Hancock Elementary School

2025-2026 SCHOOL DAY UPDATE

Just an update, next year’s school day at HCS will be from 7:45 am to 2:45 pm Monday through Thursdays, and 7:45 am-1:45 pm on Fridays.

Student data meetings and staff development will take place from 1:45 pm-2:45 pm on Fridays.

More details will be forthcoming as we approach the start of school, thank you.

WILDCAT PRIDE IN ACTION

We are incredibly proud of several Hancock Central School students who stepped up on short notice this past weekend to help serve food at a luncheon honoring a fallen firefighter. Their selflessness, respect, and willingness to support our greater community during a difficult time is truly admirable.

A special thank you to Angie Hazen for reaching out to several students she knew would be ready to help—and they did not disappoint. These young people went above and beyond, and we couldn’t be prouder to call them our students.

Thank you to Patrick Esolen, Xavier Esolen, Olivia Esolen, Autumn Dohanic and Amelia Waldron, your compassion and dedication reflect the best of what it means to be a Wildcat!

Virtual Workshop: Transition from CPSE to CSE

Is your child transitioning from preschool to kindergarten this fall? Join a free virtual workshop on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 9:30–11:30 a.m. to learn more about the CPSE to CSE process and what to expect as your child enters school-age services.

This is a valuable opportunity for parents and caregivers to gain insight, ask questions, and feel more confident about the transition.

Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Time: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual (online)

Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/7xncr94/lp/dcf67a9a-24e5-426b-bf61-0a0d2c258af6

Don't miss this helpful session to better understand your child’s next steps in their educational journey!

HCS Students Share “Real Love” Through Music and Message

On June 2, 2025, Hancock Elementary School welcomed the John Lennon Real Love Project, a program of Theatre Within, for an unforgettable day of music and meaning!

Students learned about John Lennon’s life, music, and powerful values of peace, love, and equality. They then wrote their own lyrics to his song “Real Love” and recorded a brand-new version—featuring Lennon’s original piano and vocal track!

We’re proud of our students for embracing such a creative and inspiring experience.

A heartfelt thank you to the John Lennon Real Love Project for bringing this incredible opportunity to HCS and helping our students find their voice through music.

Check out their incredible recording here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0jLmh-HRDE

Learn more at: LennonRealLove.org

HCS DISTRICT SAFETY PLAN & CODE OF CONDUCT OPEN FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

The Hancock Central School District has opened public comment for the District Wide Safety Plan and Code of Conduct. The District Safety Plan and Code of Conduct will be open for public comment until August 7th. Both items can be found on our website at the links below.

The District Wide Safety Plan can be found here: https://5il.co/3lf7p
The Code of Conduct is available to view here: https://5il.co/3lf89

Suggestions may be emailed to the District Clerk at twadeson@hancock.stier.org or by calling 607-637-2511 ext 1301 .

END OF YEAR AWARDS, FOURTH GRADE MOVING UP CEREMONY Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for our Elementary End of Year Awards and 4th Grade Moving Up Ceremony! We are so proud of all our award winners and extend congratulations to our 4th graders as they move on up to 5th grade next year! Our 4th graders also impressed us with their recorder performances and a heartfelt slideshow that captured some special memories from the year. Great job, students — we’re excited to see all you’ll accomplish next!

AWARDS TODAY Just a reminder that we have several different events throughout the day today for our Elementary and Middle School students: - Elementary Awards at 8:45 a.m. - 4th Grade Moving Up at 9:00 a.m. - Middle School Awards at 11:30 a.m. - 8th Grade Graduation at 1:00 p.m. Elementary awards and 4th grade moving up will be in the Elementary Cafetorium, while Middle School Awards and 8th grade graduation will be in the MS-HS Auditorium. We look forward to seeing you there!

UPK GRADUATION Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for our Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Graduation at HCS! Our students looked wonderful and were full of excitement as they celebrated this important milestone. They did an amazing job performing for the audience, singing: "We're Moving Up to Kindergarten" "The Graduation Song" "Spread a Little Sunshine" "Kindergarten Here We Come" Great work, students — and congratulations to the Class of 2038!

ELEMENTARY FIELD DAYS FUN! What a fantastic day for our HCS elementary students! Today’s Elementary Field Days were filled with sunshine, smiles, and nonstop fun! Students enjoyed a variety of morning activities, followed by lunch and exciting water games in the afternoon. To wrap up the day, everyone cooled down with refreshing snacks and ice pops. A big THANK YOU to our amazing staff and student helpers who made today such a memorable experience for our boys and girls—we couldn’t have done it without you!

END OF YEAR - IMPORTANT DATES See the graphic below for important, end of year information at HCS. There is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, June 19th, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We have a busy week and a half remaining before the students are off for summer!

Free Summer Meals for Kids at HCS! Hancock Central School is proud to offer free meals for all children 18 and under each Monday through Thursday from July 7 through July 31 in the MS-HS Cafeteria. Breakfast: 8:00 – 8:30 AM Lunch: 11:00 – 11:45 AM No registration or ID required—just show up and enjoy a nutritious meal! This opportunity is provided in conjunction with SUN Programs: USDA’s Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids, with funding in part by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Let’s help keep our kids fueled and thriving this summer!

Elementary Field Days Rescheduled The Elementary Field Days originally scheduled for Tomorrow, June 18th, will now take place this Friday, June 20th. The forecast is looking better for Friday, and we plan to be outside, but we will be in the Gym if the weather changes. Thank you!

NO SCHOOL THIS THURSDAY, JUNE 19TH Just a reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL this Thursday, June 19th, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Thank you!

BIRTHDAYS & PRIZES AT MORNING PROGRAM Thank you to everyone who joined us for Morning Program yesterday! We celebrated end-of-year and summer birthdays and presented the remaining Gold Slip prizes to our hardworking students. We recognized the following students for birthdays during the months of June, July and August. Happy birthdays go out to: Emma Frost, Cristian Sparacio, Juan Pablo Cortes Diaz, Kendra Croci, Night Mason, Jenna Oles, Noah Drake, Ledger Dufton, Jillian Oles, Loralei Davis, Carter Chandler, Nicholas Picozzi, Cade Thomason, Neven Brkaric, Tanner Davis, Hudson Dufton, Nebula McGraw, Jimi Kilian, Patricia Matucha, Sawyer Dufton and Landon Emerich! Happy birthday to you all! Great job, boys and girls—keep up the amazing work!

PIZZA PARTY FUN! On Friday, Mrs. Smith’s first graders were treated to a special pizza party for winning the Golden Trash Can Award! Mr. Eddie generously provided pizza and drinks for the whole class—and even stayed to have lunch and watch a movie with us. The kids had an amazing time and were so appreciative of the special lunch and fun afternoon. Thank you, Mr. Eddie, for making their day!

4TH GRADE EXPLORES NATURE AND WATER CONSERVATION! On Monday, our 4th graders visited the Robert W. Nichol Nature Preserve and Science Center for a hands-on science experience they won’t forget! Mrs. Kinne led an engaging lesson on watersheds, the importance of wetlands, and why keeping our planet clean is essential for safe drinking water. Students even learned how to filter water—a fun and valuable skill! A big thank you to Mrs. Kinne for teaching us how to care for our environment and protect one of our most vital resources.

SENIORS TAKE THEIR WALK! Yesterday was a special day at Hancock Central School as our Class of 2025 proudly donned their caps and gowns and walked the halls to the cheers and high-fives of our elementary and middle-high school students. This tradition marks a meaningful milestone as they move one step closer to graduation. Congratulations to all our seniors—we’re so proud of you! Save the Date: The HCS Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony will take place on Friday, June 27th at 7:00 p.m. in the Middle-High School Auditorium. Let’s finish strong, Class of 2025!

4TH GRADERS VISIT DELAWARE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Yesterday, our 4th-grade students took a step back in time during their visit to the Delaware County Historical Society! Students learned about life in Delaware County during the 1800s and early 1900s through hands-on activities and historical displays. Some highlights from the day included spinning wool, making butter, and trying their hand at sewing—just like people did over a century ago! It was a fun and educational trip that brought local history to life! Thank you to the Delaware County Historical Society for hosting us!

BIRTHDAY, GOLD SLIP WINNER We had one birthday to celebrate at yesterday's Morning Program, happy birthday to Lillie Walker! Lillie, we hope you have a wonderful birthday!! We also selected this week’s gold slip winner, congratulations to Ashley Wildey on being selected. Ashley is pictured with Mrs. Robinson and her prize!