GIRLS BASKETBALL WIN OPENER
Congratulations to our JV and Varsity girls basketball teams on each picking up a win Wednesday night in the Walton-Downsville tip-off tournament! Both squads earned wins over Franklin, with JV winning 31-21 and Varsity winning by a score of 29-14.
Autumn Dohanic led D-H with 10 points, with Olivia Esolen adding 8 points and Emma Tice collecting 5 points. Gwyneth Nebzydoski, Kadyn Appley and Olivia Johnston each added baskets for the team as well.
The girls are back in action tonight, as both are in the tip-off championship! Varsity girls will take on Walton-Downsville, while JV girls will take on Sullivan West. Both games start at 7:00 p.m. in Walton.
Thank you to Greg Dohanic for the photos, good luck to you all!
Congratulations to our JV and Varsity girls basketball teams on each picking up a win Wednesday night in the Walton-Downsville tip-off tournament! Both squads earned wins over Franklin, with JV winning 31-21 and Varsity winning by a score of 29-14.
Autumn Dohanic led D-H with 10 points, with Olivia Esolen adding 8 points and Emma Tice collecting 5 points. Gwyneth Nebzydoski, Kadyn Appley and Olivia Johnston each added baskets for the team as well.
The girls are back in action tonight, as both are in the tip-off championship! Varsity girls will take on Walton-Downsville, while JV girls will take on Sullivan West. Both games start at 7:00 p.m. in Walton.
Thank you to Greg Dohanic for the photos, good luck to you all!
Quarter 1 Awards Ceremony – Tomorrow!
Hancock Central School will hold its Middle and High School Quarter 1 Awards tomorrow, Thursday, December 5th.
High School Awards: 11:03–11:36 a.m.
Middle School Awards: 11:36 a.m.–12:06 p.m.
Guests may enter through the first floor main entrance.
We look forward to celebrating our students’ hard work and achievements with you!
Hancock Central School will hold its Middle and High School Quarter 1 Awards tomorrow, Thursday, December 5th.
High School Awards: 11:03–11:36 a.m.
Middle School Awards: 11:36 a.m.–12:06 p.m.
Guests may enter through the first floor main entrance.
We look forward to celebrating our students’ hard work and achievements with you!
CANDY CANE GRAMS ARE HERE!
The HCS Class of 2026 is spreading holiday cheer with Candy Cane Grams—festive candy canes paired with your own personalized message!
• $1 each
• Delivered to Elementary, Middle, and High School students
• Perfect for friends, teachers, and secret surprises!
If you’d like to purchase a Candy Cane Gram, you can contact any 12th grader at HCS or email pgross@hancock.stier.org to place your order.
Let’s make the season a little sweeter!
The HCS Class of 2026 is spreading holiday cheer with Candy Cane Grams—festive candy canes paired with your own personalized message!
• $1 each
• Delivered to Elementary, Middle, and High School students
• Perfect for friends, teachers, and secret surprises!
If you’d like to purchase a Candy Cane Gram, you can contact any 12th grader at HCS or email pgross@hancock.stier.org to place your order.
Let’s make the season a little sweeter!
HCS is Hiring Substitute Custodial Workers!
Hancock Central School is looking for dependable and hardworking Substitute Custodial Workers to join our Wildcat team! Help keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, and community members.
Position: Substitute Custodial Worker
Hours: As needed, flexible
Location: Hancock Central School District
If you’re reliable, motivated, and interested in supporting our school community, we’d love to hear from you! For more information or to apply, please contact Jodi Newman at Jnewman@hancock.stier.org
Hancock Central School is looking for dependable and hardworking Substitute Custodial Workers to join our Wildcat team! Help keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, and community members.
Position: Substitute Custodial Worker
Hours: As needed, flexible
Location: Hancock Central School District
If you’re reliable, motivated, and interested in supporting our school community, we’d love to hear from you! For more information or to apply, please contact Jodi Newman at Jnewman@hancock.stier.org
New This Year – Junior Bearcats Club (FREE!)
We’re excited to share a special opportunity from Binghamton University for local youth organizations and teams! Thanks to Big E Tire, children ages 12 and under can attend Binghamton University men’s and women’s regular-season basketball games for FREE.
Kids can join the Junior Bearcats Club at no cost!
Membership includes:
• 2025–26 Membership Card
• Free admission to all regular-season men’s and women’s home basketball games
• Personalized letter from Baxter
• Jr. Bearcats T-shirt
• Exclusive Meet & Greet
Sign up at the link below if you’re interested:
https://binghamtonbearcats.com/sports/2014/12/1/GEN_1201142522.aspx
We’re excited to share a special opportunity from Binghamton University for local youth organizations and teams! Thanks to Big E Tire, children ages 12 and under can attend Binghamton University men’s and women’s regular-season basketball games for FREE.
Kids can join the Junior Bearcats Club at no cost!
Membership includes:
• 2025–26 Membership Card
• Free admission to all regular-season men’s and women’s home basketball games
• Personalized letter from Baxter
• Jr. Bearcats T-shirt
• Exclusive Meet & Greet
Sign up at the link below if you’re interested:
https://binghamtonbearcats.com/sports/2014/12/1/GEN_1201142522.aspx
ATTENTION: Due to the inclement weather, the Hancock Central School District will be closed today, Tuesday, December 2nd.
HCS MS-HS WINTER CONCERT THIS WEEK
Our Middle-High School Concert will take place this Thursday, December 4th, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Middle-High School Auditorium.
Guests may enter through the first-floor main entrance.
Come support our talented student musicians as they share the sounds of the season, we look forward to seeing you there!
Our Middle-High School Concert will take place this Thursday, December 4th, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Middle-High School Auditorium.
Guests may enter through the first-floor main entrance.
Come support our talented student musicians as they share the sounds of the season, we look forward to seeing you there!
DECEMBER EVENTS
Please take a look at the graphic below for important, upcoming events in the month of December.
As a reminder, There is NO SCHOOL Wednesday, November 26th through Friday, November 28th. We hope you enjoy the holiday break with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, December 1st!
Please take a look at the graphic below for important, upcoming events in the month of December.
As a reminder, There is NO SCHOOL Wednesday, November 26th through Friday, November 28th. We hope you enjoy the holiday break with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, December 1st!
HCS STAFF FRIENDSGIVING
Last evening, our HCS staff gathered for a warm and cheerful Friendsgiving celebration! It was a wonderful chance for colleagues to come together, share a delicious meal, and enjoy each other’s company outside the classroom.
Laughter, gratitude, and community filled the room as we kicked off the holiday season together. We’re so thankful for our dedicated staff and the positive energy they bring to HCS every day.
Happy Friendsgiving to our Wildcat family!
Last evening, our HCS staff gathered for a warm and cheerful Friendsgiving celebration! It was a wonderful chance for colleagues to come together, share a delicious meal, and enjoy each other’s company outside the classroom.
Laughter, gratitude, and community filled the room as we kicked off the holiday season together. We’re so thankful for our dedicated staff and the positive energy they bring to HCS every day.
Happy Friendsgiving to our Wildcat family!
THANKFUL QUILT PROJECT
Our 1st and 2nd graders teamed up recently for a special read-aloud of Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton. After enjoying this heartwarming story, each student created their very own quilt square and wrote about what they are most thankful for.
The result? A beautiful “Thankful Quilt” filled with gratitude, creativity, and kindness.
We’re so proud of our young Wildcats for celebrating thankfulness in such a meaningful way!
Our 1st and 2nd graders teamed up recently for a special read-aloud of Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton. After enjoying this heartwarming story, each student created their very own quilt square and wrote about what they are most thankful for.
The result? A beautiful “Thankful Quilt” filled with gratitude, creativity, and kindness.
We’re so proud of our young Wildcats for celebrating thankfulness in such a meaningful way!
ELEMENTARY CONCERT NOW ON YOUTUBE!
Families, we’re excited to share that last week’s Elementary Winter Concert is now available to watch on our HCSD YouTube channel!
If you couldn’t make it in person, or if you’d like to relive the adorable performances, you can view the full concert here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSQk0LTVlWM
Excellent job, boys and girls!
Families, we’re excited to share that last week’s Elementary Winter Concert is now available to watch on our HCSD YouTube channel!
If you couldn’t make it in person, or if you’d like to relive the adorable performances, you can view the full concert here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSQk0LTVlWM
Excellent job, boys and girls!
ENGINEERING DAY
Last week, our 5th grade and 8th grade students from HCS had the exciting opportunity to take part in Engineering Day at BOCES!
At the event, students worked in teams to design and build a working Rube Goldberg-style machine, a fun, hands-on challenge that required creativity, collaboration, and quick thinking.
We are incredibly proud of every student who participated! Your willingness to explore, ask questions, test ideas, and solve problems together truly represents the best of our school community.
Thank you to BT-BOCES, as well as the adult volunteers and local business partners who helped make this day so meaningful. You helped create an environment full of energy, learning and fun!
Last week, our 5th grade and 8th grade students from HCS had the exciting opportunity to take part in Engineering Day at BOCES!
At the event, students worked in teams to design and build a working Rube Goldberg-style machine, a fun, hands-on challenge that required creativity, collaboration, and quick thinking.
We are incredibly proud of every student who participated! Your willingness to explore, ask questions, test ideas, and solve problems together truly represents the best of our school community.
Thank you to BT-BOCES, as well as the adult volunteers and local business partners who helped make this day so meaningful. You helped create an environment full of energy, learning and fun!
PIE DAY AT HCS!
Today, our students were treated to a delicious surprise as staff members handed out pies in anticipation of next week’s Thanksgiving break!
From sweet slices to smiling faces, it was a fun and festive way to kick off the holiday spirit here at Hancock Central School. A huge thank-you to our wonderful staff for spreading kindness and dessert!
Today, our students were treated to a delicious surprise as staff members handed out pies in anticipation of next week’s Thanksgiving break!
From sweet slices to smiling faces, it was a fun and festive way to kick off the holiday spirit here at Hancock Central School. A huge thank-you to our wonderful staff for spreading kindness and dessert!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NTHS INDUCTEES!
We are excited to celebrate the accomplishments of our HCS students and their peers from other districts in DCMO BOCES who were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) last night!
A special congratulations to this year’s HCS inductees, Olivia DuBois and Landon Fuller!
This achievement reflects their dedication to academic excellence, leadership, and technical skill. We are incredibly proud of your hard work and commitment to success!
We are excited to celebrate the accomplishments of our HCS students and their peers from other districts in DCMO BOCES who were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) last night!
A special congratulations to this year’s HCS inductees, Olivia DuBois and Landon Fuller!
This achievement reflects their dedication to academic excellence, leadership, and technical skill. We are incredibly proud of your hard work and commitment to success!
PARENT–TEACHER CONFERENCES & THANKSGIVING RECESS
Hancock Central School will hold Parent–Teacher Conferences on Monday, November 24 and Tuesday, November 25. Please remember that students will be dismissed at 11:15 a.m. on both days.
Additionally, there will be no school from Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving Recess. Students will return to school on Monday, December 1.
We look forward to meeting with families and wish everyone a safe and restful holiday break!
Hancock Central School will hold Parent–Teacher Conferences on Monday, November 24 and Tuesday, November 25. Please remember that students will be dismissed at 11:15 a.m. on both days.
Additionally, there will be no school from Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving Recess. Students will return to school on Monday, December 1.
We look forward to meeting with families and wish everyone a safe and restful holiday break!
MYSTERY ON 13TH STREET – WEEKEND PERFORMANCE
Our high school students put on an outstanding performance of Mystery on 13th Street this past weekend! Their hard work, talent, and dedication truly shined on stage, and we could not be more proud of each and every cast and crew member.
A huge thank-you goes out to everyone who came out to support the show. Your energy and encouragement mean so much to our students and help make events like this so special.
See some images from the performance, below. Great work, everyone!
Our high school students put on an outstanding performance of Mystery on 13th Street this past weekend! Their hard work, talent, and dedication truly shined on stage, and we could not be more proud of each and every cast and crew member.
A huge thank-you goes out to everyone who came out to support the show. Your energy and encouragement mean so much to our students and help make events like this so special.
See some images from the performance, below. Great work, everyone!
MYSTERY ON 13TH STREET
Our high school students put on a fantastic daytime performance of Mystery on 13th Street today for HCS students and staff! Their hard work, talent, and energy shined on stage, and everyone did an excellent job!
A special highlight was seeing our elementary students high-five the cast members as they walked back to the elementary school. Such a fun and memorable connection between our students!
Don’t forget: the public performance will take place tomorrow, Saturday, November 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the Middle-High School Auditorium. Guests may enter from the 1st floor main entrance.
Check out the playbill, as well as some photos of today’s performance below. We hope to see you tomorrow night to support our amazing student performers!
Our high school students put on a fantastic daytime performance of Mystery on 13th Street today for HCS students and staff! Their hard work, talent, and energy shined on stage, and everyone did an excellent job!
A special highlight was seeing our elementary students high-five the cast members as they walked back to the elementary school. Such a fun and memorable connection between our students!
Don’t forget: the public performance will take place tomorrow, Saturday, November 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the Middle-High School Auditorium. Guests may enter from the 1st floor main entrance.
Check out the playbill, as well as some photos of today’s performance below. We hope to see you tomorrow night to support our amazing student performers!
HOME & CAREERS SPOTLIGHT
Mrs. Keller’s Home and Careers students have been busy in the kitchen! Recently, her 7th graders were invited to enjoy the meals they prepared during their lunch periods.
One menu featured a delicious spread of steak with mushrooms, green beans, and rice. Meanwhile, the other 7th grade class completed their own menu with a tasty lineup of salsa, tacos, and tres leches cake!
This experience is part of their Dinner Party Project, where students design their own menu while learning about professional kitchen setup and table service. Great job, everyone, your hard work and culinary creativity are truly impressive!
HCS PRESENTS: MYSTERY ON 13TH STREET
Join us for Hancock Central School’s upcoming high school play, Mystery on 13th Street by Shari Potter! This lighthearted mystery follows a group of quirky characters as they try to unravel a puzzling mystery on, where else, 13th Street! With twists, humor, and plenty of surprises, it’s a fun, family-friendly show you won’t want to miss.
Live Performance: Saturday, November 15th at 7:00 p.m.
Location: HCS MS-HS Auditorium
Admission: Free (Free will offering or canned food donations appreciated)
Guests will enter through the first floor main entrance. Come on out to enjoy an evening of mystery, laughter, and great entertainment with us!
Join us for Hancock Central School’s upcoming high school play, Mystery on 13th Street by Shari Potter! This lighthearted mystery follows a group of quirky characters as they try to unravel a puzzling mystery on, where else, 13th Street! With twists, humor, and plenty of surprises, it’s a fun, family-friendly show you won’t want to miss.
Live Performance: Saturday, November 15th at 7:00 p.m.
Location: HCS MS-HS Auditorium
Admission: Free (Free will offering or canned food donations appreciated)
Guests will enter through the first floor main entrance. Come on out to enjoy an evening of mystery, laughter, and great entertainment with us!
HCS STUDENTS EXPLORE HEALTHCARE CAREERS AT MASH CAMP!
Several of our Hancock Central School Juniors and Seniors recently attended MASH Camp at UHS Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton!
Students had the opportunity to explore a variety of healthcare careers through hands-on activities, demonstrations, and discussions with hospital staff. From learning about emergency medicine and radiology to trying out basic clinical skills, our Wildcats got an inside look at what it takes to work in the medical field.
A big thank you to UHS Delaware Valley Hospital and staff for hosting this valuable experience and inspiring our students to explore future career paths in healthcare!
Several of our Hancock Central School Juniors and Seniors recently attended MASH Camp at UHS Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton!
Students had the opportunity to explore a variety of healthcare careers through hands-on activities, demonstrations, and discussions with hospital staff. From learning about emergency medicine and radiology to trying out basic clinical skills, our Wildcats got an inside look at what it takes to work in the medical field.
A big thank you to UHS Delaware Valley Hospital and staff for hosting this valuable experience and inspiring our students to explore future career paths in healthcare!
