John F. Kennedy High School
A huge thank you to all the families, students, and community members who came out for Trick-or-Treat Street! Your creativity, costumes, and school spirit made the event a spooktacular success. We loved seeing so many families celebrating together as a community!
Check out the video of the JFK staff flash mob here!
November 12: Future Commander Night 4-6PM
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Time: 4:00–6:00 PM
Location: JFK Auditorium
Families and future Commanders — you’re invited to an exciting evening at John F. Kennedy High School! Come learn all about what makes JFK a special place to learn and grow. Discover our engaging curriculum, athletics, arts, and student clubs, and meet our dedicated teachers, administrators, and current students.
Whether you’re a current JFK family or part of one of our amazing feeder schools, this is a great opportunity to explore what’s ahead and see firsthand the vibrant community that awaits you at JFK!
We can’t wait to welcome our Future Commanders! 💚
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.
Please see our updated bell schedule: 2025-26 Bell Schedule
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
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
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.
All students are required to have their student ID out and visible at all times.
Please review the 2025-26 Student Handbook.
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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