Welcome Back to the 2025–2026 School Year at John F. Kennedy!

We are excited to welcome both our new and returning scholars to another incredible year at Kennedy! School begins on Monday, August 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM, and breakfast will be served daily from 7:30–8:30 AM.

Our staff has been hard at work preparing for a school year filled with learning, growth, and meaningful connections. This year, our focus remains on academic excellence, student well-being, and strong partnerships with families. We believe that when schools and families work together, amazing things happen for our scholars!

📅 Important Dates & Reminders:

First Day of School: Monday, August 4, 2025
Meet the Teacher Night: Thursday, July 31, 2025 | 4:00–6:00 PM
School Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Early Release Wednesdays: 1:00 PM
Breakfast: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Uniforms: Navy Blue, White, or Red polo shirts; Navy Blue or Black pants
- Please note: Crocs are not permitted

We encourage you to stay connected through the RSD app, our school website, and our social media pages for updates, events, and important announcements.

Thank you for your continued trust and support. It is an honor to be part of your child’s educational journey, and we are looking forward to a joyful and successful school year together.

Meet the Teacher Night 🏫

Welcome Back, Kennedy Families!
We’re excited to kick off the 2025–2026 school year with our Meet the Teacher Night on Thursday, July 31st from 4:00–6:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, ask questions, and learn what to expect this school year.

Join us for a fun evening—food trucks, music, and community vibes!
We can’t wait to see you there!

Backpack Giveaway!

🎒 Backpack Giveaway!
Families who attend Meet the Teacher Night will receive a free backpack filled with school supplies—first come, first served! A big shout-out to The Brad Hall Foundation for their generous donation and support of our Kennedy scholars!

💧 Staying Hydrated

With the temperatures rising, it’s important our scholars stay hydrated throughout the day.
Please make sure students bring water only in a reusable water bottle with their name clearly labeled.💧 There are water bottle refill stations located throughout the campus, so students can refill their bottles as needed.

❌ Please refrain from sending juice, soda, energy drinks, or Starbucks beverages to school. These are not allowed during the school day.

We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a healthy and focused learning environment!

Kindergarten Families!

We are so excited to have our youngest scholars begin their educational journey here at Kennedy School! 🎉

Kindergarten students will eat breakfast in the cafeteria from 7:30–7:50 AM. During the first week of school, parents are warmly invited to enjoy breakfast with their child and walk them to class.

To ensure a smooth start to the school day, we kindly ask that all parents exit the classroom promptly at 8:00 AM so our teachers can begin instruction on time.

We can’t wait to partner with you and make this a great year for our kindergarteners! 💙

🪪 Student Identification Badges🪪

As part of our commitment to campus safety, ALL students will be required to wear their school ID badges at all times during the school day. They help ensure that we are accountable for who is accessing our schools at all times

🚌 Student ID badges will be used to:

Access RSD bus transportation and school meals during lunch

💳 Lost or damaged ID cards?
There will be a $5.00 replacement fee for any lost or damaged badges.

Please help us by reminding your scholar to wear their badge daily and to treat it with care. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our school safe, organized, and running smoothly! 💙🙌

🧼 Classroom Donations Welcome!