Thomas W. Kelly High School

I went to Kelly my whole pre-college and elementary education. My daughter and I moved to Sikeston when she was four and moved back to the Kelly school district when she was eleven. She had a hard time at first just like any child would with this transition being in the middle of her 6th grade year. She noticed that most subjects were a little more difficult than her previous school. Due to all the great teachers and help from the guideance counselor, she was back to making honor roll again in about 5 months and I think that the Kelly school faculity is the best because they care about the students as long as the parents show them that they care too. This is one of the best schools around this area that isn't private. My daughter agrees with me also since she has made new friends and making wonderful grades knowing the teachers and other faculity members care so much.
--Submitted by a parent

Being a new person to Kelly Schools this school year, I have found that parent involvement is significantly lacking. Academics at the school are okay but I do not see anything that helps to stimulate creativity. Home work usually consist of work sheets only. I have made several attempts to volunteer through out the school year with no success. The school does have two family fun nights during the school year but no other activities for parents to participate in with their children. No PTO, no Grandparents Day, no Christmas (Holiday) Party, and no opportunities to come to the school to help teachers such as making copies, helping with bulletin boards, reading stories to the children. If you want to be able to drop your children off and not be involved, this is the school for you but if you like to be a part of your childs education, I would recommend another school district.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a Kelly alumni, and I thank this school for getting me to where I am today. I believe Kelly instilled true core values in me that has helped me succeed and become a prominent lawyer.

this school is nothing special. I have been going to Kelly since kindergarten and im now a jr. Kelly has barely any room for all the students and just built on. the new high school has been there for about a year and a half and it has been leeking all year. another problems are the bugs. There are nats and roaches everywhere. I would rather go to oran school than kelly bc its just not a very good place to be everyday.
--Submitted by a student

This school dont really teach you anything....and the teachers are very racist and discrimination.
--Submitted by a student

the school system at thomas w. kelly is horrible. the teachers for the most part are alright. but they are shadowed by the terrible principle. he is racist.
--Submitted by a parent

I graduated from KHS. It was a great school. I started going to Kelly in the 3rd grade. I participated in all of the sports they had to offer and helped put up a few banners. I miss it so much. Most of the teachers were good and took time to explain things one on one. Parent involvement is what really makes Kelly great and why everyone wants to get their kids into Kelly. It's almost like private school.
--Submitted by a former student

This school is one of the best schools if you are someone who is in to basketball. It may be a small school with a few ups to go to it, but its are a good school if you skate.
--Submitted by a student