Events Calendar

Thursday, April 9th: Mini Golf at Hawesville Library, 10:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Weather permitting.

Thursday, April 9th: Perry County Beekeeping meeting at Perry Central Community School CTE building in Leopold, Indiana, 6:00 p.m. Please use the front door. Free and open to the public. Bring a snack to share. Topics include: pests that affect hives, spring hive build up, catching and managing swarms, splitting a hive and more.

Sunday, April 12th: Registration deadline for Hancock County Youth Softball Summer League. If you have questions, please contact Sara Brown at 270-922-1081 or Taylor Morris at 270-922-6308. The tentative season start date is June 1st. $50 per player.

April 12th & 13th: Youth in grades 6-12 are invited to audition for Disney’s High School Musical 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Sunday, April 12th, and 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Monday, April 13th, at Trinity Centre, presented by Theatre Workshop of Owensboro Youth.

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

Monday, April 13th: HCHS (JV/V) Softball game at Home, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 14th: Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast for members at the HC Career Center, 7:30 a.m. The speaker is Nick McCaslin. Sponsors: Pam’s Traveling Friends and J Mart Travel. Breakfast from Sunny Daze.

Tuesday, April 14th: Pokemon Club at North Hancock Elementary, 3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. *If interested, fill out the form on the newsletter. Space is limited to the first 30 students who sign up. Cost is $20 for those already enrolled in after school and $40 for those not enrolled. The club will also meet on April 21st & 28th and May 5th.

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. For more information call 270-927-6760 or email [email protected].

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

Tuesday, April 14th: HCHS Tennis match at Home, 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 14th: HCHS Track meet at Apollo, 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 14th: HCHS (JV/V) Baseball game at Butler County, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 15th: Hancock County Middle School Accelerated Reading (AR) reward field trip to Louisville Bats game.

Wednesday, April 15th: School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) meeting at Hancock County High School, 4:00 p.m.

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 opened Wednesday, April 1st at 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday, April 15th: HCHS Baseball game at Breckinridge County, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 15th: HCMS Baseball game at Breckinridge County, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 16th: Entries to the RiverValley Behavioral Health 2026 Youth Mental Health Art Contest are due April 16th. Students of all ages are invited to submit visual art pieces that promote mental health awareness through positivity, compassion and care, with drawings, paintings, sculptures or poetry. Go to rvbh.com/community-resources/artcontest/?utm_source=meta_ads&fbclid=IwZXh0bg.

Thursday, April 16th: Spring and 5th grade graduation pictures at North Hancock Elementary School by Shannon Lewis Photography.

Thursday, April 16th: Spring Jazz Band Concert at Hancock County High School Commons Area, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. $5 entry. Dessert bar included. Gypsy Sips Coffee Truck. All proceeds fund the Hornet Band Memorial Scholarship.

Thursday, April 16th: HCHS Tennis match at Home, 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 16th: HCHS (JV/V) Softball game at Trinity, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 16th: HCHS (JV/V) Baseball game at Home, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, April 17th: 3rd grade field trip at North Hancock Elementary School.

Friday, April 17th: HCHS Varsity Baseball game at Meade County, 5:30 p.m.

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.

Saturday, April 18th: Hancock County Homesteaders Market at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1430 KY 1389 in Hawesville, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Live animals and many local handmade, homegrown goods.

Saturday, April 18th: HCHS Track meet at Tell City.

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.

Monday, April 20th: Free 4-H Beginner Crochet Kitchen Scrubbie Workshop for ages 9-19 at the Hancock County Development Complex, 2605 Highway 60 West, 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Entry project for the Hancock County Fair. Sign up by scanning the QR code on school newsletters. Supply list mailed after registration.

Monday, April 20th: HCHS (JV/V) Baseball game at Owensboro, 5:30 p.m.

Monday, April 20th: HCHS (JV/V) Softball game at Apollo, 5:30 p.m.

April 20th-24th: Book Fair at North Hancock Elementary.

Tuesday, April 21st: Camp Vastwood registration begins.

Tuesday, April 21st: HCHS freshman Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing.

Tuesday, April 21st: HCHS Tennis match at Breckinridge County.

Tuesday, April 21st: HCHS Track meet at Home, 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 21st: HCHS (JV/V) Softball game at Home, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 21st: Hancock County Chamber of Commerce “Off The Clock” event for members at Galaxy Pizza, 995 Vastwood Park Road in Hawesville, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 22nd: HCHS Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing for sophomores.

Wednesday, April 22nd: HCHS (JV/V) Softball game at Breckinridge County, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 23rd: HCHS Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing for juniors.

Thursday, April 23rd: School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) meeting at North Hancock Elementary School, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 23rd: HCHS Track meet at McLean County.

Thursday, April 23rd: HCHS Tennis match at Home, 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 23rd: HCHS (JV/V) Softball game at Home, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 23rd: HCHS (JV/V) Baseball game at Breckinridge County, 5:30 p.m.

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.

Friday, April 24th: HCHS Track meet at Elizabethtown.

Friday, April 24th: HCHS (JV/V) Baseball game at Home, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 25th: Hornet Band students travel to KMEA Solo & Ensemble.

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

Saturday, April 25th: Community Shred Day at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1430 St. Rt. 1389, Hawesville. Shredding done on site. Five boxes/totes per vehicle. Sponsored by HCPL.

Saturday, April 25th: Camp Care On-The-Go for ages 13-15 at Owensboro Innovation Campus, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Lunch provided by Owensboro Health. Hands-on intro to medical careers. Register at reg.learningstream.com.

Saturday, April 25th: Test drive a school bus with the Hancock County Public Schools Transportation Department at HCHS, 9:00 a.m.-noon. HCPS is hiring school bus drivers. The community is invited. Talk with transportation dept. about hours, benefits and schedules. Must be 21 or older and have a valid driver’s license.

Saturday, April 25th: Domtar Bigfoot Hunt at Jeffreys Cliffs, KY 1406, Hawesville, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Family hike, bigfoot hunt, food truck and drinks available. Open to all members of the community.

Saturday, April 25th: Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Spring Market behind First Financial Bank in Hawesville, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Booth setup for vendors begins at 8:00 a.m. Booths are $25 for non-members. Email [email protected] to register.

Saturday, April 25th: HCMS & HCHS Baseball game at Grayson County, 11:00 a.m.

Sunday, April 26th: HCHS Class of 2026 Baccalaureate at Lewisport Baptist Church, 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 28th: HCMS Baseball game at Tell City, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 29th: HCHS Top 10 Banquet.

Thursday, April 30th: Kindergarten field trip at North Hancock Elementary School.

Friday, May 1st: Spring activities and KSA morning pep rally at HCHS. All spring activities will be recognized and there will be fun games in honor of Derby weekend, 8:00 a.m.

Saturday, May 2nd: HCMS Baseball game at Home, 10:00 a.m.

May 4th-8th: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week at Hancock County Schools.

Monday, May 4th: 4th and 5th grade music performances at North Hancock Elementary School.

Wednesday, May 6th: HCHS Senior Scholarship Presentations and Senior Cords and Awards Ceremony at HCHS Gym. Scholarship presentations, 5:00 p.m. Cords and awards, 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 6th: HCMS Baseball game at Whitesville, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, May 8th: Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) rally at North Hancock Elementary.

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.

May 11th-15th: Kentucky Summative Assessments (KSA) testing at Hancock County Schools, grades 3rd-8th, 10th and 11th.

Tuesday, May 12th: Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast for members at HC Career Center, 7:30 a.m. Speaker & sponsor: The Hancock Clarion. Breakfast from Riverview Restaurant.

Tuesday, May 12th: Pre-K field trip at North Hancock Elementary.

Tuesday, May 12th: HCMS Baseball game at Perry Central, 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 14th: Staff retirement ceremony at Hancock County High School.

Thursday, May 14th: School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) meeting at North Hancock Elementary School, 3:30 p.m.

Friday, May 15th: HCHS Senior Trip to Malibu Jacks in Louisville. Cost per person is $23, and includes putt-putt golf, indoor go-karts, amusement rides, arcade, bowling, laser tag, slice of pizza and drink. Students return at 2:45 p.m.

Saturday, May 16th: Run for the Brave 5K, supporting the Hawesville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, at Hancock County Middle School. Registration at 7:00 a.m. Race begins at 8:00 a.m.

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.

Saturday, May 16th: Hancock County Homesteaders Market at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1430 KY 1389 in Hawesville, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Live animals and many local handmade, homegrown goods.

Monday, May 18th: 2026 HCHS graduates who attended North or South Hancock Elementary attend Former Student Graduate Hall Walk. North Hancock, 1:30 p.m. South Hancock, 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 19th: No classes at HC Schools for Primary Election Day. Polls open 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 21st: Eighth grade graduation at Hancock County High School Gym, 6:00 p.m.

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.

Friday, May 22nd: HCHS Class of 2026 Graduation Day. Senior Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. Senior time capsules and info., 9:00 a.m. Class picture in gym, 9:15 a.m. Graduation practice, 9:30 a.m. Graduating seniors meet in Commons Area for staging, 5:15 p.m. Processional into the gym, 6:00 p.m.

Monday, May 25th: Memorial Day.

May 28th-30th: Lewisport Heritage Festival. Bands playing at Chapman Park: Friday, May 29th – Hall Pass, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, May 30th – Greg Tate and Company, 4:00 p.m., Bub and Company, 6:00 p.m., and Josh Mitcham, 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 30th: 5K Color Run during the Lewisport Heritage Festival. Race starts at 190 4th Street, 8:00 a.m. Registration forms available at City Hall, HCPL, Senior Center, Career Center, Rehabilitation & Performance Institute and Poole’s Pharmacy. *Pre-register by May 18th to guarantee a T-shirt. Fee is $20. Proceeds go to scholarships and future events. Call Julie Newton with questions at 270-922-7580.

Saturday, May 30th: Antique Tractor Pull during Heritage Festival at Lewisport Community Center, 10:00 a.m. For more information contact Kevin Emmick at 270-314-4940.

Saturday, May 30th: Lewisport Heritage Festival Tractor Show and Drive. Tractor Show categories at Chapman Park are 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place, 4th place, 5th place and Fan Favorite. Awards at 2:00 p.m. $100 per place and trophies. T-shirts for all participants. Tractor Drive downtown, 2:30 p.m. For more information contact Brent Wigginton at 270-922-6665.

Saturday, May 30th: Car and Truck Show and Cruise-In downtown Lewisport during the Heritage Festival, 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded at 6:30 p.m. No entry fee. For more information contact Kevin Emmick at 270-314-4940 or Jerry Emmick at 270-392-9585.

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

June 2nd-5th: 4-H Teen Conference at University of Kentucky Campus for 8th-12th grade students. *Registration deadline is April 13th. To register, contact Lisa Hagman at 270-927-6618 or [email protected].

June 8th-12th: Arts Teach Kids Summer Camp for ages 6-9. Register at riverparkcenter.org/camps or call 270-925-9976.

Monday, June 8th: Annual Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Dinner at Lewisport Community Center.

June 15th-18th: Camp Vastwood at Vastwood Park.

June 15th-26th: Summer Theatre Academy Summer Camp for ages 10-18. Register at riverparkcenter.org/camps or call 270-925-9976.

Wednesday, June 17th: Capstone Presentation at the Hancock County Board of Education.

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.

Friday, June 19th: Juneteenth.

June 20th-July 25th: Lewisport Flea Market. Contact Megan at Lewisport City Hall for vendor information at 270-295-3324. Vendor spaces are available for collectibles, antiques, vintage, retro items, and other hard-to-find goods.

Sunday, June 21st: Father’s Day.

June 27th-30th: Imagination Summer Camp for ages 7-10. Register at riverparkcenter.org/camps or call 270-925-9976.

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.

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.

August 5th-8th: Hancock County Fair.

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.

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.)

Saturday, September 5th: Hancock County Homesteaders Market at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1430 KY 1389 in Hawesville, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Live animals and many local handmade, homegrown goods.

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. Five boxes/totes per vehicle.

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.

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

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.

Saturday, October 24th: Hancock County Homesteaders Market at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1430 KY 1389 in Hawesville, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Live animals and many local handmade, homegrown goods.

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

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

Wednesday, November 11th: Veterans Day.

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.

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.