News & Announcements

Happening This Week!

  • Monday, December 22: Regular Schedule

  • Tuesday, December 23: Regular Schedule

  • Weds., December 17 - Fri., January 2: No School (Winter Break)

Please note that counseling office will be closed. If you need assistance, please email your administrative team:

  • 9th grade - Mr. Chandler (Charles_M_Chandler@mcpsmd.org)
  • 10th grade - Ms. Rodgers (Elizabeth_E_Rodgers@mcpsmd.org)
  • 11th grade - Ms. Joachim (Elizabeth_M_Joachim@mcpsmd.org)
  • 12th grade - Dr. Bradley (Vaughn_M_Bradley@mcpsmd.org)

 

Open Nominations for the 2026 Hall of Fame

Kennedy High School is looking for nominations for this year’s Hall of Fame class! Please take a minute to complete this form to add in, your nominee.

 

Testing in January

Summative Assessments
When we return from Winter Break, we will enter the start of our assessment season. As you are aware, summative assessments have been added to several courses this year. These assessments are designed to measure students’ mastery of course standards and provide meaningful data to support instruction and student growth.  Please review the table below for details regarding which courses will administer summative assessments.

ACCESS Assessment
Our Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLs) will complete the ACCESS Assessment before the end of the semester. This assessment measures students’ progress toward English language proficiency in reading, listening, writing, and speaking.

To provide an optimal testing environment, our school will operate on a block schedule during the weeks of January 13 through January 23. A detailed bell schedule will be shared upon our return from break.

 

Support for A.P. Classes

 

Kennedy Cluster Nights

We are kicking off the start of the Winter Season. Please take a look at our Winter Sports Cluster Nights! We will see you there!

 

Student Opportunities

  • C-SPAN StudentCam Competition: Students in 6th through 12th grades are invited to create a video documentary on a topic that relates to the competition theme, “Exploring the American Story through the Declaration of Independence.” Top prize is $5,000. Deadline: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.

  • Choose Respect Video Contest: Open to secondary students, this contest challenges teens to create an original video promoting awareness of dating violence/abuse among teens. Videos can be in English or Spanish. Top prize is $1,000. Deadline: Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026.

  • 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).

 

Community Schools Updates

 

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