5th Grade STEM in Action
Mrs. Rice and Mrs. Dufton’s 5th graders recently explored the science of buoyancy through a hands-on engineering challenge. Using aluminum foil, students designed and built boats, then tested their creations by adding pennies to see how much weight each boat could hold before sinking.
This activity allowed students to apply concepts of design, problem-solving, and scientific inquiry while learning how shape and structure affect an object’s ability to float. A great example of learning by doing!
Mrs. Rice and Mrs. Dufton’s 5th graders recently explored the science of buoyancy through a hands-on engineering challenge. Using aluminum foil, students designed and built boats, then tested their creations by adding pennies to see how much weight each boat could hold before sinking.
This activity allowed students to apply concepts of design, problem-solving, and scientific inquiry while learning how shape and structure affect an object’s ability to float. A great example of learning by doing!
FIELD HOCKEY PICKS UP VICTORY
The Deposit-Hancock Field Hockey team earned a dominant 7-0 shutout win over Newark Valley on Friday in Deposit for a Section IV non-division victory!
Scoring highlights included:
• Aubrey Smith – 2 goals, 1 assist
• Nora Bartholomew – 2 goals
• Victoria Green – 1 goal, 1 assist
• Gwyn Nebzydoski – 1 goal, 1 assist
• Leah Braun – 1 goal
The Eagles are back in action tonight at Greene! JV hits the field at 5:00 p.m., with Varsity to follow.
Way to go, Eagles!
The Deposit-Hancock Field Hockey team earned a dominant 7-0 shutout win over Newark Valley on Friday in Deposit for a Section IV non-division victory!
Scoring highlights included:
• Aubrey Smith – 2 goals, 1 assist
• Nora Bartholomew – 2 goals
• Victoria Green – 1 goal, 1 assist
• Gwyn Nebzydoski – 1 goal, 1 assist
• Leah Braun – 1 goal
The Eagles are back in action tonight at Greene! JV hits the field at 5:00 p.m., with Varsity to follow.
Way to go, Eagles!
HCS HONORS STAFF FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
Hancock Central School proudly recognized several dedicated staff members for their years of service to the district. Their commitment, care, and hard work have made a lasting impact on our students, families, and school community.
This year’s honorees include:
• 5 Years of Service: Greg Gill
• 10 Years of Service: Jennifer Brock
• 15 Years of Service: Jennifer Gill, Stephanie Kuehn, Gary Miller
• 20 Years of Service: Kelly DaBrescia
• 25 Years of Service: Heather Saxby, Kim Makowski, Rose Prescott, Marjorie Hull, Jodi Newman
• 30 Years of Service: Karen Soulier
We thank each of these individuals for their dedication to HCS and the positive difference they have made in the lives of our students. Their years of service reflect not only their professional excellence but also their passion for education and our Wildcat family.
Congratulations to all honorees and thank you for your commitment to Hancock Central School!
Hancock Central School proudly recognized several dedicated staff members for their years of service to the district. Their commitment, care, and hard work have made a lasting impact on our students, families, and school community.
This year’s honorees include:
• 5 Years of Service: Greg Gill
• 10 Years of Service: Jennifer Brock
• 15 Years of Service: Jennifer Gill, Stephanie Kuehn, Gary Miller
• 20 Years of Service: Kelly DaBrescia
• 25 Years of Service: Heather Saxby, Kim Makowski, Rose Prescott, Marjorie Hull, Jodi Newman
• 30 Years of Service: Karen Soulier
We thank each of these individuals for their dedication to HCS and the positive difference they have made in the lives of our students. Their years of service reflect not only their professional excellence but also their passion for education and our Wildcat family.
Congratulations to all honorees and thank you for your commitment to Hancock Central School!
D-H Eagles Sporting Events – September 5 & 6
Our D-H Eagles teams are in action tonight and tomorrow!
Tonight, September 5:
Varsity Field Hockey vs. Newark Valley – 4:30 p.m. at DCS - Warner Field
JV & Varsity Volleyball at Harpursville – 5:00 p.m.
JV Field Hockey at Windsor – 5:30 p.m.
Varsity Football vs. Whitney Point – 7:00 p.m. at HCS
Saturday, September 6
Cross Country at Oneonta (Fortin Park) – 10:00 a.m.
Best of luck to all of our student-athletes tonight and over the weekend!
Our D-H Eagles teams are in action tonight and tomorrow!
Tonight, September 5:
Varsity Field Hockey vs. Newark Valley – 4:30 p.m. at DCS - Warner Field
JV & Varsity Volleyball at Harpursville – 5:00 p.m.
JV Field Hockey at Windsor – 5:30 p.m.
Varsity Football vs. Whitney Point – 7:00 p.m. at HCS
Saturday, September 6
Cross Country at Oneonta (Fortin Park) – 10:00 a.m.
Best of luck to all of our student-athletes tonight and over the weekend!
UPCOMING DATES
See the graphic below for some important, upcoming dates at HCS for September-October!
WELCOME BACK!
Hancock Central School was full of energy and excitement today as we welcomed students back for the first day of the 2025-2026 school year! From our youngest learners to our seniors, we saw plenty of smiling faces and eager students ready to start a brand-new year of learning, discovery, and growth.
The first day is always special, and today was no exception. We are proud of the positive spirit our students bring with them and grateful for the support of families, staff, and the community as we begin this journey together.
Here’s to a school year filled with success, new opportunities, and Wildcat pride!
Hancock Central School was full of energy and excitement today as we welcomed students back for the first day of the 2025-2026 school year! From our youngest learners to our seniors, we saw plenty of smiling faces and eager students ready to start a brand-new year of learning, discovery, and growth.
The first day is always special, and today was no exception. We are proud of the positive spirit our students bring with them and grateful for the support of families, staff, and the community as we begin this journey together.
Here’s to a school year filled with success, new opportunities, and Wildcat pride!
GOLF PICKS UP VICTORY LAST NIGHT
Congratulations to our D-H Eagles golf team, as they picked up a strong team victory yesterday, defeating UV-GMU by a score of 221–265!
Wyatt Persbacker led the way with an impressive two-over 37, highlighted by 1 birdie and 4 pars. Kaden Conklin followed with a solid 42, including 1 birdie. Holden Dufton (1 par, 1 birdie) and Grady Tiffany each carded 46. Ethan Dennis contributed 2 pars, while Cooper Wormuth added 1 par to round out the team effort.
We also included pictures of the team’s match against Oxford last week at French Woods. It was a beautiful day to be on the course and we had a visitor watching the team at the start, see the pictures below!
Great work, Eagles!
Golf is back in action tonight at French Woods at 3:45 p.m. as they take on B-G. Good luck, team!
Congratulations to our D-H Eagles golf team, as they picked up a strong team victory yesterday, defeating UV-GMU by a score of 221–265!
Wyatt Persbacker led the way with an impressive two-over 37, highlighted by 1 birdie and 4 pars. Kaden Conklin followed with a solid 42, including 1 birdie. Holden Dufton (1 par, 1 birdie) and Grady Tiffany each carded 46. Ethan Dennis contributed 2 pars, while Cooper Wormuth added 1 par to round out the team effort.
We also included pictures of the team’s match against Oxford last week at French Woods. It was a beautiful day to be on the course and we had a visitor watching the team at the start, see the pictures below!
Great work, Eagles!
Golf is back in action tonight at French Woods at 3:45 p.m. as they take on B-G. Good luck, team!
ONE DAY LEFT!
Day 1: One more day until school starts! Homeroom begins at 7:50 a.m. tomorrow! The breakfast entry will be at 7:30 a.m.
Share your first day of school pictures on social media and use the hashtags #firstday2025 #countdown2025
We look forward to seeing you all for the start of the 2025-2026 school year!!
Day 1: One more day until school starts! Homeroom begins at 7:50 a.m. tomorrow! The breakfast entry will be at 7:30 a.m.
Share your first day of school pictures on social media and use the hashtags #firstday2025 #countdown2025
We look forward to seeing you all for the start of the 2025-2026 school year!!
FOUR DAYS UNTIL SCHOOL
Day 4: Find all the important dates and school breaks/holidays by viewing our HCSD calendar of events. You can print the calendar or click on this link to share it with your family.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hxZIQbzRLMzwDdLKSz_k9xXAk0_WqQve/view
Day 4: Find all the important dates and school breaks/holidays by viewing our HCSD calendar of events. You can print the calendar or click on this link to share it with your family.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hxZIQbzRLMzwDdLKSz_k9xXAk0_WqQve/view
FIVE MORE DAYS
Day 5: Be sure to login to your child's account on school tool to access their schedule and other important information!
school tool login:
https://scric04.schooltool.com/Hancock/
We will see you all next week!!
Day 5: Be sure to login to your child's account on school tool to access their schedule and other important information!
school tool login:
https://scric04.schooltool.com/Hancock/
We will see you all next week!!
6 DAYS UNTIL SCHOOL
Day 6: of the #firstday2025 countdown is all about staying informed. Download our Hancock CSD mobile app and enable notifications to receive important updates and reminders throughout the school year.
Scan the QR code in the image below for more information!
Day 6: of the #firstday2025 countdown is all about staying informed. Download our Hancock CSD mobile app and enable notifications to receive important updates and reminders throughout the school year.
Scan the QR code in the image below for more information!
ONE WEEK UNTIL SCHOOL
It's the final stretch of summer vacation, and the first day of class is almost here! Let's start a countdown of memories, tips, and shout-outs to commemorate the upcoming school year.
Day 7: Time to start getting back into a routine! Encourage your kids to start going to bed a little earlier each night to ease into the early mornings.
The first day of the 2025-2026 school year at HCS is Thursday, September 4th. We look forward to seeing you all in a week!!
It's the final stretch of summer vacation, and the first day of class is almost here! Let's start a countdown of memories, tips, and shout-outs to commemorate the upcoming school year.
Day 7: Time to start getting back into a routine! Encourage your kids to start going to bed a little earlier each night to ease into the early mornings.
The first day of the 2025-2026 school year at HCS is Thursday, September 4th. We look forward to seeing you all in a week!!
STUDENT SCHEDULES NOW AVAILABLE!
Student schedules are now live and can be viewed through SchoolTool. Families may access School Tool by visiting our district website at https://www.hancock.stier.org , or directly through the School Tool portal at https://scric04.schooltool.com/Hancock/
We encourage families to review schedules prior to the start of school. If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s schedule, please contact the guidance office.
We look forward to seeing all our students on the first day of school, Thursday, September 4th!
See the images below for more information regarding Healthy Broome, which continues through August 20th. During this time, Healthy Broome is providing no-cost medical, dental and vision care services at SUNY Broome's Ice Center for residents and anyone in the surrounding areas.
For more information visit the Healthy Broome website at:
https://broomecountyny.gov/healthybroomeirtlaunch
For more information visit the Healthy Broome website at:
https://broomecountyny.gov/healthybroomeirtlaunch
TONIGHT’S BOE MEETING MOVED TO ELEMENTARY BUILDING
The BOE meeting at 6:00pm tonight, Aug. 11th will be moved to the Elementary building in Room 102 due to construction at the 2nd Floor Entrance of the MS/HS building.
The BOE meeting at 6:00pm tonight, Aug. 11th will be moved to the Elementary building in Room 102 due to construction at the 2nd Floor Entrance of the MS/HS building.
SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS
Please take a look at the images below for school supply lists for the upcoming school year!
Additionally, you may find the school supply lists on the HCS Website at the address below:
https://www.hancock.stier.org/documents/hancock-elementary-schools/school-supplies/568859
Please take a look at the images below for school supply lists for the upcoming school year!
Additionally, you may find the school supply lists on the HCS Website at the address below:
https://www.hancock.stier.org/documents/hancock-elementary-schools/school-supplies/568859
Free IEP Training
Families and professionals, join us for a free virtual training designed to help you better support students with disabilities. Learn valuable strategies, resources, and tips to navigate the IEP process with confidence.
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 23rd – 12:00 to 2:30p.m. and 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
See the QR Codes on the Flyer below for registration information.
Open to all who work with or care for students with disabilities: parents, guardians, educators, and service providers.
Families and professionals, join us for a free virtual training designed to help you better support students with disabilities. Learn valuable strategies, resources, and tips to navigate the IEP process with confidence.
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 23rd – 12:00 to 2:30p.m. and 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
See the QR Codes on the Flyer below for registration information.
Open to all who work with or care for students with disabilities: parents, guardians, educators, and service providers.
Fall Sports Registration is NOW OPEN!
Attention HCS students and families! Registration for Fall Sports is now live online through Arbiter Sports at the link below:
https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/hancock-csd
All student-athletes must be registered before the start of the fall season on August 18 to be eligible to participate. Don’t wait, get signed up today so you're ready to hit the field, court, or course!
Attention HCS students and families! Registration for Fall Sports is now live online through Arbiter Sports at the link below:
https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/hancock-csd
All student-athletes must be registered before the start of the fall season on August 18 to be eligible to participate. Don’t wait, get signed up today so you're ready to hit the field, court, or course!
After School Program (Grades K–9)
Applications are now open for the After School Program
Program Hours:
• Mon–Thurs: 2:45 PM – 5:00 PM
• Fridays: 1:45 PM – 4:30 PM
Program Includes:
• Healthy snacks
• Daily dinner
• Fun activities (sports, art, robotics, drones, cooking)
• Academic support and tutoring
• Friday trips and themed “Fun Days”
• Free transportation provided
How to Enroll:
Apply online at www.hancockeducationfoundation.org.
Return completed forms to:
Elementary Office for Grades K–4
Middle School Office for Grades 5–9
Deadline to Enroll: September 5
Applications will also be available at the Family Carnival on August 27, 5:00–7:00 PM at the Town Square.
HCEF is Hiring: After-School & Before-School Aides
Do you enjoy working with children? The Hancock Community Education Foundation is hiring aides to support students during before- and after-school programs.
Requirements:
• Must be 18+
• High school diploma
• Experience working with children preferred
Apply:
at www.hancockeducationfoundation.org
or contact Michelle Estus at MEstus@hancock.stier.org or 607-637-5262.
Weekend Backpack Program
We’re excited to bring back the Weekend Backpack Program for the 2025–2026 school year. Twice a month, students will receive a bag with breakfast and lunch items to take home on Fridays.
Details:
• All food is non-perishable and easy to carry.
• Bags are delivered to classrooms by students in the after-school program.
How to Enroll:
Download a form from www.hancockeducationfoundation.org or request one from your child’s teacher.
Applications are now open for the After School Program
Program Hours:
• Mon–Thurs: 2:45 PM – 5:00 PM
• Fridays: 1:45 PM – 4:30 PM
Program Includes:
• Healthy snacks
• Daily dinner
• Fun activities (sports, art, robotics, drones, cooking)
• Academic support and tutoring
• Friday trips and themed “Fun Days”
• Free transportation provided
How to Enroll:
Apply online at www.hancockeducationfoundation.org.
Return completed forms to:
Elementary Office for Grades K–4
Middle School Office for Grades 5–9
Deadline to Enroll: September 5
Applications will also be available at the Family Carnival on August 27, 5:00–7:00 PM at the Town Square.
HCEF is Hiring: After-School & Before-School Aides
Do you enjoy working with children? The Hancock Community Education Foundation is hiring aides to support students during before- and after-school programs.
Requirements:
• Must be 18+
• High school diploma
• Experience working with children preferred
Apply:
at www.hancockeducationfoundation.org
or contact Michelle Estus at MEstus@hancock.stier.org or 607-637-5262.
Weekend Backpack Program
We’re excited to bring back the Weekend Backpack Program for the 2025–2026 school year. Twice a month, students will receive a bag with breakfast and lunch items to take home on Fridays.
Details:
• All food is non-perishable and easy to carry.
• Bags are delivered to classrooms by students in the after-school program.
How to Enroll:
Download a form from www.hancockeducationfoundation.org or request one from your child’s teacher.
FALL SPORTS PHYSICALS THIS MONDAY
If any students need physicals for the Fall season, Fall sports physicals will take place at HCS this Monday, August 4th from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm in the MS-HS Nurse’s office.
Please contact the Health Office if you are unsure if you need a sports physical. If you know you need a sports physical, you may show up anytime within the above time frame.
JV and Varsity Fall sports will begin on Monday, August 18th, while Modified will begin on Monday, August 25th.
