Hickman Mills C-1 School District

🍽️ Join Our Team in Nutrition Services! 🍽️ If you have a passion for food service and a commitment to providing nutritious and delicious meals to our students, we want to hear from you! Why Join Us? ·     Be part of a supportive and collaborative team ·     Play a vital role in students’ daily lives ·     Opportunities for professional growth and development ·     Competitive salary and benefits Ready to bring your expertise to our school community? Apply now and help us provide exceptional dining experiences for our students! 🔗 Apply Today! https://bit.ly/45Nxt7c

🌟 HMC-1 is proud to announce Danielle Williams is the new assistant principal of Ingels Elementary School, HMC-1’s extended calendar school. 🌟 With a diversified educational background and career experience, Ms. Williams has proven positive results in academics, leadership, and relationship building in the Kansas City and suburban communities. Recently, while serving as the assistant principal at Ervin Elementary School, Ms. Williams focused on developing and maintaining an effective educational program and assisting the principal with the overall administration of the school by interpreting and enforcing school policies and regulations. With 20+ years of experience in education, Ms. Williams started her career at Swinney Elementary School. She has also served as a district and school instructional coach, successfully conducting teacher professional development and training them on curriculum and lesson planning, classroom management strategies, and collaborative data talks. We are excited to welcome Ms. Williams to Ingels Elementary! To read about other HMC-1 leadership changes, visit https://lnkd.in/gW3A4xiR.

🌟 HMC-1 is thrilled to announce Derek Jordan as the new assistant principal at Ruskin High School. 🌟 Mr. Jordan is an experienced educational leader, currently the principal of Crittenton Education Center and HMC-1’s Hearing Officer. He has a proven background in leading students and staff and has served as an officer in the Army Reserves for 28 years. With 30 years of experience as a teacher, athletic coach, and administrator, Mr. Jordan brings a history of empathy, accomplishment, and success. Before serving as the principal at Crittenton, Mr. Jordan was the principal at Smith Hale Middle School, principal and hearing officer in the Grandview School District, and principal of Central High School and Success Academy at KCPS before retiring. His biggest accomplishment is raising his two children. We are excited to welcome Mr. Jordan to the Ruskin High School team! To read about other HMC-1 leadership changes, visit https://lnkd.in/gW3A4xiR.

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🎆 Today, we celebrate the land of the free and the home of the brave. Let's unite to honor our nation's history, cherish our freedoms, and appreciate the sacrifices that make our independence possible. Enjoy the fireworks, BBQs, and quality time with loved ones. Have a safe and joyful 4th of July! ✨

The Horton Hears a Who summer school musical was a fantastic success! Thanks to our dedicated theater arts staff, talented students, and supportive families who came out to cheer them on. "A person's a person, no matter how small" — our students truly brought this message to life on stage! A big thank you to the HMC-1 staff for their unwavering support!

⭐ Our HMC-1 students had an incredible mini-career day! They met with STEAM professionals from various fields, including an architect, IT specialist, STEAM business analyst, and electrical engineers. 💻 These young role models shared valuable insights and inspired our students to dream big and explore new career possibilities. We're so proud to bring these inspiring professionals to our summer program! 🚀

🌟 HMC-1 is thrilled to announce that Dr. Erica Edwards has been promoted to Director of Elementary Schools. 🌟 A proud Hickman Mills High School graduate, Dr. Edwards has dedicated her 18-year career to our district, exemplifying a deep commitment to our community and students. Dr. Edwards' journey in education began as a teacher, where she spent seven years inspiring young minds. Her leadership potential soon became evident as she served as an instructional coach for four years. Most recently, she has been an elementary school Principal for six years, where her innovative approach and dedication to excellence have significantly benefited both staff and students. We are excited to see Dr. Edwards bring her extensive experience, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to this new role. Join us in congratulating Dr. Erica Edwards and wishing her continued success! To read about other HMC-1 leadership changes, visit https://lnkd.in/gW3A4xiR.

It's #WaybackWednesday! We are going wayback to when Truman Elementary School Third Grade Scholars visited the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium for their field trip in May. 🦁 They had the best time visiting the aquarium, checking out all the animals, and learning about how to help our environment. 🐠 TOO CUTE! #HMC1Proud

🎉 Let’s here it for our amazing educators! 🎊 The Real-World Learning initiative recognized HMC-1 teachers Jennifer Hamilton, Katy Bergeron, and Jim Newland for completing the Client-Connected Projects Apprenticeship Program. ⭐ Their commitment to providing students with meaningful learning experiences through this year-long peer mentoring program is truly inspiring! Congratulations to Ms. Hamilton, Ms. Bergeron, and Mr. Newland for their dedication to enhancing real-world learning in our schools and impacting our students’ lives! Read more: https://bit.ly/3RHbuJs

🌟 HMC-1 is excited to introduce Dr. Kimberly Shaw as the new principal of Ervin Early Learning Center. 🌟 Dr. Shaw is an experienced administrator with a robust history in education management, most recently serving as the principal of Warford Elementary since 2022. Before joining HMC-1, Dr. Shaw held prominent leadership roles, including Instructional Improvement Officer for Elementary and Early Childhood Programs and Executive Director for Early Childhood through Fifth Grade for Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools. With 30 years of experience in education, she excels in curriculum development, staff development, and educational consulting. Dr. Shaw also has extensive expertise in early childhood and special education. She gives back to the community through multiple organizations; she currently serves as a Board Member for the Children’s Campus of Kansas City. We are excited to welcome Dr. Shaw to Ervin Early Learning Center! To read about other HMC-1 leadership changes, visit https://lnkd.in/gW3A4xiR.