GIRLS BASKETBALL SENIOR RECOGNITION
This past Friday, we proudly celebrated our D-H Varsity Girls Basketball seniors during Senior Recognition Night. We extend a heartfelt thank you to these outstanding student-athletes for their years of dedication, hard work, and commitment to the program.
Autumn Dohanic
Olivia Esolen
Gwyneth Nebzydoski
Averie Lester
Your leadership, perseverance, and passion for the game have left a lasting impact on your teammates and our school community. We are grateful for everything you have given to D-H Girls Basketball and wish you continued success in all that lies ahead!
BOE MEETING TONIGHT
Tonight's (1/12) BOE Meeting will take place in the Elementary School Cafeteria at 6:00 p.m.
Tonight's (1/12) BOE Meeting will take place in the Elementary School Cafeteria at 6:00 p.m.
GIVING BACK IN THE CLASSROOM
Today, we’d like to recognize several of our 12th graders who generously volunteered their time in Kindergarten, working with our youngest learners earlier today.
Their patience, leadership, and willingness to help made a meaningful impact and brought lots of smiles to the classroom. We’re proud of our seniors for setting such a positive example and giving back to our school community!
Today, we’d like to recognize several of our 12th graders who generously volunteered their time in Kindergarten, working with our youngest learners earlier today.
Their patience, leadership, and willingness to help made a meaningful impact and brought lots of smiles to the classroom. We’re proud of our seniors for setting such a positive example and giving back to our school community!
SPECIAL EDUCATION 101
Please see the images below for Special Education training information!
Please see the images below for Special Education training information!
SENIOR RECOGNITION NIGHT
Join us tonight as we celebrate our D-H Varsity Girls Basketball seniors before their game against Sidney!
Location: HCS Elementary Gym
Schedule:
• JV Game: 5:30 p.m.
• Senior Recognition: Immediately following the JV game
• Varsity Tip-Off: 7:15 p.m.
Come out to support our seniors and cheer on our Lady Eagles!!
Join us tonight as we celebrate our D-H Varsity Girls Basketball seniors before their game against Sidney!
Location: HCS Elementary Gym
Schedule:
• JV Game: 5:30 p.m.
• Senior Recognition: Immediately following the JV game
• Varsity Tip-Off: 7:15 p.m.
Come out to support our seniors and cheer on our Lady Eagles!!
NY THURSDAYS
Take a look at the graphic below for information on today's NY Thursdays lunch!
Take a look at the graphic below for information on today's NY Thursdays lunch!
BOCES ROAD SHOW
Thank you to DCMO BOCES for visiting today and presenting their BOCES Roadshow to our students! Our 8th and 10th graders gained valuable insight into the wide range of programs and opportunities available through DCMO BOCES, as well as the possibilities of attending BOCES in 9th and 11th grades.
A special thank you to Jessica Soulier and Barry Beale for leading the presentation on behalf of DCMO BOCES. Jessica, a proud HCS alum, shared her experience as an Integrated ELA & CTE teacher for DCMO BOCES, while Barry provided helpful information and guidance in his role as DCMO BOCES Career Counselor. Their knowledge and personal perspectives made the presentation especially meaningful for our students.
We appreciate you taking the time to share this valuable information with our students and helping them explore future pathways!
Thank you to DCMO BOCES for visiting today and presenting their BOCES Roadshow to our students! Our 8th and 10th graders gained valuable insight into the wide range of programs and opportunities available through DCMO BOCES, as well as the possibilities of attending BOCES in 9th and 11th grades.
A special thank you to Jessica Soulier and Barry Beale for leading the presentation on behalf of DCMO BOCES. Jessica, a proud HCS alum, shared her experience as an Integrated ELA & CTE teacher for DCMO BOCES, while Barry provided helpful information and guidance in his role as DCMO BOCES Career Counselor. Their knowledge and personal perspectives made the presentation especially meaningful for our students.
We appreciate you taking the time to share this valuable information with our students and helping them explore future pathways!
ATTENTION: Due to ice on our back roads, HCSD will be on a 2 hour delay today, Wednesday, January 7th.
IMPORTANT DATES
See the graphic below for important, upcoming dates for the month of January at HCS!
See the graphic below for important, upcoming dates for the month of January at HCS!
ATTENTION: All After School Activities are CANCELLED for today, Tuesday, January 6, due to the after-school inclement weather.
WINTER WALKING PROGRAM
Hancock Central School District will be offering their Winter Wellness Walking Program for area residents who wish to walk inside during the cold weather. On weekdays, the Hancock Central middle/high school building will be open for walkers from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the second floor and third floor only.
The second-floor entrance by the Main Office will be used for entering and exiting the building, and there will be a sign-in/sign-out sheet inside the 2nd floor entrance. This program begins January 5, 2026 and ends May 1, 2026. The building will not be open for walking on days that school is closed.
SPIRIT WEEK & HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
We kept the spirit going on Thursday with “Naughty vs. Nice” Day! Students and staff had fun choosing their side and showing off festive outfits ranging from sweet and cheerful to mischievously merry.
Today is ‘Ugly Sweater’ day! From classic holiday designs to creative and cozy looks, the participation was fantastic and the smiles were everywhere.
As we begin our holiday break, we would like to wish all of our HCS families a safe, restful, and enjoyable time filled with moments of joy and togetherness.
Thank you for your continued support throughout the year. We look forward to welcoming all of our students back to school on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Happy Holidays from all of us at HCS!
We kept the spirit going on Thursday with “Naughty vs. Nice” Day! Students and staff had fun choosing their side and showing off festive outfits ranging from sweet and cheerful to mischievously merry.
Today is ‘Ugly Sweater’ day! From classic holiday designs to creative and cozy looks, the participation was fantastic and the smiles were everywhere.
As we begin our holiday break, we would like to wish all of our HCS families a safe, restful, and enjoyable time filled with moments of joy and togetherness.
Thank you for your continued support throughout the year. We look forward to welcoming all of our students back to school on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Happy Holidays from all of us at HCS!
SWEET CREATIONS IN THE CLASSROOM!
Mrs. Keller’s Home & Careers classes and Mrs. Wormuth’s Technology classes put their creativity to work while designing and building impressive gingerbread houses. Students combined planning, teamwork, and imagination to create festive structures that were as detailed as they were delicious.
Wonderful work by all of our students, these creations truly captured the holiday spirit!
Mrs. Keller’s Home & Careers classes and Mrs. Wormuth’s Technology classes put their creativity to work while designing and building impressive gingerbread houses. Students combined planning, teamwork, and imagination to create festive structures that were as detailed as they were delicious.
Wonderful work by all of our students, these creations truly captured the holiday spirit!
SPREADING HOLIDAY CHEER
Thank you to Mrs. Noyd and her assistant student carolers for stopping by classrooms to share Christmas songs and festive cheer! Your beautiful singing brought smiles to students and staff and helped make the day extra special.
We appreciate you spreading the holiday spirit throughout our school!
Thank you to Mrs. Noyd and her assistant student carolers for stopping by classrooms to share Christmas songs and festive cheer! Your beautiful singing brought smiles to students and staff and helped make the day extra special.
We appreciate you spreading the holiday spirit throughout our school!
11:15 DISMISSAL TOMORROW
Dear families,
Beginning tonight into tomorrow, there are advisories for high winds and precipitation. Although the temperatures will be warm in the AM, they are expected to continue to drop throughout the day causing a wintry mix and potential icing on our hills. Instead of usual Friday dismissal, we will dismiss all students at 11:15 AM. Please call the main offices if you have any questions. We wish you a wonderful holiday and safe travels!
Dear families,
Beginning tonight into tomorrow, there are advisories for high winds and precipitation. Although the temperatures will be warm in the AM, they are expected to continue to drop throughout the day causing a wintry mix and potential icing on our hills. Instead of usual Friday dismissal, we will dismiss all students at 11:15 AM. Please call the main offices if you have any questions. We wish you a wonderful holiday and safe travels!
SPIRIT WEEK CONTINUES!
Holiday cheer was on full display in our Middle–High School yesterday for Holiday Accessories Day! From festive hats and jingle necklaces to reindeer antlers and holiday flair, our students and staff showed off their creativity and school spirit.
Great job, everyone, keep the spirit going!
Holiday cheer was on full display in our Middle–High School yesterday for Holiday Accessories Day! From festive hats and jingle necklaces to reindeer antlers and holiday flair, our students and staff showed off their creativity and school spirit.
Great job, everyone, keep the spirit going!
HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK FUN CONTINUES!
Our holiday spirit week is still going strong, and yesterday was “Anything But a Backpack” Day in the Middle–High School!
We saw some very clever and creative backpack replacements throughout the building, way to think outside the (back)pack! Nice work, everyone, and thank you for bringing the holiday fun and school spirit!
Our holiday spirit week is still going strong, and yesterday was “Anything But a Backpack” Day in the Middle–High School!
We saw some very clever and creative backpack replacements throughout the building, way to think outside the (back)pack! Nice work, everyone, and thank you for bringing the holiday fun and school spirit!
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK FUN!
Yesterday during Christmas Spirit Week, our middle school and high school students got cozy for “PJ Day” in the MS–HS building! From festive flannels to fun holiday prints, students and staff showed off their holiday spirit while staying comfy throughout the day.
We love seeing everyone get into the festive spirit, keep the cheer going!
Yesterday during Christmas Spirit Week, our middle school and high school students got cozy for “PJ Day” in the MS–HS building! From festive flannels to fun holiday prints, students and staff showed off their holiday spirit while staying comfy throughout the day.
We love seeing everyone get into the festive spirit, keep the cheer going!
NHS DELIVERS GIFT BASKETS
Our Hancock Central School National Honor Society students, accompanied by Mrs. Rice and Ms. White, stopped by Father Rausch Hall to deliver gift baskets to local families.
We’re proud of our students for giving back and helping spread kindness throughout our community.
Our Hancock Central School National Honor Society students, accompanied by Mrs. Rice and Ms. White, stopped by Father Rausch Hall to deliver gift baskets to local families.
We’re proud of our students for giving back and helping spread kindness throughout our community.
Staff Holiday Cookie Exchange & “Nailed It!” Decorating Challenge
This past Friday, our staff came together for a festive holiday cookie exchange, filled with sweet treats and holiday cheer! The event also featured a fun “Nailed It!” Decorating Challenge, where staff were given plain cookies and decorating supplies and tasked with recreating a sample cookie.
Prizes were awarded for creativity, accuracy, and funniest fail attempts. Students were guest judges, while the cookie creators were kept anonymous to the students judging.
The ‘Actually Nailed It’/Closest match certificate went to Ms. White for creating a cookie that most closely matched the challenge design with impressive attention to detail, skill, and steady hands.
The ‘Most Creative’ certificate went to Mrs. Noyd, for demonstrating outstanding creativity, originality, and artistic flair, taking the challenge design and making it uniquely her own.
The ‘Funniest Fail’ certificate went to Mr. Bedient, for embracing the spirit of the challenge with humor, confidence, and a cookie that may not have gone as planned, but absolutely made us laugh!
It was a wonderful way to celebrate the season and share some laughs with colleagues!
This past Friday, our staff came together for a festive holiday cookie exchange, filled with sweet treats and holiday cheer! The event also featured a fun “Nailed It!” Decorating Challenge, where staff were given plain cookies and decorating supplies and tasked with recreating a sample cookie.
Prizes were awarded for creativity, accuracy, and funniest fail attempts. Students were guest judges, while the cookie creators were kept anonymous to the students judging.
The ‘Actually Nailed It’/Closest match certificate went to Ms. White for creating a cookie that most closely matched the challenge design with impressive attention to detail, skill, and steady hands.
The ‘Most Creative’ certificate went to Mrs. Noyd, for demonstrating outstanding creativity, originality, and artistic flair, taking the challenge design and making it uniquely her own.
The ‘Funniest Fail’ certificate went to Mr. Bedient, for embracing the spirit of the challenge with humor, confidence, and a cookie that may not have gone as planned, but absolutely made us laugh!
It was a wonderful way to celebrate the season and share some laughs with colleagues!
