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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.
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The Hickman Mills C-1 School District (HMC-1) celebrated a major milestone with the grand opening of the district’s new Real-World Learning Center on Monday, September 30. Located at 10301 Hickman Mills Dr. in Kansas City, MO, this marks the first new building to open in the district in over a decade, signaling a bold step forward in innovative education and community development.
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The Hickman Mills C-1 School District (HMC-1) proudly announces that two of its elementary schools—Compass Elementary and Truman Elementary—have earned the prestigious Gold Ribbon School recognition. This significant achievement underscores the district’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence and its core mission of fostering student success.
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Hickman Mills C-1 School District is delighted to announce that it is offering complimentary Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for all HMC-1 families. The classes are hosted at Hickman Mills Middle School, located at 9010A Old Santa Fe Rd., Kansas City, MO 64138, and occur every Thursday until December 12.
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Get ready for an exciting evening of football, fun, and family as the Ruskin High School Eagles take on the Fort Osage Indians on Friday, October 4, 2024!
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The Kansas City Chiefs have announced the Coach of the Week honors for the second week of the 2024 season. The Week Two awards went to Ruskin High School Head Coach Tim Callaghan (Missouri) and Blue Valley West High School Head Coach Josh Koerkenmeier (Kansas).
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Congratulations to Ruskin High School’s Coach Tim Callaghan, who has been selected by the Kansas City Chiefs as the High School Coach of the Week following the Blue Eagles’ impressive 44-8 win over the Central Eagles last Friday.
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Are you interested in doing business with the Hickman Mills C-1 School District? Now’s your chance! On October 22, 2024, we’re hosting Pitch Day – an exclusive opportunity to showcase your products or services directly to the Superintendent and Executive Leadership Team.
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HMC-1 Superintendent Yaw Obeng talked with KCUR's Up To Date about how the school district is addressing mental health challenges and cellphones in schools as the new school year is starting.
Pitch Day Oct. 22, 2024
Want to do business with our district? Apply for an opportunity to Pitch your product to the Superintendent and Executive Team.
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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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Our dedicated board members are committed to serving our community, advocating for students, and ensuring the continued success of our district.
Superintendent Obeng
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.