Warford News

Field Day 2025

Wednesday, May 21st
9:00-11:30 and 1:00-3:30

The most fun day of the year will have nearly 20
field, sports, water, and inflatable games. Plus dunk a teacher, tattoos, and more!

To make this a success, we are need of
volunteers to help run our stations. Scan the
QR code or use the link to sign up for morning, afternoon, or
both sessions. Lunch will be provided for our volunteers.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A8A92CA0F5C61-56430324-2025#/

Join us for the Around the Globe Art Exhibit —
a celebration of creativity, culture, and global
connection!
• OPENING NIGHT: April 28, 2025
• TIME: 5:30 pm
• LOCATION: Hickman Mills Middle School
9010A Old Santa Fe Road, Kansas City, MO
As part of our HMC-1 Around the Globe initiative,
this unique exhibit will showcase beautiful student
artwork from Yan’an, China, sent specially for display
in our district. You’ll also see inspiring pieces created
by talented Hickman Mills students!
Come experience how art connects us across
continents. This family-friendly event is open to
students, families, and community members.
We can’t wait to see you there!

Avila College is hosting a Basketball Clinic this Spring and you are invited to attend. Boys and girls in grades 1-8 are invited to attend. Please see the flier for more information.

Sign up at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfn9YvQBY4etilasSrUzCMJ16AjkCaRXajrp4EsmAF51K0pRg/viewform

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):

The Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) Grade Level Assessments evaluate students’ progress toward the Missouri Learning Standards. The Missouri Learning Standards define the knowledge and skills students need in each grade level and course for success in college, other post-secondary training and careers. Students in grades 3-8 take assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Students in grades 5 and 8 also take Science assessments. All Virtual Learning Program (VLP) students must also take the MAP test in person. Parents will be contacted about dates and times. The test is made up of multiple sessions, depending on the grade level. On the test, students will experience a variety of test questions such as multiple choice, constructed response or short text items, or performance/writing tasks. The HMC-1 MAP testing window is April 21st - May 23rd.. Each individual school will communicate to you the specific days that your student will be taking the assessment. Why is the MAP important?

● It is a way to find out if students are learning what they need to learn. The test will show what your student knows and is able to do according to the expectations for his or her grade level.

● MAP test results are used as one measure in determining a school district’s accreditation score.

● The MAP tests provide important information that contributes to decisions concerning individual students, groups of students, and educational programs. What can you do as a parent to support MAP testing?

● Please ensure your student is in attendance on testing days!

● Refrain from scheduling appointments on testing days.

● Ensure your student gets plenty of rest and a healthy breakfast before testing.

● Encourage your student to try his/her best on the test.

Schools will provide incentives and rewards for attendance and effort. Individual student score reports will be available to families next Fall, upon release from DESE. We are excited for Hickman Mills students to show what they know on this year’s state assessment and we appreciate your continued support. If you have any questions about testing, please contact your child’s school.

HMC-1 Academic Services Team

A Warford first grader, Jayden, was recognized at the district level for the highest number of lessons passed in iReady MATH during the week of 2/19-2/20 with a completion of 22 lessons! Jaylen was awarded a $10 McDonald's gift card! 

Warford’s Math Relay Team participated in Prep-KC’s Math Relays! This team was lead by Ms. Coleman and Ms. Welsh!  We are proud of the students and adults involved! Our team brought home bronze! 
 

Please plan to join our Warford scholars as we celebrate Black History Month with a special program on Thursday, February 27th. The doors will open at 2:15 pm, the program will begin at 2:30 pm. 

On Friday, February 7th Warford hosted Donuts with Dads. Students were invited to bring an adult with them to enjoy donuts before school started. There was an amazing turnout for this event and we loved seeing all the adults in the building with their scholars. Thank you to Linc for providing juice and water for this event. 

Warford families were invited to STEAM night on Tuesday, January 28th. There were many different stations available for families to choose from, each highlighting an African American inventor. Families were able to learn about the first ice cream scoop by testing with (and tasting) ice cream, taste testing various flavors of Crush soda, or creating microphones, as well as other possible stations. Thank you to all our families who came out to learn about inventors and inventions.

The Grade 4/5 Lego League team competed against 41 teams and won the Innovation Project Award for their hard work. Congratulations to Pavlo, Beni, Grace, Jaxson, Brooklyn, James, Roman, and Ezra!

Wednesday, November 20th Warford hosted a Math Night, featuring an escape room style game where scholars solved problems with their families to "escape" to the gym where pizza was served and gift cards were raffled off for participants.

On Monday, November 11th Warford welcomed a special presentation by Healthy Hip Hop during our Rocket Launch Assembly. Students were treated to a variety of Hip Hop songs with a healthy message. Some of our scholars and teachers were invited on stage to participate.

Community Volunteers assisted Warford staff by greeting students on our first day of school.

The Nutrition Services Department of Warford were awarded a Food Safety Award from the Health Department, earning a 100% on their evaluation.

Healthy Smiles visited Warford and provided free dental services all week for our scholars.

Each Monday morning, all students and staff at Warford have a morning meeting assembly.