District Parents & Families: The 2024-25 Philly School Experience Survey is now open. Take the Survey

On April 24 at 4 p.m., the Board will hold a Budget Hearing, followed by the April Action Meeting. You can find meeting materials here.

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Welcome to the John Hancock Demonstration Schools

Hancock Staff 24-25

Message from the Principal

Dear Hancock Families,

As we embark on this exciting new school year, our theme is “The Time is Now.” This is the perfect moment to come together and do our utmost to support the success of every student. With dedication and teamwork, we can make a profound impact and ensure a year full of growth and achievement for all. Let’s seize this opportunity and make the most of every moment! I look forward to working with each of you this year.

In Service,

Melissa Bragg, Principal

Lindback Distinguished Principal:

We would like to congratulate Mrs. Bragg on her selection as a 2025 Lindback Distinguished Principal Award Recipient. Learn more about the Lindback Award HERE.

2025 Lindback Award Winner Announcement

Mrs. Bragg, Lindback Award Recipient, 2025

Congratulations to our Boys and Girls Basketball Teams for their hard work this season!  A special thank you to their coaches, Ms. Rehr and Mr. Evans.

Girls basketball team and coach 8 students 1 teacher

Girls Basketball Team and Coach Rehr 24-25


Boys Basketball Team 2025

Boys Basketball Team and Coach Evans 2025

Free Student Healthcare & Mental Health Support

Virtual doctor visits and therapy—available at school or home via Hazel Health. No cost, insurance, or immigration requirements.

Viewing your child’s report card

Steppers and a video outlining how to view report cards are linked below:


View our feature in the Tribune’s Learning Key.

Justina Miles performing at the Super Bowl

Congratulations to Hancock Alumna, Justina Miles!

Justina was one of the ASL performers at the Super Bowl. She is receiving national accolades for her interpretations of Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing and Rihanna’s biggest hits.

Attention Families:
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that a school with certain exceptions obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child’s education records. However, a school may disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written consent, unless you have advised the school to the contrary in accordance with school district procedures.

Parents who wish to opt their students out of directory information releases must complete an Opt-Out Form for each of their students, and must return each form to the school at which each student is enrolled by December 13, 2024.

Find more information, including the forms you need here.