Hume R-VIII School

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.

May 2, 2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Front Row (left to right): Evie-Lyn Lewis, Talya McFrederick

Back Row (left to right): Wyatt Brooks, Kaylee Shryer, Sadie Davis, Alissa Cooke,

Khloe Hubbard, Dalley Steuck, Kenzee Snider, Kayla Long, Nick Coker

K-5th hands-on activity at the greenhouse!

There’s something quietly beautiful about children learning how to plant flowers for their loved ones.

Their tiny hands in the soil, carefully tucking in each seed or bloom as if they’re planting a piece of their own heart.

In the warmth of the school greenhouse, surrounded by sunlight and growing things, they aren’t just learning how to garden; they’re learning how to give.

Each flower becomes more than just a plant.

It’s a “thank you” that doesn’t need to be spoken, a “I love you” rooted deep in the dirt.

They water them, check on them, and wait patiently just like the love their loved ones have poured into them all along.

And when those flowers are finally gifted, they carry more than petals and color.

They carry pride, effort, and a child’s pure kind of love, the kind that grows strong, just like the flowers they planted.

Students have the incredible chance to embark on an unforgettable journey through France, Germany, and the Alps! This once-in-a-lifetime trip offers rich cultural experiences, historical exploration, and breathtaking scenery.

Parent Letter 082025.pdf

Required trauma informed website link:

https://dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/school-counseling/traumainformed

–If you have any concerns regarding Title IX and Section 504, Homelessness, or information regarding children in need of foster care, please contact Becky Bryant @ 660-643-7411.

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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9163 SW 2nd Street, Hume, MO 64752; Phone: 660-643-7411; Fax: 660-643-7506

Please send pictures of school events to

kwikoff@humer8.k12.mo.us for the webpage. Thank you!!

GO HORNETS!