April 14th - April 18th

April 10, 2025

April 14th - April 18th

Let the Fishing Begin!
The HDS Fishing Tournament kicks off TODAY at 4 PM and runs through Saturday, April 12 at 12 PM!
Students can fish anytime during this window, but it must be freshwater fishing in the Savannah area.

Don't forget: Send a picture of your fish with your registration number to Coach Bellairs at bbellairs@hancockdayschool.org by 12:15 PM on Saturday.

Have fun, stay safe, and good luck out there!

Basketball Clinic – Grades 2–4
Join us Saturday, April 12 from 9–11 AM for our Basketball Clinic!
All 2nd–4th graders are welcome—come ready to play!

SPAL AD Meetings
Hancock will host the SPAL AD Meetings on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Baseball Recap

Tough Loss to St. James:
Hancock Day School battled hard but came up short against the St. James Chargers, falling 9-6 in a close game.
Highlights:

Oliver Newland: 1-for-2, 2 RBIs
Walker Hasselle: 2 hits
Zach Literati & Walker York: Key 4th-inning hits
2 double plays turned by HDS

Big Bounce Back!
HDS responded with a walk-off 5-4 win against Savannah Christian MS Red Team.

Charlie Milmine: Game-winning single
Oliver Newland: 3 RBIs, clutch 2-run double
Charlie Albert: 2-for-3
Zach Literati: Win on the mound, 2 scoreless innings
Anderson Lake: 3 innings, 3 earned runs
HDS drew 6 walks, with Rex Zeigler & Walker York earning two each

SPAL Baseball Playoffs start April 15.

Soccer Update

April 7 match was rained out—new date TBD
Next game: April 14 at 5 PM vs. BSS (girls only)
(BSS does not have a boys' team)

Track & Field – Big Wins!

Top Performances:

Flynn Kilpatrick: 2nd in 200m
David Goodman: 1st in 400m, 3rd in 200m
Gage Hart: 2nd in 400m, 2nd in Shot Put
Pete Rosario: 2nd in 800m, 2nd in Long Jump
Wesley Embry: 2nd in High Jump
Tradd Summerell: 2nd in Shot Put
Jack Burt & Alton Smith: 2nd & 3rd in Discus
Emma Kate Broderick: 2nd in 200m
Bentley Milmine: 1st in 800m
Louisa Laffitte & Camille Seibert: 2nd & 3rd in 1600m
Ellie Jones: Competed in Shot Put
Multiple relay teams placed top 3

Overall Results:

HDS Boys – 1st Place
HDS Girls – 2nd Place

SPAL Track Championships: April 17 at SCPS

Golf Highlights

Carson Hayes was top HDS boy with a score of 39
Caroline Seibert led the girls with a 53
HDS placed 2nd overall

Next match: April 16 at Bacon Park

Free Volleyball Clinic – April 22–24
We're hosting a free volleyball clinic with Jordan Yantin and several former pro players/coaches.
All HDS girls grades 1–8 are invited.

Location: HDS Gym

Grades 1–3: 3:30–5 PM (Court 1)
Grades 4–5: 3:30–5 PM (Court 2)
Grades 6–8: 5–7 PM (Courts 1 & 2)

This is a great opportunity to meet your future coaches—many of these pros will be coaching at HDS next year.
Parents are encouraged to stay and watch.
There will be a parent meeting at 5 PM each day for all grades.

Summer Basketball Camp (June 4–6)
Spots are filling up fast—make sure to get your registration in soon.
You can also invite friends from other SPAL schools!

As the flowers bloom and the days grow warmer, we are excited to share some wonderful happenings in our library! This week, our students have been exploring the exciting stages of plant and animal growth. They have enjoyed reading classic springtime tales while also delving into real-world facts and photographs. The enthusiasm from our students has been infectious, and it’s heartwarming to see their creativity bloom.

Students also read Maya's Holi by Thrifty Umrigar, where they learned about Holi, the festival of colors, sharing, and love. They traveled with Maya as she visited her grandparents in India for the spring jubilee, enriching their understanding of diverse cultures.

Lastly, our Spring Book Fair with E. Shaver Bookseller will be held from May 5th-9th!

More to come! I will be Instructing an Art Camp this summer at HDS if you are interested in signing up your child(ren). It is open to upcoming 2nd-5th grade students from June 23-27th. Sign up here.