Kennedy Sunday Newsletter
Dear Kennedy High School Families and Community,
I hope this message finds you well. I want to take a moment to highlight some important upcoming events that will benefit our students and our community.
It was truly inspiring to see the RSVP assembly take place last Friday, where our students used their voices to explore Kennedy’s opportunities for growth. This example of student voice and advocacy is vital for Kennedy’s growth and success and our students’ own understanding of how to improve their community.
First, I am excited to announce our College and Career Fair on October 14th from 5-8 PM at the Anaheim Convention Center. This is an invaluable opportunity for our students to explore their future paths and connect with various colleges and career opportunities. The fair will feature representatives from CSUs, UCs, private colleges and universities, out-of-state colleges and universities, community colleges, CTE exhibitions, careers and community resources, AUHSD high schools, and an AUHSD junior high expo. To make it even more exciting, we will be raffling off five winter formal tickets for attendees who complete the College & Career Fair Scavenger Hunt. We look forward to seeing our students and families at the Kennedy High School booth!
I also want to acknowledge that October 14th is Indigenous Peoples' Day. It’s a time for reflection and education about the rich history and contributions of Indigenous peoples, and I encourage everyone to take part in discussions that honor this important day. It is also important to acknowledge the Anaheim Union High School District is on Tongva land and recognize their longstanding history that has brought us here on their land today.
On October 16th, our ASB will be hosting a blood drive—a great way for our students to give back to the community and help those in need. All donors will receive a gift card of their choice and a free blood donor t-shirt. If your student is interested, please ask them to check their email for a link to sign up and sign the parent consent form.
Additionally, please note that Kennedy will join the millions of people across California in the California ShakeOut drill on October 17th to ensure our students are prepared for emergencies. We will also be conducting Level 1 and Level 2 Lockdown Drills on this day.
In sports, we have a busy week ahead! Join us for a Girls’ Flag Football home game against Valencia on Tuesday, followed byGirls’ Tennis facing off against Western and Girls’ Volleyball competing against Tustin on Wednesday. We also have our Varsity Girls’ Golf team playing against Tustin on Thursday. Don’t miss our Cross Country meet at Oak Canyon Park this Saturday—let’s show our support for our Fighting Irish !
Thank you for your continued support and engagement in our school community. Together, we can make these events successful and enriching for our students.
Warm regards,
Poppy Hill-Bonales
Proud Principal of John F. Kennedy High School
Please call or email the Attendance Office if you need to report an absence or sign out a student. Please refer to the numbers below with the first letter of your last name.
714-220-4131 (A-L)
714-220-4132 (M-Z)
If planning on signing out a student, please send an email to kenattendance@auhsd.us with sufficient time in advance to prepare. This will not only facilitate the process for parents and students much quicker, but also minimize classroom disruptions. Thank you.
Parking permits are to be displayed at all times when parked in the Kennedy Student parking lot. For reference, here is last year's permit. Please see Mrs. Alvarez in the Student window if you are in need of a parking pass. You can find the application and fees HERE.
Once you complete the form, please bring a photo copy of Drivers License, Auto Insurance, and the current Vehicle Registration with $20 cash or check to complete the process
