Hancock Middle/High School

🎄❤️ Spreading Holiday Cheer! ❤️🎄 Our Hancock Central School students are bringing the holiday spirit to life by helping deliver Christmas gifts to our local Catholic church! Their efforts are making a difference and brightening the season for families in our community. Way to go, Wildcats!

BOYS BASKETBALL WINS D-H TIPOFF TOURNAMENT Congratulations to our D-H Varsity Boys Basketball team on their thrilling 69-63 win over Morris to take home the D-H tip-off tournament championship! Trailing by 10 points at the start of the 4th quarter, Deposit-Hancock had an excellent final period, outscoring Morris 24-8 to win the game. Blake Fortunato exploded for 37 points, including 7 three pointers. Micah Simmons added 16 points, while Jeremiah Diaz scored 9 points for the Eagles. Excellent work, guys!! D-H is back in action tonight, as they take on Susquehanna in Deposit. JV start time is at 5:30, with Varsity slated for a 7:15 p.m. tip-off. Good luck! To view highlights of the game, visit maxpreps at the following link: https://www.maxpreps.com/games/12-7-2024/basketball-24-25/deposit-hancock-vs-morris-central.htm?c=jM4-HVKcTUmk-zHgn7EN9g#tab=box-score&schoolid= #DHNation

MS-HS CONCERT RECORDING Last night's Middle-High School winter concert is now available to view on our HCSD Youtube page at the address below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_0Uwr71NtM Nice work, everyone!

🎶 Bravo to Our Band and Chorus! 🎶 HCS would like to congratulate our talented musicians and vocalists on their outstanding performances at last night’s Winter Concert! ❄️✨ The concert featured beautiful renditions by: 🎵 5th Grade Chorus 🎵 Middle School Band 🎵 Middle School Chorus 🎵 High School Band 🎵 High School Chorus A special thank you to all the students for their hard work, as well as our directors, Choral Director Loa Noyd and Band Director Michael Massaro, for their dedication and guidance in making this event a true celebration of music and the holiday spirit. 🎄💙 #WeAreHCS

🎉 Congratulations to our Middle School Students! 🎉 Hancock Central School would like to proudly recognize the hard work and achievements of our middle school students during yesterday’s Quarter 1 Awards Ceremony! 🏅✨ Congratulations to the following students: MERIT ROLL: Grade 6: Liam Chapman, Christopher Davanzo, Addie Furlong, Sauyer Lobdell, Kemper Possemato, Aurora Ruiz, Elisha Simmons, Chanel Wignall Grade 7: Arissa Crawson, Jada Furlong, Jena Furlong, Sophia Jefferson, Hannah Morgan, Kylan Possemato, Gage Zazeckie Grade 8: Jake D’Elia, Trenten Gill, Nissi Louis, Livian Robinson HONOR ROLL: Grade 5: Earl Miller, Jace Murphy, Kylie Tompkins, Jacob Wormuth Grade 6: Joshua Dunlap, Baylie Ellis, Leon Miller Grade 7: John Blanchard, Bryleigh Drumm, Leah Haase-Thomas, Richard Miller Grade 8: Ariana Blakeslee, John D’Elia, Xavier Esolen, Arianna Hunt, Chase Mack, Landyn Robinson, Emma Tice, Cameron Thomas, Gavyn Westbrook HIGH HONOR ROLL: Grade 5: Maci Berlingeri, Samuel Brigham, Ivan Haskell, Addison Picozzi, Emerson Rinn Grade 6: Harper Dufton, Ava Reynolds Grade 7: Karynn Appley, Liliana Avila, Jayden D’Elia, Owen Drake, Justin He, Preston Johnston, Braidynn Marino, Braylee Marino, Sophia Prescott, Emma Saul, Cooper Wormuth Grade 8: Elaine He, Madilynn Gustin, Adelaide Roenfeldt, Lacey White PERFECT ATTENDANCE: 5th Grade: Ivan Haskell, Addison Picozzi 6th Grade: Harper Dufton, Addie Furlong, Jonghyeok Kim, Ava Reynolds 7th Grade: Madison Bolster, Owen Drake, Justin He, Braidynn Marino, Braylee Marino, Hannah Morgan, Sophia Prescott, Cooper Wormuth, Gage Zazeckie 8th Grade: Trenten Gill, Elaine He, Arianna Hunt, Nicholas Irimescu, Jongryul Kim, Landyn Robinson From academic excellence to outstanding character and effort, our students continue to embody the values of determination and perseverance. We are so proud of all your accomplishments and can’t wait to see what you achieve next! Let’s celebrate their success together. Way to go, students!! #WeAreHCS

GIRLS BASKETBALL WINS OPENER Congratulations to our D-H Eagles Varsity Girls Basketball team on their victory over Franklin last night in the Walton tip-off tournament. It was a tight game throughout, but the Lady Eagles picked up the win with a 42-37 score! Sarah Gross scored 21 points to lead D-H, with Ivy Tice adding 9 points and Autumn Dohanic tallying 6 points. The girls will travel back to Walton tomorrow night, taking on Walton for the tip-off championship. Good luck, ladies! #DHNation

D-H SPORTS LIVE STREAMS Deposit-Hancock is moving to a new live stream platform for our home athletic contests! We will be using HUDL FAN TV from this point forward (this is a free service, no account is required to view contests). Our home athletic contests will NO LONGER be live streamed on the YouTube platform. To watch games, please click on this link: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/deposit/organization/61233/deposithancock-high-school The link is also available on our school website, under the ‘Athletics’ tab. We have boys’ basketball games upcoming, with our D-H Boys tip-off tournament scheduled for tomorrow, December 6th and Saturday, December 7th. GO EAGLES!!! #DHNation

MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDS, MS-HS CONCERT TODAY Just a reminder that we will be holding quarter 1 awards for students in grades 5-8 at approximately 1:50/1:55 p.m. this afternoon. We will also be having our MS-HS Winter concert later this evening at 6:30 p.m. Please join us if you're able to attend, we look forward to seeing you!

MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS THURSDAY & FRIDAY We would like to invite you to our Middle & High School quarter 1 awards ceremonies tomorrow, December 5th and Friday, December 6th. Awards for grades 5-8 will take place Thursday, with grades 9-12 occurring on Friday. Both ceremonies will begin at approximately 1:50/1:55 p.m., we hope to see you then!

MS-HS CONCERT THIS THURSDAY We would like to invite you to our HCS middle-high school winter concert this Thursday, December 5th! The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m., featuring our wonderful choral and band arrangements. High school students participating in the concert are asked to report before/by 5:45 p.m., while middle school students should report by 6:00 p.m. Doors will open for guest at 6:15 p.m., we hope to see you there!

🌟👏 Congratulations to Our NTHS Inductees! 👏🌟 We are thrilled to celebrate the accomplishments of our HCS students and their peers from other districts in DCMO BOCES who were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) before our Thanksgiving break! 🎉 Congratulations to the following HCS students: Ashton Aceves-Amaya, Computer Technology Arik Biedermann, Welding Vanessa Horton, Business Foundations Aidan Norton, Conservation This achievement highlights their dedication to academic excellence, leadership, and technical skills. We're so proud of your hard work and commitment to success! 💙💛 #WeAreHCS #NTHS2024 #FutureLeaders

🎭🌟 Bravo, High School Performers! 🌟🎭 This past Saturday, our talented high school students took the stage and delivered an incredible performance of "You Can't Take It with You" by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman. Their hard work, dedication, and passion truly shined, leaving the audience thoroughly entertained and inspired. 👏👏 A big round of applause to our cast, crew, and everyone involved in bringing this production to life. You made HCS proud! 💙💛 Cast: Penelope Sycamore – Vanessa Horton Essie – Amelia Waldron Rheba – Emmalee Watson Paul Sycamore – Olivia Esolen Ed – Hunter Oddo Donald – Isaiah Graham Martin Vanderhof – Emily Bolster Alice – Emrehe Ellis Henderson - Ashton Aceves-Amaya Tony Kirby – Steven Saul, Jr. Boris Kolenkhov – Liam Kelly Kay Wellington – Madalyn Schmitz Mr. Kirby – Liam Kelly Mrs. Kirby – Grace Evanitsky Olga – Grace Evanitsky G-Man - Ashton Aceves-Amaya Production Team: Director – Loa Noyd Technical Set Director – Kristy White Lighting and Sound – Jason Mead Spotlight – Leigha Mead Printing – BOCES Printshop & Chance Charles Costumes – Jackie Petriella

🎭🌟 Bravo, HCS High School Performers! 🌟🎭 This past Saturday, our talented high school students took the stage and delivered an incredible performance of "You Can't Take It with You" by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman. Their hard work, dedication, and passion truly shined, leaving the audience thoroughly entertained and inspired. 👏👏 A big round of applause to our cast, crew, and everyone involved in bringing this production to life. You made HCS proud! 💙💛 Cast: Penelope Sycamore – Vanessa Horton Essie – Amelia Waldron Rheba – Emmalee Watson Paul Sycamore – Olivia Esolen Ed – Hunter Oddo Donald – Isaiah Graham Martin Vanderhof – Emily Bolster Alice – Emrehe Ellis Henderson - Ashton Aceves-Amaya Tony Kirby – Steven Saul, Jr. Boris Kolenkhov – Liam Kelly Kay Wellington – Madalyn Schmitz Mr. Kirby – Liam Kelly Mrs. Kirby – Grace Evanitsky Olga – Grace Evanitsky G-Man - Ashton Aceves-Amaya Production Team: Director – Loa Noyd Technical Set Director – Kristy White Lighting and Sound – Jason Mead Spotlight – Leigha Mead Printing – BOCES Printshop & Chance Charles Costumes – Jackie Petriella

5TH Graders Think Big at Engineering Day! Thank you to Mrs. Rice for sending in pictures of our 5th graders at Engineering Day last week! Like our 8th grade group the day before, the 5th graders traveled to the BT-BOCES campus, where they participated in a rube Goldberg/group engineering challenge! It looks like you were all working hard and having a good time, excellent work!

The Hancock Central School District is closed today, Friday, November 22.

🎉 HCS 8th Graders Shine at Engineering Day! 🔧📐 Yesterday, our 8th-grade students participated in Engineering Day at the BT-BOCES campus. This exciting event brought together schools from across the region for a fun and educational STEM competition. Students faced an engineering challenge that required creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. Using only the materials provided, teams collaborated to design and build their projects, showcasing skills in science, math, time management, and communication. We’re so proud of our students for their hard work and enthusiasm! Thank you to BT-BOCES for hosting this wonderful opportunity for hands-on learning and collaboration.

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES MONDAY Just a friendly reminder that HCS will be holding parent-teacher conferences this Monday, November 25th, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m. Students will be dismissed from school at 12:30 p.m. These conferences are a valuable opportunity to connect, discuss progress, and plan for continued growth and success. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s school if you would like to arrange a meeting with their teacher.

Join Us for Hancock Central School’s High School Play! Come out on Saturday, November 23rd, as our talented high school students bring to life the classic comedy "You Can't Take It With You" by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart! This hilarious play follows the eccentric Sycamore family, a group that lives by its own rules and proves that life is about enjoying the little things. It’s a feel-good story that’s sure to entertain! 📅 Performance: 7:30 p.m. 📍 Location: Hancock Central School Middle-High School Auditorium 🎟️ Admission is free, but donations and canned goods are warmly accepted. Let's support our students and community!

🎉 Thank You for a Memorable Thanksgiving Meal! 🦃 We would like to give a huge THANK YOU to our HCS Student Council and dedicated food service staff for preparing a wonderful Thanksgiving meal for our Hancock community! This heartwarming event was open to Senior Citizens, Hancock Rotary members, Veterans, and Retirees of our school district — free of charge. Your hard work and generosity brought smiles and warmth to many, showcasing the true spirit of Thanksgiving. 💙🍁 #WeAreHCS #ThankYou #Gratitude

WINTER WEATHER INFORMATION Winter weather in our area can be unpredictable, and the safety of Hancock Central School District students is always our top priority. Decisions to delay, close, or dismiss school early are made by the Superintendent in consultation with transportation officials and local authorities, considering road conditions, weather reports, and building safety. In general, the following timeline is used to frame school closing and delay decisions: 5:30 a.m. • Preliminary decision is made to close or delay school • Media outlets are notified of closing/delay • Decision to close/delay is communicated to all district stakeholders Communication will be made via: • Global Connect Call (607-637-2511) • SMS Text Messaging • Website: https://www.hancock.stier.org • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HancockCSD/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/HCSDWildcats If school starts but weather worsens, updates on early dismissals or activity cancellations will be shared as soon as possible. For any questions, please contact Superintendent Lori Asquith at 607-637-1301 or lasquith@hancock.stier.org.