Hancock Career and Technical Center

Mickey Mouse was in the CTC house today!! He paid a surprise visit to our good boys and girls in the Hawk's Nest! He took pictures with little kids, big kids and even some of the grown-up kids...because everybody loves Mickey, right?!? 🐭 Big thanks to Coast Inflatables LLC for sending Mickey our way!! ##HawksLoveMickey #MakingWavesOfGreatness #CoastInflatablesLLC

Today our maintenance crew celebrated a very special birthday! Help us wish their student worker Drake Ferguson a happy birthday!! 🎉🎂🎈🎁

Out with the old (drafting tables), in with the NEW workbenches!! Hydrography students are working hard to assemble their new electronics work stations! So exciting!! #Hnation #MakingWavesOfGreatness

Happy Custodian Appreciation Day!! Thank you for all you do each and every day to keep our school clean, safe and comfortable. Your hard work, kindness and commitment make a huge difference, and we are so grateful for you!!

Our Early Childhood students showcased their creativity by decorating the classroom doors for both Fall and Kindness Month in October. The girls did an incredible job, demonstrating their artistic talents and teamwork skills. They collaborated in small groups, learning to communicate effectively with one another as they made decisions about their designs. This experience not only allowed them to express their individual creativity but also helped them understand the importance of working together and valuing each other's ideas. #MakingWaveaOfGreatness #HawksHaveGrit

💛 Go Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness! 💛

Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 30, 2025, we encourage all Hancock staffulty and students to wear gold to honor and support the brave children and families impacted by childhood cancer.

Let’s show our H Nation spirit and spread awareness together!
#HNation #F2G #flytogreatness

Mrs. Krystal Peterson is a WaveMaker at HCCTC! Mrs. Krystal's dedication and tireless effort were instrumental in preparing her students to run a successful blood drive. Her commitment shines through daily as she shares her nursing experience and medical knowledge with her students to prepare them for the future. Thank you Mrs. Krystal for all you do at HCCTC!! #FutureHealthcareWorkers #MakingWavesOfGreatness

This week, students from Engineering, Drafting, Precision Machining, Welding and CCR attended a special presentation by Mississippi State University’s Advanced Composites Institute. During the visit, students learned about composite materials and the innovative work taking place at the institute. Students then put their knowledge into practice as they participated in a hands-on bridge building activity, testing their creativity, teamwork, and design process skills. #Flying2Greatness. #MakingWavesOfGreatness #Hnation

This week, Mrs. LaShae Wilson, RN, and her amazing Healthcare & Clinical students began their clinical/job shadow rotations at Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock. We are incredibly grateful for the dedicated staff who make these opportunities possible. Together, Hancock County Career Texhnical Center and Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock are building a brighter future by preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Congratulations to the HCCTC WaveMaker of the week, Coach Tanner Smith! Coach Tanner encourages his students to use creativity and problem solving skills in his Unmanned Aerial Systems class. He goes above and beyond to help students be successful!! Thank you Coach Tanner! #WaveMaker #F2G #Flying2Greatness

Mr. Olen Anderson, Hancock County’s prosecuting attorney, allowed two HCCTC Work Based Learning students to job shadow at the Justice Court. Bailey Bozant and Cyla Cuevas are both interested in law as a career path. Today’s experience did not disappoint! Thank you for the exposure, experience, and expertise that you shared with them Mr. Anderson! Olen is one of our own who graduated from Hancock. #MakingWavesOfGreatness #Flying2Greatness Hnation

Mrs Davis' Ed Prep students started their Field Experience at East Hancock this month. Each student is assigned a teacher whom they will shadow throughout the year. Students are required to have a minimum of 75 observation hours over the two-year period. This program gives our students a first-hand look at all aspects of teaching, which is so valuable. These future educators were excited to begin working with their mentor teacher and their students.

Chef Dani and her Culinary students worked hard to make the "Friday Salad Sale" a big success!! They are planning to make this an every Friday event. The salads were delicious! Thanks Culinary, for offering this awesome Friday treat! 🥗👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳 #MakingWavesOfGreatness #Flying2Greatness

Mrs. Krystal Peterson's Health Sciences I students along with Mrs. Tammy Ladner assisted The Blood Center in a blood drive at HHS, Friday!! Thank you to all who worked this event and to those who gave blood!! It was a success! 🩸💉 #MakingWavesOfGreatness #F2G

Miss Fricke‘s Work Based Learning student, Steven Breun, is considering a career in unmanned aerial systems. Stephen has completed two years of this program at HCCTC and has developed a high interest in making this his future career choice . Stephen recently participated in a job shadow at Sky Dweller. He was able to tour the hanger and was able to observe a solar airplane that flies unmanned while discussing the logistics of this occupation with him. Thank you Sky Dweller for giving Steven this opportunity to see local possibilities of unmanned aerial systems' positions. #MakingWaveaOfGreatness #Hnation

Miss Fricke’s Work Based Learning student, Catherine Sins, participated in a job shadowing day at S&F at Port Bienville. Catherine is interested in becoming a chemical engineer. Today she was allowed to speak to both chemical and mechanical engineers and observe job duties. This exposure was a great experience for Catherine’s future, as it gave her insight to the pathway she is choosing. Thank you to SNF Polychemie for hosting and providing this opportunity. #Flying2Greatness #MakingWavesOfGreatness

Mr Chris Ladner's Precision Machining students and Mr. Willie Santiago's Welding students went on an industry site visit to Koenig Stainless. The owners, Aimee and Paul Koenig, graciously toured the students and spoke to them about the industry. The Koenigs offered contributions to the programs to help the students become successful in their field. #Hnation #Flying2Greatness #MakingWavesOfGreatness

*WARNING* ⛔️. Cuteness Overload!! Our Hawk babies made their rounds today delivering their handmade dot hearts to teachers and staff at the CTC to wish us a "HAPPY DOT DAY" (who knew??). #TooCute. #HawkBabies

Mrs. Breann Talley and her Community Service Learning students made big waves today at CTC!! They painted numbers on our parking spots in order to create more parking for our students! Thank you to all of them for being awesome WaveMakers!! #F2G #MakingWavesOfGreatness

🌊 Ocean of Opportunity at Mississippi Aquarium! 🐠
Thanks to the generous support of Hancock Whitney, kids birth to 12 years old from Hancock County get FREE admission to Mississippi Aquarium:

📅 September 20–21
🎉 Enjoy hands-on activities, animal encounters, scavenger hunts, and more during this special Ocean of Opportunity event.

#HNation #MakingWaves