Hancock Central School District

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!

Elementary Students Support Pennies from Heaven Fundraiser Hancock Central School’s UPK-6th grade students recently participated in the Pennies from Heaven fundraiser, hosted by UHS Delaware Valley Hospital’s Teddy Bear Clinic. Throughout February, students collected pennies from family and friends, filling jugs provided by UHS in each classroom. At the end of the month, UHS collected and tallied the donations, and Ms. Milk’s 2nd-grade class emerged as the top contributors! As a reward for their generosity, they celebrated with a pizza & ice cream party yesterday, sponsored by DVH. Thank you to all students and families who participated in this meaningful cause

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!

NY THURSDAYS LUNCH TODAY We have another ‘NY Thursdays’ lunch this afternoon at HCS! Today’s menu includes pasta with meat sauce, bread stick, roasted green beans, apple slices and milk. See the image below for local vendor information, thank you to our food service staff and the companies that source the fresh, local food made available to us!

🌍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!

BIRTHDAYS & GOLD SLIP WINNER We celebrated several birthdays and chose our gold slip winner at yesterday’s Morning Program. Happy birthdays go out to Karissa Mack, Carsyn DaBrescia-McGraw, Cayson Barnhart and Sander the dog!! We hope you each have the BEST day!! We selected this week’s gold slip winner, congratulations to Karissa Mack on also being selected here. She is pictured with her prize! Keep on turning in those gold slips, boys and girls, job well done by everyone!

STUDENT OF THE WEEK Congratulations to this week’s student of the week at Hancock Elementary, Addison Bolster! Addison was chosen by Mr. Bedient because she always has a positive attitude, is always ready to learn and always works well with her classmates. Excellent job, Addison, keep up the great work and positivity!!

🍀 Morning Laughter & Limericks! 🍀 Our 2nd-grade students brought smiles and giggles to this today’s Morning Program! They entertained their peers with fun limericks and St. Patrick’s Day jokes, spreading joy just in time for the holiday. Great job, 2nd graders, for brightening everyone's day with your humor and creativity!

🎨 March is Arts in Our Schools Month! 🎨 Ms. Kellam’s elementary art students at HCS have been exploring a variety of artistic styles and techniques, creating amazing projects that showcase their creativity! Check out what each grade has been working on: UPK – Andy Warhol-inspired pop art flower gardens Kindergarten – Ripped collage heart color wheels 1st Grade – Monet-inspired lily pad paintings 2nd Grade – Paper-woven blankets featuring their favorite animals 3rd Grade – 3D relief self-portrait collages showcasing different professions 4th Grade – Printmaking with radial symmetry and patterns Our young artists are working hard and having fun exploring the world of art! Wonderful work by all of you!!

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!

RESERVE YOUR 2024-2025 HCS YEARBOOK! Don't miss out on capturing this year's memories! Pre-purchase your HCS Middle-High School Yearbook by picking up an order form from Mr. Charles in the STEAM room. Deadline to reserve your copy: Thursday, April 17 Cost: $40 Payment options: Cash, check, or money order (made out to "HCS Yearbook") A limited number of yearbooks may be available when they arrive in May, but the best way to guarantee your copy is to pre-order! Secure your yearbook today!

STUDENT OF THE WEEK, BIRTHDAYS & GOLDSLIPS We would like to congratulate this week’s student of the week at Hancock Elementary, Tanner Davis! Tanner was chosen by his teacher, Mrs. Vasconi-Smith, because of his hard work and kindness to everyone around him. Nice work, Tanner! We also celebrated a birthday today, happiest of birthdays go out to Oscar Kline-Becker! We hope you have a wonderful birthday, Oscar! Finally, Tanner was chosen to select this week’s gold slip winner and happened to pull his name out of the basket! Great work!! Thank you all for coming to yesterday’s Morning Program, we hope to see you again next week!

CELEBRATING ARTS IN OUR SCHOOLS! A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by today’s Morning Program to watch our 5th Grade Beginning Chorus perform for our elementary students! Chloe Reynolds, Emerson Rinn, and Sam Brigham took the stage, delighting our young Wildcats with performances of The HCS Alma Mater, Raining Tacos, and Hakuna Matata. March is Arts in Our Schools Month, and we’re so proud to showcase the talent and creativity of our students!

More Seuss Fun with Our Elementary Students! March is Read Across America month, and our elementary students have been celebrating in true Seuss style! A huge thank you to Mrs. Cooper and Ms. Milk for capturing and sharing more fantastic moments from our Seuss celebrations! And a special shout-out to Mrs. Sherburne for preparing a fun, Seuss-themed snack that made the day even more magical!

MORE DR. SEUSS WEEK FUN! Check out more fantastic pictures from Dr. Seuss Week at Hancock Elementary! Our students had a blast celebrating with fun activities, creative snacks, and plenty of Seuss-inspired spirit! A big THANK YOU to Ms. Milk for capturing these special moments and sharing them with us!

HAPPY NATIONAL SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK WEEK! This week, we celebrate National School Social Work Week and give a huge THANK YOU to Megan Phoenix for everything she does for us here at HCS! Ms. Phoenix’s dedication, support, and care make a difference in the lives of our students every day. From offering guidance to lending a helping hand, she plays a vital role in our school community. We appreciate you, Ms. Phoenix!