Commander Communicator

• February 28: Troupe 645 Inaugural Cabaret @ 6:00 p.m.

• March 1-31: Women’s History Month

• March 2-8: School Social Workers Week

• March 5 from 6pm – 7:30 p.m.: Spring MLE PAC Meeting

• March 6: Early Release Day (Modified Green Day). Students are released for the day at 1:20 p.m., and Commanders can attend after-school tutoring from 1:20-2:40 p.m.

• March 19 from 6-7:30 p.m.: Choir Concert

Kennedy's Honor Platoon took home a few wins at their competition in New Mexico! They won the 1st Place trophy for Unarmed team overall, placed 1st in Regulation, 2nd in Exhibition, 2nd in Color Guard and 3rd in Inspection. On the individual level, Cindy Le took 3rd place in the Drill Down. Congrats to the team for their hard work and dedication!

Choice of Studies Information for Rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

The time is approaching for students to begin choosing their classes for the 2025-26 school year! Students who attended the PSAT practice testing this week were given a Choice of Studies planning sheet to take home. If your student didn't receive one or needs a new copy, they can pick it up from the counseling office (rm. 204). Please talk to your students about their options and take some time to review all of the opportunities available at JFK! The resources available are linked below!

• The Anchor - Course Catalog (English) | The Anchor - Catálogo de Cursos (Español)

• Class of 2026 CoS Planning Sheet (English) | Hoja de planificación de la clase de 2026 (Español)

• Class of 2027 CoS Planning Sheet (English) | Hoja de planificación de la clase de 2027 (Español)

• Class of 2028 CoS Planning Sheet (English) | Hoja de planificación de la clase de 2028 (Español)

Students should bring a completed version of their planning sheet with them when they meet with their counselor between 3/4 and 3/18. Choice of Studies meetings will occur during Math classes, so students should check with their math teacher for their assigned date. 

Kennedy's Theatre Troupe will have their debut Cabaret tonight at 6 p.m. Please see the flyer below for more details:

Join us on Wednesday, March 5 from 6- 7:30 p.m. for the Spring MLE PAC Night!

Information about your student's future, jobs and university scholarships will be given. JFK Staff members will also be present to discuss the Dual Language program and the Seal of Biliteracy. Food and childcare will be provided. Please confirm your attendance by filling out this registration form.

You're invited to our upcoming Wellness Fair and Education Night on March 13 from 4:30-7 p.m. in the Main Hall. More details below:

Are you looking for more ways to get involved as a Commander Parent? Consider joining the Commander PTSA! For information on their meetings, email jfkcommanderconnection@gmail.com and dre_calloway@dpsk12.net

Guardians are also invited to attend all Collaborative School Committee (CSC) Meetings. Please mark your calendars and join us at the upcoming meetings:

• Thursday, March 13 at 4:15-5:15 p.m.

• Thursday, April 10 at 4:15-5:15 p.m.

• Thursday, May 8 at 4:15-5:15 p.m.

Kennedy is hiring! We are looking for an Interventionist Teacher. More information on this role will be available on the DPS Job Board shortly.

As we enter the Spring semester, we will soon be approaching the testing season. It is a priority for us to provide students with the support and resources to achieve at high levels and make academic gains. Students in 9th and 10th grades are expected to take the PSAT and students in 11th are expected to take the SAT each school year. 

We are excited to announce that all of our students in 9th-11th will have access to Princeton Review materials to prepare and practice for the exam. Princeton Review offers a range of services such as, customized study plans based on individual students needs as well as practice tests and materials. Students will have opportunities during the school day to explore the Princeton Review resources, and they are also encouraged to practice at home. 

Students can access their Princeton Review materials by going to: princetonreview.com

• Username: DPS email

• Password: Welcome1

Guardians, please know that students are required by the State to participate in these assessments, unless they are officially opted out by a parent. Parents can opt their students out via the Parent Portal, but we encourage students to participate. Kennedy needs at least 95% of students taking these assessments in order to maintain or improve our School Performance Framework rating. Our Front Office also has opt out forms or you can email Merlinda Maldonado (mmaldon@dpsk12.net) or Justin Jeannot (justin_jeannot@dpsk12.net) if you would like to opt your student out of testing or have questions.

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​​Prom will be on Saturday, April 12th, at Baldoria on the Water. Students are required to have 85% attendance or higher from Tuesday, January 21st-April 4th.

Ticket Prices:

• 85%-90% attendance: tickets are $85 per person

• 90% or higher attendance: tickets are $80

Attendance rates will be posted weekly outside of the main office.

You can find the upcoming Commander athletic events here.

Girls Basketball: The Girls Basketball team finished their regular season with a 16-7 overall record and a 10-2 conference record! Way to go, Commanders! We're looking forward to cheering the team on as they enter the playoffs.

Are you looking to play a Spring Sport? Register here.

Attendance Line

Call the Attendance Line at 720-423-4354 or email jfkattendance@dpsk12.net to excuse your student’s absences.

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Phone Number: 720-423-4300

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