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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

New math curriculum sparks concern regarding teachers input and students learning.

New Math Curriculum Software Leaves Students Behind

Lucy McCord, Writer January 31, 2025

The Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) is implementing new rules regarding changes in curriculum structure. One of the district's new programs is instructional learning packages. These packages...

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 Academies and College and Career...

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 have expressed concern. District...

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 have been shopping and wrapping...

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

Maggie Goldberg, Samuella Kasha, and Lucy McCord December 17, 2024

In 2023, Kennedy High School senior Remi Wilcox made All-State as an alternate harpist, however, on Oct. 24, 2024, Wilcox was disqualified from the All-State Orchestra because she didn’t use a concert...

Kennedy teachers are concerned over lack of information and consultation.

Former GIPS Employee Speaks Out About Superintendent Grover’s Leadership

Mimi Pezo, Writer December 14, 2024

Tawana Grover became the superintendent of CRSCD in July 2023 after the death of superintendent Noreen Bush in October 2022. Grover previously served as superintendent of Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS)...

Student fear for their safety as the potential for threats increases.

Prioritizing Protection: Kennedy High School Implements New Safety Precautions

Lucy McCord, Writer November 15, 2024

A trend of increasing incidents of violence across Iowa school districts has concerning implications after the over 1,714 injuries and 1,967 assaults of the 2020-2021 school year alone. Around 8 in 1,000...

Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.

Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival

Ramsay Geater, Writer October 28, 2024

Twenty Kennedy musicians in band, orchestra and choir were accepted into All-State as select performers or alternates after having auditions at Independence High School in Independence, Iowa on Oct. 26.  All-State...

Kennedy's art classrooms are full to bursting with students developing their creativity skills.

Kennedy Students Featured in Coe College’s First High School Art Show

Ramsay Geater, Writer October 27, 2024

Kennedy students were featured in Coe College’s first Crandic High School Art Show on Oct. 25 in the Sinclair Auditorium building. Judges doled out awards for Best of Show, Honorable Mention and Merit...

Hiawatha Library roaches out to local teens through activity nights.

Hiawatha Library Offers Teen Involvement Program

Mimi Pezo, Writer October 17, 2024

The Hiawatha Public Library offers a community program that encourages students to participate in various activities such as writing nights, therapy dog nights, programming events, and craft events  These...

Kennedy Symphony Orchestra performs Swan Lake at annual winter concert.

Kennedy Orchestra to Host Fall Concert at End of October

Ramsay Geater, Writer October 15, 2024

Symphony and String Orchestra students are performing their fall concert on Oct. 29 in the Kennedy Auditorium.  Songs “Dance Diabolique” “Reverie” and “Ghost Carnival” by musicians Jared...

Kennedy's "Elf The Musical Jr." set to hold auditions on Oct. 15-16.

Kennedy Announces Winter Musical “Elf Jr.” to Audition October 14 and 15

Onnika Hallam, Writer October 11, 2024

This year's winter musical at Kennedy is the classic Christmas tale featuring Buddy the Elf, Elf The Musical Jr., as announced on Oct. 9. This show takes the story of box office sensation Elf and turns...

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