Hancock Middle/High School

Senior Spotlight: Ashton Aceves-Amaya Congratulations to Ashton Aceves-Amaya, a proud member of the Hancock Central School Class of 2025! Throughout his time at HCS, Ashton has built an impressive resume, including: • Membership in the National Technical Honor Society • Participation in the school play, “You Can’t Take It With You” • Competitor in the SkillsUSA competition • Career and technical education at BOCES in Computer Repair/Networking Favorite Memory: “Causing chaos in the after-school program.” Advice to the Class of 2026: “Get your steps in.” Future Plans: Attend school for Cyber Security, possibly join the Air National Guard, and continue his work as a volunteer firefighter. We’re proud of you, Ashton! Your dedication, humor, and service-minded spirit have left a lasting impact at HCS. Best of luck in all your future endeavors!

ON TO THE FINAL FOUR Congratulations to our D-H Eagles Softball team on their 5-2 NYS Class C Regional victory over Sandy Creek last night! Trailing 2-0 in the 3rd, Sarah Gross smacked a 3 run HR over the wall just when D-H needed it. Ivy Tice added a single and a rbi in the same inning to give D-H the 4-2 lead. Gross scores another run later in the game thanks to a sacrifice from Amanda Ray to give D-H a 5-2 lead, which is all that was needed. On the day, D-H received hits from Gross (2 hits, 3 rbi), Tice (2 hits, 1 rbi), Kadyn Appley (1 hit, 1 run), Victoria Green and Olivia Johnston. On the hill, Addison Makowski was solid, as usual, striking out 12 while giving up 0 walks. With the win, D-H moves on to the NYS Class C Final Four, where they will take on the winner of Bloomfield (Section 5) and Chautauqua Lake (Section 6) Great game, ladies, congratulations and keep it going!! #DHNation

3RD GRADE VISITS ANIMAL ADVENTURE! Lions and Tigers and Bears—Oh My! Yesterday, Mrs. Cooper’s 3rd-grade class went wild on a field trip to Animal Adventure Preserve! Despite the hot weather, our students had a blast exploring the preserve and learning about a wide variety of animals. From Oliver the giraffe to playful otters, mighty lions, curious monkeys, and even water buffalo and kangaroos—there was something amazing around every corner. One of the class favorites? The adorable capybara! Thank you to Animal Adventure Preserve for a memorable day of fun and learning!

SOFTBALL REGIONALS TOMORROW Good luck to our Section IV, Class C Champion D-H Eagles as they head into Regional play tomorrow, Wednesday, June 5, to take on Section III Champion Sandy Creek! Location: Greenlight Grand Slam Park, Binghamton, NY Time: 5:00 PM Tickets: Purchase on GoFan https://gofan.co/event/3666892?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV Admission Info: • $9.40 General Admission via GoFan Digital Ticketing • $10.00 General Admission (Cash) • Children 10 and under: FREE • Section & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted • On-site iPads and credit card readers available • QR code flyers will also be posted for digital ticketing access Let’s rally behind our Eagles as they look to punch their ticket to the state final four!

HCS Welcomes the John Lennon Real Love Project! Today, students in grades 3–8 at Hancock Central School had the extraordinary opportunity to participate in the John Lennon Real Love Project (JLRLP)—a visionary songwriting and recording program made possible by the STEAM Fund in partnership with Theatre Within. During this powerful workshop, students: - Learned about John Lennon’s life, music, and core values of peace, love, and equality - Collaborated with professional teaching artists to write their own lyrics to Lennon’s song “Real Love” - Recorded their own version of the song—featuring John’s original piano and vocal tracks! As part of the experience, students also engaged in meaningful conversations about kindness—sharing ideas on how they can be kind and helpful to others at school, at home, and in their community. These thoughtful discussions encouraged students to reflect on how small acts of kindness can have a big impact—echoing Lennon’s message of love and unity. This unique program helps students find their voices while using music as a platform to promote positive change. Their finished recording will be shared on the John Lennon Tribute YouTube Channel, showcasing their creativity and compassion for a global audience. A heartfelt thank you to the JLRLP team—Beth Bierko, Gary Siegel, and Scott Bierko—for bringing this unforgettable experience to HCS and inspiring our students to imagine, create, and care. Endorsed by Yoko Ono and the Lennon Estate, the John Lennon Real Love Project reminds us all that real love begins with young voices and big ideas. Learn more about the program at https://steamfund.org

Time to celebrate!!! This afternoon we will be celebrating our recent Section IV Championships with a celebratory parade in both the Deposit and Hancock communities! We will be celebrating D-H T&F athlete Mirabella for her 3000 meter Section IV Class D championship and our D-H baseball and softball teams for their Section IV Class C championships! It will start in Deposit at 5:30, then continue in Hancock around 6:15! Come out and show your support if you are able!!! 🚒 🚒🚒 Deposit Fire DepartmentHancock Volunteer Fire Department-OfficialHancock Central School District

BASEBALL WINS SECTIONAL TITLE! Congratulations to our D-H Eagles baseball team on winning the Section IV Championship yesterday at Mirabito stadium! The #2 seeded Eagles were down 2-0 early on against #1 seed, Trumansburg, but fought back, tying the game 2-2 in the 3rd inning. D-H added 5 runs in the 5th and 4 more in the 6th to pull away. Final score, 11 to 3! Excellent work, guys. Congratulations on becoming Section IV Class C Champions!!

JUNE BREAKFAST-LUNCH MENUS Take a look at the pictures below for our breakfast and lunch menus for the month of June at HCS!

BASEBALL SECTION IV CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAM See the images below for the 2025 Section IV Baseball B,C & D Championship program, which includes our D-H Eagles! Good luck today, fellas!!

SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TICKET INFORMATION Tickets for this afternoon’s Section IV championship may be purchased via the information below: - Deposit-Hancock vs Trumansburg - Baseball Class C Championships @ Mirabito Stadium - 5/30 @ 4:00 pm. - Direct link - https://gofan.co/event/3647950?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV Admission is: $7.30 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing $8.00 General Admission Cash Ticket Children 10 and under are free Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are accepted The QR Code Flyer and a Ipad w/credit card reader will be available at the ticket table for spectators use. Good luck, guys, bring it home!!

JV SOFTBALL WINS MAC CHAMPIONSHIP Congratulations to our D-H JV Softball team on securing the MAC Championship with their 16-1 victory over Oxford last night! Emma Tice drove in 6 runs on 3 hits, while Karynn Appley and Jordan Diemer went 2-3 at the plate. Appley collected 2 rbi and 3 runs, while Diemer had 1 rbi and 4 runs. The JV Lady Eagles also received hits from Averie Lester, Jovie Linkroum, Autumn Dohanic and Piper Davie on the evening. On the mound, Jordan Diemer was dominant, striking out 10 batters while allowing no hits and a single run over 5 innings. Excellent work, girls, way to go!!

Take Flight Toward a Future in Aviation! DCMO BOCES invites students and families to Aviation Career Exploration Day – a FREE community event! -Saturday, June 14 -9:00 AM – 2:00 PM -Lt. Warren Eaton Airport, Norwich, NY Explore exciting careers in aviation – from pilots and mechanics to air traffic controllers and drone operators! Meet with aviation schools like Mohawk Valley CC and SUNY Schenectady and connect with experts from the Experimental Aircraft Association. Also, the EAA Young Eagles Program will offer FREE introductory flights for students 10+ (parental approval required – sign up on site).

VARSITY SOFTBALL BEGINS SECTIONAL PLAY Good luck to our D-H Eagles softball team as they begin sectional play this afternoon, taking on Harpursville at 4:30 p.m. in Deposit. The #1-seeded Lady Eagles had a bye in the first round, which began this past Thursday. If they win tonight, D-H will play in the sectional semifinals this Thursday, 5/29. The sectional championship is scheduled for Saturday, 5/31, at Greenlight Grand Slam Park. Best of luck, ladies!!

JV BASEBALL WINS MAC CHAMPIONSHIP Congratulations to our D-H Eagles JV Baseball team on their MAC Championship victory last week! D-H secured the title with a 9-4 win over Greene, finishing the season with a 12-2 record. Excellent work, boys!!

MS-HS CONCERT & ELEMENTARY ART SHOWCASE A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our Middle-High School End-of-Year Music Concert and Elementary Art Showcase! It was a wonderful evening celebrating the artistic talents of our students, and we couldn't be prouder. Congratulations to all of our student performers and artists for doing an outstanding job sharing your talents with the HCS community! A special shoutout to our seniors Vanessa Horton and Emmalee Watson on their final concert performance at HCS — thank you for your years of dedication and music! And of course, a heartfelt thank you to Ms. Noyd and Mr. Massaro for your hard work, direction, and passion. You helped make the evening a true success! The concert will available to view on our HCS youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@hancockcentralschooldistrict

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR QUARTER 3 AWARD WINNERS! Hancock Central School proudly recognized our Grades 5-12 students at yesterday’s Quarter 3 Awards Ceremony! We honored students who earned Merit Roll, Honor Roll, and High Honor Roll, as well as those who achieved Perfect Attendance. Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance do not go unnoticed—great job, Wildcats! HIGH HONOR ROLL: Grade 5: Maci Berlingeri, Samuel Brigham, Ivan Haskell, Emerson Rinn Grade 6: Harper Dufton, Addie Furlong, Ava Reynolds Grade 7: Karynn Appley, Liliana Avila, Justin He, Preston Johnston, Braidynn Marino, Braylee Marino, Sophia Prescott, Cooper Wormuth Grade 8: Xavier Esolen, Madilynn Gustin, Elaine He Grade 9: Kadyn Appley, Willa Arrigan, Nora Bartholomew, Charles Dohanic, Steven Saul Jr., Kayden Swartwout, Wyatt Woodmansee Grade 10: Marco Avila, Holden Dufton, Lucas Gately, Olivia Johnston, Leigha Mead, Clark Porosky, Landyn Shaffer Grade 11: Autumn Dohanic, Olivia Esolen, Gwyneth Nebzydoski, Stevie Woodmansee Grade 12: Ava Francisco, Sarah Gross, Kai Yip Lo, Addison Makowski, Hannah Mitchell HONOR ROLL: Grade 5: Earl Miller, Jace Murphy, Addison Picozzi Grade 6: Gianna Calendrillo, Liam Chapman, Joshua Dunlap, Baylie Ellis, Leon Miller, Chanel Wignall Grade 7: John Blanchard, Jayden D’Elia, Owen Drake, Bryleigh Drumm, Jena Furlong, Sophia Jefferson, Richard Miller, Emma Saul Grade 8: Jake D’Elia, John D’Elia, Arianna Hunt, Landyn Robinson, Adelaide Roenfeldt, Cameron Thomas, Emma Tice, Gavyn Westbrook, Lacey White Grade 10: Kaycee Karcher, Justin Lewis, Ameila Waldron, Kourtney Woodmansee Grade 11: Emily Bolster, Patrick Esolen, Greyson Thomas Grade 12: Ashton Aceves-Amaya, Makenzie Allen, Arik Biedermann, Jacob Davis, Vanessa Horton, Natalie Woodmansee MERIT ROLL: Grade 5: Jacob Wormuth Grade 6: Christopher Davanzo, Kemper Possemato, Aurora Ruiz, Elisha Simmons Grade 7: Liam Noble, Kylan Possemato, Leah Haase-Thomas, Gage Zazeckie Grade 8: Ariana Blakeslee, Trenten Gill, Chase Mack, Livian Robinson Grade 9: Aubrey Rutherford, Olivia Tarbox, Cherish Wright Grade 10: Ethan Dennis, Isabella Gohl, Lily Payne Grade 11: Francisco Avila, Noah Bass, Cambry Cobb, Katelin Croissette, Grace Evanitsky, Landon Fuller, Isaiah Graham, Aidan Johnson, Liam Kelly, Aiden Noble, Alexi Rosel, Alyssa Ryder, Alizabeth Smith Grade 12: Nicholas Porosky, Julianna Ruiz, Emmalee Watson PERFECT ATTENDANCE (Middle School): Grade 5: Ivan Haskell, Addison Picozzi, Chloe Reynolds Grade 6: Addie Furlong, Jonghyeok Kim Grade 7: Liliana Avila, Madison Bolster, Owen Drake, Jaiden Giza, Justin He, Braidynn Marino, Braylee Marino, Richard Miller, Sophia Prescott, Ammon Wormuth Grade 8: Trenten Gill, Elaine He, Jongryul Kim, Landyn Robinson Keep up the amazing work, Wildcats! We are so proud of each of you for your academic achievements and dedication. Let’s finish strong in Quarter 4!

NY THURSDAYS TOMORROW Tomorrow, May 22nd, will be our final NY Thursdays meal of the school year. On the menu is: Italian sausage patty sandwich, pioneer potato salad, garden Salad, apple slices and milk! See the poster below for vendor information and thank you to our food service staff for providing an excellent and healthy ‘NY Thursdays’ meal!

BUDGET VOTE TODAY Just a friendly reminder to come on out and vote on our 2025-2026 school budget today! The budget vote will be from 2:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. in Room 203 at the Middle-High School. Please use the 2nd floor entrance, thank you for your support!

CONCERT-ART SHOWCASE TOMORROW Just a friendly reminder to join us for our Middle-High School Spring Concert and Elementary Art Showcase this Wednesday, May 21 at 6:30 PM in the MS-HS Auditorium! - Doors open at 6:15 PM - Please enter through the 2nd floor main entrance Come celebrate the talent and creativity of our students through music and art—we hope to see you there!

IEP INFORMATIONAL ZOOM SESSION The New York State Education Department’s Office of Special Education invites school-age families to a free informational Zoom session: Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Time: 6:00–8:00 PM Format: Zoom Meeting This zoom session will help you to gain a basic understanding of the Individualized Education Program (IEP), including: - Roles and responsibilities of committee members - Key components of the IEP - The transition planning process This is a great opportunity for families to learn more about how IEPs support student success!