Commander Communicator

• April 28-May 21: IB Exams

• May 1: Early Release Day for Students

• May 2: DSF Senior Signing Day

• May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week

• May 8 from 6-7:30 p.m.: Senior Choir Concert

• May 8: National School Nurse Day

• May 9 at 4 p.m.: Senior Work Due

• May 9 from 4:30-9:30 p.m.: Commander Community Fair

• May 9: May Cabaret

• May 14: Last Day for Seniors

• May 14 from 6-7:30 p.m.: Spring Band Concert

• Senior Product Work Due: May 9

• Senior Finals: May 12, 13 and 14 (During class periods)

• Last Day for Seniors: May 14

• Makeup Senior Finals: May 15 and 16 (By appointment)

• Edgenuity Deadline: May 20 at 4 p.m.

• Senior Awards: Tuesday, May 20 at 5 p.m., JFK Auditorium (by invitation only)

• Senior Checkout: Thursday, May 22 8:20 a.m.-11 a.m., JFK Gym

• Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal: Friday, May 23 from 8:20 a.m.-11:30 a.m., JFK Auditorium

Graduation will be Tuesday, May 27 at 9 a.m. @ DU Magness Arena. Please review Graduation Expectations here. Additional information about Graduation can be found here. Be advised: All DU events now enforce a clear bag policy. Only clear bags no larger than 12"x16"x4"are allowed. Small clutches or purses no larger than 4"x6"x2" are allowed. Medical supplies or baby supplies are subject to search.

Mark your calendars for this upcoming family friendly free event! All community members and Commander friends are invited.

• May 9 from 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. at John F. Kennedy High School

Kennedy Guardians and students, we urge you to prioritize school attendance during these final weeks of the year. Your support in ensuring your Commander is present and engaged is key to their continued progress. If there are any challenges preventing regular attendance, please contact the Main Office. We are here to support families and students to ensure students are in class each day for the full day.

• 🗓 Mon, June 9 - Fri, July 18

• 💵 Earn $1500 upon completion!

• 🎓 Get 10 Elective Credits!

• 👔 Must participate in the Traits of a Young Professional Training on May 15, an Early Release Day from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

• 📍 For more info, see Mrs. Aragon in Room 230

• ⚠️ Limited positions available – don’t miss out!

See the list of Internships here. (Seniors welcome)

We're looking to grow the Parent Teacher Student Association, or PTSA, at Kennedy. If you're interested in getting involved, contact Dre Calloway at dre_calloway@dpsk12.net.

Teacher Appreciation week is Monday, May 5 – Friday, May 9. Help show our Kennedy teachers some love! Please take a moment to shout-out your favorite teacher in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. Please be advised that these celebrations may be shared on Kennedy's social media channels and newsletter. 

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-9, and we need donations to make the week special for our amazing teachers! Please consider donating any of the following items. 

• Gift cards to the following locations (maximum $20) 

  • Amazon

  • Starbucks 

  • Dunkin’ Donuts 

• 12 packs of sodas (8 total) 

• Variety of boxes of chips (10 boxes total) 

• Bags of candy (both chocolate and gummy candy) (8 bags total) 

We have about 86 staff members in total. We appreciate any support you can provide! We will accept donations until May 5. 

What are you waiting for, Commanders? Get your yearbook for $55 before the deal is over! Orders can be made here.

All DPS students and their families are invited to explore Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and University of Colorado Denver on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m.-2:15 p.m! We will have all tours and info sessions in English and Spanish. Free breakfast, lunch, and transportation (Lyft codes available upon request) available to all DPS students and their families!

Kennedy JROTC will be competing in Nationals in Florida in early May. Please wish our cadets luck!

Please join us in celebrating the cast and crew of Super Spies! Congratulations on a great performance. Theatre teacher, Ms. Kristen Mart confirmed that "sneaky spy time was had by all." Bravo!

We still have a few open positions! We're seeking a head Cheer coach and a Special Education Paraprofessional. Come serve a great group of students at John F. Kennedy High School! For more information on the available positions, please reach out to Principal Wyatt at victoria_wyatt@dpsk12.net

Upcoming Games:

• Monday, April 28

  • Boys Volleyball vs Boulder High School at Boulder High School at 5 p.m.

• Tuesday, April 29

  • Boys Baseball vs Denver West at All City Baseball Field at 4:15 p.m.

  • Girls Soccer vs Kipp Denver Collegiate at John F. Kennedy High School at 4:30 p.m.

  • Boys Volleyball vs Kipp Denver Collegiate at Kipp Denver Collegiate at 6 p.m.

• Wednesday, April 30

  • Boys Baseball vs Lincoln High School at John F. Kennedy High School at 4:15 p.m.

• Thursday, May 1

  • Track and Field: All League Meet vs Multiple Schools at Aurora Public Schools Stadium, Time TBD

  • Girls Soccer vs TBA at John F. Kennedy at 4:30 p.m

• Friday, April 25

  • Track and Field: All League Meet vs Multiple Schools at Aurora Public Schools Stadium, Time TBD

  • Boys Baseball vs Manuel High School at Manuel High School at 4:15 p.m.

• Saturday, April 26

  • Track and Field: All League Meet vs Multiple Schools at Aurora Public Schools Stadium, Time TBD

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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