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As Commanders, we are advocates of our passions, challengers of inequity, and champions of change. We find P.R.I.D.E. (Professionalism, Respect, Inclusion, Dedication, and Excellence) in shaping a more inclusive global community and taking command of our role within that world.

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Early Release: Whole Staff Meeting
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HP Practice
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Baseball Preseason Workouts
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Boys Basketball Practice
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Girls Basketball Practice
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Boys Basketball Practice
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Track Preseason Workouts
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Feb
Girls Basketball Practice
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Saturday School
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Motivational Mondays Awards (MI & MI-S Centers )
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Boys Basketball Practice
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Track Preseason Workouts
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Feb
Girls Basketball Practice
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Feb
HP Practice
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Feb
Basketball B/C vs Pinnacle HS
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Basketball B/V vs Pinnacle HS
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HP Practice
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HP Practice
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Volleyball B/JV vs Mullen HS
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Volleyball B/V vs Mullen HS
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JFK Theatre Presents: Unified Show and Thespian Cabaret
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Saturday School
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Mar
Motivational Mondays Awards (MI & MI-S Centers )
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Mar
HP Practice
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Mar
Soccer/GV @ Manual HS
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Mar
Volleyball B/V DSST CV HS
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Mar
HP Practice
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Mar
Volleyball B/JV @ DSST CV HS
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Mar
Early Release: Whole Staff Meeting
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Mar
HP Practice
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Mar
Soccer/GV @ Smokey HS
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Mar
Saturday School
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Mar
Motivational Mondays Awards (MI & MI-S Centers )
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Mar
HP Practice
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Mar
Volleyball B/JV @ Arrupe Jesuit HS
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Mar
Soccer/GV vs DSST CG
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Mar
Volleyball B/V @ Arrupe Jesuit HS
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HP Practice
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Baseball BV vs Overland HS
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Mar
Tennis G/V vs Alameda
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Mar
Support BVIS: Yeti Spring Choir Concert
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Mar
HP Practice
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Mar
Soccer/GV vs Mitchell HS
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Mar
Drug Education Night – Community Event
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Mar
Volleyball B/JV vs Overland HS
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Volleyball B/V vs Overland HS
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Mar
Boys Basketball Banquet
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Mar
Baseball BV @ Thornton HS
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Saturday School
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Baseball BV vs Wheat Ridge HS
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Immigration Resources for Families

A Family Resource Toolkit is available to Kennedy families in English and Spanish. It contains information and resources about rights, current DPS policies, training, mental health support, DPS resources, community resources and more. The toolkit is a comprehensive guide designed to assist families in creating personalized action plans in case of deportation or prolonged absence. It provides practical tools and advice on organizing critical documents, managing legal and financial matters, and developing communication strategies. Please take a few minutes to review this resource.


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Possip at Kennedy

Thank you for sharing ideas during the 2/12-2/16 POSSIP Pulse Check window! We’ve heard from 165 of you so far this year. According to the feedback, we are seeing that 74% of you are happy or mostly happy with Kennedy this week. We also heard members of the community share examples of praise, appreciation, and feedback or questions.

We are taking all of your feedback and ideas into consideration for our future planning and follow-up. Thank you, and we hope to hear from you again on our next Possip Pulse Check!


Kennedy High School is ENERGY STAR Certified

The DPS Sustainability Team announced that Kennedy is one of six schools in the district that earned an ENERGY STAR certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for superior energy performance in 2024! On average, ENERGY STAR certified buildings use 35% less energy, release 35% fewer greenhouse gas emissions and are less expensive to operate than their peers, all while meeting strict requirements for occupant comfort.


Commander Communicator: 2/14/25

PSAT Testing  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. … Continue Reading

Commander Communicator: 2/7/25

Important Dates for Seniors Mandatory Senior Meeting – Wednesday, April 2 during advisory, JFK Auditorium Senior Product Work Due – Friday, May 9 Senior Finals (Done during regular class periods) – May 12, 13, 14 Senior Final Make Up Dates- (By appointment only)-May 15-16 Edgenuity Deadline- May 20 @ 4 p.m…. Continue Reading

Commander Communicator: 1/31/25

Wish Week Begins on Monday, Feb. 3 Wish Week is a longstanding tradition where Kennedy’s Student Council partners with Make-A-Wish Colorado to raise money to help grant a wish to a child. Please consider donating to help Kennedy reach its goal of raising $2,500 and help Wish Kids like Emi,… Continue Reading

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