Commander Communicator

Dear JFK Family,

Thank you to those who attended Back to School Night. We had a great turnout, and our teachers were excited to talk with families about the exciting things that will be happening in our classrooms.

Our Homecoming festivities are around the corner. Our student council is seeking donations (candy, snacks, gift cards, etc) that they will use as prizes for all of the week's events. If you are interested in supporting, please drop your donations off in the main office.

We hope that you have a great three-day weekend!

Principal Wyatt

Important Dates

September 1st: No School: Labor Day

September 3rd: Fall Athletics Community Meeting

September 10th: PowderPuff Game and Bonfire, 4:30 pm until 9:00 pm

September 12th: Homecoming Parade 8:30 am

September 12th: Homecoming Pep Rally

September 12th: Homecoming Football Game Vs. Lincoln @ All City Field 7:00 pm

September 13th: Homecoming Dance 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

September 15th-October 15th: Hispanic Heritage Month

September 17th: Senior Class Photo

September 22nd: NO School for Students: Teacher Professional Learning Day

September 24th: College Fair for 11th and 12th Grade Students

September 24th: 2026 Family Meeting and Balfour Cap and Gown Orders 5:30-7:00 pm

September 26th: Picture Retakes

Weekly Bell Schedule

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.

Please see our updated bell schedule: 2025-26 Bell Schedule

School Breakfast and Lunch

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:

Nutritional Information
Allergen Information
Print a PDF of the menu
Ability to make a sample tray with your student

Student Parking Passes

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:

Valid Driver's License
Proof of insurance
Current vehicle registration

Student Drop-Off

To better control traffic flow in the morning, students must be dropped off and enter through the student parking lot entrance.

Students will not be let into the East side of the building unless they are with a parent who is checking in. All students must enter on the West side of the building next to the student parking lot.

Student IDs

All students are required to have their student ID out and visible at all times.

Student Handbook

Please review the 2025-26 Student Handbook.

General Information

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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