Events Calendar

Drop off locations: North & South Hancock and HCMS. Learn more by contacting NHES FRC Lacey Mosby at 270-927-7900, SHES FRC Jamie Stephens at 270-927-6762 or HCMS/HCHS YSC Laura Kessans at 270-927-6712.

Call 270-922-5594 or email [email protected], if you’re ages 15-17 and interested in firefighting and serving your community. Hands-on firefighting training, teamwork and leadership development, and real-life emergency experience.

Registration is open for Hancock County Youth Baseball: Tee Ball, ages 4-6; Rookie, ages 6-9; Major, ages 9-12 (age as of Apr. 30 and ages 6 and 9 can choose league). First player $85, 2nd player $65 and 3rd player + free. Registration ends March 7. The link is gameplanhq.com. Evaluations are Sat., March 7, 8-10 a.m. for Major and 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for Rookie. Jamboree is Sat., April 11. Games begin the week of April 13. For questions call 270-922-0392, 270-302-7277 or 270-702-4936.

Now-April: Free Spanish class for beginners, most Thursdays in the months of January-April at the Hawesville Library, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. For more information call 270-927-6760 or email [email protected]. Upcoming classes are: Feb.19th & 26th; March 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th; and April 2nd, 9th & 16th.

Thursday, February 12th: Valentine’s Day Escape Room at the Hawesville Library, 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (45-minute sessions). Registration opened Monday, January 26th. All ages are welcome.

Thursday, February 12th: Hancock County High School Parent/Teacher Night at HCHS, 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Early College meetings (required to enter program) begin at 4:30 p.m. in the media center.

Thursday, February 12th: HCMS (6th, 7th & 8th) Volleyball match at St. Romuald, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 12th: HCHS Freshman Boys Basketball District Championship game at Breckinridge County, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, February 13th: Senior meeting at HCHS gym, 1:30 p.m.

Friday, February 13th: HCHS Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball game vs. Breckinridge County at Home, 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Friday, February 13th: Valentine’s Day Escape Room at the Lewisport Branch Library, 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (45-minute sessions). Registration opens Monday, January 26th. All ages are welcome.

Friday, February 13th: Teen Dungeons and Dragons at Lewisport Branch Library (ages 13-18), 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Registration is required. Email [email protected] with questions.

Saturday, February 14th: HCHS Archery tournament at John Hardin High School.

Saturday, February 14th: Hancock County High School cheerleaders are offering babysitting at the HCHS Media Center, 5:30p.m.-10:00 p.m. For children ages preschool-6th grade. Cost is $20 for the first child and $10 for each additional sibling. Parents/caregivers bring snacks and a drink, and pizza will be available for purchase. *The payment and form must be submitted by Feb. 11. Registration form and payment options are at https://forms.gle/apSqueVybZoKTx399.

Saturday, February 14th: Hancock County Public Schools Foundation Casino Night Fundraiser at the Lewisport Community Center, 6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. For couples, besties or solo high rollers! $50 General Tickets per person, and $80 VIP Tickets. Free playing chips, dinner, photobooth and music included with each ticket price. Chips traded for raffle tickets at end of evening to win prizes.  Seeking sponsors and prize donations from individuals and local businesses. Message the Hancock County Public Schools Foundation Facebook page for more information.

Sunday, February 15th: School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day. Thank you for your service, SROs!

Sunday, February 15th: HCHS Track meet in Louisville.

Monday, February 16th: Presidents Day federal holiday.

Monday, February 16th: 4-H Youth Development West 5/6 Area Teen Outing at Malibu Jack’s, 1704 North Dixie Ave., Elizabethtown, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. *Departing Hancock County at 11:30 a.m. Teens welcome from Breckinridge, Daviess, Grayson, Hancock, Hardin, Larue, McLean, Ohio and Meade counties. Email [email protected] to register. Cost is $20. Transportation provided. Space is limited.

Tuesday, February 17th: Random Acts of Kindness Day. (Random Acts of Kindness Week is Feb. 14-20.)

Tuesday, February 17th: HCHS Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball game vs. Ohio County at Home, 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 18th: HCHS (JV/V) Girls Basketball game at Central Hardin, 5:30 p.m. *CANCELED*

Thursday, February 19th: School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) meeting at North Hancock Elementary School, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 19th: Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) meeting at NHES Library, 5:00 p.m. There is no cost to join. Email [email protected], if you have questions.

Thursday, February 19th: HCHS (JV/V) Boys Basketball game at Newcomer Academy, 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 19th: HCMS (6th, 7th & 8th) Volleyball match at Grayson County, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, February 20th: OCTC Alignment Day for HCHS students.

Friday, February 20th: HCHS Girls and Boys Basketball game at Grayson County, 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 22nd: HCHS Indoor Track meet in Louisville.

Feb. 23rd-March 26th: Girls Youth Volleyball Club for 3rd-5th grades at the North Hancock Elementary School gym, Mondays and Thursdays, 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost is $20 for those enrolled in the afterschool program, and $50 for those not currently enrolled. Do not send payment until after you are contacted. Fill out the form on the NHES newsletter. Space is limited to the first 30 girls to sign up.

Tuesday, February 24th: Special Effects Makeup workshop for teens at the Lewisport Library, 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. No experience needed. Learn basic SFX makeup techniques. Registration opened Tuesday, Feb. 3.

Tuesday, February 24th: HCMS (6th, 7th & 8th) Volleyball match at Muhlenberg County, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 25th: Job and Resource Fair at Breckinridge County Public Library, 308 Old Hwy 60 in Hardinsburg, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Open to the public.

Thursday, February 26th: HCMS (6th, 7th & 8th) Volleyball match at Home, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, February 27th: Teen Dungeons and Dragons at the Hawesville Library (ages 13-18), 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Registration opens February 16th.

Sunday, March 1st: 4-H Camp registration opens.

Sunday, March 1st: Walter Estes Umpire Clinic presented by Independence Bank at Lourdes K-3 Gym, 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Open to everyone no matter the level of umpiring experience. Learn the basics of umpiring from local veteran umpires.

March 2nd-6th: Read Across America Week.

Tuesday, March 3rd: HCMS (6th, 7th & 8th) Volleyball match at Ohio County, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 5th: Tween Dungeons & Dragons at the Lewisport Library for ages 9-12, 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Registration opened  Monday, February 9th.

Thursday, March 5th: HCMS (6th, 7th & 8th) Volleyball match at Home, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, March 6th: SAT prep day for all juniors at HCHS.

Saturday, March 7th: HCHS Softball scrimmage at Marshall County, 12:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 7th: Daddy-Daughter Dinner and Dance for girls ages 4-12 and their father, grandfather, uncle, guardian, etc., at HCHS. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Register and pay by Friday, Feb. 20 to avoid late fee. No registrations taken after February 28th. Cost is $40 per couple and $10 for each additional daughter. Make checks payable to: HCHS Baseball Boosters. Contact Amy Severs with questions at 270-922-6170. Price includes meal, photo and dancing.

Sunday, March 8th: Daylight Savings Time begins. “Spring forward” manual clocks one hour.

March 9th-20th: Kindergarten Registration at NHES.

Tuesday, March 10th: Glue Window Clings activity for homeschool families at the Lewisport Library, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Registration is required and opens Monday, February 16th.

Thursday, March 12th: HCMS (6th, 7th & 8th) Volleyball match at Home, 5:30 p.m.

March 12th-14th: 4-H Summit for 6th-8th grades at West KY 4-H Camp. *Registration deadline was Friday, Jan. 23rd.

Friday, March 13th: 3rd grade field trip at North Hancock Elementary School.

Friday, March 13th: HCMS Report Cards go home.

Friday, March 13th: Reality Fair for 8th grade students at Hancock County Middle School.

Friday, March 13th: Teen Dungeons & Dragons at the Lewisport Library for ages 13-18, 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Registration opens Monday, March 2nd.

Saturday, March 14th: Sunshine Circle Homemakers Bunco Party at the Hancock County Career Center, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. *Limited seating, get your ticket early at the Hancock County Extension Office. Make checks payable to Sunshine Circle Homemakers.

Monday, March 16th: Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Farm City Dinner at the Hawesville Baptist Life Center, 6:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale at First Financial Bank and Independence Bank (both locations each), Kraftcor Federal Credit Union, Labor Management Federal Credit Union and Hancock County Farm Supply. Contact Tina Snyder with questions at 270-922-1300 or [email protected].

Tuesday, March 17th: School Smiles Dental Program at HCMS and HCHS.

Thursday, March 19th: HCHS musical performance for HCMS and HCHS students.

Thursday, March 19th: School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) meeting at North Hancock Elementary School, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 19th: Free 4-H Beginner Pillowcase Sewing Workship for ages 9-18 (entry project for Hancock County Fair) at the Development Complex, 1605 Hwy 60 W, 3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Space is limited. Signup by scanning the QR code on school newsletters.

Friday, March 20th: Puzzle Competition at the Lewisport Library, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Teams will race against the clock and each other to see who can piece together a mystery jigsaw the fastest. Registration opens Friday, March 6th.

March 20th-21st: HCHS Theater presents “Mean Girls,” 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 21st: HCMS GRVC Volleyball tournament at Breckinridge County.

Tuesday, March 24th: Perler Bead Magnets project at the Hawesville Library, 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration opens Monday, March 9th. Design your own perler bead masterpieces that will then be fused together and made into custom magnets.

Friday, March 27th: Teen Dungeons & Dragons at the Hawesville Library for ages 13-18, 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Registration opens Monday, March 16th.

Saturday, March 28th: Hancock County Homesteaders Market at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1430 KY 1389 in Hawesville. Live animals and many local handmade, homegrown goods. 2026 Market dates are: March 28, April 18, May 16, Sept. 5 and Oct. 24.

Saturday, March 28th: Annual community Easter Egg Hunt at Vastwood Park, 10:30 a.m. Registration opens at 9:45 a.m., on the day of the event.

Monday, March 30th: Music performances at North Hancock Elementary School. Kindergarten, 5:00 p.m., and 1st grade, 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 31st: Application deadline for Blake Gatton Tradesman Award. Must be a senior in high school and going into a trade. To apply go to ORSPC.org, click on the Resources tab, download the application, fill it out and mail it in. Recipient will be announced in April.

Friday, April 3rd: HCHS Senior Community Service Hours are due. To receive the cord, seniors will need 48 approved hours by this date.

Sunday, April 5th: Easter Sunday.

April 6th-10th: Spring Break for Hancock County Schools.

Monday, April 13th: Students return from Spring Break, and classes resume at HC Schools.

Tuesday, April 14th: Pounded Flowers Tapestry activity for homeschool families and their school-aged children at the Hawesville Library, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Registration is required and will open Monday, March 23rd.

Tuesday, April 14th: 4-H Communications Contest at the Development Complex.

Wednesday, April 15th: Popup Driver Licensing event at Hawesville Library. Apply for or renew driver’s licenses, ID cards, CDLs and motorcycle licenses. Real ID and standard versions are available; bring required documents. Registration opens Wednesday, April 1st at 8:00 a.m.

Saturday, April 18th: Hancock County High School Prom at the Owensboro Convention Center, 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. The theme is Viva Las Vegas. Cost is $25 per person. After Prom will be held at HCHS, 10:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Attendance at Prom is not required to attend After Prom, and the price is $10 per person. Doors open at 10:00 p.m. for After Prom. Sign in by 11:15 p.m., if you attended prom.

Monday, April 20th: Voter registration deadline for the primary election, 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 25th: SHES Yearbook orders are due today, and *5th grade yearbook ads are due on April 18. To send photos, email [email protected].

Saturday, April 25th: Community Shred Day at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1430 St. Rt. 1389, Hawesville.

Sunday, May 10th: Mother’s Day.

May 11th-15th: HCHS Seniors currently 18 or who will be 18 by Nov. 3, 2026, can register to vote during the school day in the HCHS Media Center. Bring driver’s license and social security number. HCHS government teacher, Mr. Kratzer, will be there to assist with paperwork.

Tuesday, May 19th: No classes at HC Schools for Primary Election Day. Polls open 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Mail-in absentee ballots must be received by the clerk before 6:00 p.m. Central Time.

Friday, May 22nd: Last day of school for students at HC Schools (This date is subject to change). Closing day for teachers and staff is Tuesday, May 26th.

Monday, May 25th: Memorial Day.

Tuesday, June 2nd: Candidate filing deadline for the general election in November, 4:00 p.m.

Friday, June 19th: Juneteenth.

June 29th-July 2nd: 4-H Camp.

Saturday, July 4th: Independence Day celebration at Vastwood Park, featuring an expanded fireworks display in honor of America’s 250th birthday.

August 5th-8th: Hancock County Fair.

Monday, August 24th: First day of the new school year for students at HC Schools. (Opening Day for teachers and staff is Friday, August 21st.)

Monday, September 7th: Labor Day, no classes at HC Schools.

Saturday, September 12th: Community Shred Day at Lewisport Branch Library, 400 2nd St., Lewisport. Shredding done on site. 5 boxes/totes per vehicle.

October 12th-16th: Fall Break for Hancock County Schools.

Monday, November 2nd: No classes at HC Schools, Inservice.

Wednesday, November 11th: Veterans Day.

Tuesday, November 3rd: No classes at HC Schools, General Election Day.

*For a more complete list of school events and timely updates, check your student’s newsletter and follow their school’s Facebook page, as well as the Hancock County Public Schools Communication Facebook page.