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May 15 - 6 - 8 PM, Senior Cabaret
May 19 - 5 - 7 PM, Senior Awards
May 20 - 6 - 7:30 PM, Kennedy Sports Award Night
May 21 - 11:30 AM, Senior Brunch
May 21- Senior Sign-Out, 8:00 – 11:00am
May 26 - Graduation Rehearsal
May 26 - DPS Board Meeting & Public Comment Session, 4:30 – 5:30pm
May 27 - Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony, 8:00 – 10:00am
May 29 - No School for Students
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Senior Checkout is Thursday, May 21st |
Students need to be here at 8:20 am in the gym.
Bring your Chromebook and charger; Chromebooks need to be charged.
All fees will be paid at senior checkout. Check MySchoolBucks to see about fees.
Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal Thursday, May 21st @ 1:30pm in the Gym. All students must attend this rehearsal.
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Graduation is Wednesday, May 27th at 8am DU Magness Arena, 2240 Buchtel Blvd S, Denver, CO 80210.
Doors open at 7 am. All graduates need to report at 7 am to Hamilton Gym.
DU is a clear bag venue. Please see the attachments for venue clear-bag policies.
Parking is $10 cash. Please see the below parking and venue entrances.
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Graduation will take place at Magness Arena or Hamilton Gymnasium within The Ritchie Center on
the University of Denver’s campus. Please see below for important information about your
ceremony.
Address — The Ritchie Center is located at 2240 Buchtel Blvd S, Denver, CO 80210.
Entrances— There are three main entrances for the building, the North, West, and South entrances.
These are indicated on the map by a yellow star.
ADA Entrances—The Ritchie Center recommends using the lower North and South entrances for
ADA related entry. The lower North entrance is off of Buchtel Blvd, directly in front of the main
circle. This circle is to be used for ADA drop-off only, with ADA parking in Lot 311 and Lot 401.
The South entrance is off of E Asbury Avenue, with closest parking available in Lot L.
Special Notes—Please plan to arrive EARLY for your scheduled graduation ceremony. Traffic and
parking become very congested as there are very few entry points to our parking lots. There is also
a CLEAR BAG policy for all guests wishing to enter the Ritchie Center for a graduation ceremony.
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Commander Families: This summer, students have the opportunity to engage in summer school if they are behind on their credits. There are opportunities hosted by JFK staff and regionally with DPS across the district.
If your student is recommended for summer school, an email was sent to you directly on the 12th. If you did not receive an email, but you are interested in your student participating, please reach out to their counselor no later than May 22nd.
Haley Gordy, Last Names A-Go: haley_gordy@dpsk12.net
Julee Zinck, Last Names Gr-N: julee_zinck@dpsk12.net
Michelle Wellman, Last Names O-Z: michelle_wellman@dpsk12.net
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Pathway to the Seal of Biliteracy Awards Ceremony May 20th |
The Pathway to the Seal of Biliteracy Awards Ceremony has been rescheduled to Wednesday, May 20th at 3:10 PM in the auditorium.
Questions? Contact Mr. Roholt at taylor_roholt@dpsk12.net
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We Are All on the Same Team: JFK Hosts Unified Sports Tournament |
April was Autism Acceptance Month, and there is no better way to come together than playing on the same team.
The Unified Sports tournament took place on Wednesday, April 22 at John F. Kennedy High School (JFK). This exciting day was an opportunity for Unified Sports teams within DPS to compete against each other, while spreading sportsmanship and inclusion.
Click here to see the full story.
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Bear Valley Clean Up on May 16th! |
University Hills Farmers Market is Open!
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Neighbors Supporting Neighbors
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Are you a member of the Bear Valley Community that might need a little extra help? Your neighbors are here to support you! The Bear Valley Village is available for grocery shopping, child pick up, or other errands that you may need support with. Please reach out to thebearvalleyvillage@gmail.com directly if you would like to connect.
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DPS Health and Screening Information
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Denver Public Schools provides free vision, hearing, and dental screening for students as required by the Colorado Department of Education. Screening can help us find early problems that may make learning harder for your child.
All 9th grade students will be screened on March 16th & 17th. If you choose to opt out your student from screening, please fill out the attached forms linked here and return it to the school nurse.
Click here for translated "How Sick is Too Sick" fliers: https://aptg.co/qVQ87L
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College and Career Success |
College and Career Success is asking for your help in identifying and encouraging students to apply for the #MyPlanDPS Student Achievement Award. This award is an opportunity to recognize students who have shown perseverance, growth, and determination, especially those whose hard work may not always be visible but has made a powerful impact.
This is a wonderful opportunity to share positive stories and recognize students who have achieved success despite challenges. By celebrating them, we not only honor their accomplishments but also uplift others by showing what is possible. These students become role models and sources of encouragement for peers who may need inspiration.
Thank you for helping us shine a light on our students’ successes and the amazing schools who are providing the environment for our students to thrive.
#MyPlanDPS Student Achievement Award Application
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If you would like to share your voice and opinions at the upcoming DPS Board Meetings, here is the schedule for Open Public Comments:
May 7th: Work Session & Public Comment – 4:30pm
June 4th: Work Session & Public Comment – 4:30pm
https://www.dpsk12.org/page/board-meetings
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Student Drop-Off
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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Access or Donate to Local Food Resources |
Dear JFK Community,
JFK offers K-Mart, a place where all JFK students can find a range of essentials. Open daily, please contact your counselor and Dre Calloway at dre_calloway@dpsk12.net. If you have any donations, please drop off in the main office or contact Dre.
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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. -
School breakfast and lunches will continue as normal and remain free to families.
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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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:
March 4th, 2026
May 6th, 2026
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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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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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