Important Dates
May 26: No school in observance of Memorial Day
May 27: No school for freshmen, sophomores or juniors (due to Class of 2025 Graduation!)
May 28-30: Finals for freshmen, sophomores and juniors
Senior Class Dates
Graduation Ceremony: Tuesday, May 27 at 9 a.m. @ DU Magness Arena.
Students MUST arrive by 8 a.m.
New School Transformation Policy
We wanted to take a moment to share an important update and provide reassurance regarding recent news coverage about the district’s new School Transformation Policy.
On May 16, Chalkbeat published an article explaining that, beginning in the 2025–26 school year, schools with four consecutive SPF ratings of orange or red would be considered for district-led action, which could include changes such as closure.
DPS has assured us that John F. Kennedy High School (and all schools in DPS) are exempt from any district-led action under this policy for the 2025–26 school year. This means that JFK will not be considered for closure or other interventions during this timeframe.
More importantly, we’re proud of the progress our students, staff and families have made, and we are optimistic that our school will exit the state’s accountability clock before this policy would affect our school.
Thank you for your ongoing dedication, resilience and support of the Commander community. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.