Subscribe to Kennedy’s YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@khigh4life

ANNOUNCEMENTS

School Day Countdown

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Last day of school: Thursday, May 25th (9-11 grades)

Wednesday, May 24th and Thursday, May 25th will be on a minimum day schedule, bell schedule will be as follows:

Wednesday, May 24 (Periods 1,3,5)

Thursday May 25 (Periods 0,2,4,6)

Textbook Check-In. Students will be taken by grade to the library during their math class period to return all textbooks. The schedule for remaining students will be as follows:

Monday, May 23rd - Grade: Sophomores; Tuesday, May 24th  - Grade: Freshman

Students are expected to return all textbooks during their designated day/ class period. Please ensure they bring all textbooks with them. Students who fail to turn in their books by their check in date will receive additional notifications. 

GRADUATION INFORMATION. Please click here to see the Kennedy Senior letter and timeline for more information on the upcoming graduation ceremony.

All AUHSD Graduations will be live-streamed on the AUHSD Communications YouTube channel graduations playlist at: AUHSD 2023 Graduations YouTube Playlist Subscribe to the AUHSD Communications YouTube channel to receive notifications. Please share with friends and family.

“You're off to Great Places!

Today is your day!

Your mountain is waiting,

So... get on your way!”

― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Congratulations to our graduating class of 2023! May your next adventures take you far, but always remember you’re K-High for life.

AERIES DATA CONFIRMATION

For NEW & RETURNING STUDENTS. Parents/Guardians are required to complete Aeries data confirmation through your Aeries Parent Portal before our on-site Registration July 24th – 28th for the 2023-2024 school year. Please check your email for phase 1 of registration to complete this process. If you did not receive an email please check your junk/spam folder or follow the steps provided here to create an Aeries Parent account. If you need further assistance please come to one of our Aeries workshops, click here for more information.

IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS

Registration for 2023/2024 School Year

MONDAY, JULY 24 - SENIORS (8am-12pm)

TUESDAY, JULY 25 - JUNIORS (8am-12pm)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 - SOPHOMORES (8am-12pm)

THURSDAY, JULY 27 - FRESHMEN (8am-12pm)

FRIDAY, JULY 28 - MAKEUP (8am-12pm)

MAY LUNCH MENU

Monday - Teriyaki chicken 

Tuesday - Pizza 

Wednesday - Chicken drumstick 

Thursday - Waffle and chicken 

For updates and announcements about activities, athletics, and more, follow John F. Kennedy High on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @KHigh4Life and join the conversation with #KHigh4Life!

Subscribe to Kennedy’s YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@khigh4life

ANNOUNCEMENTS

School Day Countdown

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Last day of school:

Thursday, May 25th (9-11 grades) - Minimum Day

On-Campus Tutoring After School is available for all scholars Monday-Wednesday and Friday. Tutoring is offered in the library  from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. No appointment is needed. 

AP/IB Testing.  The testing window is from May 1st through May 19th. Testing schedules have been handed out to AP students as of the week of April 17th and include a testing tips sheet on the back. AP testing questions can be directed to Ms. Zubiate in the counseling center. Best of luck to all our students' future endeavors.

School Site Council Meeting - Wednesday, May 17 from 3:30-4:30 in Room 101. The School Site Council (SSC) is composed of the principal, teachers, other school personnel, parents and students.  It provides a forum for all of Kennedy's constituents to come together, identify common goals, and establish a plan to achieve these goals.  This involvement occurs through the development of the SPSA (School plan for student achievement), the continuous review of the implementation of the plan, the assessment of the effectiveness of the plan, and the ongoing review and updating of the school plan.  It is also a forum for you to receive on-going up to date information regarding the school and provide input representing your specific group.

Aeries Data Confirmation. FOR RETURNING & NEW STUDENTS! Parents/Guardians are required to complete Aeries data confirmation through your Aeries Parent Portal before our on-site Registration July 24th – 28th for the 2023-2024 school year. Please check your email for phase 1 of registration to complete this process. If you did not receive an email please check your junk/spam folder or follow the steps provided here to create an Aeries Parent account. If you need further assistance please come to one of our Aeries workshops, click here for more information.

Important Upcoming Events

Registration for 2023/2024 School Year

MONDAY, JULY 24 - SENIORS (8am-12pm)

TUESDAY, JULY 25 - JUNIORS (8am-12pm)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 - SOPHOMORES (8am-12pm)

THURSDAY, JULY 27 - FRESHMEN (8am-12pm)

FRIDAY, JULY 28 - MAKEUP (8am-12pm)

May Lunch Menu

Monday: Teriyaki Chicken 

Tuesday: Pizza 

Wednesday: Chicken Drumstick 

Thursday: Waffle and Chicken 

Friday: Pizza

For updates and announcements about activities, athletics, and more, follow John F. Kennedy High on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @KHigh4Life and join the conversation with #KHigh4Life!

Subscribe to Kennedy’s YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@khigh4life

ANNOUNCEMENTS

School Day Countdown

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*Friday, May 12th- Assembly Schedule*

On-Campus Tutoring After School is available for all scholars Monday-Wednesday and Friday. Tutoring is offered in the library  from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. No appointment is needed. 

AP/IB Testing. The testing window is from May 1st through May 19th. Testing schedules have been handed out to AP students as of the week of April 17th and include a testing tips sheet on the back. AP testing questions can be directed to Ms. Zubiate in the counseling center. Best of luck to all our students' future endeavors.

ASB Information

"The Final Wave." Kennedy High School's end of the year dance. May 12 from 7-10 pm and for all grades. There will be no outside guest tickets sold.  It will be on campus in the gym 

Important Upcoming Events

Registration for 2023/2024 School Year

MONDAY, JULY 24 - SENIORS (8am-12pm)

TUESDAY, JULY 25 - JUNIORS (8am-12pm)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 - SOPHOMORES (8am-12pm)

THURSDAY, JULY 27 - FRESHMEN (8am-12pm)

FRIDAY, JULY 28 - MAKEUP (8am-12pm)

Please check your email for Phase 1 of registration for the next school year 2023-2024. If you did not receive an email please check your junk/spam folder or follow the steps provided here to create an Aeries Parent account.

May Lunch Menu

Monday: beef teriyaki 

Tuesday: pizza ( Pizza Hut ) 

Wednesday: nachos 

Thursday: Ramen /cheese pizza 

Friday: pizza (Pizza Hut)

For updates and announcements about activities, athletics, and more, follow John F. Kennedy High on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @KHigh4Life and join the conversation with #KHigh4Life!

Subscribe to Kennedy’s YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@khigh4life

ANNOUNCEMENTS

School Day Countdown

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On-Campus Tutoring After School is available for all scholars Monday-Wednesday and Friday. Tutoring is offered in the PARENT CENTER  from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. No appointment is needed. 

AP/IB testing will be starting soon.  The testing window is from May 1st through May 19th.  Testing schedules will be handed out to AP students the week of the 17th and include a testing tips sheet on the back.  AP testing questions can be directed to Ms. Zubiate in the counseling center. Best of luck to all our students' future endeavors.

Saturday Academy 5/6/23. Has your student missed a day or more of school? We have the perfect solution to help them catch up on missed learning by attending Saturday Academy. At our Saturday Academies, our wonderful Kennedy teachers give students additional support for their missed work. Our next Saturday Academy is on May 6th from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.  We hope you take advantage of this opportunity!  

Kennedy Singers- POP SHOW May 5-6. Purchase tickets on our website or at the box office (outside of KPAC). Cash/card accepted. Presale tickets are $15 regular, $10 student. At the Door $20.

ASB Information

"The Final Wave" Kennedy High School's end of the year dance. May 12 from 6-10 pm and for all grades. There will be no outside guest tickets sold. It will be on campus in the gym. 

Teacher Appreciation Week! May 1-5. Keep an eye out for ASB posters around the school. 

MONDAY: Posters for all the teachers

TUESDAY: “You are the highlight of my day!!!” (highlighter gift) and certificates for teachers

WEDNESDAY: Bring your teacher a candy day

THURSDAY: Dress like your teacher day and write a “Thank You” note.

FRIDAY: Teacher luncheon provided by PTSA.

Empowered Health Wellness Fair. To celebrate Mental Health Month, TGR Foundation is partnering with Providence to host the Empowered Health Wellness Fair on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. PT at the TGR Learning Lab, and you're invited. This FREE event welcomes students and families to learn about the importance of mental health and ways to prioritize wellness. There will be workshops and resources for adults and teens, in addition to the unveiling of the newest green bench of Providence’s Promise to Talk Initiative and lunch. Click HERE to see the flyer. 

April Lunch Menu

SALAD BAR MENU

MONDAY: Habanero Boneless Wings

TUESDAY: Pizza Hut with Fries

WEDNESDAY: Chicken & Waffles

THURSDAY: Orange Chicken

FRIDAY: Pizza Hut

SNACK SHACK 

MONDAY: Orange Chicken

TUESDAY: Teriyaki

WEDNESDAY: Orange Chicken

THURSDAY: Teriyaki

FRIDAY: Orange Chicken
 

Important Upcoming Events

Registration for 2023/2024 school year

MONDAY, JULY 24 - SENIORS (8am-12pm)

TUESDAY, JULY 25 - JUNIORS (8am-12pm)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 - SOPHOMORES (8am-12pm)

THURSDAY, JULY 27 - FRESHMEN (8am-12pm)

FRIDAY, JULY 28 - MAKEUP (8am-12pm)

More information will be available in May.

For updates and announcements about activities, athletics, and more, follow John F. Kennedy High on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @KHigh4Life and join the conversation with #KHigh4Life!

Subscribe to Kennedy’s YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@khigh4life

ANNOUNCEMENTS

School Day Countdown

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On-Campus Tutoring After School is available for all scholars Monday-Wednesday and Friday. Tutoring is offered in the library from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. No appointment is needed. 

AP/IB testing will be starting soon. The testing window is from May 1st through May 19th. Testing schedules will be handed out to AP students the week of the 17th and include a testing tips sheet on the back. AP testing questions can be directed to Ms. Zubiate in the counseling center. Best of luck to all our students' future endeavors.

Kennedy Singers. POP SHOW May 5-6. Purchase tickets on our website or at the box office (outside of KPAC). Cash/card accepted. Presale tickets are $15 regular, $10 student. At the Door $20.

Student College Information for Parents. If you and/or your student are planning to attend college in the near future, please join us on April 26 6:00pm-7:30pm for a presentation. Please use the link above to sign up. 

Friendly Reminder: Preparation for CAASPP. In anticipation for the upcoming rounds of testing for the CAASPP, please ensure your students are charging their school assigned chromebooks every night and to remember to bring it with them to school. Students who have their own personal devices can use the spare Chromebooks in the classrooms or check one out from IT. We kindly appreciate the cooperation

ASB Information

"The Final Wave." Kennedy High School's end of the year dance. May 12 from 6-10 pm and for all grades. There will be no outside guest tickets sold. It will be on campus in the gym.

La Palma Festival of Nations. The City of La Palma is excited to announce the return of the Festival of Nations on April 29, 2023! This one-day experience will celebrate La Palma’s cultural heritage through dancing, performances, and exhibits. A Hometown Parade featuring La Palma’s local schools, organizations, neighborhoods, and local businesses, will march down Walker Street (Houston Ave. to La Palma Ave.) starting at 10:30 AM followed by the Festival starting at 11:30 AM to 6 PM in Central Park (7821 Walker Street, La Palma, CA 90623).

April Lunch Menu

SALAD BAR MENU 

Monday: Penne pasta  with meat sauce & dinner roll

Tuesday: Pizza  Hut (two lines)

Wednesday: Nachos with Pico de Gallo (salsa Fresca)

Thursday: Ramen  

Friday: Pizza  Hut  (two lines) 

SNACK SHACK 

Monday: Orange Chicken   

Tuesday: Teriyaki Chicken  

Wednesday: Orange Chicken  

Thursday: Teriyaki Chicken  

Friday: Orange Chicken  
 

Important Upcoming Events

Registration for 2023/2024 school year

MONDAY, JULY 24 - SENIORS (8am-12pm)

TUESDAY, JULY 25 - JUNIORS (8am-12pm)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 - SOPHOMORES (8am-12pm)

THURSDAY, JULY 27 - FRESHMEN (8am-12pm)

FRIDAY, JULY 28 - MAKEUP (8am-12pm)

More information will be available in May.

For updates and announcements about activities, athletics, and more, follow John F. Kennedy High on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @KHigh4Life and join the conversation with #KHigh4Life!

Subscribe to Kennedy’s YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@khigh4life

ANNOUNCEMENTS

School Day Countdown

29

On-Campus Tutoring After School is available for all scholars Monday-Wednesday and Friday. Tutoring is offered in the library from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. No appointment is needed. 

AP/IB testing will be starting soon. The testing window is from May 1st through May 19th.  Testing schedules will be handed out to AP students the week of the 17th and include a testing tips sheet on the back.  AP testing questions can be directed to Ms. Zubiate in the counseling center. Best of luck to all our students' future endeavors.

Steam-A-Palooza. You are cordially invited to attend STEAMAPALOOZA on Saturday, April 22nd from 9 am-1 pm at Loara High School. STEAMAPALOOZA is this year’s district-wide Open House and will feature food booths, visual and performing arts productions, and interactive STEAM activities such as building droids, test-driving robots (including an underwater robot), Esports, and hands-on workshops. Student-driven entrepreneurship will also be front and center as students from Empowered classrooms across the district will bring their business start-ups to life as well as many students showcasing their civic-action projects throughout the day. Many community partners will also be in attendance and providing resources at this event. Prizes and giveaways will happen all day, including extra tickets to AUHSD Graduations, gift cards to businesses such as Amazon and Starbucks, Angels tickets (Suites), and various tech gadgets.

Please bring the whole family to come and celebrate the amazing work of our students and schools. We hope to celebrate with all of you. 

We are providing transportation. Families are welcome to get on any bus that is most convenient. There will be busses picking up every hour starting at 7:30 am from the following locations: Anaheim HS, Ball JHS, Brookhurst JHS, Cypress HS, Dale JHS, Katella HS, Ponderosa Park, Kennedy HS, Lexington JHS, Oxford Academy, Savanna HS, South JHS, Sycamore JHS, and Western HS. Busses will rotate to drop back off at these same locations once an hour from Loara, with the last bus leaving Loara at 1:30 pm.  

School Site Council Meeting. Wednesday, April 19 from 3:30-4:30 in room 101. The School Site Council (SSC) is composed of the principal, teachers, other school personnel, parents and students.  It provides a forum for all of Kennedy's constituents to come together, identify common goals, and establish a plan to achieve these goals.  This involvement occurs through the development of the SPSA (School plan for student achievement), the continuous review of the implementation of the plan, the assessment of the effectiveness of the plan, and the ongoing review and updating of the school plan.  It is also a forum for you to receive on-going up to date information regarding the school and provide input representing your specific group.

Kennedy Singers. POP SHOW May 5-6. Purchase tickets on our website or at the box office (outside of KPAC). Cash/card accepted. Presale tickets are $15 regular, $10 student. At the Door $20.

Kennedy High Color Guard. Kennedy will be hosting the District Color Guard showcase. 4/19 6-9pm FREE admission. Kennedy High Gymnasium . All color guards in AUHSD will be showing their winterguard productions.

Student College Information for Parents. If you and/or your student are planning to attend college in the near future, please join us on April 26 6:00pm-7:30pm for a formidable presentation. Please use the link above to sign up. 

Friendly Reminder: Preparation for CAASPP. In anticipation for the upcoming rounds of testing for the CAASPP, please ensure your students are charging their school assigned chromebooks every night and to remember to bring it with them to school. Students who have their own personal devices can use the spare Chromebooks in the classrooms or check one out from IT. We kindly appreciate the cooperation.

ASB Information

Ticket sales have been extended. Get them not at the Student window.  

"The Final Wave." Kennedy High School's end of the year dance. May 12 from 6-10 pm and for all grades. There will be no outside guest tickets sold. It will be on campus in the gym. 

La Palma Festival of Nations. The City of La Palma is excited to announce the return of the Festival of Nations on April 29, 2023! This one-day experience will celebrate La Palma’s cultural heritage through dancing, performances, and exhibits. A Hometown Parade featuring La Palma’s local schools, organizations, neighborhoods, and local businesses, will march down Walker Street (Houston Ave. to La Palma Ave.) starting at 10:30 AM followed by the Festival starting at 11:30 AM to 6 PM in Central Park (7821 Walker Street, La Palma, CA 90623).

LUNCH MENU

April Lunch Menu

Monday: Chicken Tenders with mashed potatoes and dinner roll  

Tuesday: Pizza Hut on TWO STATIONS-LOCATIONS (inside cafeteria) 

Wednesday: Habanero Boneless Wings 

Thursday: Walking Taco 

Friday: Pizza Hut  on TWO STATION - LOCATIONS (inside cafeteria)

Snack Shack 

Monday: Teriyaki Rice Bowl

Tuesday: Orange Chicken Rice Bowl

Wednesday: Teriyaki Rice Bowl

Thursday: Orange Chicken Rice Bowl

Friday: Teriyaki Rice Bowl

Important Upcoming Events

Coffee w/ the Principals (Kennedy & Walker) on Friday, 4/28 has been CANCELLED!

Registration for 2023/2024 school year!

• MONDAY, JULY 24 - SENIORS (8am-12pm)
• TUESDAY, JULY 25 - JUNIORS (8am-12pm)
• WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 - SOPHOMORES (8am-12pm)
• THURSDAY, JULY 27 - FRESHMEN (8am-12pm)
• FRIDAY, JULY 28 - MAKEUP (8am-12pm)

More information will be available in May.

For updates and announcements about activities, athletics, and more, follow John F. Kennedy High on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @KHigh4Life and join the conversation with #KHigh4Life!

Subscribe to Kennedy’s YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@khigh4life

ANNOUNCEMENTS

On-Campus Tutoring After School is available for all scholars Monday-Wednesday and Friday. Tutoring is offered in the library from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. No appointment is needed. 

Senior Capstone Breakfast. All participants in the first ever Kennedy High Capstone “My Kennedy Story - A Capstone Project.” are invited to a celebration in your honor. April 13, 8-9 am.

ASB Announcement. Prom tickets are on sale NOW! Please join us for the 2023 Prom - "Sea of Love" at the Aquarium of the Pacific on April 22, 2023 from 7-11 pm. Tickets are $90 with ASB, $100 without, and $105 for outside guests. Ticket sales end April 12, so do not wait!

CAPSTONE SHOWCASE. Kennedy High School is proud to present, “My Kennedy Story - A Capstone Project.”  Kennedy High School’s Class of 2023 will hold two presentation days, and you are invited! Tuesday, April 11 at 8 am, Kennedy High School Seniors will present their progress and growth throughout their high school experience.  Please join us as we celebrate our outstanding students! On each of the presentation days, Seniors will be assigned to a classroom on campus, and present their “Kennedy Story” to an audience of staff members, underclassmen, and community members (that’s you). Presentations each day will run from 8 am until approximately 9:15 am (please arrive as early as 7:45 am to check-in).  You will view up to ten presentations from our students.  There is no cost to attend. This is the inaugural year of the Kennedy Capstone Showcase, and we would love for you to be a part of it!  Please consider joining us on one or both of these exciting days! If you are interested, please fill out the form linked HERE.  

Additionally, we are holding a Senior Capstone Celebration Breakfast on Thursday, April 13th (8 am-10:30 am) for all Seniors who have presented their "My Kennedy Story." We will provide breakfast and raffle off special prizes throughout the morning to celebrate our Seniors who presented. If you are willing to contribute a prize or monetary donation (suggestions are provided on the form) to help our school cover costs related to this special day, please complete this FORM (our nonprofit tax ID number can be provided).  We even have sponsorship opportunities for business owners who are looking to donate as a business write-off. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help, please contact Mrs. Melissa Soeltz at soeltz_m@auhsd.us

New Issue- Counseling Department Newsletter. Click on the hyperlink above for detailed information on colleges, scholarships, events, etc.

Student College Information for Parents. If you and/or your student are planning to attend college in the near future, please join us on April 26 6:00pm-7:30pm for a formidable presentation. Please use the link above to sign up. 

Friendly Reminder: Preparation for CAASPP. In anticipation for the upcoming rounds of testing for the CAASPP, please ensure your students are charging their school assigned chromebooks every night and to remember to bring it with them to school. Students who have their own personal devices can use the spare Chromebooks in the classrooms or check one out from IT. We kindly appreciate the cooperation

STEM GOES RED! VIRTUAL MENTORING EVENT ON APRIL 19TH @9AM REGISTER HERE

April Lunch Menu

Monday: Chicken Tenders, Waffles & Fries  

Tuesday:  Pizza Hut on TWO STATIONS-LOCATIONS (inside cafeteria) 

Wednesday: Habanero Boneless Wings 

Thursday: Walking Taco 

Friday: Pizza Hut  on TWO STATION - LOCATIONS (inside cafeteria)

Snack Shack 

Monday: Orange Chicken 

Tuesday: Teriyaki Chicken 

Wednesday:  Orange Chicken 

Thursday: Teriyaki Chicken 

Friday: Orange Chicken 

Important Upcoming Events

• 4/22 Steam-a-Palooza at Loara High School
• 4/28 Coffee with the Principal

For updates and announcements about activities, athletics, and more, follow John F. Kennedy High on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @KHigh4Life and join the conversation with #KHigh4Life!

Subscribe to Kennedy’s YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@khigh4life

ANNOUNCEMENTS

2023 Junior & Senior Prom. Prom tickets are on sale NOW! Please join us for the 2023 Prom - "Sea of Love" at the Aquarium of the Pacific on April 22, 2023 from 7-11 pm. Tickets are $90 with ASB, $100 without, and $105 for outside guests. Please submit cash or card payment- CHECKS NO LONGER ACCEPTED AS OF MARCH 23RD. Ticket sales end April 12th, so do not wait!

Friendly Reminder: Preparation for CAASPP. In anticipation for the upcoming rounds of testing for the CAASPP, please ensure your students are charging their school assigned chromebooks every night and to remember to bring it with them to school. Students who have their own personal devices can use the spare Chromebooks in the classrooms or check one out from IT. We kindly appreciate the cooperation

On-Campus Tutoring After School is available for all scholars Monday-Wednesday and Friday. Tutoring is offered in the library from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. No appointment is needed. 

CAPSTONE SHOWCASE! Kennedy High School is proud to present, “My Kennedy Story - A Capstone Project.”  Kennedy High School’s Class of 2023 will hold two presentation days, and you are invited! On Tuesday, April 4, and Tuesday, April 11 at 8 am, Kennedy High School Seniors will present their progress and growth throughout their high school experience.  Please join us as we celebrate our outstanding students! On each of the presentation days, Seniors will be assigned to a classroom on campus, and present their “Kennedy Story” to an audience of staff members, underclassmen, and community members (that’s you). Presentations each day will run from 8 am until approximately 9:15 am (please arrive as early as 7:45 am to check-in).  You will view up to ten presentations from our students.  There is no cost to attend. This is the inaugural year of the Kennedy Capstone Showcase, and we would love for you to be a part of it!  Please consider joining us on one or both of these exciting days! If you are interested, please fill out the form linked HERE.  

Additionally, we are holding a Senior Capstone Celebration Breakfast on Thursday, April 20th (8:15 am-9:15 am) for all Seniors who have presented their "My Kennedy Story." We will provide breakfast and raffle off special prizes throughout the morning to celebrate our Seniors who presented. If you are willing to contribute a prize or monetary donation (suggestions are provided on the form) to help our school cover costs related to this special day, please complete this FORM (our nonprofit tax ID number can be provided).  We even have sponsorship opportunities for business owners who are looking to donate as a business write-off. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help, please contact Mrs. Melissa Soeltz at soeltz_m@auhsd.us

LUNCH MENU

Lunch Menu

Monday: Habanero Boneless Wings and Rice

Tuesday: Pizza Hut 

Wednesday: Chicken Legs with Mashed Potatoes 

Thursday: Walking Taco

Friday: Pizza Hut  

Snack Shack 

Monday: Teriyaki 

Tuesday: Orange Chicken 

Wednesday: Teriyaki 

Thursday: Orange Chicken 

Friday: Teriyaki 

ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES

For updates and announcements about activities, athletics, and more, follow John F. Kennedy High on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @KHigh4Life and join the conversation with #KHigh4Life!

Subscribe to Kennedy’s YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@khigh4life

SPRING BREAK: March 27-31 (no school) - School resumes Monday, April 3rd

Message from the Principal

Dear Kennedy High School Students and Families,

As we enter the last quarter of the school year (can you believe we are almost done?), it is crucial to emphasize the importance of attendance. We only have 44 school days left. At Kennedy High School, our vision is to engage, educate and empower all students, and arriving to school on time plays a crucial role in achieving this vision. Being on time to school sets the tone for the rest of the day. It shows that you are ready to learn, engaged in your education, and committed to your success. 

By arriving on time, you give yourself the opportunity to start the day off right, which can set the tone for your entire academic journey. Our teachers at Kennedy High School work tirelessly to provide a challenging and comprehensive education to our students. By arriving on time, you show respect for their time and effort, and demonstrate that you value their instruction. In the last quarter of the school year, punctuality takes on added importance. With semester grades counting towards your final grade for the school year, it is crucial to make the most of every day of class. Being consistently present and on time gives you the best chance to succeed and achieve your academic goals. 

At Kennedy High School, we are committed to the success of every student. We encourage parents and students to make punctuality a priority, and to work together to ensure that every student has the opportunity to engage, educate and empower themselves to achieve their full potential. Go Irish!

Sincerely,

Dr. Sidhu

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ASB Announcement. Prom tickets are on sale NOW! Please join us for the 2023 Prom - "Sea of Love" at the Aquarium of the Pacific on April 22, 2023 from 7-11 pm. Tickets are $90 with  ASB, $100 without, and $105 for outside guests. Ticket sales end April 12, so do not wait!

On-Campus Tutoring After School is available for all scholars Monday-Wednesday and Friday. Tutoring is offered in the library from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. No appointment is needed. 

Counseling Department Newsletter -New Issue- Click on the hyperlink for detailed information on colleges, scholarships, events etc…

CAPSTONE SHOWCASE: Kennedy High School is proud to present, “My Kennedy Story - A Capstone Project.”  Kennedy High School’s Class of 2023 will hold two presentation days, and you are invited! On Tuesday, April 4, and Tuesday, April 11 at 8 am, Kennedy High School Seniors will present their progress and growth throughout their high school experience.  Please join us as we celebrate our outstanding students! On each of the presentation days, Seniors will be assigned to a classroom on campus, and present their “Kennedy Story” to an audience of staff members, underclassmen, and community members (that’s you). Presentations each day will run from 8 am until approximately 9:15 am (please arrive as early as 7:45 am to check-in).  You will view up to ten presentations from our students.  There is no cost to attend. This is the inaugural year of the Kennedy Capstone Showcase, and we would love for you to be a part of it!  Please consider joining us on one or both of these exciting days! If you are interested, please fill out the form linked HERE.  

Additionally, we are holding a Senior Capstone Celebration Breakfast on Thursday, April 20th (8:15 am-9:15 am) for all Seniors who have presented their "My Kennedy Story." We will provide breakfast and raffle off special prizes throughout the morning to celebrate our Seniors who presented. If you are willing to contribute a prize or monetary donation (suggestions are provided on the form) to help our school cover costs related to this special day, please complete this FORM (our nonprofit tax ID number can be provided).  We even have sponsorship opportunities for business owners who are looking to donate as a business write-off. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help, please contact Mrs. Melissa Soeltz at soeltz_m@auhsd.us

Lunch Menu

Monday - Chicken and Waffles  and Fries 

Tuesday - Pizza Hut 

Wednesday - Walking Nachos

Thursday - Tamales with Corn

Friday - Pizza Hut

Rice Bowl at our Snack Shack 

Monday - Orange Chicken 

Tuesday - Teriyaki Chicken 

Wednesday - Orange Chicken 

Thursday - Teriyaki Chicken 

Friday - Orange Chicken 

Cafeteria doors open for breakfast at 7am every day, options available include: smoothies, parfaits , warm conchas, muffins, burritos, etc.

For updates and announcements about activities, athletics, and more, follow John F. Kennedy High on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @KHigh4Life and join the conversation with #KHigh4Life!

Subscribe to Kennedy’s YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@khigh4life

SPRING BREAK: March 27-31 (no school) - School resumes Monday, April 3rd

Quarter Ends March 17 (minimum day) - School planner & website have bell schedule

On-Campus Tutoring After School is available for all scholars Monday-Wednesday and Friday. Tutoring is offered in the library from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. No appointment is needed. 

School Site Council Meeting. Wednesday, March 15th from 3:30-4:30 in room 101. The School Site Council (SSC) is composed of the principal, teachers, other school personnel, parents and students.  It provides a forum for all of Kennedy's constituents to come together, identify common goals, and establish a plan to achieve these goals.  This involvement occurs through the development of the SPSA (School plan for student achievement), the continuous review of the implementation of the plan, the assessment of the effectiveness of the plan, and the ongoing review and updating of the school plan.  It is also a forum for you to receive on-going up to date information regarding the school and provide input representing your specific group.

ELAC. Kennedy's ELAC Committee will join forces with Walker to conduct its next ELAC Committee Meeting on March 13, 2023 from 9:00am-10:00am in MP1. An English Learner Advisory Committee (or ELAC) is intended for parents/guardians of English learners to advise the principal and school staff of programs and services for English learners. It is an amazing opportunity to have your voices heard and hear about all the amazing things that are happening at Kennedy!

CAPSTONE SHOWCASE. Kennedy High School is proud to present, “My Kennedy Story - A Capstone Project.”  Kennedy High School’s Class of 2023 will hold two presentation days, and you are invited! On Tuesday, April 4, and Tuesday, April 11 at 8 am, Kennedy High School Seniors will present their progress and growth throughout their high school experience.  Please join us as we celebrate our outstanding students! On each of the presentation days, Seniors will be assigned to a classroom on campus, and present their “Kennedy Story” to an audience of staff members, underclassmen, and community members (that’s you). Presentations each day will run from 8 am until approximately 9:15 am (please arrive as early as 7:45 am to check-in).  You will view up to ten presentations from our students.  There is no cost to attend. This is the inaugural year of the Kennedy Capstone Showcase, and we would love for you to be a part of it!  Please consider joining us on one or both of these exciting days! If you are interested, please fill out the form linked HERE.  

Additionally, we are holding a Senior Capstone Celebration Breakfast on Thursday, April 20th (8:15 am-9:15 am) for all Seniors who have presented their "My Kennedy Story." We will provide breakfast and raffle off special prizes throughout the morning to celebrate our Seniors who presented. If you are willing to contribute a prize or monetary donation (suggestions are provided on the form) to help our school cover costs related to this special day, please complete this FORM (our nonprofit tax ID number can be provided).  We even have sponsorship opportunities for business owners who are looking to donate as a business write-off. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help, please contact Mrs. Melissa Soeltz at soeltz_m@auhsd.us

ASB Announcement. This week is Irish Week and all class merchandise is on sale! See Mrs. Alvarez at the activities window for $5 class t- shirts for all classes, $15 senior sweatshirts, and $6 senior tote bags! Get your Kennedy gear ASAP! 

Students! Are you ready to dress up for our Irish Week spirit days? Monday - Wear the Rainbow - Freshmen wear yellow, Sophomores wear red, Juniors wear purple and Seniors wear blue! Tuesday - Dress up and Drip Out - wear your BEST outfit. Wednesday - what makes YOU irish? Dress in the clothes and colors of your cultural heritage. Thursday - Lucky Charms - Bring your lucky stuffed animal to school, and Friday - wear GREEN and show your pride!
 

Kennedy Lunch Menu

Monday- Chicken and Waffles  mashed potatoes!

Tuesday- Pizza Hut 

Wednesday- Walking Nachos (Dorito Bag) 

Thursday- Shake Ramen (chicken-tofu) 

Friday- Pizza Hut  

Rice Bowl will be at our new location!! Monday 3/13/2023 Snack Shack (next to gym) 

Reminder, cafeteria doors open for breakfast at 7 every day, we have options: smoothies, parfait , warm conchas, muffins, burritos, etc… 

For updates and announcements about activities, athletics, and more, follow John F. Kennedy High on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @KHigh4Life and join the conversation with #KHigh4Life!