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After the first parent advisory meeting, CRCSD proposes pushing back Freshman Academies and acknowledges community concerns.
Delay of Freshman Academy Program Acknowledges Community Voices
Parents and district administrators disagree over the direction for CRCSD students' education.
First Parent Advisory Board Meeting Raises Questions and Concerns
Some students decorated their cars for the drive-thru. Santa and Mrs. Claus approach students in their Jeep adorned with Christmas lights.
Student Government Giving Back With Christmas for Veterans
Senior Remi Wilcox was disqualified from Iowa All-State by a nonexistent rule regarding harp size.
Kennedy Harpist Disqualified From All-State by Nonexistent Rule Raises Questions
Kennedy teachers are concerned over lack of information and consultation.
Former GIPS Employee Speaks Out About Superintendent Grover’s Leadership
Head to head with opponent, Sophomore Jarod Anderson takes down Challenger.
Photos: Kennedy Boy’s Wrestling suffers defeat at Liberty High School
Taking a win for Kennedy is senior Ella Brown.
Photos: Kennedy Hosts the Girls Wrestling Invitational on December 16
Senior Ella Moser shoots her first free-throw.
Photos: Varsity Girls Basketball Takes the Win Over Waverly-Shell Rock
Freshman Bentley Dill runs down the court while protecting the ball.
Freshman Bentley Dill Joins Kennedy Girls Basketball
Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.
Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician
The Iowa High School Music Association come under fire for All-State disqualification.
Guest Editorial: Music Department Chair Storm Ziegler on Harpists All-State Disqualification
The future of CRCSD's educators remains uncertain.
CRCSD Teachers Raise Concerns Over Lack of Information From District
Students in the CRCSD face uncertainty in the wake of incoming Learning Pathways.
CRCSD’s Freshman Academies and Learning Pathways: A Communication Breakdown
Women and men must stand united against the issue of rape on college campuses.
The Risk of Rape: Sexual Violence Concerns Sway College Decisions
Voter registration forms were brought for students.
Disengaged and Disinterested: Student Voting Registration at Kennedy High School
Instructor Brain Jeffords adds weight to a bridge.
Photos: Kennedy’s Project Lead the Way Experiments with Engineering and Construction
Senior Willa Bowman joins second and third graders in a cheer.
Junior Cougars Get First Glimpse of School Spirit at Kennedy’s Annual Cheer and Dance Clinic
Holding off a defender, Junior Hawkeye football commit, and left tackle Nicolai Brooks helps open a gap for running back senior Trevor Scott.
Brothers: Together as One
The Kennedy Girls Varsity Volleyball team regrouping during their match.
Bump, Set, Spike
Teachers Patrick Cory and Katie Peterson dress up as Mr. and Mrs. Claus the day before winter break. They dope to spread joy among the students.
Walking in a KHS Wonderland
Freshman Bentley Dill runs down the court while protecting the ball.
Freshman Bentley Dill Joins Kennedy Girls Basketball
Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.
Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
Senior Safal Bhattarai participates in the 'Best Outfit' challenge at a pep rally.
We Did It, Safal.
Senior Jersey Bilyeu plays vibraphone with Kennedy Jazz 1.
Jersey Bilyeu: Making Her Rounds Across Kennedy Fine Arts
Video: Kennedy’s Elf Opens December 5
Christmas tradition different across the world, leading to jarring experiences for foreign exchange students.
A Different Kind of Holiday: A Danish Foreign Exchange Students Take
Sugar Rum Cherry dancers pose at the end of their dance.
Photos: Kennedy High School Debuts The Nutcracker
Kennedy Musicians and dancer will perform "The Nutcracker" on Dec. 14.
Kennedy High School Presents “The Nutcracker”
Senior Cade Beck plays his violin, focusing on his music.
Photos: Kennedy Orchestra Holds Postponed Concert on November 7
Head to head with opponent, Sophomore Jarod Anderson takes down Challenger.
Photos: Kennedy Boy’s Wrestling suffers defeat at Liberty High School
Taking a win for Kennedy is senior Ella Brown.
Photos: Kennedy Hosts the Girls Wrestling Invitational on December 16
Senior Ella Moser shoots her first free-throw.
Photos: Varsity Girls Basketball Takes the Win Over Waverly-Shell Rock
The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.
Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16
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Kennedy Torch
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After the first parent advisory meeting, CRCSD proposes pushing back Freshman Academies and acknowledges community concerns.
Delay of Freshman Academy Program Acknowledges Community Voices
Sonja Woerner, Editor-in-Chief • January 20, 2025

On Monday, Jan. 20, teachers received notice during professional learning meetings that the Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) will propose the delay of Freshman...

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Parents and district administrators disagree over the direction for CRCSD students' education.
First Parent Advisory Board Meeting Raises Questions and Concerns
Sonja Woerner, Editor-in-Chief • January 17, 2025

Since the Cedar Rapids Community School District’s (CRCSD) announcement of pathway offerings by the Cedar Rapids Gazette on Oct. 24, parents, students and community members...

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Some students decorated their cars for the drive-thru. Santa and Mrs. Claus approach students in their Jeep adorned with Christmas lights.
Student Government Giving Back With Christmas for Veterans
Mela Baccam, Writer • December 19, 2024

The Christmas season looks different for everybody. For the Kennedy student government, it includes giving back to our veterans. This past week, student government participants...

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The Iowa High School Music Association come under fire for All-State disqualification.

Guest Editorial: Music Department Chair Storm Ziegler on Harpists All-State Disqualification

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Senior Remi Wilcox was disqualified from Iowa All-State by a nonexistent rule regarding harp size.

Kennedy Harpist Disqualified From All-State by Nonexistent Rule Raises Questions

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After the first parent advisory meeting, CRCSD proposes pushing back Freshman Academies and acknowledges community concerns.

Delay of Freshman Academy Program Acknowledges Community Voices

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Parents and district administrators disagree over the direction for CRCSD students' education.

First Parent Advisory Board Meeting Raises Questions and Concerns

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As consumers we tend to skim nutrition labels...would you even notice if it read "may contain rats" ?

Rats: A New Superfood In Your Drink?

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Kennedy teachers are concerned over lack of information and consultation.

Former GIPS Employee Speaks Out About Superintendent Grover's Leadership

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Christmas tradition different across the world, leading to jarring experiences for foreign exchange students.

A Different Kind of Holiday: A Danish Foreign Exchange Students Take

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Students in the CRCSD face uncertainty in the wake of incoming Learning Pathways.

CRCSD's Freshman Academies and Learning Pathways: A Communication Breakdown

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Quiz: Which US President Are You?

Quiz: Which US President Are You?

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Taking a win for Kennedy is senior Ella Brown.

Photos: Kennedy Hosts the Girls Wrestling Invitational on December 16

Sports
Head to head with opponent, Sophomore Jarod Anderson takes down Challenger.
Photos: Kennedy Boy’s Wrestling suffers defeat at Liberty High School
Emmie Diehl, Photographer • January 3, 2025

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Taking a win for Kennedy is senior Ella Brown.
Photos: Kennedy Hosts the Girls Wrestling Invitational on December 16
January 1, 2025
Senior Ella Moser shoots her first free-throw.
Photos: Varsity Girls Basketball Takes the Win Over Waverly-Shell Rock
December 18, 2024
Freshman Bentley Dill runs down the court while protecting the ball.
Freshman Bentley Dill Joins Kennedy Girls Basketball
December 5, 2024
Opinion
The Iowa High School Music Association come under fire for All-State disqualification.
Guest Editorial: Music Department Chair Storm Ziegler on Harpists All-State Disqualification
Storm Ziegler, Guest Writer • December 23, 2024

As an Iowa high school choir director for nearly three decades, I’ve trusted the Iowa High School Music Association (IHSMA) to uphold fairness and integrity in its adjudication...

The future of CRCSD's educators remains uncertain.
CRCSD Teachers Raise Concerns Over Lack of Information From District
December 11, 2024
Students in the CRCSD face uncertainty in the wake of incoming Learning Pathways.
CRCSD’s Freshman Academies and Learning Pathways: A Communication Breakdown
December 3, 2024
Women and men must stand united against the issue of rape on college campuses.
The Risk of Rape: Sexual Violence Concerns Sway College Decisions
November 12, 2024
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Video: Kennedy’s Elf Opens December 5
Mirabelle Sackfield and Charlotte Thephravong • January 14, 2025

Christmas tradition different across the world, leading to jarring experiences for foreign exchange students.
A Different Kind of Holiday: A Danish Foreign Exchange Students Take
December 31, 2024
Sugar Rum Cherry dancers pose at the end of their dance.
Photos: Kennedy High School Debuts The Nutcracker
December 30, 2024
Kennedy Musicians and dancer will perform "The Nutcracker" on Dec. 14.
Kennedy High School Presents “The Nutcracker”
December 11, 2024
Senior Cade Beck plays his violin, focusing on his music.
Photos: Kennedy Orchestra Holds Postponed Concert on November 7
November 21, 2024
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