Kelly Liberal Arts Academy

Kelly Liberal Arts Academy The OFFICIAL page for Kelly Liberal Arts Academy in Wichita, KS. The school was named for Mary Kelly.

Mary Kelly taught mathematics in Wichita Public Schools for 47 years. Her first assignment in 1892 was at Irving Elementary School where she taught for nine years. She then spent one year at the old high school, now WATC Central Campus, before becoming head of the mathematics department at the new Wichita High School East where she remained until retirement in 1939. On February 12, 1996 the Board

of Education unanimously approved changing the name of Kelly Elementary School to Kelly Elementary Liberal Arts Academy. This change was to emphasize our strong focus on reading, writing, and, math.

The proposed bond projects are located at schools across the city. The two-question bond issue focuses on long-term inve...
09/03/2026

The proposed bond projects are located at schools across the city. The two-question bond issue focuses on long-term investments and improvements including rebuilding, renovating and preserving facilities, as well as modernizing spaces to provide future-ready opportunities for students and staff across WPS.

To learn more about the proposal, visit wpsbond.org.

When we talk about how the bond could affect property taxes, we use the median Wichita home value — just over $200,000 —...
09/01/2026

When we talk about how the bond could affect property taxes, we use the median Wichita home value — just over $200,000 — as our common example.

Question 1 asks voters to approve $407.1 million in bonds. If this passes, the tax rate stays exactly where it is today. Homeowners would not see any increase in what they currently pay, unless their property valuation increases.

Question 2 asks voters to approve $207.9 million in bonds. If this passes, the property tax rate would increase, adding about $50 a year — just $4.16 a month — for the owner of a $200,000 home compared to what they're paying now.

We've heard from the community throughout this process, and $50 a year is a threshold that a majority of Wichitans have told us they'd support.

Here's what that looks like across a range of home values.

💚🎉 Yesterday afternoon, we took a little time to celebrate our August birthdays! Our birthday crew enjoyed snow cones, a...
08/29/2026

💚🎉 Yesterday afternoon, we took a little time to celebrate our August birthdays!

Our birthday crew enjoyed snow cones, a small gift, great music, and even a little dancing as they celebrated with their school family. The best part of it all was spending time with one another!

📸 Happy Birthday, August babies! 🎉

We wrapped up our second full week of school by celebrating this group of PRIDE winners! 👏🏽
08/29/2026

We wrapped up our second full week of school by celebrating this group of PRIDE winners! 👏🏽


The WPS bond issue is divided into two questions. Question 2 can only pass if Question 1 passes.📌 If Question 1 passes, ...
08/27/2026

The WPS bond issue is divided into two questions. Question 2 can only pass if Question 1 passes.

📌 If Question 1 passes, the tax rate would remain the same. A homeowner would not see an increase to what they currently pay, unless their property valuation increases.
📌 If Question 2 passes, the tax rate would increase with an anticipated impact of an additional $50 a year ($4.16 a month) for the owner of a $200,000 home compared to what is being paid today.

The district recommended a bond referendum based on school and community feedback. More information can be found at wpsbond.org.

We celebrated a surprise midweek group of PRIDE winners yesterday! Our school has so many great students! ✨
08/27/2026

We celebrated a surprise midweek group of PRIDE winners yesterday! Our school has so many great students! ✨


Why do schools need to issue bonds for school improvements? Bond issues are how school districts pay for new facilities ...
08/26/2026

Why do schools need to issue bonds for school improvements? Bond issues are how school districts pay for new facilities and major building improvements.

Capital funds are limited and are meant for minor repairs or smaller building improvements. There is not enough money in capital to pay for new facilities.

Bond funding would free up existing capital funds that are currently being used on major repairs, allowing WPS to address facility needs across all buildings. This means bond funds indirectly help all of our buildings.
More information about the bond can be found at wpsbond.org.

The first 7 days of school have been so fun! We love having everyone back in the building! 💚
08/23/2026

The first 7 days of school have been so fun! We love having everyone back in the building! 💚

💚💛 Celebrating Our First PRIDE Winners of the Year! 💛💚At Kelly Elementary, students are recognized for demonstrating our...
08/21/2026

💚💛 Celebrating Our First PRIDE Winners of the Year! 💛💚

At Kelly Elementary, students are recognized for demonstrating our PRIDE values:

⭐ Positivity
⭐ Respect
⭐ Integrity
⭐ Dependability
⭐ Effort

When staff members notice a student showing PRIDE, they award them a PRIDE Ticket. Students get to keep their ticket and proudly share it with their families at home. Each ticket also earns them an entry into our weekly PRIDE drawing for a chance to be recognized as one of our PRIDE winners!

Congratulations to our first winners of the 2026-27 school year! 🎉 💚💛


08/21/2026

💚 One of those moments that reminds us why we love what we do!

Today, Mrs. Vossman read a story to a group of giddy second graders. As the story came to an end, the students had a surprise in store for her...

Thank you to Mrs. Knudson’s class for providing the best part of Mrs. Vossman’s day!

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3143 S Millwood Avenue
Wichita, KS
67217

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
6pm - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+13169734150

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