Hickman Mills C-1 School District

We hosted our first inaugural School Board Meeting in the NEW Real-World Learning Center on Thursday, October 24! The Mayor of the City of Kansas City even named October 24, 2024 as Hickman Mills C-1 School District Day in honor of our first School Board Meeting. The 8th Grade Middle School Orchestra joined us to kick off the meeting, Deputy Superintendent Casey Klapmeyer read the Mayor's Proclamation, and the Board celebrated the momentous occasion. Thank you to our families, staff, and community for supporting the district as we continue to grow and move forward to growing and improving to give our students the best futures possible! #HMC1Proud #HMC1Relentless

What an unforgettable day! On October 12, the President's Marine Corps Band wowed the audience at Kauffman, and we had the honor of welcoming Assistant Director 1st Lt. Jose Taranzo to Hickman Mills Middle School! 1st Lt. Taranzo spent the day with our talented band students, sharing his wisdom, offering guidance, and making music come alive. From inspiring talks to hands-on practice, it was a day our students will never forget! #MusicInspires #MarineBand #HMC1Relentless

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, HMC-1 is excited to spotlight one of our amazing alums, Janeth López! Born in Los Angeles and raised in the Hickman Mills community, Janeth graduated from Ruskin High School and became the first in her family to earn a college degree! Janeth's journey wasn't always easy – some even doubted her potential due to her Ruskin roots. But she shattered those expectations with hard work and perseverance, graduating from UMKC and pursuing a career in engineering! Her story is a powerful reminder of how determination and community support make dreams come true. We're so proud of Janeth and all she's achieved – and we can't wait to see what she does next! Read more: https://bit.ly/HMC1News #HispanicHeritageMonth #HMC1Proud #HMC1Relentless

October is National Principals Month, and we’re excited to spotlight the incredible impact our school leaders make every day! Our dedicated principals play a vital role in shaping strong, supportive communities and paving the way to success for every student and staff member. At HMC-1, we celebrate their hard work, vision, and leadership throughout the month. Thank you to our principals for all you do! #ThankAPrincipal #HMC1Relentless

It’s our annual HMC One Summit: Classified Edition! Our classified staff our learning more about Canva, Google tips & trips, Pre-K curriculum & more. Our staff is always learning how to better serve our scholars!

🏅 Big thanks to DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation for their incredible $8,000 grant to Hickman Mills South Middle School for new P.E. equipment! They visited last week to present the grant. Through their Sports Matter program, which has committed over $100 million to youth sports, this grant will help us build exciting new sports programs for our middle school students. We’re so grateful for your support in empowering our students and helping them stay active! 💪🏽

We had an incredible turnout for the Real-World Learning Center Grand Opening on September 30! Thanks to U.S. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver for joining us and sharing valuable insights on the job market and workforce development. It was a packed house, and we’re so grateful to all of our elected officials, partners, community members, and staff for making this historic celebration one to remember. Together, we’re shaping a bright future for our students! Visit https://bit.ly/3ZQqLwn to see more photos from the celebration.

Wishing all of our HMC-1 families and partners who celebrate a Happy Rosh Hashanah! May this new year bring you peace, joy, and sweet new beginnings. Shana Tova!

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Marjorie A. Williams on her well-deserved induction into the UMKC Starr Women’s Hall of Fame! Known to many as Dr. Marj, she has dedicated nearly 40 years to serving schools, children, university scholars, and teachers. In 2000, she became the first African-American superintendent in Hickman Mills’ 100-year history, breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations. 👏 Read more: https://bit.ly/4gEgVUr

Both Compass Elementary and Truman Elementary have been named Gold Ribbon Schools! This prestigious recognition highlights their dedication to academic excellence and innovative learning. We announced this special honor, surprising both schools with the Hickman Mills Middle School drumline. Last night, we celebrated both schools at the HMC-1 School Board Meeting. Our students, staff, and community partners work hard to make a difference every day, and it shows. A full story to come; until then, enjoy a few photos from yesterday!