ADRIAN — A hoodie, a hammer, and a handful of ambition — two student-driven programs at Adrian High School are giving teens a taste of real-world skills and responsibility.
This spring, the school launched a new student-run store, powered by the marketing class. From layout to product selection, students are managing it all. The shop offers branded apparel like crewnecks and hoodies and operates out of a newly cleared space once filled with student records. It’s more than merch — it’s point-of-sale systems, customer service, and applied learning in action.
Meanwhile, a brand-new industrial education class is getting students’ hands dirty — in the best way. The course teaches foundational trade skills before students ever reach the LISD Tech Center. Students learn building basics, joint types, and safety standards — giving them early exposure to careers in construction, manufacturing, and technical fields.
Both programs aim to capture students’ interests before they drift. The school store brings entrepreneurship to life, while industrial ed builds confidence and curiosity in trades that too often go unexplored until junior year.
Together, they form a new blueprint — one where students don’t just learn about the real world, they help build it.