Kennedy HS

News & Announcements

Happening This Week!

• Mon 2/23 - Snow Day - School Closed
• Tue 02/24 - Regular Bell Schedule
• Wed 02/25 - Advisory Bell Schedule 
• Thu 02/26 - Regular Bell Schedule
• Fri 02/27 - Early Release

Important Updates to the School Calendar

• The last day of school for students will now be Thursday, June 25, 2026.
• The following days will be added as instructional days:
  • Thursday, June 18, 2026 (full day)
  • Monday, June 22, 2026 (full day)
  • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (early release)
  • Thursday, June 25, 2026 (early release)
• The following will be non-instructional days:
  • Friday, June 19 (Juneteenth)
  • Tuesday, June 23 (county elections)

Senior Class Information

     Class of 2026 Info! 

It is getting real!!!  Follow the link above for upcoming Senior Class meetings and important information.  Don't miss out!

• • • Spanish Version of JFK Class of 2026 Parent Meeting Flyer 
    • English Version of JFK Class of 2026 Parent Meeting Flyer

Yearbook Club & Activity Photos

All Kennedy clubs, academies, and other non-athletic activities/programs will take group photos for the yearbook during the week of February 23-26, 2026.  Please scan the QR code or go to bit.ly/kennedyclubphotos to find the dates, times, and locations for your group photos. Please arrive on time for photos -- we will not be able to wait for any students who are running late! If you have any questions, contact Ms. Stevenson at dana.m.stevenson@mcpsmd.net.

Celebrating Black History Month

Students and Staff please join our BSU students by participating in the Black History Month Spirit Week!

Spring Athletics Tryouts Start Feb 28th

Looking to join a spring team? The countdown is OFFICIALLY ON! Tryouts start on Saturday, February 28!

Spring Teams Include:

• • Baseball & Softball (JV/V) ⚾️
  • Lacrosse (Boys & Girls JV/V) 🥍
  • Tennis (Boys & Girls Varsity) 🎾
  • Volleyball (Boys & Coed Varsity) 🏐
  • Outdoor Track & Field (Varsity) 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️
  • Stunt (Starts 3/16) 📣
  • Corollary Softball (TBD) 🥎

Don’t get left on the sidelines! Make sure you’re cleared and ready to go:

Register NOW via ParentVue. Register prior to 4 pm on 2/26 to be cleared for tryouts.

Submit your Physical (MCPS FORM SR-8): Ensure a valid MCPS physical form is on file with Mrs. Twele (physicals are valid for 13 months).

*** Check Eligibility: 10th–12th graders need a 2.0 GPA or higher from the 2nd quarter (with no more than one E). All 9th graders are eligible to try out!

SAT Day - March 11, 2026

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will offer the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) free of charge to all Grade 11 students at each local high school.

Any students in 9th, 10th, or 12th grade who want to take the SAT must register by paying the $41 fee by Friday, February 13, 2026. Your payment will be your registration via School Cash Online (SCO).

Please see letter linked here for more information about the SAT. We will share schedule information at the end of this month. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Elizabeth Rodgers.

Summer School Registration Opens in March

Summer school registration for high school opens on Monday, March 9. For information about registration, students should see their school counselor. 

Changes are coming to this year’s programs. MCPS will implement a four-day week — 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

The high school program will run from July 7–21 and July 23–Aug. 6. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, transportation is available, and tuition is $364.25 for students taking courses for original credit or grade improvement. Reduced fees are available for eligible students.

Safety Measures at Our Schools

As things occur in our MCPS community, it makes us pause to review our common expectations and shared responsibility on safety and security protocols are our school.

Student IDs: Students must have their physical ID every day and must show them every time they enter our building. If your student is in need of a physical ID, they must go to room 1003 before school or during lunch.

Attendance to classes: Students must be on time to school and all classes.

Lunch: We are a closed lunch campus. Students must remain in the building for the entirety of their school.

MCPS Emergency Preparedness Protocols

Please take some time to review the protocols and the outlined expectations for each of us (staff, students, and parents/guardians).

Student Opportunities

• America’s Field Trip: This contest invites students in grades 3-12 to submit writing or artwork in sharing their perspectives on what America means to them — and earn the opportunity to travel for field trip experiences at historic and cultural landmarks. Deadline: March 30, 2026.

• Seeking High School Election Workers: This Montgomery County Board of Elections program provides students with an opportunity to serve voters during the 2026 Gubernatorial Elections in June 2026. Students registered to vote can submit an application. Students not registered to vote should download, complete and mail these three forms: Maryland Voter Registration, Election Worker Application and Permission Slip (for workers under 18 years old).

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