SFCU VISITS HCS
Samantha Harrington, Financial Education Officer for Sidney Federal Credit Union, visited HCS today to speak with our 12th graders about the importance of applying for scholarships, FAFSA, and grants. She encouraged students to pursue any trade or career path they choose and reminded them that financial success comes from being smart with their money.
Samantha also highlighted the scholarships offered by SFCU and emphasized that every scholarship, big or small, is worth applying for.
Thank you, Samantha, for coming in today and supporting our seniors!
Samantha Harrington, Financial Education Officer for Sidney Federal Credit Union, visited HCS today to speak with our 12th graders about the importance of applying for scholarships, FAFSA, and grants. She encouraged students to pursue any trade or career path they choose and reminded them that financial success comes from being smart with their money.
Samantha also highlighted the scholarships offered by SFCU and emphasized that every scholarship, big or small, is worth applying for.
Thank you, Samantha, for coming in today and supporting our seniors!
YOU’RE INVITED: HCS COMMUNITY LUNCHEON!
Hancock Central School warmly invites all community members to join us for our Community Luncheon on Thursday, December 18, from 1:00–2:00 p.m. in the MS-HS Cafeteria.
Come enjoy a delicious meal, connect with friends and neighbors, and celebrate the season together! Our luncheon menu will include:
• Butternut Squash Macaroni & Cheese
• Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts
• Garlic Breadstick
• Apple Slices
Guests may enter from the 1st floor main entrance. All are welcome!
Thank you to our Food Service staff for preparing this wonderful meal for everyone. We look forward to sharing this special afternoon with you!
Hancock Central School warmly invites all community members to join us for our Community Luncheon on Thursday, December 18, from 1:00–2:00 p.m. in the MS-HS Cafeteria.
Come enjoy a delicious meal, connect with friends and neighbors, and celebrate the season together! Our luncheon menu will include:
• Butternut Squash Macaroni & Cheese
• Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts
• Garlic Breadstick
• Apple Slices
Guests may enter from the 1st floor main entrance. All are welcome!
Thank you to our Food Service staff for preparing this wonderful meal for everyone. We look forward to sharing this special afternoon with you!
ATTENTION: All after school activities at HCS are cancelled for today, Wednesday, December 10th.
SWEET & HEALTHY CREATIONS!
Mrs. Keller’s HCS Foods classes have been busy in the kitchen!
Students in Basic Foods baked delicious madeleines using a special pan. These light, delicate cookies were flavored with orange and dipped in rich bittersweet chocolate. What a fun and tasty hands-on experience!
Meanwhile, students in Healthy Foods created a nutritious dessert featuring angel food cake. This classic treat is made from just egg whites, flour, and a bit of sugar (no butter), making it a lighter option that still tastes great.
Great job to all of Mrs. Keller’s young chefs!
Mrs. Keller’s HCS Foods classes have been busy in the kitchen!
Students in Basic Foods baked delicious madeleines using a special pan. These light, delicate cookies were flavored with orange and dipped in rich bittersweet chocolate. What a fun and tasty hands-on experience!
Meanwhile, students in Healthy Foods created a nutritious dessert featuring angel food cake. This classic treat is made from just egg whites, flour, and a bit of sugar (no butter), making it a lighter option that still tastes great.
Great job to all of Mrs. Keller’s young chefs!
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK NEXT WEEK
Next week, we’re celebrating the season with Christmas Spirit Week!
Here’s the fun lineup:
• Monday, Dec. 15: PJ Day – cozy up in your favorite pajamas
• Tuesday, Dec. 16: Anything But a Backpack – carry your school items in a creative alternative
• Wednesday, Dec. 17: Holiday Accessories – show off festive flair!
• Thursday, Dec. 18: Naughty vs. Nice – dress as your favorite side
• Friday, Dec. 19: Ugly Sweater Day – wear your most festive (or funniest) sweater
Let’s spread holiday cheer and get into the Christmas spirit!
Next week, we’re celebrating the season with Christmas Spirit Week!
Here’s the fun lineup:
• Monday, Dec. 15: PJ Day – cozy up in your favorite pajamas
• Tuesday, Dec. 16: Anything But a Backpack – carry your school items in a creative alternative
• Wednesday, Dec. 17: Holiday Accessories – show off festive flair!
• Thursday, Dec. 18: Naughty vs. Nice – dress as your favorite side
• Friday, Dec. 19: Ugly Sweater Day – wear your most festive (or funniest) sweater
Let’s spread holiday cheer and get into the Christmas spirit!
FLU SEASON REMINDER
It is flu season, and HCS wants to ensure you have the information you need to help your family stay healthy. Please remind your children to wash their hands frequently, and keep them home if they are feeling sick.
Thank you for helping us keep our school community safe and healthy!
It is flu season, and HCS wants to ensure you have the information you need to help your family stay healthy. Please remind your children to wash their hands frequently, and keep them home if they are feeling sick.
Thank you for helping us keep our school community safe and healthy!
GIRLS BOWLING PLACES 3RD!
Congratulations to our Girls Bowling Team on placing third in the annual Tip-Off Tournament in Bainbridge this past weekend! We are so proud of their hard work and teamwork.
A special shout-out to Cherish Wright, who bowled the high game of the day with an impressive 202!
Congratulations as well to Cooper Wormuth, who earned 2nd high scratch series for the boys with a score of 582. And a big shout-out to John D’Elia, who bowled a 200 in his very first match/tournament appearance, an outstanding debut!
Great work by everyone!
Congratulations to our Girls Bowling Team on placing third in the annual Tip-Off Tournament in Bainbridge this past weekend! We are so proud of their hard work and teamwork.
A special shout-out to Cherish Wright, who bowled the high game of the day with an impressive 202!
Congratulations as well to Cooper Wormuth, who earned 2nd high scratch series for the boys with a score of 582. And a big shout-out to John D’Elia, who bowled a 200 in his very first match/tournament appearance, an outstanding debut!
Great work by everyone!
GIRLS BASKETBALL WIN OPENER
Congratulations to our JV and Varsity girls basketball teams on each picking up a win Wednesday night in the Walton-Downsville tip-off tournament! Both squads earned wins over Franklin, with JV winning 31-21 and Varsity winning by a score of 29-14.
Autumn Dohanic led D-H with 10 points, with Olivia Esolen adding 8 points and Emma Tice collecting 5 points. Gwyneth Nebzydoski, Kadyn Appley and Olivia Johnston each added baskets for the team as well.
The girls are back in action tonight, as both are in the tip-off championship! Varsity girls will take on Walton-Downsville, while JV girls will take on Sullivan West. Both games start at 7:00 p.m. in Walton.
Thank you to Greg Dohanic for the photos, good luck to you all!
Congratulations to our JV and Varsity girls basketball teams on each picking up a win Wednesday night in the Walton-Downsville tip-off tournament! Both squads earned wins over Franklin, with JV winning 31-21 and Varsity winning by a score of 29-14.
Autumn Dohanic led D-H with 10 points, with Olivia Esolen adding 8 points and Emma Tice collecting 5 points. Gwyneth Nebzydoski, Kadyn Appley and Olivia Johnston each added baskets for the team as well.
The girls are back in action tonight, as both are in the tip-off championship! Varsity girls will take on Walton-Downsville, while JV girls will take on Sullivan West. Both games start at 7:00 p.m. in Walton.
Thank you to Greg Dohanic for the photos, good luck to you all!
Quarter 1 Awards Ceremony – Tomorrow!
Hancock Central School will hold its Middle and High School Quarter 1 Awards tomorrow, Thursday, December 5th.
High School Awards: 11:03–11:36 a.m.
Middle School Awards: 11:36 a.m.–12:06 p.m.
Guests may enter through the first floor main entrance.
We look forward to celebrating our students’ hard work and achievements with you!
Hancock Central School will hold its Middle and High School Quarter 1 Awards tomorrow, Thursday, December 5th.
High School Awards: 11:03–11:36 a.m.
Middle School Awards: 11:36 a.m.–12:06 p.m.
Guests may enter through the first floor main entrance.
We look forward to celebrating our students’ hard work and achievements with you!
CANDY CANE GRAMS ARE HERE!
The HCS Class of 2026 is spreading holiday cheer with Candy Cane Grams—festive candy canes paired with your own personalized message!
• $1 each
• Delivered to Elementary, Middle, and High School students
• Perfect for friends, teachers, and secret surprises!
If you’d like to purchase a Candy Cane Gram, you can contact any 12th grader at HCS or email pgross@hancock.stier.org to place your order.
Let’s make the season a little sweeter!
The HCS Class of 2026 is spreading holiday cheer with Candy Cane Grams—festive candy canes paired with your own personalized message!
• $1 each
• Delivered to Elementary, Middle, and High School students
• Perfect for friends, teachers, and secret surprises!
If you’d like to purchase a Candy Cane Gram, you can contact any 12th grader at HCS or email pgross@hancock.stier.org to place your order.
Let’s make the season a little sweeter!
HCS is Hiring Substitute Custodial Workers!
Hancock Central School is looking for dependable and hardworking Substitute Custodial Workers to join our Wildcat team! Help keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, and community members.
Position: Substitute Custodial Worker
Hours: As needed, flexible
Location: Hancock Central School District
If you’re reliable, motivated, and interested in supporting our school community, we’d love to hear from you! For more information or to apply, please contact Jodi Newman at Jnewman@hancock.stier.org
Hancock Central School is looking for dependable and hardworking Substitute Custodial Workers to join our Wildcat team! Help keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, and community members.
Position: Substitute Custodial Worker
Hours: As needed, flexible
Location: Hancock Central School District
If you’re reliable, motivated, and interested in supporting our school community, we’d love to hear from you! For more information or to apply, please contact Jodi Newman at Jnewman@hancock.stier.org
New This Year – Junior Bearcats Club (FREE!)
We’re excited to share a special opportunity from Binghamton University for local youth organizations and teams! Thanks to Big E Tire, children ages 12 and under can attend Binghamton University men’s and women’s regular-season basketball games for FREE.
Kids can join the Junior Bearcats Club at no cost!
Membership includes:
• 2025–26 Membership Card
• Free admission to all regular-season men’s and women’s home basketball games
• Personalized letter from Baxter
• Jr. Bearcats T-shirt
• Exclusive Meet & Greet
Sign up at the link below if you’re interested:
https://binghamtonbearcats.com/sports/2014/12/1/GEN_1201142522.aspx
We’re excited to share a special opportunity from Binghamton University for local youth organizations and teams! Thanks to Big E Tire, children ages 12 and under can attend Binghamton University men’s and women’s regular-season basketball games for FREE.
Kids can join the Junior Bearcats Club at no cost!
Membership includes:
• 2025–26 Membership Card
• Free admission to all regular-season men’s and women’s home basketball games
• Personalized letter from Baxter
• Jr. Bearcats T-shirt
• Exclusive Meet & Greet
Sign up at the link below if you’re interested:
https://binghamtonbearcats.com/sports/2014/12/1/GEN_1201142522.aspx
ATTENTION: Due to the inclement weather, the Hancock Central School District will be closed today, Tuesday, December 2nd.
HCS MS-HS WINTER CONCERT THIS WEEK
Our Middle-High School Concert will take place this Thursday, December 4th, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Middle-High School Auditorium.
Guests may enter through the first-floor main entrance.
Come support our talented student musicians as they share the sounds of the season, we look forward to seeing you there!
Our Middle-High School Concert will take place this Thursday, December 4th, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Middle-High School Auditorium.
Guests may enter through the first-floor main entrance.
Come support our talented student musicians as they share the sounds of the season, we look forward to seeing you there!
DECEMBER EVENTS
Please take a look at the graphic below for important, upcoming events in the month of December.
As a reminder, There is NO SCHOOL Wednesday, November 26th through Friday, November 28th. We hope you enjoy the holiday break with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, December 1st!
Please take a look at the graphic below for important, upcoming events in the month of December.
As a reminder, There is NO SCHOOL Wednesday, November 26th through Friday, November 28th. We hope you enjoy the holiday break with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, December 1st!
HCS STAFF FRIENDSGIVING
Last evening, our HCS staff gathered for a warm and cheerful Friendsgiving celebration! It was a wonderful chance for colleagues to come together, share a delicious meal, and enjoy each other’s company outside the classroom.
Laughter, gratitude, and community filled the room as we kicked off the holiday season together. We’re so thankful for our dedicated staff and the positive energy they bring to HCS every day.
Happy Friendsgiving to our Wildcat family!
Last evening, our HCS staff gathered for a warm and cheerful Friendsgiving celebration! It was a wonderful chance for colleagues to come together, share a delicious meal, and enjoy each other’s company outside the classroom.
Laughter, gratitude, and community filled the room as we kicked off the holiday season together. We’re so thankful for our dedicated staff and the positive energy they bring to HCS every day.
Happy Friendsgiving to our Wildcat family!
THANKFUL QUILT PROJECT
Our 1st and 2nd graders teamed up recently for a special read-aloud of Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton. After enjoying this heartwarming story, each student created their very own quilt square and wrote about what they are most thankful for.
The result? A beautiful “Thankful Quilt” filled with gratitude, creativity, and kindness.
We’re so proud of our young Wildcats for celebrating thankfulness in such a meaningful way!
Our 1st and 2nd graders teamed up recently for a special read-aloud of Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton. After enjoying this heartwarming story, each student created their very own quilt square and wrote about what they are most thankful for.
The result? A beautiful “Thankful Quilt” filled with gratitude, creativity, and kindness.
We’re so proud of our young Wildcats for celebrating thankfulness in such a meaningful way!
ELEMENTARY CONCERT NOW ON YOUTUBE!
Families, we’re excited to share that last week’s Elementary Winter Concert is now available to watch on our HCSD YouTube channel!
If you couldn’t make it in person, or if you’d like to relive the adorable performances, you can view the full concert here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSQk0LTVlWM
Excellent job, boys and girls!
Families, we’re excited to share that last week’s Elementary Winter Concert is now available to watch on our HCSD YouTube channel!
If you couldn’t make it in person, or if you’d like to relive the adorable performances, you can view the full concert here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSQk0LTVlWM
Excellent job, boys and girls!
ENGINEERING DAY
Last week, our 5th grade and 8th grade students from HCS had the exciting opportunity to take part in Engineering Day at BOCES!
At the event, students worked in teams to design and build a working Rube Goldberg-style machine, a fun, hands-on challenge that required creativity, collaboration, and quick thinking.
We are incredibly proud of every student who participated! Your willingness to explore, ask questions, test ideas, and solve problems together truly represents the best of our school community.
Thank you to BT-BOCES, as well as the adult volunteers and local business partners who helped make this day so meaningful. You helped create an environment full of energy, learning and fun!
Last week, our 5th grade and 8th grade students from HCS had the exciting opportunity to take part in Engineering Day at BOCES!
At the event, students worked in teams to design and build a working Rube Goldberg-style machine, a fun, hands-on challenge that required creativity, collaboration, and quick thinking.
We are incredibly proud of every student who participated! Your willingness to explore, ask questions, test ideas, and solve problems together truly represents the best of our school community.
Thank you to BT-BOCES, as well as the adult volunteers and local business partners who helped make this day so meaningful. You helped create an environment full of energy, learning and fun!
PIE DAY AT HCS!
Today, our students were treated to a delicious surprise as staff members handed out pies in anticipation of next week’s Thanksgiving break!
From sweet slices to smiling faces, it was a fun and festive way to kick off the holiday spirit here at Hancock Central School. A huge thank-you to our wonderful staff for spreading kindness and dessert!
Today, our students were treated to a delicious surprise as staff members handed out pies in anticipation of next week’s Thanksgiving break!
From sweet slices to smiling faces, it was a fun and festive way to kick off the holiday spirit here at Hancock Central School. A huge thank-you to our wonderful staff for spreading kindness and dessert!
