REMINDER: NO SCHOOL MONDAY, OCTOBER 12
Just a friendly reminder to our HCS families that there will be no school on Monday, October 12, in observance of Columbus Day & Indigenous Peoples Day.
We hope all of our students, staff, and families enjoy a relaxing and enjoyable three-day weekend!
We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Tuesday, October 13!
Just a friendly reminder to our HCS families that there will be no school on Monday, October 12, in observance of Columbus Day & Indigenous Peoples Day.
We hope all of our students, staff, and families enjoy a relaxing and enjoyable three-day weekend!
We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Tuesday, October 13!
WELCOME TO HCS, COURTNEY TUTHILL!
Please join us in welcoming Courtney Tuthill to the HCS family! Courtney is our new MS-HS Health Office Secretary, and she is already a familiar face in the Hancock community. A proud 2014 graduate of Hancock Central School and 2016 graduate of SUNY Delhi, Courtney brings a strong passion for education and helping others to her new role.
Courtney previously worked as a substitute supporting students in grades K–12 and continues to give back to our community as a 4-H Leader.
Outside of school, Courtney is a proud mom of two daughters and a true horse lover! She enjoys spending time at the barn with horses of all sizes and cows, provides introductory horsemanship lessons, and enjoys showing her horses locally. When she's home, you can often find her spending time with her Beagle!
A few of Courtney's favorites:
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Rodeo Burger
Fun Fact: She shows horses locally!
Favorite Quote: “When you fall off the horse, get back on!”
We are so excited to have Courtney as part of our team and look forward to all she will bring to HCS and our school community!
Welcome to the Wildcat family, Courtney!
Please join us in welcoming Courtney Tuthill to the HCS family! Courtney is our new MS-HS Health Office Secretary, and she is already a familiar face in the Hancock community. A proud 2014 graduate of Hancock Central School and 2016 graduate of SUNY Delhi, Courtney brings a strong passion for education and helping others to her new role.
Courtney previously worked as a substitute supporting students in grades K–12 and continues to give back to our community as a 4-H Leader.
Outside of school, Courtney is a proud mom of two daughters and a true horse lover! She enjoys spending time at the barn with horses of all sizes and cows, provides introductory horsemanship lessons, and enjoys showing her horses locally. When she's home, you can often find her spending time with her Beagle!
A few of Courtney's favorites:
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Rodeo Burger
Fun Fact: She shows horses locally!
Favorite Quote: “When you fall off the horse, get back on!”
We are so excited to have Courtney as part of our team and look forward to all she will bring to HCS and our school community!
Welcome to the Wildcat family, Courtney!
STAY CONNECTED
Families, see the graphic below on the platforms you can utilize to receive alerts, monitor student progress and stay in touch with HCS!
Families, see the graphic below on the platforms you can utilize to receive alerts, monitor student progress and stay in touch with HCS!
15 MINUTE EARLY DISMISSAL THIS AFTERNOON
Wildcat Families,
Please note, today, Thursday, October 8, we are conducting our Early Dismissal Drill. Plan for students to be dismissed 15 minutes earlier than a normal Thursday, therefore, students will arrive home around 15 minutes earlier than normal.
DCMO BOCES is closed on Friday, October 9. Students who go to BOCES all day will not have school on Friday. For students that go to BOCES for half day (AM or PM) CTE programming, you are expected to be in attendance at Hancock CSD during the morning or afternoon for your academic classes, whichever part of the day you would normally come to Hancock. Bus transportation will be available as normal in the morning and the afternoon. For students who cannot self-transport and need to be at school all day, supervision and space will be provided. If you are arriving late or leaving early due to this schedule, please bring a note into the Main Office. Thank you.
Ms. Pringle and Mr. Durkot
Wildcat Families,
Please note, today, Thursday, October 8, we are conducting our Early Dismissal Drill. Plan for students to be dismissed 15 minutes earlier than a normal Thursday, therefore, students will arrive home around 15 minutes earlier than normal.
DCMO BOCES is closed on Friday, October 9. Students who go to BOCES all day will not have school on Friday. For students that go to BOCES for half day (AM or PM) CTE programming, you are expected to be in attendance at Hancock CSD during the morning or afternoon for your academic classes, whichever part of the day you would normally come to Hancock. Bus transportation will be available as normal in the morning and the afternoon. For students who cannot self-transport and need to be at school all day, supervision and space will be provided. If you are arriving late or leaving early due to this schedule, please bring a note into the Main Office. Thank you.
Ms. Pringle and Mr. Durkot
APPLE FUN IN UPK!
Our UPK students had a sweet time learning all about apples last week! After exploring apples and learning more about this favorite fall fruit, our students got to put their creativity to work by making their own yummy apple treats.
With toppings like peanut butter, caramel, candies, and sprinkles, there were plenty of delicious ways to make their apple creations their own!
What a fun and tasty way to learn! Great job, students!
Our UPK students had a sweet time learning all about apples last week! After exploring apples and learning more about this favorite fall fruit, our students got to put their creativity to work by making their own yummy apple treats.
With toppings like peanut butter, caramel, candies, and sprinkles, there were plenty of delicious ways to make their apple creations their own!
What a fun and tasty way to learn! Great job, students!
Free Health Condition and Resource Spotlights
Families, take a look at the resources below to learn more about chronic health conditions that may affect children and youth, as well as free public resources available to support children, youth, and families across New York State.
Families, take a look at the resources below to learn more about chronic health conditions that may affect children and youth, as well as free public resources available to support children, youth, and families across New York State.
HAPPY NATIONAL CUSTODIAN DAY!
Today, we are proud to recognize and celebrate our incredible HCS custodial and grounds crew! Your hard work often happens behind the scenes, but the impact you make is seen and felt throughout our entire school each and every day.
From keeping our classrooms, hallways, and common spaces clean and welcoming to caring for our grounds and helping make HCS a safe and comfortable place to learn, your dedication makes a difference in the lives of our students, staff, and families.
Please join us in thanking our HCS Custodial Team: Greg Gill, Anthony Miller, Jason Mead, Joe O’Brien, Jodi Newman, Ed Mitchell, Russell Blakeslee, Shaun Shannon
Thank you for all you do to take pride in our school and help make HCS a place we are proud to call home! We appreciate you today and every day!
Today, we are proud to recognize and celebrate our incredible HCS custodial and grounds crew! Your hard work often happens behind the scenes, but the impact you make is seen and felt throughout our entire school each and every day.
From keeping our classrooms, hallways, and common spaces clean and welcoming to caring for our grounds and helping make HCS a safe and comfortable place to learn, your dedication makes a difference in the lives of our students, staff, and families.
Please join us in thanking our HCS Custodial Team: Greg Gill, Anthony Miller, Jason Mead, Joe O’Brien, Jodi Newman, Ed Mitchell, Russell Blakeslee, Shaun Shannon
Thank you for all you do to take pride in our school and help make HCS a place we are proud to call home! We appreciate you today and every day!
FREE IEP WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES
Join us for a free online workshop to learn more about Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and how they support students with disabilities.
This workshop is a great opportunity for families to better understand the IEP process, learn how IEPs support student needs, and ask questions.
• Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - 12:00–2:00 p.m.
• Online via TEAMS - FREE to attend
Registration is required. Register here or at the QR code below:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/reqemdp
We encourage families to take advantage of this informative opportunity!
Join us for a free online workshop to learn more about Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and how they support students with disabilities.
This workshop is a great opportunity for families to better understand the IEP process, learn how IEPs support student needs, and ask questions.
• Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - 12:00–2:00 p.m.
• Online via TEAMS - FREE to attend
Registration is required. Register here or at the QR code below:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/reqemdp
We encourage families to take advantage of this informative opportunity!
D-H FOOTBALL HOMECOMING WEEKEND!
Our D-H Eagles football team has two exciting Homecoming matchups coming up, and we want to see our Deposit and Hancock fans out supporting the team!
• This Saturday, October 3 – Deposit
D-H takes on Sidney for Deposit’s Homecoming game! - 1:30 p.m. kickoff
• Friday, October 23 – Hancock
D-H returns to Hancock to take on Delhi under the lights! - 7:00 p.m. kickoff
HCS will hold their Homecoming Parade on Thursday, October 22 at 6:00 p.m., with a
Bonfire to follow at Fireman’s Field!
Mark your calendars and come out to support our D-H football team as we celebrate Homecoming in both Deposit and Hancock! Let’s pack the sidelines and bring the school spirit!
Our D-H Eagles football team has two exciting Homecoming matchups coming up, and we want to see our Deposit and Hancock fans out supporting the team!
• This Saturday, October 3 – Deposit
D-H takes on Sidney for Deposit’s Homecoming game! - 1:30 p.m. kickoff
• Friday, October 23 – Hancock
D-H returns to Hancock to take on Delhi under the lights! - 7:00 p.m. kickoff
HCS will hold their Homecoming Parade on Thursday, October 22 at 6:00 p.m., with a
Bonfire to follow at Fireman’s Field!
Mark your calendars and come out to support our D-H football team as we celebrate Homecoming in both Deposit and Hancock! Let’s pack the sidelines and bring the school spirit!
OCTOBER IMPORTANT DATES
Families, please take a look at the graphic below for important, upcoming dates during the month of October at HCS!
Families, please take a look at the graphic below for important, upcoming dates during the month of October at HCS!
KICKING OFF THE SCHOOL YEAR AT HCS!
Yesterday, our elementary students and staff came together for a fun Kick-Off the School Year Assembly! It was a great opportunity to celebrate our first few weeks together, introduce our school goals, and build excitement for all that the new school year has in store.
Our students had a blast getting involved in some fun games and taking on a teamwork challenge that encouraged them to work together, cheer each other on, and show their Wildcat spirit!
We are off to a fantastic start, and we’re excited to see what this school year brings! Go Wildcats!
Yesterday, our elementary students and staff came together for a fun Kick-Off the School Year Assembly! It was a great opportunity to celebrate our first few weeks together, introduce our school goals, and build excitement for all that the new school year has in store.
Our students had a blast getting involved in some fun games and taking on a teamwork challenge that encouraged them to work together, cheer each other on, and show their Wildcat spirit!
We are off to a fantastic start, and we’re excited to see what this school year brings! Go Wildcats!
SCHOOL LUNCH MENU
October is right around the corner, and with that comes a new lunch and breakfast menu! Take a look at our breakfast & lunch menus at HCS for the month of October!
October is right around the corner, and with that comes a new lunch and breakfast menu! Take a look at our breakfast & lunch menus at HCS for the month of October!
SCHOOL PICTURES NEXT WEEK
Families, Upstate Images will be taking school pictures at HCS on Tuesday, October 6th, for the MS-HS, and Wednesday, October 7th for the Elementary School. Picture forms were sent home with students last week, but please contact the main office if you need another one. Digital ordering information is listed below.
Visit https://vando.imagequix.com/S9SRC9J and enter the school Online Code 2778F2627 (elementary) or 1914F2627 (MS-HS) to order online. (The preorder site closes 48 hours after the last picture day.)
Post picture day ordering is available once the proof sheet is emailed to your school preferred email or sent to the school, these orders include an additional shipping fee and are mailed directly to your home address.
Questions, please contact customer service at 1-855-773-3321 (M-F from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm).
LEARNING ABOUT THE BUTTERFLY LIFE CYCLE!
Our UPK and Kindergarten students had a sweet and engaging learning experience this past Friday as they explored the life cycle of a butterfly through an edible lesson!
Students learned about the different stages of a butterfly’s life cycle while creating and enjoying a tasty representation of each stage. What a fun and memorable way to bring science to life!
We love seeing our youngest Wildcats learning, creating, and having fun along the way!
Our UPK and Kindergarten students had a sweet and engaging learning experience this past Friday as they explored the life cycle of a butterfly through an edible lesson!
Students learned about the different stages of a butterfly’s life cycle while creating and enjoying a tasty representation of each stage. What a fun and memorable way to bring science to life!
We love seeing our youngest Wildcats learning, creating, and having fun along the way!
STUDENT POETRY CONTEST
See the form below for information on entering a Nationwide student poetry contest through www.appelley.org . They are offering over $3,000 in prizes, including a $500 first place prize for each division (3-5, 6-8 and 9-12).
The mailing deadline is November 12, 2026. Good luck to all of our students who enter the contest!!
See the form below for information on entering a Nationwide student poetry contest through www.appelley.org . They are offering over $3,000 in prizes, including a $500 first place prize for each division (3-5, 6-8 and 9-12).
The mailing deadline is November 12, 2026. Good luck to all of our students who enter the contest!!
TOMORROW IS NY THURSDAYS AT HCS!
We’re looking forward to another delicious NY Thursdays meal tomorrow! Our students will be enjoying:
- Teriyaki Pork & Veggie Rice Bowl
- Egg Roll
- Sesame Roasted Green Beans
- Apple
- Milk
A big thank you to our incredible Food Service Team for the wonderful job you do each and every day to provide our students with delicious, nutritious meals! We appreciate all that you do!
We’re looking forward to another delicious NY Thursdays meal tomorrow! Our students will be enjoying:
- Teriyaki Pork & Veggie Rice Bowl
- Egg Roll
- Sesame Roasted Green Beans
- Apple
- Milk
A big thank you to our incredible Food Service Team for the wonderful job you do each and every day to provide our students with delicious, nutritious meals! We appreciate all that you do!
WELCOME BACK, SANDER!
We are excited to welcome Sander back to Hancock Central School for another school year! Our friendly therapy dog is once again spending quality time with our boys and girls, bringing plenty of smiles, comfort, and positive energy to our school.
Sander is a familiar and much-loved face around HCS. Whether he’s greeting students, offering a quiet moment of companionship, or simply brightening someone’s day, his presence is a special part of our school community.
We’re so happy to have Sander back and look forward to another great year filled with wagging tails, happy smiles, and plenty of time with our students!
Welcome back, Sander!
We are excited to welcome Sander back to Hancock Central School for another school year! Our friendly therapy dog is once again spending quality time with our boys and girls, bringing plenty of smiles, comfort, and positive energy to our school.
Sander is a familiar and much-loved face around HCS. Whether he’s greeting students, offering a quiet moment of companionship, or simply brightening someone’s day, his presence is a special part of our school community.
We’re so happy to have Sander back and look forward to another great year filled with wagging tails, happy smiles, and plenty of time with our students!
Welcome back, Sander!
5TH GRADE FLOAT CHALLENGE!
Mrs. Rice’s 5th graders put their creativity, problem-solving, and engineering skills to the test last week with a fun hands-on experiment!
Students were challenged to create their own floats using nothing but aluminum foil. Once their designs were complete, it was time to put them to the test! Students carefully placed pennies inside their floats to see which design could hold the most before sinking.
This activity was a great way for students to explore concepts like buoyancy, design, perseverance, and the importance of learning from trial and error. We love seeing our students learn by doing!
Great job, 5th grade! Keep experimenting, creating, and discovering!
Mrs. Rice’s 5th graders put their creativity, problem-solving, and engineering skills to the test last week with a fun hands-on experiment!
Students were challenged to create their own floats using nothing but aluminum foil. Once their designs were complete, it was time to put them to the test! Students carefully placed pennies inside their floats to see which design could hold the most before sinking.
This activity was a great way for students to explore concepts like buoyancy, design, perseverance, and the importance of learning from trial and error. We love seeing our students learn by doing!
Great job, 5th grade! Keep experimenting, creating, and discovering!
RAINBOW FISH FUN IN UPK & KINDERGARTEN!
Our UPK and Kindergarten students had a colorful and creative time this past Friday as they enjoyed a special reading of Rainbow Fish! After reading the story, our students put their creativity to work.
Our UPK students decorated sugar cookies to look like rainbow fish, while our Kindergarten students created their very own fish using paper plates and added a shimmering scale!
Rainbow Fish is a wonderful story that helps teach children the importance of sharing, kindness, and thinking about others. We loved seeing our youngest Wildcats bring those lessons to life through their creativity!
What a fun way to learn, create, and celebrate kindness!
Our UPK and Kindergarten students had a colorful and creative time this past Friday as they enjoyed a special reading of Rainbow Fish! After reading the story, our students put their creativity to work.
Our UPK students decorated sugar cookies to look like rainbow fish, while our Kindergarten students created their very own fish using paper plates and added a shimmering scale!
Rainbow Fish is a wonderful story that helps teach children the importance of sharing, kindness, and thinking about others. We loved seeing our youngest Wildcats bring those lessons to life through their creativity!
What a fun way to learn, create, and celebrate kindness!
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!
