Shanda Walker, Principal 
Phone: 713-845-7451

Welcome Back Kelso Eagle families to a new and exciting 2022-2023 school year! As your campus principal, I must say I missed every scholar and am eager to get back to work this year.  Most importantly, I have wonderful news to report... Drum Roll Please!!!!! 

Anna B. Kelso Elementary has earned a Texas Education Agency B-Rating!!

Yes, that is correct. Kelso is a B-Rated school. 

As a matter of fact, we were mere points away from an A.  This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our teachers and students as they pushed harder than ever before to achieve greatness.  This was no easy task and we will work even harder to press toward that A and attain it.  Once on top we will engage in consistent strategies to stay there.  For now, we will celebrate this big WIN!!!

You will be coming back to a new and improved  school. We have made technological upgrades in the classrooms, library, and the day-to-day operations of the campus.  We plan to run Kelso Elementary as Kelso Inc.  A Fortune 500 company, with a Fortune 500 clientele.  We will operate with high expectations of all stakeholders.  This includes, but is not limited to, our staff, scholars, parents, and community partnerships.   
Parents, or shall I say partners, as we begin this school year, I am committed to working tirelessly with our staff to ensure our scholars receive the best education possible.  All summer we have been working on improving Kelso to provide an inviting and nurturing environment in which all scholars can and will learn.  Yes, this is partnership. We cannot do this work without YOU!! It is so important that we work together to make sure:

• All contact information is updated on our new HISD CONNECT system.
• Please keep in touch by frequently visiting ALL our social media platforms and school website for updates and news about Kelso.
• Most importantly, please help us by making sure scholars are ready for the instructional day everyday at 7:30 A.M. Instruction begins promptly at 7:30 and scholars are tardy at 7:45.  We can not teach our scholars if they are not here on time EVERYDAY.  Parents ATTENDANCE MATTERS!!!

With that being said, let's get ready to start an exciting year full of thought-provoking lessons, engaging instruction, parent-teacher partnerships, and Ah! Hah! Moments as we strive to become an A-Rated campus.  #ChangingtheNarrative  #KelsoInc.  #WhereEaglesSoar  #OnOurWayToAnA