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Stay informed with all the top stories in HMC-1! Here we highlight the most important news, events, and achievements from across the district. From major events to student successes, this is your spot for staying connected with our vibrant school community.

Dana and Parks Podcast

"Don't you forget about me", because now you can't. He's got a building named after him soon one of the most accomplished Kansas Citians. You can possibly imagine a very humble man, very well-known man, and he would argue that the only reason they named the school after him is they ran out of people to name stuff Alvin Brooks joining us in studio. It is a pleasure and an honor. Sir. Welcome, thank you so much, welcome back. Well, thank you, both of you. It's good to be with dan Parks. It's been a long time, a long time. How did you first hear they were doing this? And we want to let everyone know. This is in the Hickman Mills school District. This is long overdue. They call you a living legend and they will be naming the new school that serves, I think, sixth to eighth graders Alvin Brooks middle school. 

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Gerald and Kendall Blanton Visit HMMS South

Hickman Mills South Middle School students had a special opportunity to learn about success, perseverance, and planning for the future from a dynamic father-son duo with deep Kansas City ties—former Chiefs linebacker Gerald Blanton and his son, Kendall Blanton, a two-time Super Bowl champion tight end.

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Alvin Brooks and John Sharp

The Hickman Mills C-1 School District (HMC-1) proudly honors two exceptional leaders who have shaped the South Kansas City community. The district’s Board of Education has voted to name two school buildings in recognition of Alvin Brooks and John Sharp, whose decades of service, advocacy, and leadership have left a lasting impact on students and families.

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KSHB Channel 41 The Mill Coffee Shop Story

Wednesday morning, hours before the student-run The Mill Cafe was set to open, a pipe burst. Water had to be shut off temporarily, and crews were called in to quickly clean up.

Program coordinator Bethany Kelly called the situation a real-world experience, which is the whole purpose behind teaching her students how to learn to go with the (water) flow.

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Telegraph Hickman Mills Coffee Shop

Ruskin High School has a new class called “coffee shop.”

Which makes perfect sense because the school district has a new coffee shop that is run by students.

Grand opening for The Mill Cafe, 10301 Hickman Mills Dr., is set for 8:30 a.m. Jan 22. It will be open to the public.

The students show up early, serve up cappuccinos and lattes, quiche and pastries, get paid and earn class credit.

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Robotics Photo 2024

Hickman Mills C-1 School District students recently showcased their creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills at the FIRST LEGO League Regional Tournament, hosted by HMC-1 at Hickman Mills Middle School on December 6, 2024. This event brought together 41 teams from across the Kansas City metropolitan area, with more than 400 students in fourth through eighth grades competing.

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HMC-1 Delegation to Ghana 2024

From November 23-30, a south Kansas City delegation, led by Hickman Mills C-1 Schools students and leaders, traveled to Ghana in western Africa for a cultural enrichment and diplomatic event.

The group consisted of Hickman Mills superintendent Yaw Obeng, who was born in Ghana, School Board President Irene Kendrick, Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw, Missouri House Representative Anthony Ealy, Ruskin High School Principal Dr. Ernest Fields and Mike Ross who teaches AP African American Studies.

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MadetheGrade

HMC-1 Made the Grade!

Official Scores are out, and Hickman Mills C-1 Schools has MADE THE GRADE on the 2024 state report card and has reached full accreditation standards according to two of the frameworks the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) uses to grade school districts.
 
 
 

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The Hickman Mills area is a diverse community, located approximately 10 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. In 1902, the Hickman Mills area became the first Consolidated School District in the state of Missouri. Today, the district strives for academic excellence.

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Yaw Obeng is a seasoned educational leader currently serving as the Superintendent of Hickman Mills C-1 Schools, a vibrant and historic community institution with a legacy spanning over a century. His unwavering commitment to preserving the community's rich heritage drives his relentless pursuit of data-driven excellence and establishing strong, quality partnerships to benefit the families within the HMC-1 school community.