Principal's Message

Kennedy Middle School’s staff is committed to assisting all students in achieving at the highest academic levels, and doing whatever it takes to meet the unique needs and interests of young adolescents. As a result of this commitment, Kennedy Middle School has been identified by the California Business for Education Excellence as an Honor Roll Star School. In addition, Kennedy Middle School has been designated a seven-time California Schools to Watch program, in 2005, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023. The “Schools to Watch” recognition began as a national program to identify middle-grade schools across the country that were meeting or exceeding 37 criteria developed by the National Forum. At the time of Kennedy’s initial recognition, there were only four schools selected for this designation and 47 nationwide. Kennedy is committed to continuing the standard of excellence outlined in the “Schools to Watch” program by working to be responsive to student needs, and by providing rigorous academic instruction for all our students. In 2015, Kennedy Middle School was also awarded the Gold Ribbon Award and the Title I Academic Achieving School Award by the California Department of Education. These recognitions were given to schools who have embraced rigorous academic standards, provided excellence and creativity in teaching and creating a positive school climate.