Hancock Middle/High School

IN THE SPIRIT!! We have some more spirit week pictures to share with you, today was 'Jersey vs Jersey Shore' day! Thank you to all of our students and staff that participated this week, way to show off your school spirit!!

KEEPING UP THE SPIRIT Today is 'Country vs Country Club' day during our Spring Spirit Week, see some pictures of our students and staff below! Way to keep up the school spirit, everyone! Tomorrow is 'Jersey vs Jersey Shore' day!

TEACHER-STUDENT SWAP PICS! Bravo to our students and staff for continuing the spring spirit for teacher-student swap today! Take a look at the photos below, nice job, everyone!

SPRING SPIRIT WEEK Get ready, Wildcats—Spring Spirit Week kicks off next week! Show your school spirit and join the fun by dressing up each day. Monday is Pajama Day, roll out of bed and come to school in your coziest PJs! Let’s make this a fun and spirited week—can’t wait to see all the creative outfits!

Important Update: School Vacation Days Added Due to Unused Snow Days Greetings Wildcat Families! We hope this message finds you well. As a result of unused snow days this school year, we are pleased to inform you that additional vacation days have been added to the school calendar. The following changes will take effect: Spring Recess will now begin on Thursday, April 17th and continue through Monday, April 28th. Memorial Day Weekend Break will be extended to include Friday, May 23rd through Monday, May 26th. These adjustments provide an opportunity for students and staff to enjoy a longer break this spring and early summer. We hope this will be a welcomed change for all! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification. Thank you for your continued support!

ALL SCHOOL PLAY – DAYTIME PERFORMANCE A big thank you to our HCS students for being such a respectful and supportive audience as the cast of Wildcat Katie Brown performed for the school earlier today! Your encouragement meant the world to our performers. Here’s a sneak peek at some moments from the show to get you excited for tonight’s public performance! Wildcat Katie Brown - Tonight at 7:00 p.m. - MS-HS Auditorium We can't wait to see you there for an evening of laughter, talent, and Wildcat pride!

HAPPY NATIONAL SCHOOL LIBRARIAN DAY! Today we celebrate Mrs. Phyllis Sanford, our incredible Library Media Specialist who is in her 30th year of teaching! Mrs. Sanford splits her time between Deposit and Hancock Central Schools, and we are very fortunate to have her as part of our HCS family. Reflecting on her first year shared between both schools, Mrs. Sanford shared: "This is the first year we are shared with library between Deposit and Hancock, and I must say that Hancock Central School has been very welcoming throughout the entire process. It has been really nice." Beyond her work in the library, Mrs. Sanford wears many hats: • Advisor for the National Junior Honor Society in Deposit • Co-chair of the Author Visit at DCS Elementary • Scorekeeper for the DH Eagles boys’ and girls’ basketball teams Outside of school, she’s an avid bicyclist, a passionate gardener, and a proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren! She’s also never far from her very devoted German Shepherd. One of her favorite quotes is by C.S. Lewis: “Someday you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.” Thank you, Mrs. Sanford, for inspiring our students, supporting our schools, and bringing such joy and dedication to everything you do. We appreciate you today and every day!

MODIFIED SPRING SPORTS BEGIN ON MONDAY Modified spring sports will be starting up this Monday, April 7th! Our JV & Varsity spring sports have been working hard for the past few weeks, getting ready to start up their contests, we are looking forward to adding our 7th and 8th graders to the mix! Good luck to all of our student-athletes and let's hope the warmer weather is going to stick around!

HCS 11TH GRADERS EXPLORE SUNY DELHI FOR COLLEGE DAY Our Hancock Central School 11th graders had an exciting and informative day at SUNY Delhi for College Day! Students toured the campus, visiting dorms, the gym, classrooms, and the cafeteria, getting a real feel for college life. They also had the opportunity to speak with professors and connect with representatives from other colleges on hand. To top off the experience, all students received some awesome college swag! A huge thank you to SUNY Delhi for this incredible opportunity!

NY THURSDAYS TOMORROW We have another tasty NY Thursdays lunch tomorrow at HCS! Philly cheese-steaks are on the menu, with roasted garlic potatoes, coleslaw, apple slices and milk. See the poster below for vendor information!

UPCOMING DATES Please see the flyer below for important, upcoming dates for the month of April at HCS!

SPIRIT WEEK Students, show us your school spirit next week as we will be having our spring spirit week April 7th through April 11th! See the flyer below for more information!

DELAWARE OPPORTUNITIES 2025 FOOD DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION See the flyer below for food distribution dates through Delaware Opportunities. All food distributions will be from 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on the dates listed.

APRIL MENUS Our April breakfast and lunch menus are available for you to view at the images below, as well as at our 'School Menu' page on the HCS Website! https://www.hancock.stier.org/documents/support/nutrition-services/current-menu/569166

MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL ARTISTS IN ACTION! March is Arts in Our Schools Month, and our talented students at HCS have been hard at work creating stunning artwork across a variety of mediums! Studio Art students have been refining their techniques through value studies, pencil still-life drawings, and personal expression paintings, pushing their creativity to new heights. 11th & 12th-grade painting students have been mastering watercolors and gouache paints, learning how to blend and layer for beautiful effects. Ceramics students have been crafting bowls, vessels and rattles, honing their pottery skills with intricate details. 8th-grade artists explored face jugs, learned about Mondrian and warm vs. cool colors, and experimented with various materials to understand the elements of art. They also repurposed playing cards, designing their own king, queen, or jack using balance and unity. 5th-grade students, inspired by Tim Burton, created self-portraits using charcoal and the two-crayon technique, exploring the element of value in their work. Our students are embracing creativity and technique in amazing ways!

SUBSTITUTE FOOD SERVICE WORKERS NEEDED We are looking for dependable individuals to join our team as Food Service Substitutes. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and is looking for flexible, on-call work during school hours. If you’re interested in applying, please contact Nicole D'Elia at: nicole.delia@dcmoboces.com for more information.

HCS PRESENTS: WILDCAT KATIE BROWN – APRIL 4TH, 2025 Annie Oakley, move over! Wildcat Katie Brown is here, nicknamed for her temper as well as her oil ventures. When Wildcat’s luckless Pa loses all their property to shyster lawyer Thomas T. Tremaine in a crooked card game, Katie must fight for their land. But to make matters worse, her boyfriend, Big Bob Kelly, stalwart hero and solid oil driller, is being vamped by Tremaine’s sleazy partner in crime, Sashay del Rio, hostess of the local saloon. Goldslinger Gulch is home sweet home to a population of corny cowboys, silly saloon girls, a grizzled female prospector, and a pair of loony gossips. We hope you’re able to join us on Friday, April 4th, at 7:00 p.m. in the MS-HS auditorium for this all-school play performance! Admission is free, but donations are always welcome and appreciated!

Universal Pre-K (UPK) Registration is Open! Hancock Central School is excited to offer FREE Universal Pre-K for the 2025-2026 school year! • Who can apply? Children who turn 4 years old by December 1, 2025 • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 2:34 PM, following the school calendar • Cost: Completely free through a NYSED grant • Limited Spots: 18 students will be selected via lottery Lottery sign-ups: March 24 – May 2, 2025 Notifications sent by: May 9, 2025 Apply here: https://forms.gle/SiQtiHw3p6tXzXVu5 For more info, see the information in the images below. You may also contact the Guidance Office at 607-637-1309. Don’t miss this great opportunity to kick start your child’s education!

Deposit-Hancock BOE Meeting Tonight Just a friendly reminder that community members from both Deposit and Hancock are invited to our joint board meeting tonight, Monday, March 24th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hancock middle-high school auditorium to discuss the possibility of a merger study. Tonight's agenda, which includes information on the merger study & process overview, can be found on the HCS website under the 'Board of Education Page' at: https://www.hancock.stier.org/page/board-of-education If you’re unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available to view on the Hancock Central School District YouTube channel at the address below, under the ‘Live’ tab. https://www.youtube.com/@hancockcentralschooldistrict We hope you will be able to join us!

STUDENTS & STAFF WEAR ORANGE TO SUPPORT ADVOCACY Hancock Central School’s sixth-grade ELA class recently completed their reading of Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper. The book follows Melody Brooks, a brilliant 11-year-old with cerebral palsy who cannot speak, walk, or write. Despite being underestimated, she proves her intelligence with the help of a communication device, highlighting themes of perseverance and inclusion. To culminate this literacy study, students took a meaningful field trip to the Arc of Delaware County, where they engaged in real-life interactions and developed a deeper appreciation for individuals with disabilities in their communities. During their visit, HCS sixth graders proudly wore orange in support of advocacy day, showing solidarity with the Arc and other programs across New York State that support individuals with diverse needs. Excellent work by all of you, well done!