For the past 15 years, Jeni Newland has worked in the halls of Kennedy, creating memories with both her students and her co-workers. Newland provided care and support for those who needed it most. She...
On Jan. 29, dozens of kennedy high school students participated in a walkout in response to recent gun related events on campus and in the Cedar Rapids community. In 21 degree weather and light snow, students...
On Monday, January 27, a Kennedy High School student’s cell phone was stolen at gunpoint.
The incident occurred in the south parking lot at approximately 3:30 PM according to Kennedy. The student...
For Kennedy High School, the new year began with the sound of gunshots.
The shots were heard around 6:00 PM. No one was hurt in the shooting, but one house was damaged. The house was across from Kennedy’s...
From the banana sprite challenge to the spicy noodle challenge, Lettuce club is the new and healthy challenge coming to Kennedy High School.
Dylan Sines is the first-ever head of lettuce club at our...
Kennedy’s very own George Anderson received the Iowa Teacher of the Year award on December 4, 2019. It was presented to him by Gov. Kim Reynolds at the Winter pep assembly.
Before teaching, Anderson...
For the first time in ever, Kennedy High School presents Frozen Jr.
Frozen Jr. will be performed in the Kennedy Auditorium on December 5, 6, and 12 at 5:00 p.m. and on December 7 at 11:00 a.m. and...
Melissa Zachman is determined to make the PTA or the PSTA as she calls it, a place to find the best resources to help the students.
“I think students need a voice. I think parents need a voice. ...
On Friday, October 25, Kennedy High School sponsored Homeless Night to raise awareness for homelessness in Cedar Rapids.
Since 2002, Kennedy students have gathered in front of the school to support...
Kennedy High School's robotics team is putting their skills to the test. This year, they are making great strides.
The Cougar Bots have been a team for seven years. Alyssa Jacobson. It was created by...
On October 25, student government, with the help of their advisor Joseph Benedict, will be hosting Kennedy’s annual Homeless Night. So far, 54 students are signed up. Adrian Evans and Benedict will rough...
The 2019 Kennedy Homecoming dance left students with much to be desired. With the lights left on and the music requests largely ignored, students are left with one pressing question: What comes next?
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