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Hancock Central School is excited to announce a special reading incentive in partnership with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies! This program is designed to encourage students to spend more time reading, with a fun reward waiting at the finish line!
Students through grade 6 have the opportunity to earn free baseball tickets simply by dedicating time to reading. It’s a great way to foster a love of reading while also giving young learners something exciting to work toward.
HCS encourages all eligible students to participate, read as much as they can, and enjoy the rewards of both learning and fun!
Just a friendly reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL this Thursday and Friday, 3/12-3/13. We hope all of our students have a restful and rejuvenating extended weekend, we look forward to seeing you again on Monday!
The Class of 2028 will be hosting their Sophomore Supper in conjunction with the production of The Lion King on Friday, March 27th! Stop by the MS-HS cafeteria from 4:00–6:00 PM to enjoy a delicious Brooks BBQ chicken dinner. Takeout will also be available.
Pricing:
-Half Chicken – $9
-Full Dinner – $15
Dinner includes:
Half chicken, beans, macaroni salad, and a roll.
If you would like to place an order, please see any sophomore class member or reach out to Mrs. Hazen or Mrs. Skotch.
Come out, enjoy a great meal, and support the Class of 2028!
Hancock Central School Guidance Counselor Mrs. Feeney and School Social Worker Miss Phoenix have been collaborating on a new hygiene initiative to help ensure students have access to essential care items at no cost.
Through this effort, students of all ages can access hygiene essentials such as shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, lotion, toothbrushes, toothpaste, body cleansing cloths, hairbrushes, and feminine products available as needed with no questions asked in Miss Phoenix’s office.
We would like to extend a sincere thank-you to Sidney Federal Credit Union (Hancock branch) for their generous donation of individual hygiene items and for partnering with Hancock Central School to support our students. Their collaboration helps us continue meeting the basic needs of our school community.
Thank you for helping us care for our Wildcats!
Last week, several of our high school students visited the elementary school to spend time playing with our younger Wildcats! 12th graders Autumn Dohanic, Stevie Woodmansee, and Gwyneth Nebzydoski joined the elementary boys and girls in the gymnasium for some fun and games.
Thank you for stopping by and making the day extra special for our students!
This week we are proud to recognize Social Worker Week and the important role school social workers play in supporting our students and school community.
At Hancock Central School, we would like to extend a special thank you to Ms. Phoenix for everything she does for our students each and every day. Her kindness, support, and dedication help make a positive difference in the lives of so many of our Wildcats.
Thank you, Ms. Phoenix, for the care and compassion you bring to HCS!
A big thank you to the The Arc of Delaware County for graciously hosting our students during a recent field trip!
Our students had a wonderful experience learning more about the important work you do to support individuals and families in our community. Today, they proudly wore the shirts given to them by the ARC during their trip, showing their appreciation and excitement for the day!
We truly appreciate the time, effort, and hospitality shown to our group. Thank you for providing such a meaningful and memorable opportunity for our students!
This morning’s Elementary Morning Program was extra sweet! We were excited to welcome Mr. Hull as our special guest, where he shared fascinating information about how maple syrup is made.
Mr. Hull explained the process of producing maple syrup, including how to measure the diameter of maple trees to determine how many spiles can be inserted. Trees that are 10 inches in diameter can have one spile, 20-inch trees can have two, and 30-inch trees can have three.
He even brought several students up to help demonstrate how spiles are inserted into the trees so the sap can flow out and be collected. Students were surprised to learn that it takes about 40 gallons of sap to make just 1 gallon of maple syrup!
Mr. Hull also took time to answer thoughtful questions from our students, making this a fun and interactive learning experience for all.
Thank you, Mr. Hull, for taking the time to share your knowledge with our elementary students today!
We are proud to congratulate Micah Simmons on signing his Letter of Intent to continue his academic and athletic career at Utica University next year!
Micah will be taking his talents to the next level as a member of the Utica football program while pursuing a degree in Physical Education. This is an incredible accomplishment and a true testament to his hard work, dedication, and commitment both on and off the field and in the classroom.
Congratulations, Micah! This opportunity is well deserved, and we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish at the collegiate level.
This week, Hancock Central School is celebrating National School Breakfast Week!
A huge thank you to our amazing food service staff for all that they do to make sure our students start each day fueled and ready to learn. Your hard work and dedication make a big difference in the lives of our students every single day!
Here’s to healthy breakfasts and happy mornings!
Tomorrow, March 5th, we’re excited to celebrate NY Thursdays in our cafeteria! NY Thursdays is a statewide initiative that highlights delicious, locally sourced foods grown and produced right here in New York. It’s a great way to support our local farmers and businesses while providing our students with fresh, high-quality meals.
We are so grateful to our wonderful food service staff for the care and dedication they put into preparing nutritious meals for our students each and every day. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, thank you for all that you do!
Please take a look at the graphic below for important, upcoming dates for the month of March at HCS!
Greetings Wildcat families!
The Hancock Central School District is proud to, once again, offer a Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for the 2026-2027 school year.
This special program is funded by a New York State Education Department (NYSED) grant and provides an early learning experience for the children of HCSD residents. Children enrolled in the district’s UPK program will attend class 5 days per week (8:00-2:45), for all 180 days of the educational year. This is the same schedule as Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade students.
In accordance with NYS regulations, the district will hold a lottery to determine who will be awarded the available slots if our number of enrollments exceed the threshold for the 2026-2027 school year. Lottery sign-ups for UPK will begin on Monday March 9th 2026 and continue through Friday, May 8th 2026. If your student is selected, you will be notified by Monday May 11th, 2026.
If you have friends or neighbors with similarly-aged children, please feel free to share the following details with them as well. The Hancock Central School District has a vibrant academic program for our youngest students, designed to foster a love of learning that carries them all the way to graduation and beyond.
In planning ahead for registration, you will need the following:
1. Three (3) proofs of residency a PO box is not accepted as proof of residency
2. Your child’s birth certificate or passport
3. District Health form and any additional forms from your child's healthcare
provider
4. Proof of immunizations
5. Any custody paperwork (if applicable).
UPK Application:
https://forms.gle/n7swRNrLT2QMP2ES8
If you have questions about our UPK program, or need assistance, please contact the
Guidance office 607-637-1309
We look forward to partnering with parents to help our children succeed!
MS-HS Q2 AWARDS
This past Friday, Hancock Central School proudly recognized our Middle School and High School students during our Quarter 2 Awards Ceremonies. These ceremonies celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our students throughout the second marking period.
We are incredibly proud of all students who earned recognition for their academic accomplishments, perfect attendance, and participation in extracurricular activities. Your commitment to excellence, perseverance, and growth does not go unnoticed!
Middle School:
Merit Roll
• Grade 5: Adrian Bolster, Emma Ruiz, Luke Wormuth
• Grade 6: Weston Kille
• Grade 7: Gianna Calendrillo, Liam Chapman, Christopher Davanzo, Kemper Possemato, Aurora Ruiz, Elisha Simmons, Chanel Wignall
• Grade 8: Madison Bolster, Jesse Brigham, Arissa Crawson, Bryleigh Drumm, Richard Homer, Hannah Morgan, Liam Noble, Kylan Possemato, Andrew Zimar
Honor Roll
• Grade 5: Kyla Blakeslee, William Bogart, Jace Carmody, Carter Chandler, Liah Chapman, Ella Dufton, Cora Possemato, Lillie Walker
• Grade 6: Earl Miller, Jace Murphy, Addison Picozzi
• Grade 7: Joshua Dunlap, Baylie Ellis, Addie Furlong, Jonghyeok Kim, Leon Miller, Evan Vitale
• Grade 8: Jayden D’Elia, Owen Drake, Jena Furlong, Sophia Jefferson
High Honor Roll
• Grade 5: Mia Cotza, Bentley Coy, Cade Thomason, Jo’siyah Wright
• Grade 6: Samuel Brigham, Emerson Rinn
• Grade 7: Harper Dufton, Ava Reynolds
• Grade 8: Karynn Appley, Liliana Avila, Jayden D’Elia, Justin He, Preston Johnston, Zoey Kille, Braidynn Marino, Braylee Marino, Sophia Prescott, Emma Saul, Cooper Wormuth
Perfect Attendance
• Grade 5: Kyla Blakeslee, Cade Thomason, Lillie Walker
• Grade 6: Addison Picozzi, Emerson Rinn
• Grade 7: Christopher Davanzo, Harper Dufton, Addie Furlong, Aurora Ruiz, Alivia Young
• Grade 8: Arissa Crawson, Justin He, Preston Johnston, Braylee Marino, Sophia Prescott
High School:
Merit Roll
• Grade 9: Arianna Hunt, Nicholas Irimescu, Parker Matthews, Livian Robinson
• Grade 10: Nora Bartholomew, Warren Middleton, Aubrey Rutherford, Olivia Tarbox, Aubreigh Werner, Wyatt Woodmansee
• Grade 11: Isabella Gohl, Ivy Tice
• Grade 12: Noah Bass, Katelin Croissette, Jordan Decker, Landon Fuller, Isaiah Graham, Hunter Oddo, Amadalee Rodriguez, Greyson Thomas
Honor Roll
• Grade 9: Jack Arrigan, Ariana Blakeslee, Wesley Boice, Jake D’Elia, Xavier Esolen, Madilynn Gustin, Jongryul Kim, Chase Mack, Cameron Thomas, Emma Tice, Gavyn Westbrook, Lacey White
• Grade 10: Charles Dohanic, Cherish Wright
• Grade 11: Ethan Dennis, Kaycee Karcher, Amelia Waldron, Kourtney Woodmansee
• Grade 12: Emrehe Ellis, Grace Evanitsky, Tru MacDowall, Alexi Rosel, Quinn Rowe, Alyssa Ryder, Micah Simmons
High Honor Roll
• Grade 9: Elaine He, Stephen Simpson
• Grade 10: Kadyn Appley, Steven Saul Jr., Kayden Swartwout
• Grade 11: Marco Avila, Holden Dufton, Lucas Gately, Olivia Johnston, Leigha Mead, Clark Porosky
• Grade 12: Emily Bolster, Autumn Dohanic, Olivia DuBois, Olivia Esolen, Patrick Esolen, Liam Kelly, Kyla Lacefield, Joshua Lawson, Gwyneth Nebzydoski, Stevie Woodmansee, Leah Wormuth
Congratulations to all of our Quarter 2 award recipients! Keep striving for excellence, boys and girls!!
Thank you to all of our families who joined us for Story Hour last night! It was so special to see our elementary students and their loved ones gathered together to enjoy an evening of reading and community. Your support and participation help make events like this such a success.
A big thank you to our fantastic guest readers, students Gwyneth Nebzydoski and Holden Dufton, along with Mrs. Dufton, for sharing their time and stories with our children. You did a wonderful job bringing the books to life!
We are so grateful for our Wildcat community and look forward to many more family engagement events ahead!
See our breakfast and lunch offerings at HCS for the month of March below!
Spring sports season is right around the corner!! JV and Varsity athletics will officially begin on March 9, 2026, with Modified Sports starting April 13, 2026.
Families, registrations for the upcoming spring sports seasons are now open. Please use the link below to register your child for the season:
https://students.arbitersports.com/deposit-hancock/2025-2026-spring-athletic-registration-deposit-hancock-2
All registration forms must be completed before students can begin practices, and athletes must have an updated physical within one year of the start date.
This is a great opportunity for students to get involved, build teamwork, stay active, and represent their school with pride. Let’s make it a fantastic spring season, Go Eagles!