McKelvey Mission and Vision: 

The mission of McKelvey Elementary School is to ensure all students are capable, curious, caring and confident learners who understand and respond to the challenges of an ever-changing world. 

We succeed when all each student and graduate: 

*Transfer their prior learning to new demands, in and out of school

*Is fully prepared for their next educational challenges

*Is creative, thoughtful, and effective problem solvers

*Is increasing self-directed, skilled and persistent as learners

*Is literate and critical consumers of information and ideas

*Is an articulate speaker and effective listener

*Acts out of a strong sense of personal, social and civic responsibility

*Always seeks to understand the views, values and cultures of others

*Works skillfully with others to achieve common goals

*Pursues a personal direction based on an understanding of individual talents and interests