Kennedy HS

News & Announcements

Happening This Week!

• Monday, October 6:  Regular Schedule
• Tuesday, October 7:  Regular Schedule
  • Extracurricular Activities Start, buses available at 4:30 p.m.
  • View the full list here: Students - Clubs | John F. Kennedy HS High School Plus/Credit Recovery Courses start
• Wednesday, October 8:  Regular Schedule
  • Student Picture Day Make-up
  • Family Market @ 3:00 p.m
• Thursday, October 9:  Regular Schedule
  • Academies Open House
  • Booster Club Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, October 10:  Regular Schedule

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!

PSAT on Wednesday, October 25th

The PSAT will be administered districtwide on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. The PSAT will be taken digitally only, with students accessing the assessment through the Bluebook application. The PSAT and SAT assessments are used to measure students' College and Career Readiness.

The PSAT will remain free to all Grade 10 students. Every Grade 10 student must participate and will automatically be registered for the test. However, Grade 9 and Grade 11 students must pay the $17.00 fee and are encouraged to participate to obtain additional SAT practice. Grade 11 students that opt to take the PSAT may participate in order to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Please read our PSAT Letter.

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

Support Our Music Program

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