Kennedy HS

News & Announcements

Happening This Week!

• Monday, October 13:  Regular Schedule

  • See link here for Hispanic Heritage Month activities.

• Tuesday, October 14:  Regular Schedule
  • Latin Fall Festival @ Lunch
• Wednesday, October 15: PSAT Day
  • • Modified Bell Schedule
• Thursday, October 16:  Regular Schedule
  • • On-Site Flu Vaccines
• Friday, October 17: District-wide Professional Day (No School for Students)

PSAT Day Info (Oct 15th)

• Grade 10 students and any grade 9 students who registered will take the PSAT.

• Seniors will report to the Auditorium lobby upon arrival and participate in a Senior Class meeting and College Fair. Breakfast will be provided!

• Students in need of academic support based on current grades will be invited to an academic support session. Students and parents will receive invitation via Remind on Monday afternoon.

• IB Diploma Seniors are invited to work on their extended essay with Ms. Velzeboer.

• 9th Grade MYP students will report to Ms. Radebe.

• Students not in need of academic support will report to the Cafeteria, Students will be invited to participate in opportunities to fulfill their SSL hours.

Senior Meeting - Weds, October 15th

There will be a Senior Class Meeting on Wednesday, October 15^th (PSAT Day), beginning at 7:45 am. The meeting will include breakfast, a college fair and important information that seniors need for this year.  We encourage all seniors to attend the meeting and complete the graduation gown size form.

Winter Athletics Registration Open Now

Registration for winter athletics will open onParentVue at noon on Monday, Oct. 13 for high school, and at noon on Monday, Oct. 27 for middle school. High school athletics include boys’ and girls’ basketball, cheerleading, corollary bocce, boys’ and girls’ indoor track, pompons, boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving, and coed wrestling.Middle school sports include boys’ and girls’ basketball.More information

Student Opportunities

• Applications are open for the Omega Psi Phi Achievement Week program scholarship applications. The program is open to African American senior male students who have made contributions toward improving the quality of life for Black Americans. Applications are available here. The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 24. This competition also includes an essay contest with scholarship awards. Essays are due Friday, Oct. 31. More information

• 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search: Applications are now open to high school seniors. The nation’s oldest STEM competition invites seniors to submit original research in the hopes of being named a top scientific leader of the future — and of winning the top prize of $250,000. The online application consists of essays, questions about students and their research, recommendations from teachers and mentors, and the submission of an original research paper. The deadline is Thursday, Nov. 6.

• Speak Up, Save a Life: The Montgomery County State's Attorney’s Office is hosting a public service announcement contest that challenges teens to create an original video to promote awareness of the dangers of opioid abuse or overdose and fentanyl among teens. The contest is open to secondary students who can earn 10 Student Service Learning (SSL) hours for participating. Submissions are due Sunday, Dec. 7.

Class of 2026 Graduation

We are excited to announce that John F. Kennedy High School’s Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony will be held on June 8, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).

All MCPS high school graduations will take place at UMBC this year to ensure a comfortable indoor setting, accessible parking, and reduced costs for families. MCPS will share additional details about transportation options, tickets, and logistics as the date approaches. Please read the letter sent to the families of the Class of 2026 graduates here.

We look forward to celebrating this milestone with our seniors and their families!

Get to Know Your JFK Administrators

High School Plus Starts October 7th

Click here to access the schedule:  JFK High School Plus Schedule Sem I.pdf

Every Day Counts!

When your student is absent from school, be sure to follow the steps laid out on our Attendance page so your Kennedy Staff can support your student's return to class.

Student Volunteers Needed!

Family Markets & Food Distribution Schedule

Our Community Schools are here to support our Kennedy families.  click the links below to see the scheduled dates and times for our Family Markets and Food Distributions.

• ALL Family Markets Flyer.pdf
• food distribution.pdf

All About Our Community Schools

Download the infographic here: John F. Kennedy High School Community Schools Infographic.pdf

Kennedy's PTSA Needs YOUR Voice!

We encourage you to join the JFK PTSA today for 2025–2026 and help us continue supporting our students, teachers, and school community. Your membership strengthens our collective voice and makes a difference!  Click here to join us!

Senior Photos - Class of 2026

Bus Routes for Our Kennedy Families

Kennedy Cluster Nights

 It's time to cheer our Cavaliers! We are welcoming our cluster students to the identified games. Please note that elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult.

Make a Difference at JFK & Join the PTSA

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