History
Kelly High School first welcomed students and opened classes in _____.
1957.
The long hallway connecting the new high school to the multipurpose room and basketball gym is referred to as ______.
Commons.
Only one Kelly basketball team has ever made a final four appearance in either boys or girls program history. Name that team and the year it happened.
Bonus: What place did they finish?
Girls Basketball - 1992 - 3rd place.
True or False: Slides, crocs, boots, and HEYDUDE's are all prohibited from being worn in PE class.
True.
No Boots on Gym Floor & Proper footwear must be worn during PE (no slides, crocs, boots, dudes, etc.)
True of False: Any student who is tardy to class will receive a discipline referral. This includes tardies related to Second Chance Breakfast. Total tardies are cumulative across the entire semester and are not limited to a single class period.
True.
The high school is named in honor of ________, a man from Benton, MO, who died as an American soldier in the invasion of France during World War II and left behind a $10,000 will for the graduates of Benton High School at the time.
(Must say his full name)
Thomas Wallace Kelly, Jr.
In our alma mater, the two school colors mentioned are _____ and ______.
Grey and gold.
The Kelly Hawks baseball team has only ever made one final four appearance in the state tournament, and that was in the spring of 1997. However, they have won 3 of their last 6 district tournaments. Name each of those seasons.
Bonus: How many district championships does the program have in total?
2021, 2024, and 2026.
11 total district championships - 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2004, 2021, 2024, 2026
True or False: Students placed in ISS will be able to participate in normal practices and can represent the school in game or activity.
FALSE!
True or False: Students may wear body piercings that are visible.
True.
Provided they are not disruptive, excessive, or pose a safety concern. Visible piercings should be limited. Jewelry that may distract from the learning environment is prohibited.
What was the original mascot of the Kelly school district when it opened?
The Hawk.
Each annual print of the Kelly yearbook is traditionally called the "_____".
Talon.
Who are our all-time leading scorers in both Kelly boys and girls basketball history?
Bonus: How many career points did they each finish with?
Gavin Jansen - 1,842 points
Alaney Moore - 1,833 points
Juniors and Seniors will be allowed to take ___ college days during the year if their total absences are less than five days that semester and have been approved by the office.
2 college days.
Tobacco - Possession or use of tobacco or tobacco products.
First Offense: Confiscation of prohibited product, and ___ - ___ days out-of-school suspension.
1-10 days.
During the 2024-2025 season, the Kelly Lady Hawks basketball team was honored for their longstanding program. Which year were girls sports first introduced and allowed to compete at Kelly High (aside from sideline cheer)?
1974.
The Benton Community Building, serving the town and school for years as a social center, also once served as the annual Scott-Mississippi Basketball Tournament gymnasium. During which decade did the building start hosting the basketball tournament for the conference, which the Kelly Hawks still compete in today?
The 1920's.
Name the 3 programs that have won a state title here at Thomas W. Kelly High?
Bonus: Name at least one exact year that each program won.
Boys Cross Country - 1996
Girls Cross Country - 1997
Softball - 1997, 2004
Cheerleading - 1990, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2024, 2025, 2026
Late work will be assessed with a 10% grade reduction for each day late up to ___ days late. After ___ days, the assignment will be entered with a final grade of 0%.
3 days.
If a student is absent more than ___ days during a semester they may be excluded from extracurricular activities that occur during the school day.
4 days.
Out of the 11 area school buildings that consolidated in 1957, there were 3 high schools to be absorbed. Name those high schools.
Benton, Blodgett, and Diehlstadt.
Sing the Kelly alma mater (word for word).
Kelly we are standing proudly,
Ever to be true.
Loyal to our Alma Mater,
Loyal all to you.
Yielding never,
Helpful ever,
In thy honor fight.
Gray and Gold we now salute you,
Hail to Kelly High
The Kelly Lady Hawks softball team boasts as the winningest program in the state of Missouri, with the most ______ ________, ____ ____ ________, and _________ _______ ________. List the three most notable team accomplishments they currently hold as records across the state.
Bonus: What is the exact number for each record?
32 district championships, 17 final four appearances, and 31 consecutive winning seasons.
A test retake must be completed within ___ school days of the original test being returned to the student, and the student must have completed ___ _________ before the test.
3 school days; all assignments.
Students enrolled in courses requiring a Missouri End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment will have the EOC score count as ___% of the student's final course grade.
15%.