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Read Across America Week
March 2nd-6th: Read Across America Week.
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.
Girls Youth Volleyball Club
Now-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. Space is limited to the first 30 girls to sign up.
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: March 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th; and April 2nd, 9th & 16th.
HCHS Beta Club
March 4th-6th: HCHS Beta Club state competition in Lexington.
Cheer Open Gym/Try-Outs
March 4th-April 1st: HCHS Cheer Open Gyms on March 4th, 11th and 18th, and April 1st, 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Try-out practices on April 13th and 14th, 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Try-out on Wed., April 15th, 3:15 p.m. All held at HCHS Gymnasium. For questions contact [email protected].
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. Email [email protected] with questions.
HCMS Volleyball
Thursday, March 5th: HCMS (6th, 7th & 8th) Volleyball match at Home, 5:30 p.m.
Celebrate Recovery
Thursday, March 5th: Celebrate Recovery at Central Baptist Church with a meal at 6:30 p.m. Large group meets at 7:00 p.m., and small group meets at 7:15 p.m. Celebrate Recovery meetings are every Thursday. Central Baptist Church is at 25 State Route 3543 in Hawesville. The phone number is 270-927-8465.
SAT Prep Day
Friday, March 6th: SAT prep day for all juniors at HCHS Commons Area, 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Attendance is mandatory.
HCHS Tennis
Friday, March 6th: HCHS Tennis match vs. Muhlenberg County at Home, 5:00 p.m.
Free Dance Fitness Class
Saturday, March 7th: Free Pop-up Dance Fitness class, sweet 16 edition, in the group ex studio at Everybody’s Fitness in Tell City, 9:00 a.m. No dance experience needed. Open to the public.
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.
Daylight Savings Time
Sunday, March 8th: Daylight Saving Time begins. “Spring forward” manual clocks one hour.
CTE Testing
March 9th-13th: Career and Technical Education (CTE) end of course testing at HCHS.
Cereal Drive
March 9th -13th: HCHS Cereal Drive, Mrs. Kessans’ room or your SWARM.
Kindergarten Registration
March 9th-20th: Kindergarten Registration at NHES and SHES.
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.
Teen Job Fair
Tuesday, March 10th: Teen Job Fair at Daviess County Public Library, 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. For more information, email [email protected]. Get help with: résumés, interviewing, applications and on-site interviews.
HCHS Tennis
Tuesday, March 10th: HCHS Tennis match at Home, 5:00 p.m.
Emerald Lodge Hiring Event
Wednesday, March 11th: Emerald Lodge Hiring event at the Hancock County Career Center, 1:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
HCMS Testing Scrimmage
Thursday, March 12th: Testing scrimmage for all students at Hancock County Middle School.
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.
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.
Spring Community Pep Rally
Friday, March 13th: Spring Community Pep Rally. Vendors, wiffle ball games, spring activities recognized. Vendors set up at 5 p.m. Seniors vs. freshman game at 6 p.m. Juniors vs. sophomores game at 6:20 p.m. Loser game 1 vs. loser game 2 at 6:40 p.m. Pep rally at 7 p.m. Class of ’26-pizza, Class of ’27-Los Amigos, Class of ’28-basic concessions, and Class of ’29-Local Sip and Dip. After pep rally, winner game 1 vs. winner game 2.
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 opened 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].
NAEP Testing
Tuesday, March 17th: HCHS seniors National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) testing.
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 Track
Tuesday, March 17th: HCHS Track meet at Owensboro.
HCHS Baseball
Tuesday, March 17th: HCHS (JV/V) Baseball game at Home, 5:30 p.m.
SBDM Meeting at HCHS
Wednesday, March 18th: School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) meeting at Hancock County High School Media Center, 4:00 p.m.
HCHS Musical for Students
Thursday, March 19th: HCHS Theater performance of “Mean Girls” for HCMS and HCHS students. Cost is $1 per student.
SBDM Meeting at NHES
Thursday, March 19th: School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) meeting at North Hancock Elementary School, 3:30 p.m.
HCHS Tennis
Thursday, March 19th: HCHS Tennis match at Meade County.
Free Pillowcase Sewing Workshop
Thursday, March 19th: Free 4-H Beginner Pillowcase Sewing Workshop 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.
HCHS Softball
Thursday, March 19th: HCHS (JV/V) Softball game at Owensboro, 5:30 p.m.
NHES Yearbook Ads
Friday, March 20th: Deadline for submitting ads in the NHES 5th Grade Yearbook. $15 covers a personal message, sports photo, baby picture or non-copyrighted photo printed in yearbook. Send high-quality photos to [email protected]. Make checks payable to North Hancock Elementary-Yearbook. Complete information in newsletter and return with payment in envelope marked “Yearbook-5th Grade Ads.”
HCMS Game Night
Friday, March 20th: Game Night at Hancock County Middle School, presented by the HCMS Student Council, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Concessions will be open. Bring $5 to purchase a pizza and drink combo. Bingo, card games, board games, video games, Dungeons & Dragons and more. Every game earns a ticket. Each ticket gives a chance to win a prize. $5 to enter or $4 with pride card.
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-22nd: HCHS Theater presents the high school version of “Mean Girls.” Showings are: 7 p.m. Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 22. Tickets on sale now. Individual tickets $10 each. Family package for four is $30. To buy tickets: email [email protected], or at HCHS main office or at the door.
HCMS Volleyball Tourney
Saturday, March 21st: HCMS GRVC Volleyball tournament at Breckinridge County.
SHVFD Chili Dinner & Bake Sale Benefit
Saturday, March 21st: Chili dinner and bake sale at South Hancock Volunteer Fire Department to benefit the Frailey family, who lost everything to a fire, 4:00 p.m. Call 270-313-4333 or message the South Hancock or Hawesville Fire Department Facebook pages to donate baked goods or ingredients. The benefit will be all-you-can-eat, dine-in or carryout, with donations accepted. A $10 donation includes a chili dinner. SHVFD is at 12195 State Route 2181.
Elementary Track and Field
Monday, March 23rd: Deadline to sign up for Elementary Track and Field for 3rd-5th graders. Practices at 3:30-4:30 p.m. at HCHS, on: 3/30, 4/1, 4/2, 4/13, 4/16, 4/20, 4/23, 4/27 and 5/4. Meets held at HCHS track at 4:45 p.m., on: 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 and 5/6. Direct question to [email protected] or 270-922-8806.
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.
Hancock County Republican Party Meeting
Tuesday, March 24th: Hancock County Republican Meeting at the Hancock County Development Complex, 6:00 p.m.
School Board Meeting
Thursday, March 26th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.
SAT Testing for HCHS Juniors
Friday, March 27th: SAT testing for all juniors at HCHS Gym, 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Attendance is mandatory.
NHES Yearbook Order Deadline
Friday, March 27th: Deadline to order NHES Yearbooks. Price is $30. Cash, check payable to North Hancock Elementary, or order online at shop.yearbookmarket.com/northhancockelementaryschool.
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 and Easter Bash at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1430 KY 1389 in Hawesville, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Pictures with the Easter Bunny, 10 a.m.-noon. Scavenger hunt, giveaways and raffles. Kluckies Food Truck. 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, 6:30 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 Spring Pictures
Friday, April 3rd: Spring pictures at Hancock County High School.
NHES Fundraiser Reward Day & Tourney
Friday, April 3rd: Chocolate Bar Fundraiser Reward Day and Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament at North Hancock Elementary School.
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 Egg Hunt
Friday, April 3rd: Free Easter Egg Hunt event at Heartland Villa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lewisport, 4:30 p.m. Open to all ages. Pizza, bottled water and sodas. Photos with the Easter Bunny. Bring your Easter baskets or bags.
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.
NHES Picture Day
Thursday, April 16th: Spring and 5th grade graduation pictures at North Hancock Elementary School by Shannon Lewis Photography.
NHES Field Trip
Friday, April 17th: 3rd grade field trip at North Hancock Elementary School.
Run For The Cops
Saturday, April 18th: Run For The Cops, 3.38-mile fun run in Tell City, 9:00 a.m. Sponsored by Tell City Citizens Police Academy and Everybody’s Fitness. Register at: runsignup.com. Supports local police outreach and equipment. Registration fees are $22 until April 1 (including shirt guarantee), then $27.
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.
NHES Book Fair
April 20th-24th: Book Fair at North Hancock Elementary.
SBDM Meeting at NHES
Thursday, April 23rd: School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) meeting at North Hancock Elementary School, 3:30 p.m.
School Board Meeting
Thursday, April 23rd: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 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.
HCHS Top 10 Banquet
Wednesday, April 29th: HCHS Top 10 Banquet.
NHES Kindergarten Field Trip
Thursday, April 30th: Kindergarten field trip at North Hancock Elementary School.
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
May 4th-8th: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week at Hancock County Schools.
NHES 4th & 5th Grade Musicals
Monday, May 4th: 4th and 5th grade music performances at North Hancock Elementary School.
Scholarships and Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, May 6th: HCHS Senior Scholarships and Awards Ceremony.
KSA Rally
Friday, May 8th: Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) rally at North Hancock Elementary.
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.
KSA Testing
May 11th-15th: Kentucky Summative Assessments (KSA) testing at Hancock County Schools, grades 3rd-8th, 10th and 11th.
NHES Pre-K Field Trip
Tuesday, May 12th: Pre-K field trip at North Hancock Elementary.
Staff Retirement Ceremony
Thursday, May 14th: Staff retirement ceremony at Hancock County High School.
SBDM Meeting at NHES
Thursday, May 14th: School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) meeting at North Hancock Elementary School, 3:30 p.m.
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.
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.
Lewisport Heritage Fest
May 28th-30th: Annual Lewisport Heritage Festival.
Candidate Filing Deadline
Tuesday, June 2nd: Candidate filing deadline for the general election in November, 4:00 p.m.
Camp Vastwood
June 15th-18th: Camp Vastwood at Vastwood Park.
Capstone Presentation
Wednesday, June 17th: Capstone Presentation at the Hancock County Board of Education.
School Board Meeting
Thursday, June 18th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 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.
School Board Meeting
Thursday, July 30th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.
Hancock County Fair
August 5th-8th: Hancock County Fair.
School Board Meeting
Thursday, August 20th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.
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.
School Board Meeting
Thursday, September 24th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.
Fall Break
October 12th-16th: Fall Break for Hancock County Schools.
School Board Meeting
Thursday, October 22nd: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.
Inservice-No Classes
Monday, November 2nd: No classes at HC Schools, Inservice.
General Election Day-No Classes
Tuesday, November 3rd: No classes at HC Schools, General Election Day.
Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 11th: Veterans Day.
School Board Meeting
Thursday, November 19th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.
School Board Meeting
Thursday, December 17th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.
*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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