• September Knight Light

    Thursday, Oct 09 2025

  • Superintendent Search Survey

    As a reminder, the HCS Board of Education is currently conducting a search for a new Superintendent of Schools. As part of this important process, the Board is continuing to seek input from all members of our school community. If you haven’t had a chance yet, we would greatly appreciate your feedback on the strengths and opportunities within our district, as well as the qualities and characteristics you believe are most important in our next Superintendent. You can access the survey using the link below or by visiting the homepage of our website and clicking on “Superintendent Search.” The survey will be closed on the evening of Sunday, October 19th. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts. Superintendent Search Survey

    Thursday, Oct 09 2025

  • Rescheduled Meeting Notice

    Please be advised that the Hamilton Central School Audit Committee meeting, originally scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2025, has been rescheduled to Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The Audit Committee, which consists of the Board of Education as a whole, will hold its first meeting of the year on this new date. During the meeting, our auditor, Cwynar & Company, CPAs, will present the annual audit and financial reports.

    Thursday, Oct 09 2025

  • Join Our Team: Employment Opportunities

    Monday, Oct 06 2025

  • Superintendent Search Survey

    The HCS Board of Education is currently conducting a search for a new Superintendent of Schools. As part of this important process, the Board is seeking input from all members of our school community.   We would greatly appreciate your feedback on the strengths and opportunities within our district, as well as the qualities and characteristics you believe are most important in our next Superintendent.   You can access the survey using the link below or by visiting the homepage of our website and clicking on “Superintendent Search.”   Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your thoughts. Superintendent Search Survey

    Friday, Sep 19 2025

  • Join Our Team! Food Service Helper

    EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Hamilton Central School District has an opening for the following position effective immediately: Food Service Helper (.5) Individuals who are interested are asked to contact the District Office at 315-824-6310. The salary is according to the Local 200 United, S.E.I.U. contract.

    Wednesday, Sep 03 2025

  • Peace Pole Installation & Dedication

    [Tuesday, Sep 16 at 8:33 AM] Please join us Friday!

    Wednesday, Sep 03 2025

  • HCS Earns State and National Recognition in 2025 Sch...

    We are excited to share that Hamilton Central School District has been recognized for excellence at every level in the 2025 Niche Best Schools Rankings and  U.S. News & World Report . These honors reflect the commitment of our faculty, staff, administrators, families, and students to creating an exceptional learning environment. Rankings District-Wide (Niche)  • #2 Best School District in Madison County  • #193 of 598 Best School Districts in New York State Hamilton Elementary School (Niche)  • #2 Best Public Elementary School in Madison County Hamilton Junior-Senior High School (U.S. News)  • #2,169 Best High School in the Nation  • #211 Best High School in New York State Metrics Behind the Rankings Niche rankings are based on state test scores, college readiness, teacher quality, student and parent reviews, diversity, and extracurricular offerings. https://www.niche.com/k12/d/hamilton-central-school-district-ny/ U.S. News & World Report rankings weigh college readiness (AP participation and performance), state assessment proficiency, and graduation rates. https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/new-york/districts/hamilton-central-school-district/hamilton-junior-senior-high-school-13732 We are proud to see HCS recognized among the best in the county, state, and nation. Thank you to our students, faculty, staff, administrators, families, and community members for your support in helping HCS continue to thrive.

    Monday, Aug 25 2025

  • Board of Education – August 2025 Meetings

    The Hamilton Central School Board of Education will hold a Board Workshop on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. in the Dave McKay Board of Education Room / Large Group Instruction (LGI) at the District. Please note: This is a workshop, not a formal meeting, and will not include a Community Participation section or be live streamed. The Board will also hold its r egular monthly meeting on T hursday, August 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the same location. District residents are encouraged to attend in person or virtually. The meeting will be live streamed on our  YouTube channel , and the agenda will be posted on our website. There will be an opportunity for public input during the Community Participation sections of the meeting.

    Monday, Aug 04 2025

  • Policy Committee Meeting

    The Policy Committee of the Hamilton Central School Board of Education will meet on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in person at the District Office. While district residents are welcome to attend, there will be no opportunity for public comment.

    Thursday, Jul 17 2025