Department of Student & Family Services - Hickman Mills C-1 School District

Department of Student & Family Support Services

The Department of Student & Family Support Services at Hickman Mills School District offers vital support to ensure the well-being and success of our students and families. Our Behavior Interventionists collaborate with teachers and parents to address negative behaviors, while Family School Liaisons connect families with community resources for basic needs. The department is committed to meeting the diverse needs of our community and fostering a supportive learning environment for all lies a commitment to fostering supportive relationships between families, students, and the district while upholding accountability and integrity within our educational community. Our team oversees various critical functions, including enrollment and residency verification to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities. We collaborate with the Local Investment Commission (LINC), and Boys and Girls Club to provide comprehensive Before & After school programs, extending educational support beyond traditional hours. Furthermore, our commitment to restorative practices underscores our dedication to resolving conflicts and building positive relationships within our school community, fostering a culture of understanding, respect, and growth for all stakeholders.

Responsibilities & Services

Enrollment / Residency: The Enrollment/Residency program ensures that all students are properly enrolled in the district and meet residency requirements. It manages the enrollment process, verifies residency information, and assists families with any related inquiries or concerns.
Restorative Practices: Restorative Practices involve strategies and interventions aimed at building and repairing relationships, resolving conflicts, and addressing harm within the school community. These practices promote accountability, empathy, and healing while fostering a positive and inclusive school culture.
Local Investment Commission (LINC): LINC offers Before & After school programs for students from Pre-K to 8th grade. These programs provide a safe and enriching environment for students outside of regular school hours, offering academic support, recreational activities, and opportunities for personal growth.
Boys and Girls Club: Housed within Hickman Mills Middle School, this Boys & Girls Club site provides free programming for HMMS students, aligned with the school’s mission to foster global citizenship and 21st-century skills. The Club creates a safe and supportive space where students can grow academically, socially, and personally, in line with the school’s vision of connection, support, and inspiration.
Behavior Interventionists: The district's Behavior Interventionists work collaboratively with teachers and parents to target negative behaviors and develop and implement intervention strategies for the classroom and school environment.
Family School Liaisons (FSLs): Research shows that when children lack basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter, they are at a higher risk of academic failure. FSLs connect students and their families to appropriate community resources to meet basic needs, such as the Urban Community Connection and Community Assistance Council.
Legal Aide: Legal Aid provides free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance to people who need it most and can afford it least. The availability of free civil legal aid can make all the difference to our neighbors who are fighting to stay in their homes, escape domestic violence, secure veterans’ benefits, or address many other legal challenges that go to the heart of their security and well-being.
Adult Education: At HMC-1, learning doesn’t stop with students — we’re here for families, too. Through adult education opportunities focused on real-life topics like parenting skills, financial literacy, taxes, and more, we partner with community organizations to empower and support our families. Because when families thrive, students do too.
McKinney Vento Homeless/Foster Care Services: A student meets the definition of homeless is one who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, which includes staying in emergency shelters, campgrounds, motels, sharing housing with other families due to a loss, substandard housing, a runaway, etc. A homeless student may remain in the same school all year, if feasible, even if they move.
Agape Center: The Agape Center is a place for homeless students and families to come and get necessities such as clothing, personal hygiene items, school supplies, etc.
Truancy Court/Attendance Protocol: The district will report suspected incidents of educational neglect to the Children’s Division of the Department of Youth Services and will report truancy in accordance with the local truancy ordinance. Once a citation is issued by the district representative, the parent and student are mandated to appear in truancy court. Truancy court is held every Tuesday of the month (excluding summer school) at 10:00 am. The warning or citation will be mailed or delivered in person.
Suicide and Prevention: HMC-1 Schools works diligently to prevent student suicide. The ultimate goal is to ensure a safe, supportive environment for all students, creating school environments that provide the help they need.
Giving the Basics: HMC-1 is proud to partner with Giving the Basics to make sure our students have access to essential hygiene items many people take for granted, like laundry soap, shampoo, deodorant, and toilet paper. These personal care products are available at approved school locations to support student health, confidence, and success every day.
Harvesters: HMC-1 proudly partners with the Harvesters’ network to help ensure our families and students have consistent access to nutritious food and household items. Through programs like BackSnack, School Pantry, and monthly food giveaways, we’re working together to fight hunger and support the well-being of our school community.