John F. Kennedy HS

News & Announcements

Happening This Week!

Monday, October 20: No School
Tuesday, October 21: Regular Schedule
- PTSA meeting at 6:30 p.m (virtual link here)
- Meeting ID: 886 2325 7125
  Passcode: 319632
Wednesday, October 22: Regular Schedule
Thursday, October 23: Regular Schedule
Friday, October 24: Regular Schedule

Are You College & Career Ready?

Counselors are having individual meetings with 12th grade students to make sure they are on track for graduation. If not, plans are developed. The window of Online Pathway to Graduation (OPTG) is open and students that need to recover credits are encouraged to meet with their counselor to get signed up.

ACES Recruiting

ACES is recruiting for the Class of 2028! We are looking for qualified 10th graders to join the program! Learn more here.

Meet The ACES Coordinator, Dr. Mary Alvaro, Ph.D. Read bio.

Know Your Rights Session

In partnership with the Wellness Center, we will be hosting a virtual Know Your Rights session via Google Meet on Monday, October 27, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.

The session will be led by Jess Cruz, and will include a brief 5–10 minute presentation from our Kennedy Students F.A.I.R. Group. This session is open to all students and parents.

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Change from Remind to Parent Square

Please note that we will be transitioning our communication platform from Remind to ParentSquare at the end of this week. Below you will find resource guides to help you access and navigate the application.

ParentSquare Quick Guides:

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

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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

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

Every Day Counts!

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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!

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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

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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!