It is named after hometown resident U.S. President Harry S Truman and his family.

[4] The mascot of Truman is a patriot, and the school's colors are red, white, and blue.

Truman is a member of the Missouri State High School Activities Association.

Truman is a Class 4 school in baseball, boys' golf, softball, volleyball, and wrestling.

Freshmen begin in Concert and have the opportunity to audition to be in Symphonic the next year.