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John F. Kennedy High School |
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November is National Native American Heritage Month
November 24th - 28th: No school, Fall Break
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I just wanted to take a moment and express my gratitude for this community. Given the articles and news stories that have come out regarding the potential closure of Kennedy, you all have shown nothing but support and resilience. Thank you for your dedication to our school community.
On behalf of our leadership team here at Kennedy, we wish you all a safe, restful, and joyful Thanksgiving holiday. We look forward to seeing everyone return refreshed and ready to finish the year strong.
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Last night, the JFK National Honor Society welcomed our newest members during our Induction Ceremony. These 27 inductees join our close to 30 current members who demonstrate the NHS pillars of scholarship, leadership, character and service. |
Access or Donate to Local Food Resources |
As a reminder, our school meals at DPS will not be impacted. School breakfast and lunches will continue as normal and remain free to families.
JFK offers K-Mart, a place where students who need additional assistance can find a range of essentials. If you have any donations to offer for our community, please contact Dre Calloway at dre_calloway@dpsk12.net.
If you need support securing food…
City and County of Denver: Visit their website to find food assistance across the city. Tasty Food Program: Afterschool meals for children will be offered at Denver recreation centers. Visit the Tasty Food website for locations and hours of operation. Food Bank of the Rockies: Find a food pantry near you using their Pantry Locator tool. Colorado 211: This confidential and multilingual service connects people to vital resources across Colorado. Call 2-1-1, 866-760-6489 or visit 211colorado.org. Note: The hotline is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, however, expect long wait times. To avoid waiting, use the call-back feature. Feeding Colorado: The collaborative effort of the 5 Feeding America food banks that serve Colorado and Wyoming to coordinate and enhance food resources, ensuring food insecure Coloradans have access to healthy, fresh foods. Visit feedingcolorado.org/find-food or email info@feedingcolorado.org. Hunger Free Colorado: Connects Colorado families and individuals to SNAP/food stamps, food pantries, free meal sites, WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) and other nutrition programs geared toward families, children and older adults. Call 855-855-4626 Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The City and County of Denver’s Department of Human Services (DHS) will continue processing SNAP applications and renewals to make sure benefits are processed in a timely fashion as soon as the government shutdown ends. SNAP beneficiaries will receive SNAP benefits retroactively once the government reopens. DHS strongly encourages families to continue submitting SNAP paperwork in the meantime.
If you would like to support local efforts…
Denver Public Schools Foundation: Support the DPS community by donating to the DPS Foundation Food Security Fund. City and County of Denver: Visit their website to learn more about donating food, money and/or time. Denver Recreation Center Drop-off Locations: Non-perishable food items can be dropped off at any Denver rec center. Visit the City and County of Denver website to learn more. Denver Animal Shelter: Donate pet food to the Denver Animal Shelter located at 1241 W. Bayaud Ave. or through their Amazon wishlist. 10 Ways to Support Your Community Now:This slide deck from the City and County of Denver provides resources, suggestions and ideas on how to take immediate action in your community.
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Job Opportunities at JFK!
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Update on Student Drop-Off
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We understand that there are times when students need to get to school a few minutes before 8:00 am. As the weather gets colder, we invite students who arrive before 8:00 am to sit in the atrium on the East side of our building. Students can wait in the heated atrium until the building opens at 8:00 am. |
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Click here to view the most recent CSC notes.
CSC Meeting Dates:
January 14th, 2026
March 4th, 2026
May 6th, 2026
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Click here to see the November Denver Scholarship Foundation Newsletter for important information and upcoming workshops! |
Doors open at 8:00 AM every day. Class begins at 8:20 AM every day. On Commander Days (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays), class ends at 3:50 PM. On Green Days (Wednesdays), class ends at 3:00 PM. Students may stay until 3:50 to engage with clubs, participate in study hall, or meet with teachers. On Blue Days (Thursdays), class ends at 1:30 PM. Open office hours for teachers are held weekly on Blue Days from 1:30-2:30. |
School Breakfast and Lunch
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This is a reminder that every student has the opportunity to receive free breakfast and lunch here at Kennedy. Families can access the menus through the SchoolCafé website. Useful features include:
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Starting September 8th, 2025, students will need a parking pass in order to park in the student lot. Passes are $20 for the covered parking under the solar panels and $15 for uncovered parking. Students will need the following items in order to obtain a parking pass:
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All students are required to have their student ID out and visible at all times. |
Attendance Line:
Call the Attendance Line at 720-423-4354 or email jfkattendance@dpsk12.net to excuse your student’s absences.
Office Support:
Phone Number: 720-423-4300
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