Hume R-VIII Mission Statement:

"Educating and training today; embracing tomorrow's opportunities."

The Hume School will remained locked until 3:25pm each day for student safety.

Reality Day Brings Real-World Learning to Nearly 200 Students

On Wednesday March 25th, close to 200 students from 10 local rural schools including Nevada, Rich Hill, Sheldon, Miami, Bronaugh, Uniontown, Appleton City, Ballard and Montrose participated in Reality Day at Hume School. A huge thank you goes out to the incredible volunteers, employers and community partners who served as the “boots on the ground” for Reality Day. Their time, energy, and commitment made this impactful event possible.

Students rotated between stations and gained hands-on experience building real-world financial skills, exploring career pathways, and connecting with opportunities beyond high school. The event highlighted the power of collaboration, proving that community truly is strength.

The day featured a variety of engaging and educational activities, including an opening presentation by Josh Cook, owner of Josh's Vault and Lusso Porcelain. Next was an interactive “Pick-A-Panel” session led by industry professionals, and team-building experiences through Wildwood Outdoor Education Center. Students also participated in a budget simulation, an excavation demonstration, and a social media branding session. Additional highlights included a planetarium experience provided by Missouri S&T, a student panel sharing post–high school journeys, lunch from local food trucks, a student panel, three youth entrepreneur businesses and a BMX performance to close out the day. Students left with a free lunch, t-shirt, and many of them won prizes. 

Reality Day was hosted at Hume R-8 Schools through a partnership between MU Extension in Bates County, rootEd Missouri, and the Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation, alongside numerous dedicated community partners. The event focused on equipping students with essential financial literacy skills while helping them explore postsecondary and career options.

Community partners who participated include: Peerless Products, Inc.; MoDOT Southwest; Walnut Creek Agri Service LLC; Bates County Memorial Hospital; Bates County Sheriff’s Office; Dirks Heavy Contractors; West Central Missouri Community Action Agency; Thomas Industrial Coatings; 9F Manufacturing; Crowder Community College; Ellett Memorial Hospital; Josh’s Vault; Joshua Rushing, Clinch Realty; Mystical Misfits; Midwestern Ox Productions; State Technical College of Missouri; Pittsburg State University; Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development; Fort Scott Community College; Lusso Porcelain & Design; Murphy Family Ventures; Washington University; and Deems Automotive.

Thank you again to everyone who showed up, gave back, and helped make Reality Day a success.

Hume R-VIII School District

Notice of Nondiscrimination 

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: 

District Compliance Officer:

Ms. Becky Bryant, Principal

Hume R-VIII School District

9163 SW 2nd Street

Hume, MO  64752

660-643-7411

The District’s policy and procedures detailing the District’s Prohibition Against Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation are set forth in Board of Education Policy & Regulation 1300.  District Board of Education Policies can be found on the District’s website and/or available in the District’s Central Office. 

For further information about anti-discrimination laws and regulations, or to contact the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education (OCR) regarding the District’s compliance with anti-discrimination laws and regulations, please contact OCR at One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Kansas City, Suite 320, Missouri 64106, (816) 268-0550 (voice), or (877) 521-2172 (telecommunications device for the deaf), or ocr.kansascity@ed.gov.

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