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Freshman Orientation
Freshmen Orientation/Welcome will be Wednesday, August 19. The event will be 7:45 am to noon.
This orientation is for all incoming freshmen. Come pick up your schedule, find your classes, meet your teachers, learn more about Kennedy, and meet other students. We highly encourage freshmen to attend. This is for students only.
We will be taking school pictures at Freshman Orientation. This is for the yearbook and their school ID (needed for the dance, for job applications, and to ride the city bus for free).
Parking
Parking space at Kennedy High School is very limited.
School parking permits applications are only available for juniors and seniors with a valid driver’s license and no outstanding school issued parking tickets.
See the Parking Registration page for more information and forms to apply.
Bus Transportation
School Photos
School pictures will be taken August 18 and 19, 2027. Students can stop by anytime from 8am to 3:30pm. School pictures are used for the yearbook and student ID. It is important for students to have their picture taken as IDs are required for entrance to many school activities including dances.
If the student loses his/her ID, the IMC can make a replacement. There may be a nominal charge.
Leftover Lunch Money in Account
When your student leaves high school, if you have money remaining in their account, you have several options. You can transfer the money to a sibling’s account, get a refund, or donate the money. Use the link below to take you to the Food and Nutrition page with more information and the forms.
Open Lunch / Study Hall Release
If you have an open lunch or study hall release on your schedule, learn more below.
Kennedy Calendar
We have a comprehensive Kennedy Calendar available on our Calendar webpage, which you can visit below.
Yearbook
Each year, the yearbook staff designs and produces a yearbook. The book is distributed in the spring.
For more information, go to our Yearbook page
School Driving Permit
Kennedy does not offer a Driver's Education course. Students have many options. Check out our Driver's Education page for information.
Students who have completed Driver’s Education but do not yet have their Driver’s License, may apply for a School Driving Permit. This permit only allows the student to drive between home and school. There is a form that needs to be completed by the parent and signed by a school administrator. For more information and the form needed, check out the page on our website.
Student Activity Pass
Students may purchase a Student Activity Pass which will allow one free student admission to ALL Kennedy High School athletic events (including Kingston Stadium games) as well as select fine arts concerts and performances. The activity pass is not accepted at any postseason events.
Learn more below.
Open House
Join us on Monday, August 31 from 5:30-7pm for the 2026-2027 Open House. Teachers will be available as well as representatives from colleges, trade schools,community organizations, and other clubs and activities.
Staff will be available to help you with Infinite Campus and Annual Verification.
Annual Verification
Verification of student information, consent forms, and release agreements need to be updated each year. This is done on the parent portal of Infinite Campus.
If you need assistance with your Infinite Campus account, please contact the Main Office at 319-558-2251.
Lockers
Lockers are available to all students.
It is the responsibility of students to sign up each year if they would like a school locker. Locker assignments are good for one school year. At the end of the year, it is the responsibility of the student to clean out their locker or they will be fined $15.
If you would like a gym locker, please contact your PE teacher.
Please use the button below to access the Google Form. You must use your school account to access the form.
School Fees
Students are annually assessed a “book fee” to cover the cost of services, supplies, materials and other special programs outlined by the School Board. A fee waiver can be obtained for families that qualify for the District’s Free and Reduced Meal Program AND who complete the waiver portion of the Annual Verification in Infinite Campus. This must be filled out yearly.
A link to the Free/Reduced application can be found in our Quicklinks.
2025-2026 BOOK (CONSUMABLE) FEE
Full Rate – $100.00
Qualifying Reduced Rate – $60.00
To qualify for Reduced or Free Rate, parents must check ‘yes’ in the Educational Benefits portion on the ‘Free/Reduced Lunch Eligibility’ screen when doing Online Verification in Infinite Campus. If ‘yes’ is not checked, you will be responsible for the full amount.
Book Fees can be paid with a credit/debit card through a parent’s Infinite Campus account. Payment may also be made by cash or check payable to Kennedy High School. All checks should have the Student(s) name or ID number on the memo line.
If you have questions, please call the school at 558-2251 and ask for the bookkeeper or email mlovegood@crschools.us.
Lunch Money
2026-2027 Meal Prices:
Breakfast $2.55, Reduced price $0.30
Lunch $3.60, Reduced price $0.40
Milk $.60
To put money on your student’s lunch account, or to apply for Free/Reduced lunch benefits, use the button below.
School Supply List
Students at Kennedy High School are offered a variety of course choices. Each schedule is as individual as the student themselves. Students should bring basic school supplies (notebooks, writing utensils) that best suit their learning and organizational needs. Teachers will let students know if there are any specific supplies needed for their class.
Schedule Changes
If you need a change to your schedule, you must fill out a form with the Counseling Office. Use the link below to access the Counseling Page and the current form
Parent Involvement
There are many ways for parents to be involved at Kennedy. Each fine arts and sport team has a parents support group. Contact the director or coach for more information.
We are looking for parents/guardians/grandparents to be involved in the general support by joining our Kennedy Parent Teacher Organization. Learn more below.
Athletic Registration
Before students can begin participating with a Kennedy High School athletic team, they must first obtain permission to practice. Permission to practice is approved once the following are completed on the online Kennedy Athletic Registration portal.
The Kennedy Activities Online Registration Site will open mid July for the following school year.