Hancock Career and Technical Center

🚀 Exciting News! The Hancock County School District App is Here! 📱✨ Stay connected like never before with our brand-new Hancock County School District mobile app! Get quick access to: ✅ News & Announcements ✅ Events & Important Dates ✅ Documents & Resources ✅ Staff Directory ✅ Notifications & Alerts ✅ Dining Menus – Check out what’s for breakfast & lunch! 🍽️ 📲 Download the app for FREE today! 🔹 Android: https://aptg.co/T8zKfC 🔹 iPhone: https://aptg.co/k7hPQ2 🔔 Don’t forget to enable notifications so you never miss an important update! #F2G #flytogreatness #HNation

Hancock Career and Technical Center Hosts Hancock County Leadership Team Hancock County, MS — Hancock Career and Technical Center (HCCTC) recently welcomed the Chamber of Hancock County Leadership Team for a full day of engagement, learning, and collaboration aimed at showcasing the center’s programs and student success. The visit began with a delicious breakfast prepared by HCCTC’s Culinary Arts students under the direction of instructor Chef Dani. Students also provided lunch for attendees later in the day, demonstrating their skills in food preparation, presentation, and hospitality. Following the meal, members of the Leadership Team participated in a guided tour of HCCTC, where instructors from various programs shared insights into their curricula and career pathways. Guests had the opportunity to observe students actively engaged in hands-on learning experiences, highlighting the center’s commitment to workforce readiness and technical excellence. The day also featured guest speakers who provided additional perspectives on education, workforce development, and community partnerships throughout Hancock County. HCCTC expressed appreciation to Chef Dani and the Culinary Arts students for their outstanding work in preparing the meals and representing the program with professionalism and pride. The visit reinforced the strong connection between HCCTC and the local business and leadership community, underscoring the center’s mission of preparing students for success beyond the classroom.

Our talented Culinary students dove into the Christmas festivities by participating in a gingerbread house contest. Students worked in teams to brainstorm and create the gingerbread house of their choosing. They were all beautifully done!! The vote is on so stay tuned to find out who won! #MakingwavesOfGreatness #Flying2Greatness

We had a wonderful visit from some amazing elves today!! On this bitter cold day, the people in this photo visited all the schools in the district to deliver hot chocolate to staffulty members! It was delicious and brought us all a little warmth! Thank you to all who were involved in making this happen! 🎅🤶🎄🎁 ☕️ 🔔

🎄 Dismissal Times for 60% Day 🎄
Thursday, December 18 is our 60% day as we head into Christmas break. Please see the adjusted dismissal schedule.

We hope everyone enjoys the upcoming holiday break!

HCCTC hosted the Chamber Hancock County Leadership team for a day! Culinary students, led by instructor, Chef Dani, provided a delicious breakfast and lunch for all. The Leadership team was taken on a tour of HCCTC where they listened to instructors speak about their programs and had the opportunity to observe students in action. There were also guest speakers throughout the day. Thank you to Chef Dani and our Culinary students for a great job preparing delicious food!! #MakingWaveaOfGreatness

Congratulations to Mrs. Elliott for being a Wavemaker at HCCTC!! A huge thank you to Mrs. Elliott for being both incredibly flexible and knowledgeable! Her dedication shines through as she not only helps her students thrive to be their best in all fields of Engineering, but she also supports her entire HCCTC family! Thank you, Mrs. Elliott for all you do at HCCTC! #MakingWavesOfGreatness #FlyingToGreatness

Our Early Childhood Education students are spreading Christmas cheer with festive classroom door decorations. Part 2 🤶🎅🎄🎁🔔

Our Early Childhood Education students are spreading Christmas cheer with festive classroom door decorations!! Part 1 🤶🎅🎄🔔 #MakingWavesOfGreatness #ChristmasCheer#Hnation

Mrs. Krystal's Heath Science I classes have been working on Maintaining Transmission-Base Precaution and Dawning and Doffing PPE. They have all been working hard and doing an excellent job! #MakingWavesOfGreatness #FutureMedicalProfessionals 🧑‍⚕️🧬🏥💉

Congratulations to our Engineering instructor, Mrs. Sarah Elliott! Mrs. Elliott not only works to educate students, she has continued her own education and has successfully completed the National Boards exam!! We are so proud of you, Mrs. Elliott! Congrats on becoming National Board Certified! #Hnation #WaveMaker #F2G

The Hawk's Nest had a VERY SPECIAL visitor today.....Santa Claus!!! Santa heard about our amazing boys and girls and came all the way to Hancock County during his busiest time of year to spend some time with them! It was a fun filled day with lots of squeals and giggles. 🎅🏻🎁🦌🔔🎄❤️💚

📅 Hancock County School District Calendar Vote for 2026–2027
We’re excited to share two calendar options for next school year, and we want to hear from our families, students, and community!

🎬 Watch this quick video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G56XbOE0aHo

Both options are nearly identical. The only difference is the October teacher workday:
🍂 Option A – Monday, October 12 (the Monday right after Fall Break)
🎃 Option B – Friday, October 30 (the day before Halloween)

Both calendars keep breaks similar to this year and still allow us to wrap up the school year before the Memorial Day holiday.

🗳️ Please take a moment to cast your vote by December 12:
👉 https://forms.gle/Jk2Cut76NpR3Wgcq7

Thank you for helping us choose the best fit for H Nation!
#HNation #F2G #flytogreatness #MakingWaves

Chef Dani and her Culinary II students attended the International Food Festival in Mobile, AL, where they were exposed to food from cultures all around the world. It was a great experience and lots of fun was had by all!! #MakingWavesOfGreatness #FlyingToGreatness #Hnation

HCCTC had a great time at the 2025 Teacher Appreciation Dinner! Everyone in attendance won a prize!! Thank you to all our local businesses who donated and made this possible! #Hnation #MakingWavesOfGreatness

Congratulations to Kayleigh Davis, our Early Childhood Education student, for winning the SkillsUSA lapel pin design contest, for the state of Mississippi!!! This award is a testament to your hard work and artistic vision. We are so proud of you!!! #Wavemaker. #Hnation

Mrs. Krystal's Health Science I classes participated in wound care activities/ sterile dressings, this week. It was not for the faint of heart!! 😬🤢 The students did an amazing job of creating the most realistic wounds and learned how to properly care for them. It was a great experience and lots of fun l!! 👩‍⚕️🧑‍⚕️ 🚑 🩹🏥 #FutureHealthcareWorkers #MakingWavesOfGreatness

🎉 New Tool for H-Nation Families! 🚌✨

We’re excited to roll out StopFinder, a new app that helps you stay connected to your child’s bus in real time.

📩 Check your email soon for an invitation to register your account — it will go to the same email you used when enrolling your child.
📱 After you receive it, download the free StopFinder app and log in to get started.

🎥 Watch the quick overview video below to see how it works!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j4WS8yZvt8

Work Base Learning students, Cyla Cuevas and Kaden Fenasci, who work at the HHS front office, created ornaments to represent the Work Base Learning Program. These ornaments will be on display in the Kiln Library, along with other ornaments created by students to represent their jobs.

Shouting out a big "THANK YOU" to Dr. Ledoux & Michaeljs for the wonderful Doughlicious King Cake!! It was amazing!! 😋 Your kindness is so appreciated. 🥰