Save the Date – Curriculum Night & Open House!
HCS families, please join us on Thursday, October 2, 2025, for Curriculum Night/Open House. This is a great opportunity to visit classrooms, meet teachers, and learn more about the curriculum, expectations, and ways we can partner together in your child’s education.
Schedule:
• High School/Middle School – 5:00-6:00 p.m.
• Elementary School – 5:30-6:30 p.m.
We look forward to seeing our families and sharing the exciting work happening at HCS!
HCS families, please join us on Thursday, October 2, 2025, for Curriculum Night/Open House. This is a great opportunity to visit classrooms, meet teachers, and learn more about the curriculum, expectations, and ways we can partner together in your child’s education.
Schedule:
• High School/Middle School – 5:00-6:00 p.m.
• Elementary School – 5:30-6:30 p.m.
We look forward to seeing our families and sharing the exciting work happening at HCS!
NY THURSDAYS ARE BACK AT HCS!
Yesterday, our students enjoyed the first NY Thursdays lunch of the school year, featuring fresh, local foods from right here in New York State!
Menu included:
• Hot Dog on a bun (Sabrett via Ginsberg’s Foods – Hudson, NY)
• Grape Tomato & Cucumber Salad (Berry Brook Farm – Hamden, NY; Catskill Cattle Company – Deposit, NY)
• NY Potato Chips (Utz Quality Foods – NY potatoes)
• Fresh Apple (NY State farm)
• NY Milk (Upstate Niagara Cooperative)
NY Thursdays are a great way to celebrate and enjoy fresh, local products while supporting our farmers and producers.
A big thank you to our HCS Food Service team for preparing such a delicious meal for our students!
Yesterday, our students enjoyed the first NY Thursdays lunch of the school year, featuring fresh, local foods from right here in New York State!
Menu included:
• Hot Dog on a bun (Sabrett via Ginsberg’s Foods – Hudson, NY)
• Grape Tomato & Cucumber Salad (Berry Brook Farm – Hamden, NY; Catskill Cattle Company – Deposit, NY)
• NY Potato Chips (Utz Quality Foods – NY potatoes)
• Fresh Apple (NY State farm)
• NY Milk (Upstate Niagara Cooperative)
NY Thursdays are a great way to celebrate and enjoy fresh, local products while supporting our farmers and producers.
A big thank you to our HCS Food Service team for preparing such a delicious meal for our students!
COLLEGE & CAREER NIGHT
We would like to thank everyone who stopped by for College & Career Night yesterday evening! This exciting event gave students and families the chance to connect with a wide variety of vendors and representatives to explore future career and education opportunities.
A big thank you to our participating vendors:
• International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825
• SAPUTO
• ARC of Delaware County
• Roscoe Rehabilitation
• CDO Workforce
• NBT Bank
• Leonard Bus Sales
• Delaware County Sheriff’s Department
• SFCU
• U.S. Army
• SUNY Morrisville
• SUNY Oneonta
• Grand Canyon University
• SUNY Delhi
• Keuka College
• SUNY Cortland
• Johnson College of Technology
• Misericordia University
• Marywood University
Finally, a special thank you to The Hancock Community Education Foundation for providing this wonderful opportunity for our students and families.
We would like to thank everyone who stopped by for College & Career Night yesterday evening! This exciting event gave students and families the chance to connect with a wide variety of vendors and representatives to explore future career and education opportunities.
A big thank you to our participating vendors:
• International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825
• SAPUTO
• ARC of Delaware County
• Roscoe Rehabilitation
• CDO Workforce
• NBT Bank
• Leonard Bus Sales
• Delaware County Sheriff’s Department
• SFCU
• U.S. Army
• SUNY Morrisville
• SUNY Oneonta
• Grand Canyon University
• SUNY Delhi
• Keuka College
• SUNY Cortland
• Johnson College of Technology
• Misericordia University
• Marywood University
Finally, a special thank you to The Hancock Community Education Foundation for providing this wonderful opportunity for our students and families.
FIELD HOCKEY WINS ON SENIOR RECOGNITION
Congratulations to our D-H Eagles Field Hockey teams last night on their wins over Owego during Senior Recognition!
Varsity earned a 2-1 win with goals from Averie Lester and Abby Davie, plus an assist from Aubrey Smith.
The evening also featured Senior Recognition Night, where we honored our dedicated seniors:
Hancock: Autumn Dohanic, Olivia Esolen, Gwyneth Nebzydoski
Deposit: Leah Braun, Sadie Freyer, Averie Lester, Aubrey Smith, Marisa Zaczek
Thank you, seniors, for your leadership and commitment to the D-H Field Hockey program!
Congratulations also to our D-H JV Field Hockey team, as they came away with a 3-1 victory, with goals scored by Maddy Gustin, Teeghan Tarbox, and Lauren Stevens.
Congratulations to both teams on an incredible night of field hockey!
Congratulations to our D-H Eagles Field Hockey teams last night on their wins over Owego during Senior Recognition!
Varsity earned a 2-1 win with goals from Averie Lester and Abby Davie, plus an assist from Aubrey Smith.
The evening also featured Senior Recognition Night, where we honored our dedicated seniors:
Hancock: Autumn Dohanic, Olivia Esolen, Gwyneth Nebzydoski
Deposit: Leah Braun, Sadie Freyer, Averie Lester, Aubrey Smith, Marisa Zaczek
Thank you, seniors, for your leadership and commitment to the D-H Field Hockey program!
Congratulations also to our D-H JV Field Hockey team, as they came away with a 3-1 victory, with goals scored by Maddy Gustin, Teeghan Tarbox, and Lauren Stevens.
Congratulations to both teams on an incredible night of field hockey!
NY THURSDAYS
Today, HCS will serve its first NY Thursdays lunch of the school year! NY Thursdays is a program that highlights fresh, locally grown foods from farms and producers across New York State. The goal is to connect students with healthy, farm-fresh meals while supporting local farmers and strengthening our community food system.
On Today’s Menu:
• Hot Dog on a Bun – Sabrett via Ginsberg’s Foods (Hudson, NY)
• Grape Tomato & Cucumber Salad – Berry Brook Farm via Catskills Agrarian Alliance (Hamden, NY) & Catskill Cattle Company (Deposit, NY)
• NY Potato Chips – NY Chip Company via Ginsberg’s Foods (Hudson, NY)
• Mexican Street Corn – Catskill Cattle Company (Deposit, NY)
• Apple – Ginsberg’s Foods (Hudson, NY)
• Milk
We look forward to continuing this program throughout the year and can’t wait for our students to enjoy these fresh New York–grown flavors!
Today, HCS will serve its first NY Thursdays lunch of the school year! NY Thursdays is a program that highlights fresh, locally grown foods from farms and producers across New York State. The goal is to connect students with healthy, farm-fresh meals while supporting local farmers and strengthening our community food system.
On Today’s Menu:
• Hot Dog on a Bun – Sabrett via Ginsberg’s Foods (Hudson, NY)
• Grape Tomato & Cucumber Salad – Berry Brook Farm via Catskills Agrarian Alliance (Hamden, NY) & Catskill Cattle Company (Deposit, NY)
• NY Potato Chips – NY Chip Company via Ginsberg’s Foods (Hudson, NY)
• Mexican Street Corn – Catskill Cattle Company (Deposit, NY)
• Apple – Ginsberg’s Foods (Hudson, NY)
• Milk
We look forward to continuing this program throughout the year and can’t wait for our students to enjoy these fresh New York–grown flavors!
SCHOOL PICTURES – ONLINE ORDERING INFORMATION
Picture day at HCS is scheduled for next Wednesday & Thursday (9/24/2025 for MS-HS and 9/25/2025 for the Elementary School).
Visit https://vando.imagequix.com/S9SRC9J and enter the school Online Code to order online.
(The preorder site closes 48 hours after the last picture day.)
Post picture day ordering is available once the proof sheet is emailed to your school preferred email or sent to the school, these orders include an additional shipping fee and are mailed directly to your home address.
Online Code for the Jr. Sr. High School HancockHSF25
Online Code for the Elementary School NY02778F25
For questions, please Upstate Images contact customer service at 1-855-773-3321 (M-F from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm).
Picture day at HCS is scheduled for next Wednesday & Thursday (9/24/2025 for MS-HS and 9/25/2025 for the Elementary School).
Visit https://vando.imagequix.com/S9SRC9J and enter the school Online Code to order online.
(The preorder site closes 48 hours after the last picture day.)
Post picture day ordering is available once the proof sheet is emailed to your school preferred email or sent to the school, these orders include an additional shipping fee and are mailed directly to your home address.
Online Code for the Jr. Sr. High School HancockHSF25
Online Code for the Elementary School NY02778F25
For questions, please Upstate Images contact customer service at 1-855-773-3321 (M-F from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm).
FREE VIRTUAL TRAININGS
The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is offering free virtual trainings to families. For more information, visit the link listed below!
https://www.albany.edu/autism/training-and-learning/training-opportunities/family-training-series
FIELD HOCKEY SENIOR RECOGNITION
Come out and support our D-H Eagles Field Hockey team tomorrow, Wednesday, September 17th, as they take on Owego!
JV Field Hockey – 4:30 p.m.
Senior Recognition – immediately following the JV game
Varsity Field Hockey – to follow
Join us as we cheer on our Eagles and honor our seniors for their hard work and dedication!
Come out and support our D-H Eagles Field Hockey team tomorrow, Wednesday, September 17th, as they take on Owego!
JV Field Hockey – 4:30 p.m.
Senior Recognition – immediately following the JV game
Varsity Field Hockey – to follow
Join us as we cheer on our Eagles and honor our seniors for their hard work and dedication!
BINGHAMTON COLLEGE DAY
Greater Binghamton College Day will be taking place on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena from 11am-2pm and 6pm-8pm!
If you’re a high school student (or you know someone who is), this is a great opportunity to:
• Explore dozens of colleges and universities in one place
• Talk with admissions reps, faculty and students
• Get info on majors, financial aid, scholarships, and campus life
Whether you're just starting to think about college or you're narrowing down your options, this event is a one-stop shop for getting the inside scoop.
For more information, visit: www.binghamtoncollegeday.org
Greater Binghamton College Day will be taking place on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena from 11am-2pm and 6pm-8pm!
If you’re a high school student (or you know someone who is), this is a great opportunity to:
• Explore dozens of colleges and universities in one place
• Talk with admissions reps, faculty and students
• Get info on majors, financial aid, scholarships, and campus life
Whether you're just starting to think about college or you're narrowing down your options, this event is a one-stop shop for getting the inside scoop.
For more information, visit: www.binghamtoncollegeday.org
New York State Alternative Assessments (NYSAA) for Families
Families, want to learn more about the New York State Alternative Assessments (NYSAA)?
Join us for a virtual info session: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 9:00–11:00 AM
What will be covered:
-Who can take the NYSAA
-How it works
-Why it’s important
-What families need to know
Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/r3gvuc2
Families, want to learn more about the New York State Alternative Assessments (NYSAA)?
Join us for a virtual info session: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 9:00–11:00 AM
What will be covered:
-Who can take the NYSAA
-How it works
-Why it’s important
-What families need to know
Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/r3gvuc2
SCHOOL PICTURE DAYS NEXT WEEK!
HCS students will have their school photos taken next week by Upstate Images.
• Middle-High School: Wednesday, September 24
• Elementary School: Thursday, September 25
Picture forms will be sent home with students over the next few days. Be sure to check those backpacks so you’re ready for picture day!
If a student is absent during their scheduled picture day, they will have an opportunity to have their photo taken on picture make-up day, which is currently scheduled for November 14th.
HCS students will have their school photos taken next week by Upstate Images.
• Middle-High School: Wednesday, September 24
• Elementary School: Thursday, September 25
Picture forms will be sent home with students over the next few days. Be sure to check those backpacks so you’re ready for picture day!
If a student is absent during their scheduled picture day, they will have an opportunity to have their photo taken on picture make-up day, which is currently scheduled for November 14th.
WE DID IT – TWO WEEKS DOWN!
HCS students have officially wrapped up the second week of school (and our first full week of the year)! From learning in the classroom to fun activities with friends, it’s been a busy and exciting start.
We hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved, restful weekend!
HCS students have officially wrapped up the second week of school (and our first full week of the year)! From learning in the classroom to fun activities with friends, it’s been a busy and exciting start.
We hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved, restful weekend!
MODIFIED FOOTBALL OPENS WITH THRILLING TIE
Our D-H Eagles battled hard in their season opener last night, finishing in a 12-12 draw with the Walton Warriors! Both teams struck early with touchdowns on their opening drives, holding steady at 6-6 until late in the game when Walton capitalized on a fumble return to take the lead. The Eagles answered back in the closing minutes with a touchdown from Jake D’Elia to even the score.
Great effort, Eagles, in a hard-fought opening matchup!
Our D-H Eagles battled hard in their season opener last night, finishing in a 12-12 draw with the Walton Warriors! Both teams struck early with touchdowns on their opening drives, holding steady at 6-6 until late in the game when Walton capitalized on a fumble return to take the lead. The Eagles answered back in the closing minutes with a touchdown from Jake D’Elia to even the score.
Great effort, Eagles, in a hard-fought opening matchup!
SENIOR SUNRISE 2025
Our HCS seniors were up bright and early this morning to celebrate their Senior Sunrise with a special breakfast together!
It was the perfect way to kick off the end of their first full week of their final school year, sharing smiles, food, and memories as the sun came up.
Here’s to an amazing senior year ahead, Class of 2026!
Our HCS seniors were up bright and early this morning to celebrate their Senior Sunrise with a special breakfast together!
It was the perfect way to kick off the end of their first full week of their final school year, sharing smiles, food, and memories as the sun came up.
Here’s to an amazing senior year ahead, Class of 2026!
5th Grade Art Collaboration
In Ms. Kellam’s art class, 5th graders are learning how to use simple lines and shapes as the building blocks of creativity.
The activity encourages students to:
• Recognize how basic elements of art can be transformed into objects, places, and things.
• Practice imagination by expanding on their own and their classmates’ ideas.
• Collaborate by rotating around a large paper and adding to drawings already in progress.
These photos show the project in progress. We look forward to sharing the finished piece soon!
In Ms. Kellam’s art class, 5th graders are learning how to use simple lines and shapes as the building blocks of creativity.
The activity encourages students to:
• Recognize how basic elements of art can be transformed into objects, places, and things.
• Practice imagination by expanding on their own and their classmates’ ideas.
• Collaborate by rotating around a large paper and adding to drawings already in progress.
These photos show the project in progress. We look forward to sharing the finished piece soon!
GOLF PICKS UP A PAIR OF WINS
Congratulations to our D-H Eagles golf team on their win over Unatego-Franklin last night, as well as a victory over Bainbridge-Guilford last week!
Against Unatego-Franklin, Wyatt Persbacker had the low score on the day, shooting a 40 (3 pars, 1 birdie), with Grady Tiffany shooting a 43 (1 par). Holden Dufton scored a 51 (1 par, 1 birdie), while Ethan Dennis, Talan Kille and Kaden Conklin each posted scores of 53.
Wyatt Persbacker was low score again in D-H’s victory over B-G last week, shooting a 39 with 6 pars. Grady Tiffany posted a 44 (4 pars), Holden Dufton a 50 (1 par), Ethan Dennis a 51 (2 pars) and Kaden Conklin with a 56.
Golf is back in action next week, with 3 away games Monday through Wednesday. They take on Unatego-Franklin again on Monday, Delhi on Tuesday and Oxford on Wednesday.
Keep up the great work!!
Congratulations to our D-H Eagles golf team on their win over Unatego-Franklin last night, as well as a victory over Bainbridge-Guilford last week!
Against Unatego-Franklin, Wyatt Persbacker had the low score on the day, shooting a 40 (3 pars, 1 birdie), with Grady Tiffany shooting a 43 (1 par). Holden Dufton scored a 51 (1 par, 1 birdie), while Ethan Dennis, Talan Kille and Kaden Conklin each posted scores of 53.
Wyatt Persbacker was low score again in D-H’s victory over B-G last week, shooting a 39 with 6 pars. Grady Tiffany posted a 44 (4 pars), Holden Dufton a 50 (1 par), Ethan Dennis a 51 (2 pars) and Kaden Conklin with a 56.
Golf is back in action next week, with 3 away games Monday through Wednesday. They take on Unatego-Franklin again on Monday, Delhi on Tuesday and Oxford on Wednesday.
Keep up the great work!!
CARNIVAL FUN IN MRS. DIRIG’S CLASSROOM!
Mrs. Dirig kicked off the first week of school with a classroom carnival! Students had the chance to play a variety of fun games, enjoy some friendly competition, and even win prizes generously donated by Mrs. Dirig.
It was a fantastic way to start the school year, full of laughter, excitement, and memories that set a positive tone for the months ahead. Great job, Wildcats!
Mrs. Dirig kicked off the first week of school with a classroom carnival! Students had the chance to play a variety of fun games, enjoy some friendly competition, and even win prizes generously donated by Mrs. Dirig.
It was a fantastic way to start the school year, full of laughter, excitement, and memories that set a positive tone for the months ahead. Great job, Wildcats!
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!
