Kelly Primary

Part of the Wilkinsburg School District, Kelly Primary School teaches students from preschool-age through 1st grade.  

At the primary level, we have the honor of shaping the beginning of our students’ educational journeys. Our goal is to instill in our students the joy of learning so that they will be receptive to academic challenges as they continue towards middle school and high school. We strive to provide our students with a comprehensive educational experience that leads to academic, social, and emotional growth.  As we strive towards excellence in all our endeavors, we welcome you to help us in this journey!

Our strong partnership with our families, community and staff will join together to create individualized plans for students to help them reach their greatest potential for success. This partnership will be achieved through parent-teacher conferences. individualized meetings and agency support.

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Principal: Kerry Francis (pictured at left)

Secretary: Kimberly Harris

Street Address: 400 Kelly Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221

Office Phone: 412-371-9504

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News from Kelly Elementary

Ready to Register Your Child For School? Pre-K – 6th Grade

September 8, 2020

If you have a child in grades Pre-K through 6th grade and need to register your child for this school year, please click the link below.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD NOW! This is the Wilkinsburg School District Online Registration Portal KELLY PRIMARY Pre-K and Kindergarten questions can be directed to Shannon Galore at 412-871-2105 or […]

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Please take some time to download and read our educationally strong, Virtual and Online Learning Plan for the Wilkinsburg School District which will commence on August 31, 2020.

July 29, 2020

Purpose of the Online Plan: The Wilkinsburg School District plans to begin the 2020-2021 school year by orchestrating an engaging Online Learning Plan.  The district administration and board will review and monitor state and CDC data and protocols as it pertains to COVID 19 to reevaluate moving to a Blended Learning Instruction plan during each […]

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Wilkinsburg School District announces their plans to reopen the school district. It highlights a rigorous and engaging virtual and online platform.

July 29, 2020

7-29-20 CONTACT: KELLY HANNA PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER WILKINSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT HannaK@WilkinsburgSchools.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WILKINSBURG, PA – After weeks of consultation with district administrators, the Wilkinsburg School Board passed the reopening plan for the 2020-2021 school year last night for students during their monthly board meeting. The school year will commence on August 31, 2020, […]

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Do you have questions about our virtual, online learning platform? Click here for additional information.

July 29, 2020

Re-Opening FAQ’s for 2020-2021 School Year Virtual, Online Learning Platform We know you have questions about this new learning strategy. We would like to take this opportunity to answer questions we have already fielded from our school community. For additional information, please visit our website at www.WilkinsburgSchools.org. Why did the district decide that a Virtual, […]

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NEW DATE! Student and Family Summer Sendoff on Monday, June 8, starting at 10 a.m.

June 4, 2020

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE!! It’s time to celebrate! To commemorate the end of the school year and students staying strong to complete their Learn at Home activities, the District is holding a Student and Family Summer Sendoff on Monday, June 8, starting at 10 a.m. A socially-distanced car parade of teachers, administrators, staff and […]

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Important Notice: School Closure until March 27, 2020

March 13, 2020

A downloadable PDF version of this notice is available here.

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Letter to Parents: Coronavirus

March 5, 2020

  A downloadable PDF version of this letter is available here. Additional resources our families may find helpful include: What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) PDF CORONAVIRUS- PA Department of Health PDF

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Read Across America Day

March 2, 2020

It’s been an awesome Read Across America Day today in the Wilkinsburg School District. Special guest readers stopped by Kelly Primary School and Turner Intermediate School to help our students celebrate the love of reading. Thank you to our guest readers for helping us to make today special and for encouraging our children to read! […]

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Kelly Primary School March 2020 Calendar Now Available

February 28, 2020

The March 2020 calendar for Kelly Primary is now available. A downloadable PDF version is available here.

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Wilkinsburg School Board Approves Resolution Calling for Charter School Funding Reform

February 27, 2020

At it’s Feb. 25 meeting, the Wilkinsburg School Board approved 8-0 a resolution calling for charter school funding reform. Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf proposed legislation this week that would reform charter school tuition calculations. His proposal joins a four-bill package of charter legislation passed by the House last spring. Information on those bills can be […]

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Wilkinsburg School District Receives Sizable School Safety and Security Grant

February 27, 2020

The Wilkinsburg School District is pleased to announce the receipt of a sizable School Safety Grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the School Safety and Security Committee. A total of $53.7 million in grants was announced on Wednesday, with Wilkinsburg being awarded $478,287. “We are extremely pleased to have received the third-largest grant of […]

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Neighborhood Learning Alliance Hiring Support Staff for After-School Program

February 12, 2020

The Neighborhood Learning Alliance is hiring support staff for the reading and math enrichment program at Kelly  Primary and Turner Intermediate. The program runs from 3:20 to 6:20 p.m. Monday-Friday. Hourly wage for the position is $12.50. Interested individuals should send resumes to: jobs@neighborhoodlearning.org.

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Neighborhood Learning Alliance After School Program Accepting Registrations

February 12, 2020

The Neighborhood Learning Alliance After School Program is accepting new students. The program includes: Daily math and reading assessments; Dinner and a snack; STEM instruction; Homework Help; and Transportation home. The program runs 3:20 to 6:20 p.m. Monday-Friday at Kelly Primary and Turner Intermediate. Enrollment packets are available in the main office.

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Kelly Primary February 2020 Calendar Now Available

February 4, 2020

The February 2020 calendar for Kelly Primary School is now available. A downloadable PDF version is available here.

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Kelly Primary Hosts Winter Concert

January 29, 2020

Kelly Primary School hosted a Winter Concert on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The concert featured performances by students in PreK, Kindergarten and First grades. Musical selections performed had a winter theme. Each grade level performed four to five selections. A special thank you to WSD administration and employees for assistance in organizing the event, and to […]

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Kelly Primary Students Learn Importance of Clean Waterways

January 22, 2020

Kindergarten students in Mrs. Meszaros’ room at Kelly Primary learned how to identify living and non-living components of an aquatic habitat during a special visit Tuesday with Alcosan Scholastic Services Representative Mr. Jeffrey Houser.  They learned what kinds of animals live in rivers, creeks and streams, and what they need to survive. Students were introduced […]

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Kelly Pre-K Visits Carnegie Museum

January 13, 2020

Kelly Primary’s Pre-K students visited the Carnegie Museum of Natural History on Wednesday, January 8. The trip included a guided tour through the dinosaur exhibit. Students learned the definitions of carnivore, herbivore, and omnivore and which of the three their favorite dinosaurs were. They also had the chance to become paleontologists themselves as they dug […]

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Kelly Primary to Host Winter Concert

January 8, 2020

Kelly Primary School will host a Winter Concert at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 in the school gymnasium. The concert will feature performances by students in PreK, Kindergarten and First grades. Musical selections to be performed will have a winter theme. Each grade level will perform four to five selections. Concert length is […]

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Kelly Primary March Calendar

February 8, 2019

Kelly Elementary March Calendar PDF

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