Hancock Middle/High School

COLD WEATHER/DOOR TO DOOR PICKUP HCS Families: Due to the low temperatures over the next few days, please keep your students inside until the bus arrives. The bus will wait for the student to come out. This may alter our traditional pick-up time by a couple of minutes, so please be patient. Walkers will be allowed in the building right at 7:45.

BOE MEETING TONIGHT Attention: Tonight's Board of Education meeting (1/21/25) will take place in the MS-HS Library at 7:00 p.m.

SPRING SPORTS SIGN UPS Attention students: Spring sports sign-ups have been sent to your student emails, please sign up by Friday, February 14th if you’re planning to play a spring sport. This is just for sign-ups, registration information through Arbiter sports will be forthcoming. Thank you!

NY THURSDAYS We snapped a few pics of our HCS students enjoying another tasty ‘NY THURSDAYS’ lunch! As always, thank you to our hard-working food service staff, as well as the local food suppliers for all that you do for us!

NO INDOOR WALKING FRIDAY & MONDAY There will be no Indoor walking on Friday January 17th or Monday January 20th. Indoor walking will resume Tuesday January 21st.

WRESTLING WIN’S ON SENIOR NIGHT Congratulations to our D-H Wrestlers on picking up a victory over Marathon on Senior Recognition night yesterday! Deposit seniors Brielle Wright, Indira Ramos, Lucas Barnes, Landen Bailey and Ryan Stoss were recognized before the match for their hard work, dedication and leadership throughout their years with the team. We wish you all the best as you complete your final year at the high school level! Last night we also celebrated 100 wins for Landyn Shaffer and Asaac Mead. Shaffer is a sophomore and Mead a junior, so they will continue to tally more victories in the next few years. Congratulations on this wonderful and difficult achievement!! D-H had victories from Evan Johnson, Landyn Shaffer, Jason Canedo, Asaac Mead, Tyler Reis, Jackson Velez, Lucas Barnes, Kam Hallock, Landen Bailey and Ty Rynearson last night en route to a 55-6 win over Marathon. Great work by all! Wrestling is back in action tonight as they head to Unatego. Start time is 6:00 p.m., good luck! Thank you to Matt Mastropietro for the pictures! #DHNation

NY THURSDAYS TOMORROW We have another tasty NY Thursdays lunch tomorrow at HCS! Check out the image below to see what's on the menu!

NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, MONDAY Just a reminder that there will be no school for students this Friday, January 17 (Superintendent’s Day) and Monday, January 20 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day). School will resume Tuesday, January 21, which is also the start of January Regents week (January 21-24). There are several other important dates coming up, with the end of quarter 2 occurring on Friday, January 24. CBT (Computer Based Testing) simulations will be January 27-28, with no school on Wednesday, January 29 (Lunar New Year). #WeAreHCS

WRESTLING SR. RECOGNITION TONIGHT 📅 When: Tonight, January 14, 2025 ⏰ Senior Recognition: 5:45 p.m. 🤼‍♂️ Match Time: 6:00 p.m. 📍 Where: Deposit Jr./Sr. HS Gym Come out and support our wrestling team as they take on Marathon and honor our amazing seniors! Let's pack the gym and show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication.

BASKETBALL VICTORIOUS ON SENIOR NIGHT Congratulations to the D-H Eagles Boys Varsity Basketball team on their 96-74 win over Harpursville during senior night! Micah Simmons had a triple-double, pouring in 42 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists. Blake Fortunato scored 37 points, with 11 rebounds and 5 steals. Noah Bass and Jacoby Mapes each added a pair of baskets, while AJ Gonzales had 9 rebounds and 6 assists. The win pushes the D-H to 7-3 on the year, with a 2-1 record in the MAC. Before the contest, we celebrated our Deposit and Hancock seniors for all their hard work & leadership through their years. Congratulations to Leo Lo, AJ Gonzales and Blake Fortunato for their dedication and leadership on and off the court for Deposit-Hancock. We wish you all the best as you complete your final year at the high school level! The boys are in action tomorrow, 1/15, as they have a big MAC league contest against Walton-Downsville. Tip off for the JV game is at 5:30, with Varsity to follow at 7:15, in Deposit. Good luck! #DHNation

BOYS BASKETBALL SR. RECOGNITION TONIGHT Join us tonight for Varsity Boys Basketball senior recognition! Our D-H Eagles will be taking on Harpursville tonight at the Deposit Elementary gym, with JV starting at 5:30 and Varsity at 7:15. We will be honoring and recognizing our Deposit-Hancock seniors before the Varsity game, we hope to see you later! If you’re unable to attend, the games will be live streamed on HUDL Fan at the links below, free of charge. Good luck, Eagles! D-H Eagles HUDL Fan channel: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/deposit/organization/61233/deposithancock-high-school

🏀 Senior Spotlight! 🏀 Last night, we celebrated Sarah Gross (Hancock) and Kassidy Decker (Deposit) for their time, effort and contributions over the years during the girls' basketball game against Delhi. Thank you, Sarah and Kassidy, for your dedication, hard work, and leadership on and off the court. Your impact on the team and community is unforgettable! Let’s hear it for these amazing seniors! 👏👏 Thank you to The Hancock Herald for the pictures!

Anyone needing to complete school business with the District office, please reach out as you normally would. The single point of entry is still fully operational. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to (607) 637-1301 or lasquith@hancock.stier.org

GIRLS BASKETBALL SR. RECOGNITION TONIGHT Join us tonight for Varsity Girls Basketball senior recognition! Our D-H Lady Eagles will be taking on Delhi tonight at the Hancock Elementary gym, with JV starting at 5:30 and Varsity at 7:15. We will be honoring and recognizing our Deposit-Hancock seniors before the Varsity game, we hope to see you later! If you’re unable to attend, the games will be live streamed on HUDL Fan at the links below, free of charge. Good luck, Eagles! Girls’ JV: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/deposit/organization/61233/deposithancock-high-school/watch?ib=1938119 Girls’ Varsity: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/deposit/organization/61233/deposithancock-high-school/watch?ib=1938104 #DHNation

January 2025 Regents Examination Schedule Attention Hancock Central School students and parents: Please take note of the January 2025 Regents Examination schedule below. All students taking Regents exams should report to school on time, well-rested, and prepared. Ensure you bring all necessary materials, including pens, pencils, and calculators (if applicable). Tuesday, January 21, 2025 • Morning Session (8:00 AM): English Language Arts • Afternoon Session (12:00 PM): Earth Science Wednesday, January 22, 2025 • Morning Session (8:00 AM): Geometry and US History & Government • Afternoon Session (12:00 PM): Algebra I Thursday, January 23, 2025 • Morning Session (8:00 AM): Global History & Geography II Friday, January 24, 2025 • Morning Session (8:00 AM): Living Environment Good luck to all students taking their Regents exams! We believe in your success!

Hancock Central School District Partners with UHS to Offer Virtual Walk-In Health Visits for Students Hancock, NY – The Hancock Central School District, in partnership with UHS, is excited to announce the introduction of school-based health virtual walk-in visits for HCSD students, effective immediately. This innovative initiative is designed to provide students with more accessible healthcare while minimizing disruptions to their learning experience. Through this collaboration with UHS, students enrolled at HCSD now have the opportunity to receive medical care through virtual visits when appropriate. If a school nurse identifies a concern that can be addressed remotely, they will reach out to the student's parent or guardian to offer the option of a virtual health visit. How It Works: Once the nurse identifies a concern that can be resolved through a virtual consultation, they will contact the family to discuss the details. UHS will then reach out to the family to obtain permission for the virtual visit, ensuring full consent before proceeding. Finally, the student, their family, and the doctor will connect virtually to address the medical concern in a timely manner. These virtual consultations will be billed through the student’s insurance as a regular walk-in visit, making it a seamless option for healthcare. "Our goal is to keep students in the classroom and engaged in their education while ensuring they receive the medical care they need," said Superintendent, Lori Asquith. "By offering this virtual walk-in service, we are taking an important step towards providing better access to healthcare for our students in a way that reduces time away from school." We are proud to offer this innovative service and believe it will greatly benefit our school community. Thank you for your continued support as we work to make healthcare more accessible and convenient for our students. For more information or to learn more about the virtual health visit process, please contact Jennifer Hunt at the Hancock Central School District Health Office at (607) 637-1310

🎄✨ HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK ✨🎄 Throughout the week, our students and staff here at HCS truly showcased their holiday spirit! From festive outfits to joyful activities, the holiday cheer was in full swing. Check out these pictures that capture the excitement and creativity of our HCS family during Spirit Week. We've also included our Elementary door decorations, which look wonderful! 🎅🎁 Nice job, everyone, for spreading holiday cheer and making this week so special! ❤️💚

🎄✨ HAPPY HOLIDAYS! ✨🎄 We wish everyone in the Hancock Central School community a joyful holiday season. May your winter recess be safe, relaxing, and filled with happiness. See you in the New Year, ready for more learning and growth! ❄️📚

🎉🍕 Middle School Honors Pizza Party 🍕🎉 Congratulations to our middle school students for their outstanding achievements! Yesterday, the district purchased pizzas for a special honors pizza party, and we’d like to thank the Circle E Diner for providing the delicious pies. A big shout out to our middle school staff for serving up the slices and making the celebration memorable! Keep striving for greatness, Wildcats! 🐾✨

🎄✨ HCS Christmas Door Decorating Contest Results! ✨🎄 A big round of applause to our talented students and staff for their incredible creativity in this year’s Christmas Door Decorating contest! 🏆 1st Place: Ms. DaBrescia's room with the magical 'Polar Express' theme! 🎅 2nd Place: Our amazing custodial staff with the festive 'Santa's Workshop'! 📸 3rd Place: Mr. O'Boyle's classroom with the fun 'Take A Selfie' door! All of the doors looked absolutely FANTASTIC. Great job to everyone who participated and helped spread holiday cheer throughout our school! 🎨🎅🎄