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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
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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Diving to the floor, freshman Liliana Hansen makes a save.

Photos: Sophomore Volleyball Competes in a Tournament at Kennedy on 10/7

Piper White, Photographer • October 10, 2023

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Sophomore #40 Joscelyn Stricker tosses up the ball to serve.

Photos: Kennedy’s Sophomore Volleyball Squad Takes a Defeat Against Western Dubuque

Piper White, Photographer • September 22, 2023

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Freshman #48 Lextyn Pankey Overhand serves the ball.

Photos: Freshman Volleyball Competes in Tournament at Washington High School on 9/9

Piper White, Photographer • September 19, 2023

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Kennedy softball celebrates their 200th win.

Photos: Kennedy Softball Hosts Senior Night

Isaac White, Photographer • July 11, 2023

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Junior Catcher Trevor Scott receiving a strike

Photos: 6/24 Baseball Goes Up Against Waterloo West

Isaac White, Photographer • July 4, 2023

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Team huddles up before the first pitch

Photos: May 9 Varsity Baseball Scrimmage vs Mount Vernon

Isaac White, Photographer • May 16, 2023

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Freshmen Sam Bloomquist serving the ball

Photos: Boys Tennis 5/4 vs Cedar Falls and 5/5 vs Linn Mar

Isaac White, Photographer • May 11, 2023

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Starting lineup standing for the national anthem

Photos: April 27 Boys Soccer vs Waterloo West

Isaac White, Photographer • May 2, 2023

For the full album, check out our Flickr! Kennedy’s Boys’ Soccer team added another victory to their record of 7-1 on Thursday, April 27. Ranked #1 in the state, the team hoped for a smooth...

Senior Addison Schwartzendruber running the 400m dash.

Photos: Kennedy Track Hosts DSW Invitational a Kingston

Isaac White, Photographer • April 13, 2023

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Junior Luke O'Brien and senior Elizabeth Goff, practice partner work in "We Both Reached For The Gun."

Kennedy Theatre Rehearses for Spring Production “Chicago”

Kiera Zwack, Photographer • April 4, 2023

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Junior Cyrus Courtney anchoring the Shuttle Hurtle

Photos: Co-Ed Track Meet at Kingston Stadium

Isaac White and Emma Rood • April 3, 2023

For the full album, check out our flickr page here.   Kennedy track and field competed at Kingston Tuesday, March 28. Going up against their rivals Jefferson and Washington, Kennedy took...

Junior Anthony Franklin Clearing a 6-foot bar in the high jump- Thats taller than Mr.Klien!

Photos: Co-Ed Track Meet at Coe College

Isaac White, Photographer • March 28, 2023

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