Meet our new Chamber VP

Albert Gonzalez earned dual bachelor’s degrees in business administration and marketing & management from Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Missouri, in 1991.

With over 25 years of leadership experience in the transportation industry, Albert currently serves as the Outbound Transportation Manager for The Hershey Company, where he oversees key logistics operations nationwide that drive efficiency and customer satisfaction. In addition to his corporate role, Albert is the Co-Owner and Office Manager of Restored Youth LLC, a wellness practice with locations in Leawood and Wellsville, Kansas.

Albert has lived in Wellsville, Kansas, for the past 25 years, where he and his wife, Kelly, raised their three daughters. Outside of work, Albert and Kelly enjoy gardening, traveling, listening to live music, and spending time with their seven grandchildren, family and friends. They also maintain an active, sustainable hobby farm, which keeps them engaged in the simple joys of country living.

Meet Kelly Gonzalez

✨ Meet Kelly Gonzalez, NP – Your Partner in Wellness

With over 25 years of diverse medical experience—including 9 years as a Family Nurse Practitioner—Kelly brings a powerful blend of clinical expertise and compassionate care to every patient she serves.

From emergency cardiac care and hospital rounds to advanced aesthetics, hormone therapy, and personalized weight loss programs, Kelly’s background is as impressive as it is well-rounded.

Here’s just a glimpse of what she brings to the table:

💉 Treated thousands of patients with hormone imbalances using pellets, injections, creams, and peptides

⚖️ Guided countless individuals through medical-grade weight loss programs paired with behavioral coaching

💫 Delivered aesthetic treatments like Botox, fillers, microneedling, and Hydrafacials to boost confidence and radiance

🧪 Offered regenerative therapies including IV nutrition, PRP, and structural tissue solutions

👩‍⚕️ Led clinical teams and developed safety-first protocols to ensure exceptional care

At Restored Youth, Kelly combines science, strategy, and heart to help you feel your best—inside and out. Whether you’re starting HRT, navigating weight changes, managing stress-related conditions like ADHD, or just want to feel younger and more energized, Kelly is here to guide you every step of the way.

✨ With the right care, your goals aren’t just possible—they’re achievable.

📲 Ready to take the first step? Let’s restore, renew, and reimagine your wellness together.

Restored Youth Website

Optimists Student of the Month -

The Franklin County Optimist Club is pleased to recognize the first group of Student of the Month winners at the Wellsville Middle School.

• Kaleb Truelove – 6^th Grade
• Maggie Leintz – 7^th Grade
• The parents of the 8^th Grade winner did not want the name and picture to be shared.

Each Student of the Month received a certificate and a gift card provided by Bill Lytle and Hot Off the Press.

A Letter from the Superintendent -

The school year is off to a great start! Teachers and students are engaged and are working hard, and we greatly appreciate the time, effort, and support we receive from parents and community members. It is a team effort, and are looking forward to a great year! As we prepare to embark on this journey together, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for each and every one of you and share some exciting things that have taken place over the summer and during the first few weeks of this semester. The following projects were completed over the summer and/or are in the final stages of completion.

• New Telephone System
• Parking Lots Resurfaced-WEX North Lot, Bus Barn Parking Lot
• Additional Lighting (light poles), new parking lot at shot put area-WHS
• Business Classrooms- new carpet, lights, and painting
• Painting various areas across the district
• New Coffee Shop Service Window-WHS
• New EMS Business PC Computers
• New countertops, flooring, and chairs in the Press box
• Bus Cameras and GPS data tracking (speed, weather, etc.)
• New front sidewalk (WHS)
• Football field fence repairs are scheduled for completion.
• Various LED and Emergency Lighting Upgrades
• Gym Floor Refurbishing (Blue/Red Gyms)
• Concessions Stand Remodel-WHS
• New 6-12 ELA Curriculum
• New 9-12 Spanish Curriculum

The projects were completed as part of our facilities and capital outlay plans. They are important as we work to keep our facilities updated and in good working condition. The curriculum adoptions are part of our curriculum adoption schedule and learning services program.

In other news, our Food service team earned multiple awards, including the President’s Circle Award and recognition for Safety First, Can Do All, Most Improved Overall Participation, and Top Performers. Congratulations to our OPAA! Food Service Team! Also, the 2025-2026 calendar can be accessed on the district website or school app. Please note that Spring Parent Teacher Conferences at the elementary will take place in March, where in previous years they have been in February. This was done in an effort to avoid snow, ice, etc. that has impacted conferences over the past few years. In an effort to increase district communications, we are now publishing monthly board meeting highlights. These documents provide highlights and information in a summary format for those not able to attend the meeting in person. The meeting minutes are still available as well via the district website. It’s A Great Day to Be An Eagle!

Wellsville USD 289

“Removing Hurdles to Break Barriers-One Whole Child at a Time!”