Elementary

Good afternoon, Hawk Nation! My heart goes out to everyone affected by the tornado on Friday afternoon. I continue to pray for the families who have suffered devastating loss, both property and life. In the aftermath of such a destructive storm, school leaders, faculty, and staff often worry about what course of action to take with the school. After much prayer and discussion, I have decided to close school on Monday and Tuesday this week to allow families and the community more time to focus on themselves and not on school. In collaboration with our wonderful administration, faculty, and staff, the following adjustments will take place for next week. (PLEASE READ ALL THE WAY THROUGH) 1. No school on Monday or Tuesday. Students will return on Wednesday for the half day for closure to this school year. They will clean out lockers, desks, etc. PM Preschool will also attend this day. 2. Counselors will be available all day Monday (in-house and Bootheel Counseling) for anyone, adult or student, who needs their services. This initial service will be paid for by the school. 3. Middle school and high school finals are NOT mandatory. They are optional and can be taken on Monday or Tuesday from 8:30 am - 2:00 pm. 4. 8th grade graduation is rescheduled for WEDNESDAY at 7:00 pm (Students arrive at 6:00 pm). They will practice on Wednesday morning at school. 5. The 5th grade celebration is on Wednesday morning. 6. Childcare will be available to the public from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (no bus transportation). 7. Our wonderful kitchen staff (Aramark) will be providing to-go lunch and snacks on Monday and Tuesday. Look for pick-up times later tonight. 8. Sponsors and/or administration will be in contact with students who need to take Beta tests or EOC/MAP to finish the year. 9. Planned end-of-year athletic banquets will move forward as planned. The school offices will be open and staff will be at work Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, for anyone who would like to donate to help the families of our school community. Dr. Kolwyck Superintendent

I have had several people reach out asking how they can help with the tornado damage recovery. If you would like to support them with monetary donations, feel free to email me, and I will work a way around for the school to collect donations and get them to the families. As I learn more about how the community can help our families, I will put out more information on our platforms. #HawkNation Dr. Kolwyck Bradley.kolwyck@kellyhawks.org

Good afternoon. The Board of Education met in their regular monthly session last night and approved the amended 2025-2026 District Master Calendar. Also, I'd like you to know that the school day time will change next year. School will begin at 7:55 am and dismiss at 3:02 pm. #HawkNation Dr. Kolwyck

I apologize for the late notice. Due to dense fog rolling around high-traffic areas potentially causing hazardous travel this morning, Scott County R4 is delayed one hour. Stay safe. School will start at 9:00 am. #HawkNation Dr. Kolwyck

Hawk Nation! The JH Track meet at Scott City is cancelled today. The JH Baseball game start time has been moved back to 5:00pm. The Soccer game will still begin at 5:00pm. Thank you,

The JH track meet at Jackson today has been canceled. The HS track meet at Jackson tomorrow has been canceled, as well as HS baseball at Kelly. There is no practice today for JH baseball. #HawkNation

Due to the weather forecast this evening, the TITLE I meeting scheduled for tonight at 6:30 pm is postponed. The rescheduled date is April 10th at 1:00 pm. Be safe and have a great weekend! #HawkNation

Good afternoon. The following games are canceled today. JH Track - rescheduled for April 9th Soccer - No make up date JH baseball - no make up date HS baseball - no make up date JH Tack @ Jackson Friday - canceled #HawkNation

Good morning Hawk Nation! The district is sending our thoughts and prayers to the surrounding areas that experienced destruction from the storms last night, especially our friends in Delta. Unfortunately, we are asking for extra positive thoughts and prayers for one of our own. Mrs. Mackenzie Thompson's family experienced a devastating total loss last night due to a house fire from the storms. The district will be collecting donations to help them recover. Donations can be sent to the school anytime during school hours. If you want to help, don't hesitate to get in touch with the district office at 573-545-3541. #HawkNation Thank you!

REMINDER: ALL after-school activities, including practices, tutoring, etc., are canceled for today. ALL students will go home after school dismisses at 12:30 pm today. #HawkNation

Due to the early dismissal, Kelly Elementary afternoon preschool will not be in session today. #HawkNation

Good morning, Hawk Nation! Due to the updated guidance for the window of severe weather this afternoon, today's early dismissal time is CHANGING. School will dismiss at 12:30 pm today in order for everyone to have plenty of time to drive home safely. Be safe! #HawkNation

The end of the year is near and Kelly Elementary would love your input on our Title 1 Program for this school year. Please scan the QR code on the flyer to take a brief survey. This will help us with decisions on improvements for next school year. Also, join us for our Annual Spring Meeting on Friday, April 4th to be a part of doing what is best for our students in our Title 1 program! Families are an important part of a child's education and we value your input. We hope to see you there!

On March 11th, the Scott County R-IV School District Board of Education joined 240 school districts, representing over 434,000 students across Missouri, to officially oppose any legislation regarding open enrollment by passing this resolution. Currently, House Bill 711 (HB 711) is the most recent version of legislation focused on making Missouri an open enrollment state. Stay tuned for additional information about HB 711 in the days to come. #HawkNation

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Good afternoon. Don't forget to sign up for the 2025-2026 preschool screenings on March 24th and 25th. If you have any questions, please call the elementary office. #HawkNation

Good afternoon. I apologize for the confusion in the previous message. The accident involved a routine midday route. The school district did not dismiss early today. Thank you for your support. #HawkNation Dr. Kolwyck

Good afternoon, Hawk Nation! This afternoon, the district experienced a bus accident. Fortunately, there were no injuries, and students arrived home safely.

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Due to several secondary roads throughout the district still covered in snow, Scott County R-IV will not be in session tomorrow, February 21st. No AMI tomorrow. Stay safe and warm. We will see everyone on Monday. #HawkNation