LUNCH AT HCS!
Our students have been enjoying some great meals this week at Hancock Central School!
Yesterday, we celebrated our first NY Thursdays meal of the school year with a delicious menu featuring a hot dog, potato chips, tomato & cucumber salad, and Mexican street corn. Today, students enjoyed Assorted Pizza Day!
We love seeing our students enjoying their meals, sharing time with friends, and recharging for the rest of their school day.
A huge THANK YOU to our incredible HCS Food Service Team for all of the hard work you do each and every day to provide our students with nutritious, delicious meals! We appreciate you!
Our students have been enjoying some great meals this week at Hancock Central School!
Yesterday, we celebrated our first NY Thursdays meal of the school year with a delicious menu featuring a hot dog, potato chips, tomato & cucumber salad, and Mexican street corn. Today, students enjoyed Assorted Pizza Day!
We love seeing our students enjoying their meals, sharing time with friends, and recharging for the rest of their school day.
A huge THANK YOU to our incredible HCS Food Service Team for all of the hard work you do each and every day to provide our students with nutritious, delicious meals! We appreciate you!
D-H FOOTBALL UNDER THE LIGHTS
Join us at the HCS Football field this evening as our D-H Eagles take on Odessa-Montour! Kick-Off is set for 7:00 p.m. under the lights, we hope to see you there!
#DHNation
Join us at the HCS Football field this evening as our D-H Eagles take on Odessa-Montour! Kick-Off is set for 7:00 p.m. under the lights, we hope to see you there!
#DHNation
D-H EAGLES GOLF DEFEATS PREVIOUSLY UNDEFEATED SIDNEY!
Our D-H Eagles golf team pulled off a thrilling victory over previously undefeated Sidney last night at French Woods Golf Course, edging the Warriors by just one stroke, 219–220!
In an incredibly tight contest, Wyatt Persbacker led the way for D-H with a 38, recording two birdies and four pars. Holden Dufton turned in a season-best 42, highlighted by one birdie and three pars. Cooper Wormuth followed with a 44, including one birdie and three pars.
Ethan Dennis contributed a 46 with one birdie and one par, while Talan Kille rounded out the D-H scoring with a 49, including one par.
With the victory, D-H improves to 6-3 in league play and keeps its championship hopes alive. The Eagles will travel to Delhi tomorrow for another important matchup against the MAC-leading Bulldogs, who currently sit at 7-1.
The current MAC standings have Delhi at 7-1, Sidney at 6-1, Greene at 6-2, and D-H at 6-3.
Congratulations to the entire D-H golf team on an incredible one-stroke victory! Keep it rolling, Eagles!
Our D-H Eagles golf team pulled off a thrilling victory over previously undefeated Sidney last night at French Woods Golf Course, edging the Warriors by just one stroke, 219–220!
In an incredibly tight contest, Wyatt Persbacker led the way for D-H with a 38, recording two birdies and four pars. Holden Dufton turned in a season-best 42, highlighted by one birdie and three pars. Cooper Wormuth followed with a 44, including one birdie and three pars.
Ethan Dennis contributed a 46 with one birdie and one par, while Talan Kille rounded out the D-H scoring with a 49, including one par.
With the victory, D-H improves to 6-3 in league play and keeps its championship hopes alive. The Eagles will travel to Delhi tomorrow for another important matchup against the MAC-leading Bulldogs, who currently sit at 7-1.
The current MAC standings have Delhi at 7-1, Sidney at 6-1, Greene at 6-2, and D-H at 6-3.
Congratulations to the entire D-H golf team on an incredible one-stroke victory! Keep it rolling, Eagles!
OPEN HOUSE & CURRICULUM NIGHT
Hancock Central School District invites families to join us for our Open House & Curriculum Night this Monday, September 21st!
This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teachers, learn more about the curriculum, and see what students will be learning throughout the school year.
Elementary School: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Middle-High School: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
We look forward to welcoming our families into our classrooms and school community!
We hope to see you there!
Hancock Central School District invites families to join us for our Open House & Curriculum Night this Monday, September 21st!
This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teachers, learn more about the curriculum, and see what students will be learning throughout the school year.
Elementary School: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Middle-High School: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
We look forward to welcoming our families into our classrooms and school community!
We hope to see you there!
NY THURSDAYS ARE BACK!
Our first NY Thursdays meal of the school year is tomorrow, Thursday, September 17! We’re excited to continue this special program that celebrates foods grown and produced right here in New York State.
NY Thursdays gives our students the opportunity to enjoy fresh, locally sourced foods while learning more about where their food comes from and supporting New York farmers and producers.
A big thank you to our amazing Food Service team for all of their hard work each and every day! From preparing nutritious meals to making sure our students are well-fed and ready to learn, we appreciate everything you do for our school community.
Our first NY Thursdays meal of the school year is tomorrow, Thursday, September 17! We’re excited to continue this special program that celebrates foods grown and produced right here in New York State.
NY Thursdays gives our students the opportunity to enjoy fresh, locally sourced foods while learning more about where their food comes from and supporting New York farmers and producers.
A big thank you to our amazing Food Service team for all of their hard work each and every day! From preparing nutritious meals to making sure our students are well-fed and ready to learn, we appreciate everything you do for our school community.
D-H GOLF CONTINUES STRONG RUN!
The Deposit-Hancock Golf team picked up two impressive MAC victories at French Woods Country Club over the past week!
D-H topped Bainbridge-Guilford, 246-266, with Wyatt Persbacker leading the Eagles with a 42, including two birdies!
The Eagles then followed that performance with a 245-275 victory over Unatego-Franklin last night. Persbacker once again led the way, shooting a 39 with five pars. Ethan Dennis, Cooper Wormuth, and Macoy Mastropietro each added a par to their rounds, while Holden Dufton contributed three pars and a score of 48.
D-H has a big challenge ahead tomorrow afternoon, as they take on current MAC leaders Sidney, who enter the matchup with a 6-0 record.
Keep it rolling, Eagles!
HAPPY NATIONAL IT PROFESSIONALS DAY!
Today, we’re celebrating the incredible IT professionals who keep our schools connected, supported, and running smoothly every day!
At HCS, we are incredibly fortunate to have a dedicated IT team who work behind the scenes to make sure our technology is there when our students and staff need it. From troubleshooting unexpected issues to keeping our systems and devices up and running, their work makes a difference each and every day.
A huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Hollen, Mr. Schoonmaker, Dr. Moreno and Ms. Coviello for all that you do for HCS! We appreciate your hard work, patience, expertise, and dedication to our students and staff.
We are grateful to have you on our team!
ANTICIPATED VACANCY NOTICE
Hancock Central School
Hancock, NY
The Hancock Central School District is seeking a School Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker. This is a full-time probationary position. The candidate must hold the appropriate New York State Education Department certification. Position is effective October 16, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. If interested, apply on OLAS. Please include a cover letter, resume, copies of NYS teaching certificates, transcripts, three letters of recommendation and a completed Hancock Central School District Application.
HCSD Application: https://5il.co/2cklv
Hancock Central School
Hancock, NY
The Hancock Central School District is seeking a School Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker. This is a full-time probationary position. The candidate must hold the appropriate New York State Education Department certification. Position is effective October 16, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. If interested, apply on OLAS. Please include a cover letter, resume, copies of NYS teaching certificates, transcripts, three letters of recommendation and a completed Hancock Central School District Application.
HCSD Application: https://5il.co/2cklv
EAGLES SOAR TO 2-0!
Congratulations to our D-H Eagles Football Team on an impressive 20-0 victory over Chenango Valley Friday night under the lights!
Xavier Esolen got D-H on the board first with a rushing touchdown, followed by a successful 2-point conversion run by Jack Arrigan to give the Eagles an early 8-0 lead.
Later in the game, Marco Avila found the end zone with a strong rush to the right side, extending the D-H lead to 14-0. Esolen then added his second rushing touchdown of the night to cap the scoring at 20-0.
The D-H defense was once again dominant, posting its second straight shutout to begin the season. Through two games, the Eagles have allowed ZERO points! Steven Saul came up with a big sack, while Jake D'Elia nearly came away with an interception on a great defensive play.
Two games. Two shutouts. 2-0.
Excellent work, Eagles! They will be back under the lights this Friday at HCS, taking on Odessa-Montour at 7:00 p.m.
We hope to see you there!
Congratulations to our D-H Eagles Football Team on an impressive 20-0 victory over Chenango Valley Friday night under the lights!
Xavier Esolen got D-H on the board first with a rushing touchdown, followed by a successful 2-point conversion run by Jack Arrigan to give the Eagles an early 8-0 lead.
Later in the game, Marco Avila found the end zone with a strong rush to the right side, extending the D-H lead to 14-0. Esolen then added his second rushing touchdown of the night to cap the scoring at 20-0.
The D-H defense was once again dominant, posting its second straight shutout to begin the season. Through two games, the Eagles have allowed ZERO points! Steven Saul came up with a big sack, while Jake D'Elia nearly came away with an interception on a great defensive play.
Two games. Two shutouts. 2-0.
Excellent work, Eagles! They will be back under the lights this Friday at HCS, taking on Odessa-Montour at 7:00 p.m.
We hope to see you there!
FIELD HOCKEY VICTORY!
The D-H Varsity Field Hockey team came away with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Greene on Friday afternoon at Warner Field in Deposit!
Victoria Green got D-H on the board early, scoring to give the Eagles a 1-0 lead with an assist from Olivia Johnston. In goal, Kadyn Appley came up big, collecting 9 saves and stifling Greene’s relentless attack throughout the game.
Teeghan Tarbox added a late goal to give D-H a 2-0 cushion and some much-needed breathing room!
Great game, ladies!
With the win, D-H Field Hockey improves to 3-1 on the season. The Eagles are back in action tonight at 4:30 p.m. at Warner Field, taking on Walton.
The D-H Varsity Field Hockey team came away with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Greene on Friday afternoon at Warner Field in Deposit!
Victoria Green got D-H on the board early, scoring to give the Eagles a 1-0 lead with an assist from Olivia Johnston. In goal, Kadyn Appley came up big, collecting 9 saves and stifling Greene’s relentless attack throughout the game.
Teeghan Tarbox added a late goal to give D-H a 2-0 cushion and some much-needed breathing room!
Great game, ladies!
With the win, D-H Field Hockey improves to 3-1 on the season. The Eagles are back in action tonight at 4:30 p.m. at Warner Field, taking on Walton.
What a great first week at HCS!
Day 2 was another success, and we couldn’t have asked for a better start to the 2026–2027 school year! It was wonderful to see our students and staff settling into routines, reconnecting with friends, and making the most of these first days together.
Thank you to everyone who helped make our first week such a positive one. We’re already looking forward to all that this school year has in store!
Have a wonderful weekend, Wildcats! We look forward to seeing everyone back at HCS on Monday!
Day 2 was another success, and we couldn’t have asked for a better start to the 2026–2027 school year! It was wonderful to see our students and staff settling into routines, reconnecting with friends, and making the most of these first days together.
Thank you to everyone who helped make our first week such a positive one. We’re already looking forward to all that this school year has in store!
Have a wonderful weekend, Wildcats! We look forward to seeing everyone back at HCS on Monday!
Celebrating Our Seniors & Their Families!
Before the first day of school, our senior families took some time to decorate their students’ lockers. The results were absolutely wonderful!
From fun and creative designs to artistic touches and heartfelt messages, each locker is a unique reflection of the love and pride our families have for their seniors.
Thank you to all of our families who helped make the start of senior year extra special. These students have a wonderful community cheering them on as they begin their final year at Hancock!
Here’s to making this senior year one to remember!
Before the first day of school, our senior families took some time to decorate their students’ lockers. The results were absolutely wonderful!
From fun and creative designs to artistic touches and heartfelt messages, each locker is a unique reflection of the love and pride our families have for their seniors.
Thank you to all of our families who helped make the start of senior year extra special. These students have a wonderful community cheering them on as they begin their final year at Hancock!
Here’s to making this senior year one to remember!
FIRST DAY PICS
What a wonderful first day back at Hancock Central School!
Yesterday, our hallways were once again filled with smiling faces, excited conversations, and the energy that comes with the start of a new school year. It was wonderful to see our students and staff back together and ready for another year of learning, growing, and making memories.
As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, we are excited for all that lies ahead. There are so many opportunities waiting for our students, and we can’t wait to see what this year brings!
Here’s to a fantastic school year at HCS! Welcome back, Wildcats!
What a wonderful first day back at Hancock Central School!
Yesterday, our hallways were once again filled with smiling faces, excited conversations, and the energy that comes with the start of a new school year. It was wonderful to see our students and staff back together and ready for another year of learning, growing, and making memories.
As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, we are excited for all that lies ahead. There are so many opportunities waiting for our students, and we can’t wait to see what this year brings!
Here’s to a fantastic school year at HCS! Welcome back, Wildcats!
Welcome to Our Newly Appointed HCSD Board of Education Member!
We are pleased to welcome Mr. Blaise Bojo to the Hancock Central School District Board of Education.
Following a recent vacancy on the Board, the HCSD Board of Education invited interested community members to submit letters of interest. The Board then conducted individual interviews with each candidate before selecting Mr. Bojo to fill the vacant seat.
At its September 8 meeting, the Board officially appointed Blaise to serve through May 2027.
We look forward to his service, perspective, and contributions to the Hancock Central School District community.
D-H ATHLETICS TONIGHT!
It’s a big night for D-H Athletics, with both Field Hockey and Football in action for home games! D-H Volleyball is on the road, visiting B-G!
D-H Field Hockey vs Greene - Warner Field, Deposit
• Varsity – 4:30 p.m. tentative start (may start a few minutes late)
• JV – 6:30 p.m. tentative start
D-H Volleyball @ Bainbridge-Guilford
• JV – 5:00 p.m.
• Varsity – 6:30 p.m.
D-H Varsity Football vs Chenango Valley – HCS Football Field
• Kick-Off: 7:00 p.m.
Tonight’s football game brings an interesting matchup, as D-H takes on former head coach Davis, who led the Eagles last season and now coaches Chenango Valley.
Come out, support our athletes, and help us bring the D-H spirit to both fields tonight!
Good luck, Eagles!
Starting the School Year with a Warm Welcome!
A big thank-you to our D-H football players for helping us kick off the first day of school with some school spirit!
Our football players were up bright and early to greet our younger students as they stepped off the buses, helping welcome them to HCS and making the first moments of the new school year extra special.
Thank you for being great role models and showing our younger students what it means to be part of a school community! Let’s make it a great year!
A big thank-you to our D-H football players for helping us kick off the first day of school with some school spirit!
Our football players were up bright and early to greet our younger students as they stepped off the buses, helping welcome them to HCS and making the first moments of the new school year extra special.
Thank you for being great role models and showing our younger students what it means to be part of a school community! Let’s make it a great year!
OPEN HOUSE & CURRICULUM NIGHT
Hancock Central School District invites families to join us for our Open House & Curriculum Night on Monday, September 21st!
This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teachers, learn more about the curriculum, and see what students will be learning throughout the school year.
Elementary School: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Middle-High School: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
We look forward to welcoming our families into our classrooms and school community!
We hope to see you there!
Hancock Central School District invites families to join us for our Open House & Curriculum Night on Monday, September 21st!
This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teachers, learn more about the curriculum, and see what students will be learning throughout the school year.
Elementary School: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Middle-High School: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
We look forward to welcoming our families into our classrooms and school community!
We hope to see you there!
HCS Staff Prepare for Opening Day!
The past two days have been filled with learning, collaboration, reflection, and preparation as our HCS staff came together to get ready for the 2026–2027 school year!
Yesterday began with HCS Elementary students Cash Rowe, Karissa Mack, Arabella McGraw, Luka Brkaric, and Alen Brkaric leading our staff in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Our Student Board of Education members, Olivia Johnston and Kaycee Karcher, then spoke with staff about the upcoming school year and shared their excitement for what lies ahead.
We also welcomed Trooper Neumuth, who spoke with our staff about school safety and the important role we all play in keeping our school community safe.
The day continued with our HCS Staff Recognition, celebrating the dedication and years of service of our incredible staff members. The afternoon was spent working collaboratively on Portrait of a Graduate sessions as we continue to develop a vision for the skills and qualities we want every HCS graduate to carry with them.
Day Two featured Amanda Devore from DCMO BOCES, who worked with our staff on New York State's Portrait of a Graduate program. Staff also learned more about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how to integrate trauma-informed practices into our work and everyday lives.
We are grateful to everyone who helped make these two days meaningful and productive. Our staff is ready, energized, and excited to welcome our students back to HCS!
Here’s to a great 2026–2027 school year, we look forward to seeing all our students tomorrow morning!!
The past two days have been filled with learning, collaboration, reflection, and preparation as our HCS staff came together to get ready for the 2026–2027 school year!
Yesterday began with HCS Elementary students Cash Rowe, Karissa Mack, Arabella McGraw, Luka Brkaric, and Alen Brkaric leading our staff in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Our Student Board of Education members, Olivia Johnston and Kaycee Karcher, then spoke with staff about the upcoming school year and shared their excitement for what lies ahead.
We also welcomed Trooper Neumuth, who spoke with our staff about school safety and the important role we all play in keeping our school community safe.
The day continued with our HCS Staff Recognition, celebrating the dedication and years of service of our incredible staff members. The afternoon was spent working collaboratively on Portrait of a Graduate sessions as we continue to develop a vision for the skills and qualities we want every HCS graduate to carry with them.
Day Two featured Amanda Devore from DCMO BOCES, who worked with our staff on New York State's Portrait of a Graduate program. Staff also learned more about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how to integrate trauma-informed practices into our work and everyday lives.
We are grateful to everyone who helped make these two days meaningful and productive. Our staff is ready, energized, and excited to welcome our students back to HCS!
Here’s to a great 2026–2027 school year, we look forward to seeing all our students tomorrow morning!!
HCS STAFF RECOGNITION
Yesterday, we took a moment to recognize and celebrate some of the incredible staff members who have dedicated their years of service to Hancock Central School District!
Congratulations to the following employees and their years of service at HCS:
5 Years: Ed Mitchell, Michael Massaro, Autumn Kellam, Bonnie Robinson.
10 Years: Linda O’Brien, Devon Bedient, Randi Appley
15 Years: Michelle Rutledge
20 Years: Paul Vetrone, Missi Newman
25 Years: Roberta Vasconi-Smith
Their years of commitment represent countless hours spent supporting our students, building relationships, creating opportunities, and helping make HCS the special place it is today.
We are incredibly grateful for the experience, dedication, and heart that each of these staff members brings to our school community every day.
Congratulations, and thank you for your many years of service to HCS! Here's to many more years together!
Yesterday, we took a moment to recognize and celebrate some of the incredible staff members who have dedicated their years of service to Hancock Central School District!
Congratulations to the following employees and their years of service at HCS:
5 Years: Ed Mitchell, Michael Massaro, Autumn Kellam, Bonnie Robinson.
10 Years: Linda O’Brien, Devon Bedient, Randi Appley
15 Years: Michelle Rutledge
20 Years: Paul Vetrone, Missi Newman
25 Years: Roberta Vasconi-Smith
Their years of commitment represent countless hours spent supporting our students, building relationships, creating opportunities, and helping make HCS the special place it is today.
We are incredibly grateful for the experience, dedication, and heart that each of these staff members brings to our school community every day.
Congratulations, and thank you for your many years of service to HCS! Here's to many more years together!
D-H EAGLES FOOTBALL WINS OPENER
What a way to open the season! The D-H Eagles rolled past Trumansburg 56–0 on the road in their season opener this past Friday!
The Eagles came out strong and never looked back. Xavier Esolen got things started with a long 70+ yard touchdown run, and the scoring continued from there with contributions from all over the field. Marco Avila, Jack Arrigan and Jake D’Elia all added touchdowns on the day, while Owen Drake added points on the board with his accurate kicking.
Defensively, D-H was a wall, with big tackles coming from players throughout the lineup.
This was truly a team effort on both sides of the ball, with everyone contributing to an impressive opening night victory.
Congratulations to our D-H Eagles on an outstanding season opener! They have their first home game of the season this Friday, September 11th, taking on Chenango Valley. Kick-off time is set for 7:00 p.m. under the lights at HCS!
What a way to open the season! The D-H Eagles rolled past Trumansburg 56–0 on the road in their season opener this past Friday!
The Eagles came out strong and never looked back. Xavier Esolen got things started with a long 70+ yard touchdown run, and the scoring continued from there with contributions from all over the field. Marco Avila, Jack Arrigan and Jake D’Elia all added touchdowns on the day, while Owen Drake added points on the board with his accurate kicking.
Defensively, D-H was a wall, with big tackles coming from players throughout the lineup.
This was truly a team effort on both sides of the ball, with everyone contributing to an impressive opening night victory.
Congratulations to our D-H Eagles on an outstanding season opener! They have their first home game of the season this Friday, September 11th, taking on Chenango Valley. Kick-off time is set for 7:00 p.m. under the lights at HCS!
