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West Willow Elementary, built in 2021, was the first school added to the CRCSD in 20 years.
District Funding Vote Rescheduled
The Kennedy theater department will hold auditions for Chicago starting Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Kennedy Drama Ends 2022-2023 School Year with Chicago
New Superintendent Dr. Tawana Grover.
Cedar Rapids Community School District Announces New Superintendent
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.
The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa
Changes in the price of womens period products over time, making them less accessible to high school students.
Vandalism Sparks Removal of Feminine Hygiene Product in Bathrooms
Coach Mckowen delivering a pre-game speech
Photos: Boys’ Basketball Defeats Washington Warriors 67-57
Senior Alex Hume took 1st as an individual.
Photos: Cougar Boys Bowling Takes 1st at MVC Meet
Mirabelle Sackfield looks to pass the ball.
Kennedy Girls’ JV2 Defeated 52-2
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Kenzie Reed sinks a deep 3 point shot
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Varsity Basketball vs Prairie
Habitudes: Whats The Point?
Habitudes: What’s The Point?
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.
The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa
Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.
Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast
Kennedys Happiness Inc. attends a Trunk-or-Treat.
Trick-or-Treat or Trunk-or-Treat?
Noreen worked to meet the needs of everyone around her as superintendent. She met others with love and compassion.
It’s “Just Noreen”
Habitudes: Whats The Point?
Habitudes: What’s The Point?
West Willow Elementary, built in 2021, was the first school added to the CRCSD in 20 years.
District Funding Vote Rescheduled
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
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.
Holiday Traditions at Kennedy
Protégé soloist performing the shows opener during a dress rehearsal.
Protégé Enters The Danger Zone
Dance Team poses in Des Moines at the state competition.
Taylor Cropley: Alum Returns Home
Bella performs as lead character Megan Jones in Kennedys production of Puffs.
Bella Griffin: Getting Involved Across the School
Tony Vis watches as Kennedy competes during a basketball game.
Tony Vis: His Love for the Game
Andy Courtney coaches the girls team during a time out.
The Return of Coach Courtney
Shiho Yabuchi and Daniel Carolin pose for a photo in their classroom.
Welcoming Shiho Yabuchi to Kennedy
The Kennedy theater department will hold auditions for Chicago starting Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Kennedy Drama Ends 2022-2023 School Year with Chicago
Alex Clay, Yuna Song, Marcelle Strait
Kennedy Select Choirs Perform Their Full Shows at Dessert Concert
Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.
Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast
Senior Elizabeth Goff (Belle) and senior Jake Horton (Beast) after their waltz in a dress rehearsal.
Kennedy Presents a Tale as Old as Time
Protégé soloist performing the shows opener during a dress rehearsal.
Protégé Enters The Danger Zone
Coach Mckowen delivering a pre-game speech
Photos: Boys’ Basketball Defeats Washington Warriors 67-57
Senior Alex Hume took 1st as an individual.
Photos: Cougar Boys Bowling Takes 1st at MVC Meet
Mirabelle Sackfield looks to pass the ball.
Kennedy Girls’ JV2 Defeated 52-2
Alex Clay, Yuna Song, Marcelle Strait
Kennedy Select Choirs Perform Their Full Shows at Dessert Concert
Senior Kenzie Reed sinks a deep 3 point shot
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Varsity Basketball vs Prairie
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Photos: Chanteurs at Prairie Competion 1/6/18

Olivia Bowden, Writer
January 13, 2018
Students pose in front of Christmas tree at Kennedy in 1980.

50 Stories for 50 Years: Carolers can now sing

Olivia Bowden, Writer
December 21, 2017
Protege members at premiere night.

Show choir kicks off with ‘Cocoa and Carols’

Olivia Bowden, Writer
December 8, 2017
The new iPhone X

The Transformation of the iPhone

Olivia Bowden, Writer
November 20, 2017
Student take the Pre- ACT in the main gym.

Preparing for the ACT

Olivia Bowden, Writer
October 9, 2017
Seniors before their meet against Iowa City West.

Diving into the Season

Olivia Bowden, Writer
September 19, 2017
Summer school registration packets can be picked up in the counseling office. Photo provided by Brad Wilson.

Deadline nears for summer school sign-up

Olivia Bowden, Writer
May 11, 2017
Photo provided by Madeline Jamrok

Iowa Assessments for ELL students

Olivia Bowden, Writer
April 6, 2017
Five Guys restaurant on Collins Road

Review: Five Guys

Olivia Bowden, Writer
March 29, 2017
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