STUDENT OF THE WEEK, RESPONSIBILITY AWARDS & OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS!
Congratulations to our Elementary Student of the Week, Carter Cordner! Carter was selected by Mrs. Hull for always paying attention, raising his hand to participate and consistently trying his very best! Keep up the great work, Carter!
We also recognized our October Responsibility Award winners during yesterday's Morning Program! Congratulations to Cole Bass, Owen Keesler, Ariya Rieman, Carsyn DaBrescia-McGraw, Cristian Sparacio and Jade Morgan! Thank you for demonstrating the importance of responsibility and setting a great example for your fellow students!
Finally, we celebrated our October birthdays! Happy Birthday to Jade Morgan, Elena Sparacio, Ryleigh Crawson, Natalie Shannon and Jaxson Tomlin! We hope you all had a wonderful birthday month!
Congratulations to all of our students who were recognized during yesterday's Morning Program! Keep up the great work, students!
Congratulations to our Elementary Student of the Week, Carter Cordner! Carter was selected by Mrs. Hull for always paying attention, raising his hand to participate and consistently trying his very best! Keep up the great work, Carter!
We also recognized our October Responsibility Award winners during yesterday's Morning Program! Congratulations to Cole Bass, Owen Keesler, Ariya Rieman, Carsyn DaBrescia-McGraw, Cristian Sparacio and Jade Morgan! Thank you for demonstrating the importance of responsibility and setting a great example for your fellow students!
Finally, we celebrated our October birthdays! Happy Birthday to Jade Morgan, Elena Sparacio, Ryleigh Crawson, Natalie Shannon and Jaxson Tomlin! We hope you all had a wonderful birthday month!
Congratulations to all of our students who were recognized during yesterday's Morning Program! Keep up the great work, students!
MORNING PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS!
It was another great Morning Program at HCS today! It was wonderful to see our students' smiling faces and so many families in attendance!
With Halloween right around the corner, School Resource Officer Mr. Beavers spoke to our elementary students about Halloween safety. Students also watched a short video highlighting important tips to remember while trick-or-treating!
Some important Halloween safety reminders include:
• Always trick-or-treat with an adult and stay with your group.
• Carry a flashlight or wear glow-in-the-dark gear to stay visible.
• Only visit homes with their porch lights on, and never enter a house or vehicle for treats.
• Always look both ways before crossing the street and watch for traffic.
• Have an adult check your candy before eating it, and throw away anything that is unwrapped or unsealed. And remember, don't eat all your candy at once!
Following Mr. Beavers' presentation, Mr. Mitchell spoke to students about the Golden Trash Can Award! He praised our students for the great job they do keeping their classrooms clean and reminded everyone that the award goes to the grade that does the best job maintaining a clean classroom!
Mr. Mitchell even enlisted the help of several student volunteers to demonstrate how to properly use a broom and sweep up small erasers. Our students had a great time participating!
A special thank you to Mr. Beavers and Mr. Mitchell for taking the time to speak with our students, and thank you to all of our families and guests who joined us today! We appreciate your continued support of our Morning Program!
It was another great Morning Program at HCS today! It was wonderful to see our students' smiling faces and so many families in attendance!
With Halloween right around the corner, School Resource Officer Mr. Beavers spoke to our elementary students about Halloween safety. Students also watched a short video highlighting important tips to remember while trick-or-treating!
Some important Halloween safety reminders include:
• Always trick-or-treat with an adult and stay with your group.
• Carry a flashlight or wear glow-in-the-dark gear to stay visible.
• Only visit homes with their porch lights on, and never enter a house or vehicle for treats.
• Always look both ways before crossing the street and watch for traffic.
• Have an adult check your candy before eating it, and throw away anything that is unwrapped or unsealed. And remember, don't eat all your candy at once!
Following Mr. Beavers' presentation, Mr. Mitchell spoke to students about the Golden Trash Can Award! He praised our students for the great job they do keeping their classrooms clean and reminded everyone that the award goes to the grade that does the best job maintaining a clean classroom!
Mr. Mitchell even enlisted the help of several student volunteers to demonstrate how to properly use a broom and sweep up small erasers. Our students had a great time participating!
A special thank you to Mr. Beavers and Mr. Mitchell for taking the time to speak with our students, and thank you to all of our families and guests who joined us today! We appreciate your continued support of our Morning Program!
SCHOOL SAFETY DAY
Today was all about safety at Hancock Central School! Our students and staff headed outdoors to the elementary parking lot for our annual School Safety Day, where several local and state agencies set up interactive stations to teach students about different aspects of safety.
Students had the opportunity to learn about the important roles these departments play in keeping our schools and communities safe, while gaining valuable knowledge about safety and emergency preparedness.
A HUGE thank you to all of the agencies and departments that participated in today's event:
• ADAC
• Bomb Squad K9 Teams
• Delaware County Sheriff's Office
• Hancock Central School Transportation Department
• Hancock Fire Department
• Hancock Police Department
• New York State Police
• New York State Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Town of Hancock Ambulance
We are incredibly grateful to all of these departments and their representatives for taking time out of their busy schedules to visit HCS, share their knowledge and provide our students with such a valuable learning experience!
Thank you for everything you do to keep our community safe!
Today was all about safety at Hancock Central School! Our students and staff headed outdoors to the elementary parking lot for our annual School Safety Day, where several local and state agencies set up interactive stations to teach students about different aspects of safety.
Students had the opportunity to learn about the important roles these departments play in keeping our schools and communities safe, while gaining valuable knowledge about safety and emergency preparedness.
A HUGE thank you to all of the agencies and departments that participated in today's event:
• ADAC
• Bomb Squad K9 Teams
• Delaware County Sheriff's Office
• Hancock Central School Transportation Department
• Hancock Fire Department
• Hancock Police Department
• New York State Police
• New York State Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Town of Hancock Ambulance
We are incredibly grateful to all of these departments and their representatives for taking time out of their busy schedules to visit HCS, share their knowledge and provide our students with such a valuable learning experience!
Thank you for everything you do to keep our community safe!
2026 HOMECOMING QUEEN!
Congratulations to Olivia Johnston, who was crowned our 2026 D-H Homecoming Queen during halftime of Friday night's Homecoming football game at HCS!
We would also like to congratulate and recognize all of our wonderful Homecoming Queen nominees: Olivia Johnston, Kaycee Karcher, Ivy Tice and Kourtney Woodmansee!
Thank you to all of our nominees for representing D-H with pride and helping make this year's Homecoming celebration so special!
Congratulations again to Olivia and all of our nominees!
Congratulations to Olivia Johnston, who was crowned our 2026 D-H Homecoming Queen during halftime of Friday night's Homecoming football game at HCS!
We would also like to congratulate and recognize all of our wonderful Homecoming Queen nominees: Olivia Johnston, Kaycee Karcher, Ivy Tice and Kourtney Woodmansee!
Thank you to all of our nominees for representing D-H with pride and helping make this year's Homecoming celebration so special!
Congratulations again to Olivia and all of our nominees!
HOMECOMING PEP RALLY FUN AT HCS!
What an exciting afternoon at HCS this past Friday as our students and staff came together for our Homecoming Pep Rally!
Our students were loud and proud as they cheered on our fall sports teams and showed off their school spirit! The fun continued with several exciting games, including musical chairs and tug of war!
We also had the honor of crowning our Homecoming royalty!
Congratulations to our:
• Homecoming Prince: CJ Davanzo
• Homecoming Princess: Harper Dufton
• Homecoming King: Clark Porosky
A special thank you to all of our community members who stopped by to join in the festivities and show their support!
What a great afternoon filled with school spirit, excitement and Wildcat pride!
What an exciting afternoon at HCS this past Friday as our students and staff came together for our Homecoming Pep Rally!
Our students were loud and proud as they cheered on our fall sports teams and showed off their school spirit! The fun continued with several exciting games, including musical chairs and tug of war!
We also had the honor of crowning our Homecoming royalty!
Congratulations to our:
• Homecoming Prince: CJ Davanzo
• Homecoming Princess: Harper Dufton
• Homecoming King: Clark Porosky
A special thank you to all of our community members who stopped by to join in the festivities and show their support!
What a great afternoon filled with school spirit, excitement and Wildcat pride!
HCS HOMECOMING PARADE & BONFIRE!
What a great turnout for yesterday evening’s Homecoming Parade and Bonfire! It was wonderful to see our school spirit and community pride on full display as students, staff, families, and community members came together to celebrate Homecoming Week!
A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and helped make both the parade and bonfire such a success! We are grateful for the continued support of our amazing community and everyone who helped make this a memorable evening for our students and families.
We look forward to seeing everyone at tonight’s game! Senior recognition will begin at 6:30 p.m., with kick-off set for 7:00 p.m. We will announce our Homecoming Queen during halftime. Best of luck, D-H!!
What a great turnout for yesterday evening’s Homecoming Parade and Bonfire! It was wonderful to see our school spirit and community pride on full display as students, staff, families, and community members came together to celebrate Homecoming Week!
A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and helped make both the parade and bonfire such a success! We are grateful for the continued support of our amazing community and everyone who helped make this a memorable evening for our students and families.
We look forward to seeing everyone at tonight’s game! Senior recognition will begin at 6:30 p.m., with kick-off set for 7:00 p.m. We will announce our Homecoming Queen during halftime. Best of luck, D-H!!
Homecoming Spirit Week: Twin Day!
Thursday brought another fun day of Homecoming Spirit Week at Hancock Central School, as our students and staff teamed up for Twin Day!
It was great to see everyone getting creative, matching outfits, and showing off their school spirit as we continue celebrating Homecoming Week!
Way to go, keep that spirit going!
Thursday brought another fun day of Homecoming Spirit Week at Hancock Central School, as our students and staff teamed up for Twin Day!
It was great to see everyone getting creative, matching outfits, and showing off their school spirit as we continue celebrating Homecoming Week!
Way to go, keep that spirit going!
STORY TIME & DINNER!
Hancock Central School is excited to partner with The Hancock Community Education Foundation for the first Story Time & Dinner of the 2026–2027 school year!
Join us on Thursday, October 29, at Hancock Elementary School for a fun evening of stories, food, and community!
Story Time: 4:30 p.m.
Dinner: 5:30 p.m. (Pizza will be provided!)
Families are invited to join us for this special event.
Please check out the poster below for more information. We look forward to seeing our HCS families there!
Hancock Central School is excited to partner with The Hancock Community Education Foundation for the first Story Time & Dinner of the 2026–2027 school year!
Join us on Thursday, October 29, at Hancock Elementary School for a fun evening of stories, food, and community!
Story Time: 4:30 p.m.
Dinner: 5:30 p.m. (Pizza will be provided!)
Families are invited to join us for this special event.
Please check out the poster below for more information. We look forward to seeing our HCS families there!
HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK CONTINUES AT HCS!
Yesterday was Wacky Wednesday and Anything But a Backpack Day at Hancock Central School, and our students and staff brought plenty of creativity, fun, and school spirit!
From wacky outfits to some unique alternatives to traditional backpacks, our Wildcats showed us how to have fun and embrace the Homecoming spirit!
Great job to everyone who participated and helped make Spirit Week a success! Let’s keep that Wildcat pride going as we celebrate Homecoming Week!
Yesterday was Wacky Wednesday and Anything But a Backpack Day at Hancock Central School, and our students and staff brought plenty of creativity, fun, and school spirit!
From wacky outfits to some unique alternatives to traditional backpacks, our Wildcats showed us how to have fun and embrace the Homecoming spirit!
Great job to everyone who participated and helped make Spirit Week a success! Let’s keep that Wildcat pride going as we celebrate Homecoming Week!
SPIRIT WEEK: TROPICAL TUESDAY!
Yesterday was Tropical Tuesday at HCS, and our students and staff brought the tropical vibes!
It was great to see everyone showing off their colorful outfits and school spirit as we continue celebrating Homecoming Week!
Nice work, everyone! Keep that school spirit going!!
Yesterday was Tropical Tuesday at HCS, and our students and staff brought the tropical vibes!
It was great to see everyone showing off their colorful outfits and school spirit as we continue celebrating Homecoming Week!
Nice work, everyone! Keep that school spirit going!!
NY THURSDAYS
NY Thursdays is back at HCS! Please take a look at the poster below for this week’s NY Thursdays offering!
NY Thursdays is back at HCS! Please take a look at the poster below for this week’s NY Thursdays offering!
SPIRIT WEEK: CHARACTER & MEME DAY!
Yesterday was Character & Meme Day at HCS, and it was great to see our students and staff showing off their creativity and school spirit as we celebrate Homecoming Week! From fun characters to memorable memes, everyone brought plenty of personality and excitement to the day.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make Spirit Week so much fun! We’re looking forward to more Homecoming Week celebrations as we continue to show our Wildcat pride!
Yesterday was Character & Meme Day at HCS, and it was great to see our students and staff showing off their creativity and school spirit as we celebrate Homecoming Week! From fun characters to memorable memes, everyone brought plenty of personality and excitement to the day.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make Spirit Week so much fun! We’re looking forward to more Homecoming Week celebrations as we continue to show our Wildcat pride!
LEARNING ALL ABOUT SPIDERS AT HCS!
Our UPK and Kindergarten students had a fun-filled Friday learning all about spiders last week!
Kindergarten students read A Diary of a Spider and explored the fascinating world of spiders, while our UPK students enjoyed reading The Very Busy Spider. Afterwards, both UPK and Kindergarten students got creative and made their very own spiders using donuts and pretzels!
What a fun way to combine literacy, learning, and creativity! Great job, Wildcats!
Our UPK and Kindergarten students had a fun-filled Friday learning all about spiders last week!
Kindergarten students read A Diary of a Spider and explored the fascinating world of spiders, while our UPK students enjoyed reading The Very Busy Spider. Afterwards, both UPK and Kindergarten students got creative and made their very own spiders using donuts and pretzels!
What a fun way to combine literacy, learning, and creativity! Great job, Wildcats!
D-H HOMECOMING WEEK 10/19-10/23
Get ready to show your D-H Eagles pride as we celebrate Homecoming next week at HCS!
Monday, October 19 – Friday, October 23: Homecoming Spirit Week
Show your school spirit! Homecoming flyer is below.
Thursday, October 22: Homecoming Parade & Bonfire
The parade kicks off at 6:00 p.m. and will end at Fireman’s Park for a bonfire hosted by the D-H Grid Iron Club and Hancock Fire Department. Come out and show your support!!
Friday, October 23: Pep Rally
Our Homecoming Pep Rally will take place from 12:15–1:45 p.m. in the MS-HS gymnasium. The Middle School and High School Homecoming royalty will be celebrated, with the King, Prince, and Princess crowned during the pep rally! The Homecoming Queen will be crowned at halftime of Friday night’s football game. We will also hold senior recognition for our football players. Kick-Off is set for 7:00 p.m.
Get ready to show your D-H Eagles pride as we celebrate Homecoming next week at HCS!
Monday, October 19 – Friday, October 23: Homecoming Spirit Week
Show your school spirit! Homecoming flyer is below.
Thursday, October 22: Homecoming Parade & Bonfire
The parade kicks off at 6:00 p.m. and will end at Fireman’s Park for a bonfire hosted by the D-H Grid Iron Club and Hancock Fire Department. Come out and show your support!!
Friday, October 23: Pep Rally
Our Homecoming Pep Rally will take place from 12:15–1:45 p.m. in the MS-HS gymnasium. The Middle School and High School Homecoming royalty will be celebrated, with the King, Prince, and Princess crowned during the pep rally! The Homecoming Queen will be crowned at halftime of Friday night’s football game. We will also hold senior recognition for our football players. Kick-Off is set for 7:00 p.m.
UNITY DAY – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21!
HCS is proud to recognize Unity Day on Wednesday, October 21! Unity Day is an annual event that promotes kindness, acceptance, and inclusion while taking a stand against bullying. It reminds us that everyone deserves to feel safe, welcomed, and valued for who they are.
At Hancock Central School, we encourage our students and staff to stand together, spread kindness, celebrate our differences, and make our school a place where everyone belongs!
Show your support by WEARING ORANGE on Wednesday, October 21!
Let's unite for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion! Together, we can make a difference!
HCS is proud to recognize Unity Day on Wednesday, October 21! Unity Day is an annual event that promotes kindness, acceptance, and inclusion while taking a stand against bullying. It reminds us that everyone deserves to feel safe, welcomed, and valued for who they are.
At Hancock Central School, we encourage our students and staff to stand together, spread kindness, celebrate our differences, and make our school a place where everyone belongs!
Show your support by WEARING ORANGE on Wednesday, October 21!
Let's unite for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion! Together, we can make a difference!
PARENT COUNSELING & TRAINING MEETING
Families, see the flyer below for information regarding a virtual parent counseling & training meeting next Thursday, October 22nd at 6:00 p.m.
Discussion topics include: autism, classroom supports, behaviors and family/school resources.
See the link/QR code on the flyer for zoom registration information!
Families, see the flyer below for information regarding a virtual parent counseling & training meeting next Thursday, October 22nd at 6:00 p.m.
Discussion topics include: autism, classroom supports, behaviors and family/school resources.
See the link/QR code on the flyer for zoom registration information!
STUDENT OF THE WEEK & BIRTHDAYS!
Congratulations to our HCS Elementary Student of the Week, Reed Barnhart! Reed was selected by Mrs. Karcher for being a great friend to his peers, an excellent listener, and a polite, well-mannered student. Way to go, Reed! We are proud of you!
We also celebrated several student birthdays during today's Morning Program! Happy Birthday to all of our students pictured below!
We hope you have a wonderful year ahead!
HCS MORNING PROGRAM: FIRE SAFETY!
What a wonderful way to kick off our first Morning Program of the 2026–2027 school year! It was great to see our families in attendance and so many smiling student faces this morning!
A special thank you to the Hancock Fire Department and Hancock Rescue Squad for joining us today!
Hancock Fire Chief Blaise Bojo spoke with our students about fire safety and how to stay safe in the event of a fire. Several firefighters demonstrated important safety techniques, including stop, drop, and roll, and showed students the special protective gear they wear when responding to a fire.
Students also learned that firefighters may look a little different when wearing their masks and full gear, but they are there to help keep everyone safe!
After the presentation, students had the opportunity to get an up-close look at the fire trucks and rescue squad vehicle. It was a great hands-on learning experience for everyone!
We are so grateful to the Hancock Fire Department and Hancock Rescue Squad for taking the time to educate our students and for the important work they do to protect our community. Thank you for helping make our first Morning Program of the year such a memorable one!
Our next Morning Program will be two Thursdays from today, on October 29th . We look forward to seeing you there!
What a wonderful way to kick off our first Morning Program of the 2026–2027 school year! It was great to see our families in attendance and so many smiling student faces this morning!
A special thank you to the Hancock Fire Department and Hancock Rescue Squad for joining us today!
Hancock Fire Chief Blaise Bojo spoke with our students about fire safety and how to stay safe in the event of a fire. Several firefighters demonstrated important safety techniques, including stop, drop, and roll, and showed students the special protective gear they wear when responding to a fire.
Students also learned that firefighters may look a little different when wearing their masks and full gear, but they are there to help keep everyone safe!
After the presentation, students had the opportunity to get an up-close look at the fire trucks and rescue squad vehicle. It was a great hands-on learning experience for everyone!
We are so grateful to the Hancock Fire Department and Hancock Rescue Squad for taking the time to educate our students and for the important work they do to protect our community. Thank you for helping make our first Morning Program of the year such a memorable one!
Our next Morning Program will be two Thursdays from today, on October 29th . We look forward to seeing you there!
HAPPY BOE APPRECIATION WEEK!
This week, we celebrate and thank our Hancock Central School District Board of Education members for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to our students, staff, and school community!
Please join us in recognizing our HCS Board of Education members:
Vicky Bogart – President
Christopher “Jake” Geer, Sr. – Vice President
Nick Hazen, Sr.
Dr. Michael A. MacDonald, Ed.D.
Blaise Bojo
Tanya Gibbs-Hinkley – Wayne Highlands Representative
Thank you for the time, thoughtful decisions, and hard work you dedicate to helping HCS students succeed. Your service plays an important role in shaping the future of our district, and we are grateful for all you do for our Wildcat community!
Thank you for your service and dedication to HCS!
This week, we celebrate and thank our Hancock Central School District Board of Education members for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to our students, staff, and school community!
Please join us in recognizing our HCS Board of Education members:
Vicky Bogart – President
Christopher “Jake” Geer, Sr. – Vice President
Nick Hazen, Sr.
Dr. Michael A. MacDonald, Ed.D.
Blaise Bojo
Tanya Gibbs-Hinkley – Wayne Highlands Representative
Thank you for the time, thoughtful decisions, and hard work you dedicate to helping HCS students succeed. Your service plays an important role in shaping the future of our district, and we are grateful for all you do for our Wildcat community!
Thank you for your service and dedication to HCS!
Morning Program Returns This Thursday!
We’re excited to welcome families back for another year of Morning Program at HCS! Our first Morning Program of the year will take place this Thursday, October 15, at 8:25 a.m.
Guests should sign in at the main entrance upon arrival.
We look forward to seeing our families and starting the morning together!
We’re excited to welcome families back for another year of Morning Program at HCS! Our first Morning Program of the year will take place this Thursday, October 15, at 8:25 a.m.
Guests should sign in at the main entrance upon arrival.
We look forward to seeing our families and starting the morning together!
