Welcome to the First Day of School!
First Day of School Information: 2025-26 School Year
Please review the following important details regarding the first day of the 2025-26 school year:
First Day of School:
Students will return to school on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025.
The morning bell rings at 8:25 AM.
Transportation:
- Students are encouraged to ride their assigned school bus to and from school whenever possible.
- Elementary students are dismissed to their buses beginning at 2:55 PM.
- High School students are dismissed at 3:13 PM.
Bus Notes and Alternate Dismissal Procedures:
- Parents must provide a note or an email to their child’s homeroom teacher if their child is not riding the bus.
- Bus routes are posted on our website: hancock.k12.mn.us
- Parents picking up their children should enter through the MAIN DOORS.
- If your child will be dismissed in a way other than their assigned bus, please provide a written note explaining the alternate procedure.
If no note is provided, students will be placed on their assigned bus. - If dismissal plans change during the school day, parents must notify the main office by calling 320-392-5621 at least 1 hour prior to the end of the school day.
Student Entrances:
- Elementary students who drive or are dropped off should use the MAIN ENTRANCE.
- Grades 7-12 students who drive or are dropped off should use the HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE (door east of the main doors).
- Bus riders will use the EAST ENTRANCE.
To ensure a smooth start to the school year, all students in grades 7-12 will report directly to their homeroom assignments upon arrival at school. Please review the following details and share this information with your child:
- Signs will be posted throughout the school to help students find their way.
- Teachers will be present in the hallways to assist and direct students to the correct rooms.
- During the first hour in homeroom, students will receive their locker number and combination.
Homeroom Assignments:
- 7th Grade: Room 132 (Mr. Griffith)
- 8th Grade: Room 133 (Mrs. Daberkow)
- 9th Grade: Room 228 (Ms. Schmidt)
- 10th Grade: Room 205 (Mrs. Dougherty)
- 11th Grade: Room 115 (Mr. Rohloff)
- 12th Grade: Room 230 (Mr. Miller)
If you have any questions, please contact the school office. Thank you for helping us make the first day a success!