Kennedy School Newsletter

June

June 1 - ABC Count Down "W" Walk Day, 5th grade Architecture Fair 2:15 p.m. in the library

June 2 - 5th & 6th grade field trip to Glacier Hollow, STEM Club Meets 3:35-4:30 p.m.

June 2 - ABC Count Down "X" X-Tra Cleaning Day

June 3 - 6th grade Graduation 2:00 p.m. in the gym, Kdgn & 1st grade field trip Park, Bowling & Belts

June 3 - ABC Count Down "Y" You Did It Day!, 4K End of Year Celebration Picnic 12:00 p.m.

June 4 - Last Day of School, Awards Assembly 9:05 a.m., Report Cards go home,

ABC Count Down "Z" Zip Up Your Backpack

June 8 - Summer Boys & Girls Club Opens at Kennedy School

June 15 - Summer School Begins

June 27 - July 5 - No Summer School Classes

July

July 6 - Summer School Resumes

July 17 - Last Day of Summer School

August

August 15 - Project Fresh Start School Supply Pick-up at PJ Jacobs 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

August 27 - Kennedy School Back to School Night 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

August 31 - 4K & Kindergarten First Day of School (Orientation Day) No School for all other grade levels

September

September 1 - First Day of School for All Students

September 7 - No School - Labor Day

Kennedy Families,

As we close out the school year this June, I want to extend a massive thank you to our phenomenal students, dedicated staff, and supportive families. Together, we made this year a resounding success!

To our students: your hard work and kindness have inspired us all year long. Now, it is time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the sunshine. Remember to stay safe, keep reading, and build wonderful memories with your loved ones.

Wishing everyone a joyful, healthy, and refreshing summer break! See you in the fall!

Mrs. Armstrong

To make back-to-school preparation as smooth as possible, our district is now utilizing TeacherLists to host our school supply lists.

Say goodbye to hunting down lost paper lists or squinting at hard-to-read PDFs. Your school’s exact supply lists are now live, digital, and fully accessible right on our website!

This new tool was brought in to make life easier for our families by offering:

• Mobile-friendly viewing: Quickly check your child's list on your phone while on the go or out at the store.

• Instant translation: Change the entire list into multiple languages with a single click.

• Time-saving convenience: If you prefer to shop online, the tool allows you to instantly pre-fill a digital cart at major online retailers to save you a trip.

To view your child's list, simply head to your school’s website and look for the School Supply List webpage under the Students & Families tab. 🎒

Summer Club Hours

Summer School Weeks:

Monday - Friday, 12:30 – 5:30 PM

Non-Summer School Weeks:

Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Summer Programming

Summer at the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County is filled with exciting activities, engaging programs, and fun field trips designed to keep youth active, learning, and connected all summer long. Register your child(ren) today through the Caregiver Portal to secure their spot.

Summer Programing Calendar for BGC

Kennedy School would like to extend a massive thank you to Christine Spaay for her incredible dedication as our PTO President. From the countless hours spent behind the scenes to her unwavering support of our students and staff, Christine has truly been the heart of our PTO. We are so grateful for your leadership, your energy, and everything you’ve done to make our school a better place!

Kennedy School PTO Board for 2026-27 School Year

President: Derek Tietz

Vice President: Marisa Krieski

Treasure: Christine Spaay

Secretary: Kassey Anderson

*Meet our new Kennedy School PTO Members by reading a short introduction from each of the members.

Many hands make light work! Please consider volunteering for the Kennedy School PTO Soda Stand at the Junction City Picnic on July 10, 11, 12. Please call or text Christine Spaay 715-498-3373 to volunteer.

Project Fresh Start Family Registration is now open.

Families can register online here: Project Fresh Start Registration Form. You can access paper forms in English, Hmong and Spanish here: Project Fresh Start | United Way of Portage County. Registration closes on July 24, 2026.

Free breakfast and lunch are available to all children under the age of 18 that reside within the boundaries of the Stevens Point Area Public School District. Students do not need to be enrolled in a Summer School course to participate in the free breakfast and lunch program during the summer.

🍎 Visit the Summer School Key Details page for specific locations/hours of the Summer Meal Program.