GIVING BACK IN THE CLASSROOM
Today, we’d like to recognize several of our 12th graders who generously volunteered their time in Kindergarten, working with our youngest learners earlier today.
Their patience, leadership, and willingness to help made a meaningful impact and brought lots of smiles to the classroom. We’re proud of our seniors for setting such a positive example and giving back to our school community!
Today, we’d like to recognize several of our 12th graders who generously volunteered their time in Kindergarten, working with our youngest learners earlier today.
Their patience, leadership, and willingness to help made a meaningful impact and brought lots of smiles to the classroom. We’re proud of our seniors for setting such a positive example and giving back to our school community!
SPECIAL EDUCATION 101
Please see the images below for Special Education training information!
Please see the images below for Special Education training information!
SENIOR RECOGNITION NIGHT
Join us tonight as we celebrate our D-H Varsity Girls Basketball seniors before their game against Sidney!
Location: HCS Elementary Gym
Schedule:
• JV Game: 5:30 p.m.
• Senior Recognition: Immediately following the JV game
• Varsity Tip-Off: 7:15 p.m.
Come out to support our seniors and cheer on our Lady Eagles!!
Join us tonight as we celebrate our D-H Varsity Girls Basketball seniors before their game against Sidney!
Location: HCS Elementary Gym
Schedule:
• JV Game: 5:30 p.m.
• Senior Recognition: Immediately following the JV game
• Varsity Tip-Off: 7:15 p.m.
Come out to support our seniors and cheer on our Lady Eagles!!
NY THURSDAYS
Take a look at the graphic below for information on today's NY Thursdays lunch!
Take a look at the graphic below for information on today's NY Thursdays lunch!
BOCES ROAD SHOW
Thank you to DCMO BOCES for visiting today and presenting their BOCES Roadshow to our students! Our 8th and 10th graders gained valuable insight into the wide range of programs and opportunities available through DCMO BOCES, as well as the possibilities of attending BOCES in 9th and 11th grades.
A special thank you to Jessica Soulier and Barry Beale for leading the presentation on behalf of DCMO BOCES. Jessica, a proud HCS alum, shared her experience as an Integrated ELA & CTE teacher for DCMO BOCES, while Barry provided helpful information and guidance in his role as DCMO BOCES Career Counselor. Their knowledge and personal perspectives made the presentation especially meaningful for our students.
We appreciate you taking the time to share this valuable information with our students and helping them explore future pathways!
Thank you to DCMO BOCES for visiting today and presenting their BOCES Roadshow to our students! Our 8th and 10th graders gained valuable insight into the wide range of programs and opportunities available through DCMO BOCES, as well as the possibilities of attending BOCES in 9th and 11th grades.
A special thank you to Jessica Soulier and Barry Beale for leading the presentation on behalf of DCMO BOCES. Jessica, a proud HCS alum, shared her experience as an Integrated ELA & CTE teacher for DCMO BOCES, while Barry provided helpful information and guidance in his role as DCMO BOCES Career Counselor. Their knowledge and personal perspectives made the presentation especially meaningful for our students.
We appreciate you taking the time to share this valuable information with our students and helping them explore future pathways!
ATTENTION: Due to ice on our back roads, HCSD will be on a 2 hour delay today, Wednesday, January 7th.
IMPORTANT DATES
See the graphic below for important, upcoming dates for the month of January at HCS!
See the graphic below for important, upcoming dates for the month of January at HCS!
ATTENTION: All After School Activities are CANCELLED for today, Tuesday, January 6, due to the after-school inclement weather.
WINTER WALKING PROGRAM
Hancock Central School District will be offering their Winter Wellness Walking Program for area residents who wish to walk inside during the cold weather. On weekdays, the Hancock Central middle/high school building will be open for walkers from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the second floor and third floor only.
The second-floor entrance by the Main Office will be used for entering and exiting the building, and there will be a sign-in/sign-out sheet inside the 2nd floor entrance. This program begins January 5, 2026 and ends May 1, 2026. The building will not be open for walking on days that school is closed.
SPIRIT WEEK & HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
We kept the spirit going on Thursday with “Naughty vs. Nice” Day! Students and staff had fun choosing their side and showing off festive outfits ranging from sweet and cheerful to mischievously merry.
Today is ‘Ugly Sweater’ day! From classic holiday designs to creative and cozy looks, the participation was fantastic and the smiles were everywhere.
As we begin our holiday break, we would like to wish all of our HCS families a safe, restful, and enjoyable time filled with moments of joy and togetherness.
Thank you for your continued support throughout the year. We look forward to welcoming all of our students back to school on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Happy Holidays from all of us at HCS!
We kept the spirit going on Thursday with “Naughty vs. Nice” Day! Students and staff had fun choosing their side and showing off festive outfits ranging from sweet and cheerful to mischievously merry.
Today is ‘Ugly Sweater’ day! From classic holiday designs to creative and cozy looks, the participation was fantastic and the smiles were everywhere.
As we begin our holiday break, we would like to wish all of our HCS families a safe, restful, and enjoyable time filled with moments of joy and togetherness.
Thank you for your continued support throughout the year. We look forward to welcoming all of our students back to school on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Happy Holidays from all of us at HCS!
SWEET CREATIONS IN THE CLASSROOM!
Mrs. Keller’s Home & Careers classes and Mrs. Wormuth’s Technology classes put their creativity to work while designing and building impressive gingerbread houses. Students combined planning, teamwork, and imagination to create festive structures that were as detailed as they were delicious.
Wonderful work by all of our students, these creations truly captured the holiday spirit!
Mrs. Keller’s Home & Careers classes and Mrs. Wormuth’s Technology classes put their creativity to work while designing and building impressive gingerbread houses. Students combined planning, teamwork, and imagination to create festive structures that were as detailed as they were delicious.
Wonderful work by all of our students, these creations truly captured the holiday spirit!
SPREADING HOLIDAY CHEER
Thank you to Mrs. Noyd and her assistant student carolers for stopping by classrooms to share Christmas songs and festive cheer! Your beautiful singing brought smiles to students and staff and helped make the day extra special.
We appreciate you spreading the holiday spirit throughout our school!
Thank you to Mrs. Noyd and her assistant student carolers for stopping by classrooms to share Christmas songs and festive cheer! Your beautiful singing brought smiles to students and staff and helped make the day extra special.
We appreciate you spreading the holiday spirit throughout our school!
11:15 DISMISSAL TOMORROW
Dear families,
Beginning tonight into tomorrow, there are advisories for high winds and precipitation. Although the temperatures will be warm in the AM, they are expected to continue to drop throughout the day causing a wintry mix and potential icing on our hills. Instead of usual Friday dismissal, we will dismiss all students at 11:15 AM. Please call the main offices if you have any questions. We wish you a wonderful holiday and safe travels!
Dear families,
Beginning tonight into tomorrow, there are advisories for high winds and precipitation. Although the temperatures will be warm in the AM, they are expected to continue to drop throughout the day causing a wintry mix and potential icing on our hills. Instead of usual Friday dismissal, we will dismiss all students at 11:15 AM. Please call the main offices if you have any questions. We wish you a wonderful holiday and safe travels!
SPIRIT WEEK CONTINUES!
Holiday cheer was on full display in our Middle–High School yesterday for Holiday Accessories Day! From festive hats and jingle necklaces to reindeer antlers and holiday flair, our students and staff showed off their creativity and school spirit.
Great job, everyone, keep the spirit going!
Holiday cheer was on full display in our Middle–High School yesterday for Holiday Accessories Day! From festive hats and jingle necklaces to reindeer antlers and holiday flair, our students and staff showed off their creativity and school spirit.
Great job, everyone, keep the spirit going!
HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK FUN CONTINUES!
Our holiday spirit week is still going strong, and yesterday was “Anything But a Backpack” Day in the Middle–High School!
We saw some very clever and creative backpack replacements throughout the building, way to think outside the (back)pack! Nice work, everyone, and thank you for bringing the holiday fun and school spirit!
Our holiday spirit week is still going strong, and yesterday was “Anything But a Backpack” Day in the Middle–High School!
We saw some very clever and creative backpack replacements throughout the building, way to think outside the (back)pack! Nice work, everyone, and thank you for bringing the holiday fun and school spirit!
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK FUN!
Yesterday during Christmas Spirit Week, our middle school and high school students got cozy for “PJ Day” in the MS–HS building! From festive flannels to fun holiday prints, students and staff showed off their holiday spirit while staying comfy throughout the day.
We love seeing everyone get into the festive spirit, keep the cheer going!
Yesterday during Christmas Spirit Week, our middle school and high school students got cozy for “PJ Day” in the MS–HS building! From festive flannels to fun holiday prints, students and staff showed off their holiday spirit while staying comfy throughout the day.
We love seeing everyone get into the festive spirit, keep the cheer going!
NHS DELIVERS GIFT BASKETS
Our Hancock Central School National Honor Society students, accompanied by Mrs. Rice and Ms. White, stopped by Father Rausch Hall to deliver gift baskets to local families.
We’re proud of our students for giving back and helping spread kindness throughout our community.
Our Hancock Central School National Honor Society students, accompanied by Mrs. Rice and Ms. White, stopped by Father Rausch Hall to deliver gift baskets to local families.
We’re proud of our students for giving back and helping spread kindness throughout our community.
Staff Holiday Cookie Exchange & “Nailed It!” Decorating Challenge
This past Friday, our staff came together for a festive holiday cookie exchange, filled with sweet treats and holiday cheer! The event also featured a fun “Nailed It!” Decorating Challenge, where staff were given plain cookies and decorating supplies and tasked with recreating a sample cookie.
Prizes were awarded for creativity, accuracy, and funniest fail attempts. Students were guest judges, while the cookie creators were kept anonymous to the students judging.
The ‘Actually Nailed It’/Closest match certificate went to Ms. White for creating a cookie that most closely matched the challenge design with impressive attention to detail, skill, and steady hands.
The ‘Most Creative’ certificate went to Mrs. Noyd, for demonstrating outstanding creativity, originality, and artistic flair, taking the challenge design and making it uniquely her own.
The ‘Funniest Fail’ certificate went to Mr. Bedient, for embracing the spirit of the challenge with humor, confidence, and a cookie that may not have gone as planned, but absolutely made us laugh!
It was a wonderful way to celebrate the season and share some laughs with colleagues!
This past Friday, our staff came together for a festive holiday cookie exchange, filled with sweet treats and holiday cheer! The event also featured a fun “Nailed It!” Decorating Challenge, where staff were given plain cookies and decorating supplies and tasked with recreating a sample cookie.
Prizes were awarded for creativity, accuracy, and funniest fail attempts. Students were guest judges, while the cookie creators were kept anonymous to the students judging.
The ‘Actually Nailed It’/Closest match certificate went to Ms. White for creating a cookie that most closely matched the challenge design with impressive attention to detail, skill, and steady hands.
The ‘Most Creative’ certificate went to Mrs. Noyd, for demonstrating outstanding creativity, originality, and artistic flair, taking the challenge design and making it uniquely her own.
The ‘Funniest Fail’ certificate went to Mr. Bedient, for embracing the spirit of the challenge with humor, confidence, and a cookie that may not have gone as planned, but absolutely made us laugh!
It was a wonderful way to celebrate the season and share some laughs with colleagues!
SENIORS VISIT GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Several of our 12th graders spent the weekend visiting Grand Canyon University (GCU)!
With beautiful weather, our seniors had the opportunity to tour the campus, learn more about academic programs, and get a firsthand look at college life. Grand Canyon University, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is known for its wide range of undergraduate programs, vibrant campus life, and strong sense of community.
We hope all of our students had a wonderful time and enjoyed their visit to the GCU campus. Thank you to Mrs. Skotch for sending us some pictures!
Several of our 12th graders spent the weekend visiting Grand Canyon University (GCU)!
With beautiful weather, our seniors had the opportunity to tour the campus, learn more about academic programs, and get a firsthand look at college life. Grand Canyon University, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is known for its wide range of undergraduate programs, vibrant campus life, and strong sense of community.
We hope all of our students had a wonderful time and enjoyed their visit to the GCU campus. Thank you to Mrs. Skotch for sending us some pictures!
HCS QUARTER 1 MS-HS AWARD RECIPIENTS
We are proud to recognize our Middle School and High School students for their outstanding achievements during the first quarter!
High School Honor & Merit Roll
• Merit Roll:
Grade 9: Ariana Blakeslee, Jake D’Elia, John D’Elia, Parker Matthews, Landyn Robinson
Grade 10: Olivia Tarbox, Aubreigh Werner
Grade 11: Ethan Dennis, Kaycee Karcher, Justin Lewis, Lily Payne, Ivy Tice
Grade 12: Katelin Croissette, Grace Evanitsky, Landon Fuller, Cole Harris, Aidan Johnson, Tru Macdowall, Asaac Mead, Alexi Rosel, Micah Simmons
• Honor Roll:
Grade 9: Wesley Boice, Xavier Esolen, Arianna Hunt, Jongryul Kim, Chase Mack, Livian Robinson, Eric Schmitz, Cameron Thomas, Emma Tice, Gavyn Westbrook, Lacey White
Grade 10: Nora Bartholomew, Charles Dohanic, Warren Middleton, Aubrey Rutherford, Steven Saul Jr., Wyatt Woodmansee, Jaiara Yeneic
Grade 11: Holden Dufton, Olivia Johnston, Amelia Waldron, Kourtney Woodmansee
Grade 12: Noah Bass, Olivia DuBois, Olivia Esolen, Liam Kelly, Joshua Lawson, James Mullican, Aiden Noble, Hunter Oddo, Greyson Thomas, Ethan Wrighter
• High Honor Roll:
Grade 9: Jack Arrigan, Madilynn Gustin, Elaine He, Stephen Simpson
Grade 10: Kadyn Appley, Kayden Swartwout, Cherish Wright
Grade 11: Marco Avila, Lucas Gately, Leigha Mead, Clark Porosky
Grade 12: Emily Bolster, Cambry Cobb, Autumn Dohanic, Patrick Esolen, Gwyneth Nebzydoski, Stevie Woodmansee, Leah Wormuth
Middle School Honor & Merit Roll
• Merit Roll:
Grade 5: Carter Chandler, Emma Ruiz, Luke Wormuth
Grade 6: Earl Miller, Chloe Reynolds, Brice Satkowski
Grade 7: Liam Chapman, Addie Furlong, Cecilia Stanford
Grade 8: Madison Bolster, Jesse Brigham, Arissa Crawson, Hannah Morgan, Kylan Possemato, Andrew Zimar
• Honor Roll:
Grade 5: Kyla Blakeslee, William Bogart, Adrian Bolster, Jace Carmody, Liah Chapman, Ella Dufton, Cora Possemato, Lillie Walker
Grade 6: Jace Murphy
Grade 7: Gianna Calendrillo, Joshua Dunlap, Baylie Ellis, Jonghyeok Kim, Leon Miller
Grade 8: Owen Drake, Bryleigh Drumm, Jada Furlong, Jena Furlong, Sophia Jefferson, Richard Miller, Liam Noble
• High Honor Roll:
Grade 5: Mia Cotza, Bentley Coy, Cade Thomason, Jo’siyah Wright
Grade 6: Samuel Brigham, Addison Picozzi, 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 – Middle School
• Grade 5: Kyla Blakeslee, Carter Chandler, Ella Dufton, Cade Thomason, Lillie Walker
• Grade 6: Samuel Brigham, Earl Miller, Jace Murphy, Addison Picozzi, Emerson Rinn
• Grade 7: Harper Dufton, Addie Furlong, Jonghyeok Kim, Aurora Ruiz, Evan Vitale, Alivia Young
• Grade 8: Liliana Avila, Madison Bolster, Justin He, Sophia Jefferson, Preston Johnston, Braidynn Marino, Braylee Marino, Kylan Possemato, Sophia Prescott, Emma Saul, Cooper Wormuth
Congratulations to all of our students for their hard work and dedication! Keep striving for excellence as we move into the second quarter.
We are proud to recognize our Middle School and High School students for their outstanding achievements during the first quarter!
High School Honor & Merit Roll
• Merit Roll:
Grade 9: Ariana Blakeslee, Jake D’Elia, John D’Elia, Parker Matthews, Landyn Robinson
Grade 10: Olivia Tarbox, Aubreigh Werner
Grade 11: Ethan Dennis, Kaycee Karcher, Justin Lewis, Lily Payne, Ivy Tice
Grade 12: Katelin Croissette, Grace Evanitsky, Landon Fuller, Cole Harris, Aidan Johnson, Tru Macdowall, Asaac Mead, Alexi Rosel, Micah Simmons
• Honor Roll:
Grade 9: Wesley Boice, Xavier Esolen, Arianna Hunt, Jongryul Kim, Chase Mack, Livian Robinson, Eric Schmitz, Cameron Thomas, Emma Tice, Gavyn Westbrook, Lacey White
Grade 10: Nora Bartholomew, Charles Dohanic, Warren Middleton, Aubrey Rutherford, Steven Saul Jr., Wyatt Woodmansee, Jaiara Yeneic
Grade 11: Holden Dufton, Olivia Johnston, Amelia Waldron, Kourtney Woodmansee
Grade 12: Noah Bass, Olivia DuBois, Olivia Esolen, Liam Kelly, Joshua Lawson, James Mullican, Aiden Noble, Hunter Oddo, Greyson Thomas, Ethan Wrighter
• High Honor Roll:
Grade 9: Jack Arrigan, Madilynn Gustin, Elaine He, Stephen Simpson
Grade 10: Kadyn Appley, Kayden Swartwout, Cherish Wright
Grade 11: Marco Avila, Lucas Gately, Leigha Mead, Clark Porosky
Grade 12: Emily Bolster, Cambry Cobb, Autumn Dohanic, Patrick Esolen, Gwyneth Nebzydoski, Stevie Woodmansee, Leah Wormuth
Middle School Honor & Merit Roll
• Merit Roll:
Grade 5: Carter Chandler, Emma Ruiz, Luke Wormuth
Grade 6: Earl Miller, Chloe Reynolds, Brice Satkowski
Grade 7: Liam Chapman, Addie Furlong, Cecilia Stanford
Grade 8: Madison Bolster, Jesse Brigham, Arissa Crawson, Hannah Morgan, Kylan Possemato, Andrew Zimar
• Honor Roll:
Grade 5: Kyla Blakeslee, William Bogart, Adrian Bolster, Jace Carmody, Liah Chapman, Ella Dufton, Cora Possemato, Lillie Walker
Grade 6: Jace Murphy
Grade 7: Gianna Calendrillo, Joshua Dunlap, Baylie Ellis, Jonghyeok Kim, Leon Miller
Grade 8: Owen Drake, Bryleigh Drumm, Jada Furlong, Jena Furlong, Sophia Jefferson, Richard Miller, Liam Noble
• High Honor Roll:
Grade 5: Mia Cotza, Bentley Coy, Cade Thomason, Jo’siyah Wright
Grade 6: Samuel Brigham, Addison Picozzi, 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 – Middle School
• Grade 5: Kyla Blakeslee, Carter Chandler, Ella Dufton, Cade Thomason, Lillie Walker
• Grade 6: Samuel Brigham, Earl Miller, Jace Murphy, Addison Picozzi, Emerson Rinn
• Grade 7: Harper Dufton, Addie Furlong, Jonghyeok Kim, Aurora Ruiz, Evan Vitale, Alivia Young
• Grade 8: Liliana Avila, Madison Bolster, Justin He, Sophia Jefferson, Preston Johnston, Braidynn Marino, Braylee Marino, Kylan Possemato, Sophia Prescott, Emma Saul, Cooper Wormuth
Congratulations to all of our students for their hard work and dedication! Keep striving for excellence as we move into the second quarter.
