New Program Encourages Student Attendance

HMC-1 is launching a new friendly competition between schools to increase attendance throughout the district. Many school districts across the country have seen a post-pandemic drop in morale and lagging attendance.

South KC Performing Arts Collaboration Recognized by Kauffman

Superintendent Presents $400 Check to Above and Beyond Student

Superintendent Yaw Obeng recognized Burke Academy’s Dawn Mays, as the September Above and Beyond student. Mays is the first graduate of the Class of 2023.

Internet and Laptop Assistance for HMC-1 Families

This program provides eligible households up to $30/month (or $75/month for households living on Tribal lands) for their internet bills. It also provides a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet.

Ervin Elementary School Receives a Royal Donation

Students at Ervin elementary school received new backpacks to start the year thanks to former Royals' President of baseball Operations Dayton Moore. The longtime Royals executive has served the community over the years through his See You in the Major League foundation.

Community America Credit Union Launches Community Access Center

HMC-1 School Board President DaRon McGee, Member Irene Kendrick, and Superintendent Yaw Obeng take a picture with Travis Kelce at the ribbon cutting for Community America Credit Union’s first Community Access Center in Hickman Mills.