Hancock Middle/High School

BASKETBALL VICTORIOUS ON SENIOR NIGHT Congratulations to the D-H Eagles Boys Varsity Basketball team on their 96-74 win over Harpursville during senior night! Micah Simmons had a triple-double, pouring in 42 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists. Blake Fortunato scored 37 points, with 11 rebounds and 5 steals. Noah Bass and Jacoby Mapes each added a pair of baskets, while AJ Gonzales had 9 rebounds and 6 assists. The win pushes the D-H to 7-3 on the year, with a 2-1 record in the MAC. Before the contest, we celebrated our Deposit and Hancock seniors for all their hard work & leadership through their years. Congratulations to Leo Lo, AJ Gonzales and Blake Fortunato for their dedication and leadership on and off the court for Deposit-Hancock. We wish you all the best as you complete your final year at the high school level! The boys are in action tomorrow, 1/15, as they have a big MAC league contest against Walton-Downsville. Tip off for the JV game is at 5:30, with Varsity to follow at 7:15, in Deposit. Good luck! #DHNation

BOYS BASKETBALL SR. RECOGNITION TONIGHT Join us tonight for Varsity Boys Basketball senior recognition! Our D-H Eagles will be taking on Harpursville tonight at the Deposit Elementary gym, with JV starting at 5:30 and Varsity at 7:15. We will be honoring and recognizing our Deposit-Hancock seniors before the Varsity game, we hope to see you later! If you’re unable to attend, the games will be live streamed on HUDL Fan at the links below, free of charge. Good luck, Eagles! D-H Eagles HUDL Fan channel: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/deposit/organization/61233/deposithancock-high-school

🏀 Senior Spotlight! 🏀 Last night, we celebrated Sarah Gross (Hancock) and Kassidy Decker (Deposit) for their time, effort and contributions over the years during the girls' basketball game against Delhi. Thank you, Sarah and Kassidy, for your dedication, hard work, and leadership on and off the court. Your impact on the team and community is unforgettable! Let’s hear it for these amazing seniors! 👏👏 Thank you to The Hancock Herald for the pictures!

Anyone needing to complete school business with the District office, please reach out as you normally would. The single point of entry is still fully operational. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to (607) 637-1301 or lasquith@hancock.stier.org

GIRLS BASKETBALL SR. RECOGNITION TONIGHT Join us tonight for Varsity Girls Basketball senior recognition! Our D-H Lady Eagles will be taking on Delhi tonight at the Hancock Elementary gym, with JV starting at 5:30 and Varsity at 7:15. We will be honoring and recognizing our Deposit-Hancock seniors before the Varsity game, we hope to see you later! If you’re unable to attend, the games will be live streamed on HUDL Fan at the links below, free of charge. Good luck, Eagles! Girls’ JV: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/deposit/organization/61233/deposithancock-high-school/watch?ib=1938119 Girls’ Varsity: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/deposit/organization/61233/deposithancock-high-school/watch?ib=1938104 #DHNation

January 2025 Regents Examination Schedule Attention Hancock Central School students and parents: Please take note of the January 2025 Regents Examination schedule below. All students taking Regents exams should report to school on time, well-rested, and prepared. Ensure you bring all necessary materials, including pens, pencils, and calculators (if applicable). Tuesday, January 21, 2025 • Morning Session (8:00 AM): English Language Arts • Afternoon Session (12:00 PM): Earth Science Wednesday, January 22, 2025 • Morning Session (8:00 AM): Geometry and US History & Government • Afternoon Session (12:00 PM): Algebra I Thursday, January 23, 2025 • Morning Session (8:00 AM): Global History & Geography II Friday, January 24, 2025 • Morning Session (8:00 AM): Living Environment Good luck to all students taking their Regents exams! We believe in your success!

Hancock Central School District Partners with UHS to Offer Virtual Walk-In Health Visits for Students Hancock, NY – The Hancock Central School District, in partnership with UHS, is excited to announce the introduction of school-based health virtual walk-in visits for HCSD students, effective immediately. This innovative initiative is designed to provide students with more accessible healthcare while minimizing disruptions to their learning experience. Through this collaboration with UHS, students enrolled at HCSD now have the opportunity to receive medical care through virtual visits when appropriate. If a school nurse identifies a concern that can be addressed remotely, they will reach out to the student's parent or guardian to offer the option of a virtual health visit. How It Works: Once the nurse identifies a concern that can be resolved through a virtual consultation, they will contact the family to discuss the details. UHS will then reach out to the family to obtain permission for the virtual visit, ensuring full consent before proceeding. Finally, the student, their family, and the doctor will connect virtually to address the medical concern in a timely manner. These virtual consultations will be billed through the student’s insurance as a regular walk-in visit, making it a seamless option for healthcare. "Our goal is to keep students in the classroom and engaged in their education while ensuring they receive the medical care they need," said Superintendent, Lori Asquith. "By offering this virtual walk-in service, we are taking an important step towards providing better access to healthcare for our students in a way that reduces time away from school." We are proud to offer this innovative service and believe it will greatly benefit our school community. Thank you for your continued support as we work to make healthcare more accessible and convenient for our students. For more information or to learn more about the virtual health visit process, please contact Jennifer Hunt at the Hancock Central School District Health Office at (607) 637-1310

🎄✨ HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK ✨🎄 Throughout the week, our students and staff here at HCS truly showcased their holiday spirit! From festive outfits to joyful activities, the holiday cheer was in full swing. Check out these pictures that capture the excitement and creativity of our HCS family during Spirit Week. We've also included our Elementary door decorations, which look wonderful! 🎅🎁 Nice job, everyone, for spreading holiday cheer and making this week so special! ❤️💚

🎉🍕 Middle School Honors Pizza Party 🍕🎉 Congratulations to our middle school students for their outstanding achievements! Yesterday, the district purchased pizzas for a special honors pizza party, and we’d like to thank the Circle E Diner for providing the delicious pies. A big shout out to our middle school staff for serving up the slices and making the celebration memorable! Keep striving for greatness, Wildcats! 🐾✨

🎄✨ HAPPY HOLIDAYS! ✨🎄 We wish everyone in the Hancock Central School community a joyful holiday season. May your winter recess be safe, relaxing, and filled with happiness. See you in the New Year, ready for more learning and growth! ❄️📚

🎄✨ HCS Christmas Door Decorating Contest Results! ✨🎄 A big round of applause to our talented students and staff for their incredible creativity in this year’s Christmas Door Decorating contest! 🏆 1st Place: Ms. DaBrescia's room with the magical 'Polar Express' theme! 🎅 2nd Place: Our amazing custodial staff with the festive 'Santa's Workshop'! 📸 3rd Place: Mr. O'Boyle's classroom with the fun 'Take A Selfie' door! All of the doors looked absolutely FANTASTIC. Great job to everyone who participated and helped spread holiday cheer throughout our school! 🎨🎅🎄

🎄 HCS NHS Members Spreading Holiday Cheer 🎄 Our National Honor Society members are once again making a difference this holiday season by picking up and delivering baskets for the Loaves and Fishes Food Christmas Giveaway! 💙 A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful family in our town who dedicates their time and energy throughout the year to create these thoughtful and practical gifts for those in need. Your kindness shines brightly! ✨

🥎 MAKOWSKI SIGNS WITH FDU🥎 We are thrilled to announce that Addison Makowski has officially signed her letter of intent to join Fairleigh Dickinson University this Fall as a member of their Division 1 softball program! Addison’s hard work, dedication, and talent have earned her this incredible opportunity, and we couldn’t be prouder. Best of luck, Addison, as you take this exciting step in your academic and athletic journey. Go Knights! 💜⚾ #HCSproud #Division1Bound

BOYS BASKETBALL WINS MORRIS TOURNAMENT Congratulations to our D-H Eagles Boys Basketball team on winning the Morris tournament this past weekend! The Eagles started off the tourney with a 59-40 win over South Kortright, which was their first win over SK since 2002! Micah Simmons paced D-H with 23 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks. Blake Fortunato added 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 steals. Jeremiah Diaz tallied 8 points, while Greyson Thomas added 4 points, 5 rebounds and 2 steals. On Saturday, D-H defeated Morris 84-67, with Fortunato EXPLODING for 41 points and 19 rebounds. Simmons added 18 points & 17 rebounds, as Jeremiah Diaz had 12 points with 5 rebounds. Thomas added 7 points and 5 rebounds, while AJ Gonzales tallied 6 points and 5 assists! The 4-1 Eagles will be back in action this Wednesday, December 18th, traveling to Oxford for a 7:15 p.m. match-up. Good luck and great work! #DHNation

SENIORS VISIT GCU Thank you, Principal Durkot, for sharing pictures of our 12 graders visit to Grand Canyon University last week! The students spent several days at GCU, getting a hands-on experience of campus and everything the college has to offer. We would like to thank GCU for this opportunity!!

D-H WRESTLING WINS HOME DUAL Congratulations to our D-H Eagles Wrestling team on their home dual win last week over BGAH, 52-24! Our team had a very strong showing on the mat, excellent work! Their next contest will be the Cuneen-Doane tournament this Saturday, December 21st, in Walton. Start time is at 9:30 a.m. Good luck! #DHNation

🎉 A Warm Treat on a Cold Day! ☕❄️ Huge thanks to our amazing food service staff at Hancock Central School for treating our students to a delightful hot cocoa spread today! The spread included: 🍫 Hot cocoa with chocolate-dipped spoons 🍬 Marshmallow and peppermint toppings 🍪 Graham crackers and cocoa dip Your hard work and creativity never go unnoticed—thank you for making the day extra special!

IMPORTANT DATES See the image below for important, upcoming dates in December and January!

STUDENTS ENJOY NY THURSDAYS We had another successful and tasty ‘NY Thursdays’ lunch today at HCS! Today’s menu included chicken & vegetable Lo Mein, green beans, milk and an apple. A big THANK YOU to our food service staff, as well as the following suppliers: -Morning Star Poultry (Fort Plain, NY) -Catskill Cattle Company (Deposit, NY) -East Brook Community Farm via Catskills Agrarian Alliance (Walton, NY) -Headwater via Ginsberg’s Foods (Ontario, NY) -Behlog Son & Produce (Conklin, NY) Our next NY Thursday meal will be after the new year, January 16th! #WeAreHCS

SPIRIT WEEK Next week is Christmas spirit week here at HCS. Below is the schedule! Monday - Pajama Day Tuesday - Holiday Accessories Wednesday - Santa's Workshop vs Whoville Thursday - Christmas Character Day Friday - Ugly Christmas Sweater Day Show us your school spirit!!