grateful to everyone who helped make these two days meaningful and productive. Our staff is ready, energized, and excited to welcome our students back to HCS!
Here’s to a great 2026–2027 school year, we look forward to seeing all our students tomorrow morning!!
The past two days have been filled with learning, collaboration, reflection, and preparation as our HCS staff came together to get ready for the 2026–2027 school year!
Yesterday began with HCS Elementary students Cash Rowe, Karissa Mack, Arabella McGraw, Luka Brkaric, and Alen Brkaric leading our staff in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Our Student Board of Education members, Olivia Johnston and Kaycee Karcher, then spoke with staff about the upcoming school year and shared their excitement for what lies ahead.
We also welcomed Trooper Neumuth, who spoke with our staff about school safety and the important role we all play in keeping our school community safe.
The day continued with our HCS Staff Recognition, celebrating the dedication and years of service of our incredible staff members. The afternoon was spent working collaboratively on Portrait of a Graduate sessions as we continue to develop a vision for the skills and qualities we want every HCS graduate to carry with them.
Day Two featured Amanda Devore from DCMO BOCES, who worked with our staff on New York State's Portrait of a Graduate program. Staff also learned more about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how to integrate trauma-informed practices into our work and everyday lives.
We are grateful to everyone who helped make these two days meaningful and productive. Our staff is ready, energized, and excited to welcome our students back to HCS!
Here’s to a great 2026–2027 school year, we look forward to seeing all our students tomorrow morning!!
HCS STAFF RECOGNITION
Yesterday, we took a moment to recognize and celebrate some of the incredible staff members who have dedicated their years of service to Hancock Central School District!
Congratulations to the following employees and their years of service at HCS:
5 Years: Ed Mitchell, Michael Massaro, Autumn Kellam, Bonnie Robinson.
10 Years: Linda O’Brien, Devon Bedient, Randi Appley
15 Years: Michelle Rutledge
20 Years: Paul Vetrone, Missi Newman
25 Years: Roberta Vasconi-Smith
Their years of commitment represent countless hours spent supporting our students, building relationships, creating opportunities, and helping make HCS the special place it is today.
We are incredibly grateful for the experience, dedication, and heart that each of these staff members brings to our school community every day.
Congratulations, and thank you for your many years of service to HCS! Here's to many more years together!
Yesterday, we took a moment to recognize and celebrate some of the incredible staff members who have dedicated their years of service to Hancock Central School District!
Congratulations to the following employees and their years of service at HCS:
5 Years: Ed Mitchell, Michael Massaro, Autumn Kellam, Bonnie Robinson.
10 Years: Linda O’Brien, Devon Bedient, Randi Appley
15 Years: Michelle Rutledge
20 Years: Paul Vetrone, Missi Newman
25 Years: Roberta Vasconi-Smith
Their years of commitment represent countless hours spent supporting our students, building relationships, creating opportunities, and helping make HCS the special place it is today.
We are incredibly grateful for the experience, dedication, and heart that each of these staff members brings to our school community every day.
Congratulations, and thank you for your many years of service to HCS! Here's to many more years together!
September Breakfast & Lunch Menus Are Here!
The countdown is on! We’re getting closer to welcoming our students back for the first day of school this Thursday, September 10!
Families can now take a look at the September breakfast and lunch menus and see what’s being served throughout the month.
We’re looking forward to a great start to the new school year, as well as some great meals along the way!
The countdown is on! We’re getting closer to welcoming our students back for the first day of school this Thursday, September 10!
Families can now take a look at the September breakfast and lunch menus and see what’s being served throughout the month.
We’re looking forward to a great start to the new school year, as well as some great meals along the way!
NYSED WELCOME BACK MESSAGE
As we near closer to the first day of school next Thursday, September 10th, we invite you to watch this welcome back video from NYSED Commissioner, Dr. Betty A. Rosa!
We can't wait to see all of our students at HCS next week!!
https://www.nysed.gov/video/commissioner-rosa-welcome-back-school-2026
#BackToSchoolNY
@NYStateEd
ELEMENTARY SOCIAL THIS EVENING
Families, just a reminder that we will be hosting our Elementary Social tonight, September 3rd, from 4:45-6:00 p.m. at the Elementary school. Food, drinks and fun activities await for our younger students as we look to say hi to you all before the school year officially begins!
Families, just a reminder that we will be hosting our Elementary Social tonight, September 3rd, from 4:45-6:00 p.m. at the Elementary school. Food, drinks and fun activities await for our younger students as we look to say hi to you all before the school year officially begins!
ORIENTATIONS & SOCIALS AT HCS
Yesterday was a busy and exciting day at Hancock Central School! Our 5th and 9th grade orientations gave students a chance to check out their schedules, test out their lockers, reconnect with classmates, and meet some of their new teachers.
A big thank you to Mrs. Rice and all of the teachers who helped make the orientations a success!
Afterwards, students headed to our Middle School and High School Socials, where they had the opportunity to connect with friends and classmates before the school year begins. With food, drinks, games, music, and activities, there was plenty of fun to go around!
Thank you to Superintendent Asquith, Principal Durkot, Assistant Principal Pringle, and our student volunteers for helping put everything together and making yesterday such a great time for our students!
Also, a reminder that we will be holding our Elementary Social tomorrow, September 3rd, from 4:45-6:00 p.m. outside of the Elementary main entrance.
We look forward to seeing our elementary students reconnect with their peers and teachers tomorrow and we will see everyone back at school on Thursday, September 10th!
Yesterday was a busy and exciting day at Hancock Central School! Our 5th and 9th grade orientations gave students a chance to check out their schedules, test out their lockers, reconnect with classmates, and meet some of their new teachers.
A big thank you to Mrs. Rice and all of the teachers who helped make the orientations a success!
Afterwards, students headed to our Middle School and High School Socials, where they had the opportunity to connect with friends and classmates before the school year begins. With food, drinks, games, music, and activities, there was plenty of fun to go around!
Thank you to Superintendent Asquith, Principal Durkot, Assistant Principal Pringle, and our student volunteers for helping put everything together and making yesterday such a great time for our students!
Also, a reminder that we will be holding our Elementary Social tomorrow, September 3rd, from 4:45-6:00 p.m. outside of the Elementary main entrance.
We look forward to seeing our elementary students reconnect with their peers and teachers tomorrow and we will see everyone back at school on Thursday, September 10th!
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT TRAINING
Families are invited to join an online TEAMS training on Tuesday, September 15, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., where they can learn more about the special education process and how parents can be active members of CPSE and CSE meetings.
The training will cover:
• Parent rights and responsibilities
• Understanding CPSE & CSE meetings
• Tips for feeling prepared and confident when making decisions about your child’s education
See the flyer below for registration information.
Families are invited to join an online TEAMS training on Tuesday, September 15, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., where they can learn more about the special education process and how parents can be active members of CPSE and CSE meetings.
The training will cover:
• Parent rights and responsibilities
• Understanding CPSE & CSE meetings
• Tips for feeling prepared and confident when making decisions about your child’s education
See the flyer below for registration information.
