Hancock Middle/High School

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!

Deposit-Hancock Joint Board Meeting This Monday Just a friendly reminder that we would like to invite community members from both Deposit and Hancock to our joint board meeting this Monday, March 24th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hancock middle-high school auditorium to discuss the possibility of a merger study. Monday'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!

NY THURSDAYS See some pics below of our students enjoying another tasty ‘NY Thursdays’ lunch yesterday at HCS! As always, a big THANK YOU to our wonderful food service staff, as well as the local suppliers of the fresh and great tasting food we are offered!

🌍5th Graders Shine with Stellar Planet Projects! 🌍 Our 5th-grade students at HCS recently showcased their amazing creativity and research skills with their solar system projects! They crafted clay models of the Sun and planets while creating detailed information boards packed with facts about each planet, including: -Temperature & climate -Diameter & size -How the planet got its name -Length of orbit & distance from the Sun -Interesting facts These projects were truly out of this world! Fantastic job, 5th graders—your hard work and dedication truly shine bright!

ONLY 65 SCHOOL DAYS LEFT! The countdown is on—just 65 school days remain in the 2024-2025 school year at HCS! Everyday counts and being in school as much as possible is key to staying on track, finishing strong, and making the most of these final months. - Stay engaged - Keep up with assignments - Make memories with classmates Let’s finish the year with focus and determination! Show up, stay committed, and make these last days count!

AGENCY 101 - Planning for the Future See the graphic below for information on helping our families and students with disabilities understand available services and opportunities when planning life after high school.

MARCH IS ARTS IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH! Ms. Kellam’s art students at Hancock Central School have been busy creating beautiful and inspiring artwork, filling our hallways with color and creativity! Our 6th graders have explored the abstract world of Joan Miró, creating vibrant, playful pieces inspired by his unique shapes and colors. Meanwhile, our 7th graders have drawn inspiration from Charles Demuth, crafting stunning expressionist-style artwork that highlights bold lines and architectural elements. Let’s celebrate the talent and dedication of our young artists!

CHEMISTRY MEETS CREATIVITY! Deposit and Hancock chemistry students took a trip to The Corning Museum of Glass the other day, exploring the science and artistry behind glass making! Students toured the museum’s incredible galleries, watched a mesmerizing glassblowing demonstration, and even got hands-on in the sandblasting studio, where they created their own unique glass souvenirs! What a fantastic way to connect science and art in a real-world experience! Thank you to Jenn Vanluvender for sending over some pictures to us!