Stephen Shaw-Lyon is the current Principal of Hancock Elementary School.

Two Hancock students (Huskies) were honored by city and school leaders for their quick thinking and brave actions in helping a classmate who was hurt on the way home from school.

Q.1 What lunch/meal options are available for students?

Ans- The school (via the district) reminds families that students have the option of eating breakfast and lunch each day at no cost.

Q.2 What opportunities are there for parent involvement at Hancock Elementary?

Ans- The principal’s message invites families to partner in the journey of academic growth and personal/social responsibility.

Q.3 Are there parent-teacher associations, volunteering, or family-community events?

Ans- The school site mentions extended-day programs and other activities; families are encouraged to engage via events and home-school partnership.

Q.4 What transportation/bus services are available for students?

Ans- Bus routes for the 2025-26 year are posted; parents can find their student’s stop via the “Find 2025-26 Bus Routes” section on the school’s news page. https://www.bpsma.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4408280&type=d&pREC_ID=2636972

Q.5 How can families enroll their children or find registration/supply-list information?

Ans- Families should contact the school office or visit the Hancock website for registration details, supply lists and important parent-resources. (Registration pages are implied via the school site.)

Q.6 How can parents stay informed about school news, events and resources (including meals/transportation)?

Ans- The school’s “News” section posts updates like food-service surveys, bus-route releases, how to add the calendar to your phone, etc. Parents are encouraged to subscribe to event calendars.