Kennedy Sunday School Newsletter
Dear Kennedy High School Families and Community,
What an exhilarating week it has been to be a member of the Fighting Irish family! Our campus is buzzing with pride as we reflect on the incredible grit, talent, and heart our student-athletes displayed over the last few days. While we often say it isn’t just about the scoreboard, I have to admit—it is truly wonderful to see our students' hard work and dedication translate into such well-deserved victories.
The athletic excitement peaked on Wednesday, February 18th, as both our Girls Soccer and Girls Basketball teams competed in their high-stakes CIF quarter-final matches. Our incredible Girls Soccer team saw their CIF run come to a heart-wrenching end in extra time. While the season concluded there, we are immensely proud of these young women. They have had an outstanding season, and we admire how they consistently show up as leaders on the field, on campus, and in their classrooms. Meanwhile, our Girls Basketball team delivered a powerhouse performance, soundly defeating Cajon High School. Your Fighting Irish started strong, maintained a commanding lead, and put up an incredible number of points to secure the win. Following that momentum, the team faced Burroughs High School at home on Saturday night for their D7 Semi-Final matchup. It was an incredible game, with Kennedy winning 49-32. They are headed to the CIF Finals this week!!! Stayed tuned for more information and come out to cheer on our Lady Irish!!!
The spirit of competition extended to Anaheim this past Friday, where our Competition Cheer Team competed at Nationals. They showed up and hit an incredible routine in a very competitive field of teams. Unfortunately, they fell just short of advancing to the next round. Whether they were on the court, the field, or the blue mat, our athletes represented Kennedy with class and determination.
We also had a very productive week off the field. On Tuesday, February 16th, we hosted a powerful "Coffee with the Principal" event centered on healthy relationships for our teens. The parents who attended appreciated the information and the opportunity to discuss these vital topics. If you were unable to join us, I encourage you to watch the recorded version of the session on our YouTube channel.
Looking ahead to this week, our students will engage in a special Black History Month lesson during Advisement on Thursday. This year is particularly significant as we celebrate 100 years of honoring the legacy and contributions of the Black community. Since August of 2020, the AUHSD Social Justice Collective (formerly the Black Lives Matter Taskforce) has been working diligently to address issues related to racial justice in our district. To ensure these concepts remain at the forefront of our students’ education, the Social Justice Collective has created specialized lessons to support our ongoing efforts toward equity and understanding.
I want to invite you to participate in the LCAP Educational Partner Engagement Meeting on Thursday, February 26th, at the AUHSD District Office. This is a highly valuable opportunity for our community to engage with the district, as we will be diving into the goal centered specifically on Parent and Family Engagement. It is important to hear your voice so we can identify our "glows and grows." As the saying goes, when we know better, we can do better. If you would like to attend, please reach out to our FACES, Mr. David Hernandez, and he can support you with the next steps.
Come out and wear your green and gold to support our teams this week!
Tuesday, Feb 24: Varsity Baseball vs. Crossroads @ 3:15 PM (HOME)
Tuesday, Feb 24: Varsity Softball vs. Hillcrest HS @ 3:30 PM (HOME)
Wednesday, Feb 25: Varsity Baseball vs. Century HS @ 3:15 PM (HOME)
Thank you for your continued support of our students and our school.
Go Irish!
Warmly,
Poppy Hill-Bonales
Proud Principal, Kennedy High School
Home of the Fighting Irish
