Adulting Day

We are so excited to welcome the Class of 2025 to Adulting Day. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 9 at Hancock High School. All Seniors must complete at schedule by April 2 to be eligible to attend. To complete a schedule, click here:

A couple of notes about your selections: Lunch is included in the schedule and your lunch schedule will be assigned. We will do our best to get you into all of your selected sessions but students will be assigned in the order that they sign up. Be sure to choose Alternates. You may only sign up for each class one time.

Dude, Where's Your Car?

Do you own a car? This breakout is all about how to take care of your car including some practical skills like changing a flat tire, learning about tire pressure, and other basics.

Convo with a Cop and Keepin it HOT!

These two mini sessions give you an opportunity to meet and greet those that protect and serve in our community. Have a candid conversation with a cop about Interacting with Law Enforcement, what happens if you are caught drinking underage, Myth Busting, and a Q&A with officers.

Keep it HOT and learn some practical experience using a fire extinguisher along with learning the different classes of fires and fire safety tips.

OMG! Do You Know How to Drive?- Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT)

DHave you ever wondered how some people got a driver's license? Mississippi Department of Transportation will cover some common sense (common sense is not so common) traffic rules that you may not have been taught in your typical Driver's Ed course. And….Four Words: SEAT BELT CONVINCER RIDE *Must have signed waiver if 18+. 17 and under need parent signature of waiver to test out the Seat Belt Convincer. Click here for the waiver. This must be presented on Adulting Day.

Cooking: Microwave Mug Meals- Michele Nichols- Gardenia Tea Room

Join Gardenia Tea Room Owner and Chef Michele Nichols to learn how to prepare pepperoni pizza in a mug. Make your own chocolate lava cake using a few simple ingredients from around the house, a coffee mug, and your microwave! This session is on every college student's survival list.

Ramen Again? Cooking with Hancock Culinary - Hancock Culinary

Learn how to cook something other than ramen with the Hancock High School Career Tech Culinary staff. This breakout will feature some hands-on basic cooking skills

Stayin' Alive- Hands Only CPR/What to Do if someone is Bleeding (and other stuff)- Evan Duffy "American Heart Association" and Hancock Career Tech Allied Health

In these two mini-sessions, you will learn some basic emergency response skills. Learn and practice Hands Only CPR with the American Heart Association and then move on over to learn about very basic first aid skills to use in an emergency.

The Real World- MSU State Extension and friends

Who loves the Game of Life? This Real World game is lot like playing the game! Where will life take you? Jobs? Babies? Buy a house? Apply for loan? Pay your taxes? Fix a leaky faucet? Follow a budget? Boost your credit score? Get help when life is tough! Jump into The Real World.

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is (Investing) / Come In We're Open (Opening your own business)

These two mini-sessions help you build your future! Unlock the mysteries of investing with JC Brignone. How old do you have to be to invest? How much money do you need to get started? A great starting point for building wealth.

Come In, We're Open: Do you have aspirations to be your own boss? How can you turn your passion for baking or love of fishing into a money maker? Learn the basics of starting your own business.

Life Hacks

The epitome of "Adulting." Can you sew a button? Why do I need to separate my laundry anyway? How do I get the pizza stain out of my fav shirt? Life skills to leverage when your mom isn’t around from sewing on buttons to etiquette and professional dress.

Ace the Interview with an HR Expert / How To Be a Good Person

This session features a panel of experts to help you prepare for your future. You will meet with the Hiring Manager for a large company to learn what big business looks for in a candidate. Do you know what soft skills are? Kathy Stringer from United Way of South Mississippi will discuss the importance of soft skills, resume tips, attire, first impressions, and the role of your digital footprint on employment. She will will help you put your best foot forward to get your dream job.

"I can't even…" (Stress Management)

Learn practical, hands on skills and tools to deal with the day to day pressures of life.

Find Your Zen

Learn breathing, meditation and very basic yoga to deal with the day-to-day pressures of life

Arrive Alive!

In this session, The Alcohol and Beverage Commission will talk about Fake IDs, Minor in Possession, and other legal ramifications of underage drinking. Local law enforcement will be on hand with "drunk goggles" so you can experience firsthand the risks of driving while under the influence. Drive an obstacle course in the pedal cart with the drunk goggles to experience driving under the influence.

Love, Actually (No- For Real this is about Relationships)- Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence

This breakout is about relationships! It may seem cute when your boo loves you so much that he/she gets mad when you talk to someone else, but NO! That could be signs of an unhealthy relationship! What is consent? Let's talk about breaking up, individuality and partnership, and helping others that may be in bad situations. Ask those embarrassing questions! These relationship professionals have answers!

How to Get Away with Murder (not really)

Seriously-we are not going to tell you that. Meet with an Assistant DA and learn about legal snafus that can impact your future. And yes! You can ask.

Oh Baby!

Learn the basics of taking care of a baby including
Feeding: How to feed a baby (breastfeeding, formula feeding), How often babies need to be fed. Signs of hunger. Changing Diapers: How to properly change a diaper. The importance of hygiene and avoiding diaper rash. Sleep: Babies’ sleep patterns. Safe sleep practices to prevent SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Comforting a Crying Baby: Techniques to soothe a baby (rocking, swaddling, singing). Understanding why babies cry (hunger, discomfort, tiredness, etc.). Babyproofing: Creating a safe environment at home. Common household hazards to be aware of. Practice using baby dolls to change diapers, feed, and soothe babies.

What's Your Type?

What's your type? What makes you tick? Is your behavior style Fast and Furious or Slow and Easy? Take a behavior quiz at this session and learn more from Joy Reeves from Mississippi Power.

​Dude, Where's Your Car?