Welcome to the John B. Kelly School!
Our school is located in the Germantown Section of Philadelphia and the Northwest Region of the Philadelphia School District.
It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome you to the John B. Kelly website. Kelly has a combination of caring staff members and hard-working students. We recognize that together we can make a difference in the lives of our children.
Our Mission and Vision
The staff of John B. Kelly Elementary School will provide a safe, nurturing environment where all students can achieve at high academic levels. To ensure that all students reach their potential, we will maintain high expectations, promote academic excellence for all students and support their social and emotional well-being. We will prepare our students to become independent learners with the desires, the skills, and the abilities necessary for lifelong learning. We will foster a positive school climate which respects and values diversity and nurtures the self-esteem of every individual so they will be positive contributors to society. With the support of all stakeholders, our mission to help students reach their full potential and support the social and emotional wellbeing of all students will be achieved.
Equity Vision
We will collaborate to facilitate action for racial equity. We will work to build systems and identify practices that help ensure all students have opportunities for advancement and success. We will commit to getting to know our students as individuals and as learners and to being responsive to them in our teaching. We will commit to practices that cultivate empathy and to the creation of a community in which everyone feels they belong. We will aid students and families in advocating for themselves.
Dear Kelly Families,
Get ready for an incredible year! It is with immense excitement that I welcome you to the 2025-2026 school year! I’m truly honored to lead a school with such amazing students, a dedicated staff, and a supportive community. We hope your summer was filled with joy and relaxation.
Our Kelly Eagle staff has been buzzing with energy, planning new and thrilling learning opportunities. We’re all geared up and ready to embody our powerful school spirit: SOARING HIGHER! Every Eagle. Every Day. Always Achieving! We’re committed to providing excellent instruction and a nurturing environment where every student feels empowered to truly SOAR!
Important Dates to Remember
Mark these important dates as we kick off a fantastic year! The First Day of School is Monday, August 25, 2025, and we can’t wait to see all those bright, eager faces at 8:50 AM (our school day wraps up at 3:29 PM). Don’t forget to save the evening of Wednesday, September 10, 2025, for our Back to School Night from 5 PM to 7 PM. It’s a wonderful chance to connect!
Partnering for Our Eagles’ Success!
An amazing school year happens when we work together! Your partnership is vital to our students’ incredible success. The School District of Philadelphia’s Parent & Family Portal is your go-to hub for valuable information about your child’s education – from grades and attendance to report cards. If you need any help getting registered, simply visit https://www.philasd.org/face/fr/parent-and-family-portal/. We’re here to support you!
Uniform Reminder
Just a friendly reminder about our uniforms: students should wear a green or white uniform shirt with khaki pants or a jumper/skirt every day. On gym days, they’ll need their special gym shirts! Every student will receive a gym shirt on the first day, and additional shirts will be available for purchase in the Main Office later in the year.
The entire JB Kelly School family is buzzing with excitement to welcome our students back to school on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 8:50 AM! We are so excited to collaborate closely with all our families and the wider community to ensure every child experiences a year filled with growth, joy, and incredible achievements. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. And be sure to follow us on Twitter & Instagram @JohnBKellyES to catch all the thrilling moments and updates!
Together, let’s make this school year our absolute best one yet, as we all truly SOAR HIGHER!
Warmly,
Ms. Dickerson
Principal
2025 -2026
Fifth Grade – please contact Ms. McGarry and Mr. Lessick
K6 – please contact Ms. Noble
102 – please contact Ms. Poindexter
109 – please contact Ms. Simpson
