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LIHEAP Winter Assistance
Now-March 27th: LIHEAP Winter Crisis emergency assistance with home heating paid directly to energy vendor. For more details, call 800-456-3452 or go to the website at capky.org.
Backpack Food Donations
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.
Junior Firefighter Program
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.
Hancock County Youth Baseball
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.
Spanish for Beginners
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.
SBDM Meeting at NHES
Thursday, February 19th: School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) meeting at North Hancock Elementary School, 3:30 p.m.
PTO Meeting at NHES
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.
HCHS Boys B-Ball
Thursday, February 19th: HCHS (JV/V) Boys Basketball game at Newcomer Academy, 5:00 p.m.
HCMS Volleyball
Thursday, February 19th: HCMS (6th, 7th & 8th) Volleyball match at Grayson County, 5:30 p.m.
OCTC Alignment Day
Friday, February 20th: OCTC Alignment Day for HCHS students.
HCHS Girls and Boys B-Ball
Friday, February 20th: HCHS Girls and Boys Basketball game at Grayson County, 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
HCHS Track
Sunday, February 22nd: HCHS Indoor Track meet in Louisville.
HCMS Yearbooks
Monday, February 23rd: Last day to order HCMS yearbooks. Order forms are in the front office.
Girls Youth Volleyball Club
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.
Special Effects Makeup Workshop
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.
HCMS Volleyball
Tuesday, February 24th: HCMS (6th, 7th & 8th) Volleyball match at Muhlenberg County, 5:30 p.m.
Breck Co. Job & Resource Fair
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.
NHES Pre-K Family Night
Thursday, February 26th: Pre-K Family Night at North Hancock Elementary School.
HCMS Volleyball
Thursday, February 26th: HCMS (6th, 7th & 8th) Volleyball match at Home, 5:30 p.m.
International Trip Info. Meeting at HCHS
Thursday, February 26th: Information meeting on the trip Mrs. Howell is hosting to Germany, Italy and Switzerland in 2028. The meeting will be held at the Hancock County High School Media Center, 6:00 p.m. RSVP to join at bit.ly/4rTC3uP.
HCHS Spring Pictures
Friday, February 27th: Spring picture day at Hancock County High School.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
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.
Paddle Perry’s Annual Meeting Potluck
Saturday, February 28th: Paddle Perry’s annual meeting potluck held at Blue Heron Winery in Cannelton, Indiana overlooking the Ohio River, 2:00 p.m. All ages welcome. Bring a dish for the potluck.
4-H Camp Registration
Sunday, March 1st: 4-H Camp registration opens.
Umpire Clinic
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.
Read Across America Week
March 2nd-6th: Read Across America Week.
HCMS Volleyball
Tuesday, March 3rd: HCMS (6th, 7th & 8th) Volleyball match at Ohio County, 5:30 p.m.
HCHS Beta Club
March 4th-6th: HCHS Beta Club state competition in Lexington.
Tween Dungeons & Dragons
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.
HCMS Volleyball
Thursday, March 5th: HCMS (6th, 7th & 8th) Volleyball match at Home, 5:30 p.m.
SAT Prep Day
Friday, March 6th: SAT prep day for all juniors at HCHS.
HCHS Tennis
Friday, March 6th: HCHS Tennis match at Home, 5:00 p.m.
HCHS Softball
Saturday, March 7th: HCHS Softball scrimmage at Marshall County, 12:00 p.m.
Daddy-Daughter Dance (baseball fundraiser)
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.
Daylight Savings Time
Sunday, March 8th: Daylight Savings Time begins. “Spring forward” manual clocks one hour.
CTE Testing
March 9th-13th: Career and Technical Education (CTE) end of course testing at HCHS
NHES Kindergarten Registration
March 9th-20th: Kindergarten Registration at NHES.
Glue Window Clings Activity
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.
HCHS Tennis
Tuesday, March 10th: HCHS Tennis match at Home, 5:00 p.m.
HCHS Tennis
Thursday, March 12th: HCHS Tennis match at Home, 5:00 p.m.
HCMS Volleyball
Thursday, March 12th: HCMS (6th, 7th & 8th) Volleyball match at Home, 5:30 p.m.
4-H Summit
March 12th-14th: 4-H Summit for 6th-8th grades at West KY 4-H Camp. *Registration deadline was Friday, Jan. 23rd.
NHES 3rd Grade Field Trip
Friday, March 13th: 3rd grade field trip at North Hancock Elementary School.
HCMS Report Cards
Friday, March 13th: HCMS Report Cards go home.
Reality Fair
Friday, March 13th: Reality Fair for 8th and 10th grade students in the HCHS gym.
Spring Community Pep Rally
Friday, March 13th: Spring Community Pep Rally.
HCHS Tennis
Friday, March 13th: HCHS Tennis match at Grayson County, 5:00 p.m.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
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.
HCHS Softball
Saturday, March 14th: HCHS Softball scrimmage at Home, 11:00 a.m.
Sunshine Circle Homemakers Bunco Party
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.
HCHS Tennis
Monday, March 16th: HCHS Tennis match at Home, 5:00 p.m.
HCHS Softball
Monday, March 16th: HCHS Varsity Softball game at Home, 5:30 p.m.
HCHS Baseball
Monday, March 16th: HCHS Varsity Baseball game at Trinity, 5:30 p.m.
Farm City Dinner
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].
Dental Program at HCMS/HCHS
Tuesday, March 17th: School Smiles Dental Program at HCMS and HCHS.
HCHS Tennis
Tuesday, March 17th: HCHS Tennis match at Ohio County, 5:00 p.m.
HCHS Musical for Students
Thursday, March 19th: HCHS musical performance for HCMS and HCHS students.
SBDM Meeting at NHES
Thursday, March 19th: School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) meeting at North Hancock Elementary School, 3:30 p.m.
Free Pillowcase Sewing Workshop
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.
Puzzle Competition
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.
HCHS Theater Performance
March 20th-21st: HCHS Theater presents “Mean Girls,” 7:00 p.m.
HCMS Volleyball Tourney
Saturday, March 21st: HCMS GRVC Volleyball tournament at Breckinridge County.
Perler Bead Magnets Activity
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.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
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.
Homesteaders Market
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.
Vastwood Park Easter Egg Hunt
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.
NHES Music Performances
Monday, March 30th: Music performances at North Hancock Elementary School. Kindergarten, 5:00 p.m., and 1st grade, 6:00 p.m.
Blake Gatton Tradesman Award Application Deadline
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.
HCHS Senior Community Service Hours Due
Friday, April 3rd: HCHS Senior Community Service Hours are due. To receive the cord, seniors will need 48 approved hours by this date.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 5th: Easter Sunday.
Spring Break
April 6th-10th: Spring Break for Hancock County Schools.
Classes Resume
Monday, April 13th: Students return from Spring Break, and classes resume at HC Schools.
Pounded Flowers Tapestry Activity
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.
4-H Communications Contest
Tuesday, April 14th: 4-H Communications Contest at the Development Complex.
Popup Driver Licensing
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.
HCHS Prom & After Prom
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.
Voter Registration Deadline
Monday, April 20th: Voter registration deadline for the primary election, 4:00 p.m.
SHES Yearbooks
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].
Community Shred Day
Saturday, April 25th: Community Shred Day at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1430 St. Rt. 1389, Hawesville.
Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 10th: Mother’s Day.
Registering HCHS Seniors to Vote
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.
First Responders Day
Saturday, May 16th: First Responders Day at Hancock County Middle School, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Free event for the community to connect with first responders from the four local volunteer fire departments, police and sheriff departments, EMS and search and rescue. Ask questions, learn about public safety and see emergency vehicles up close. Fun activities for all ages, safety demos and information booths, food trucks and refreshments.
Primary Election Day-No Classes
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.
Last Day of 2025-26 School Year
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.
Memorial Day
Monday, May 25th: Memorial Day.
Candidate Filing Deadline
Tuesday, June 2nd: Candidate filing deadline for the general election in November, 4:00 p.m.
Juneteenth
Friday, June 19th: Juneteenth.
4-H Camp
June 29th-July 2nd: 4-H Camp.
Independence Day
Saturday, July 4th: Independence Day celebration at Vastwood Park, featuring an expanded fireworks display in honor of America’s 250th birthday.
Hancock County Fair
August 5th-8th: Hancock County Fair.
2026-27 School Year Begins
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.)
Labor Day-No Classes
Monday, September 7th: Labor Day, no classes at HC Schools.
Community Shred Day
Saturday, September 12th: Community Shred Day at Lewisport Branch Library, 400 2nd St., Lewisport. Shredding done on site. 5 boxes/totes per vehicle.
Fall Break
October 12th-16th: Fall Break for Hancock County Schools.
Inservice-No Classes
Monday, November 2nd: No classes at HC Schools, Inservice.
Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 11th: Veterans Day.
General Election Day-No Classes
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.
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