Fencing Comes to Kennedy Catholic
January 6, 2025
Thrust Fencing brings a new and exciting program to Kennedy to teach the fundamentals of fencing as well as a great physical workout.
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Breaking News
Blue and White Funding for Education
December 9, 2024
Today, we are excited to announce the launch of our new capital campaign, Blue and White Funding for Education. Our goal is ambitious but essential: we aim to raise $1.5 million over the next three years to build a fund that will empower Kennedy Catholic to continue offering a high-quality Catholic education to even more students. As you know, the cost of a quality education is rising each year, and we are determined to ensure that financial barriers do not prevent deserving young people from receiving an education that nurtures not only their minds but also their faith.
2025 Hall of Fame Nominations Now Open
December 1, 2024
Nominations for the 2025 Induction Year are now open as of December 1, 2024. Please note that nominations can be submitted at any time and will be considered by the Hall of Fame Committee.
We invite all members of the Kennedy Catholic community to reflect on the remarkable individuals who have made significant contributions to our school and to society, and to submit their nominations for this prestigious recognition.
Thanksgiving Food Drive 2024 is in the Books!
November 27, 2024
Thanksgiving Food Drive 2024 is in the Books! Check out how we did!
Cardinal Dolan Blesses St. Mary’s Academy
November 25, 2024
On October 7th, the Feast of the Most Holy Rosary, His Eminence Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan visited Kennedy Catholic to bless the new middle school, St. Mary’s Academy. The day
2024 Toys for Tots has begun!
November 25, 2024
2024 Toys for Tots has begun! Get in on the fun!
Class of ’24 Soars
May 20, 2024
The Class of 2024 is on track to exceed recent records for college acceptances and merit awards. Read more about their achievements!
Girls Lax Wraps Up Season
May 9, 2024
Varsity Girls Lacrosse completed another successful season and say farewell to senior leadership.
Sports
Tennis Testimonials
August 9, 2022
Tennis at KCPS kicks off in the fall for girls and the spring for boys. Here, four Gaels share their experience with the sport and why they love playing it.
Fall Sports Start Dates
August 2, 2022
Kennedy Catholic Prep Fall Sports are starting for the 2022-2023 school year! Click here to find the start dates for football, soccer, cheerleading, field hockey, cross country, and girls tennis.
Track Races Forward
May 4, 2022
Robby Grande catches up with Track Coach Meyerer, who plans to bring the “field” back to the Track & Field program.
Varsity Baseball Stays Step Ahead of League Rivals
April 26, 2022
As the season rapidly comes to a close, Varsity Baseball defends their 9-0 league record with several tough games that will determine their spot in the playoffs.
Boys Basketball Bounces Back
December 13, 2021
Nicolas Savino, Class of 2023, interviews three Varsity Boys Basketball players as they enter their first full season since 2019.
8 Seniors Sign to Play Ball
November 10, 2021
On National Fall Signing Day, 2021, eight seniors signed on to continue their careers as student athletes playing baseball for a variety of Division I, II, and III programs.
Faith
Academics
2020-2021 Student Council Elections
October 16, 2020
Dear Kennedy Catholic Student Body, As you are aware, the COVID pandemic has affected many of our school’s usual processes, the process for electing a new Student Council among them.
Father Vaillancourt Joins Cardinal Dolan on “Conversations with Cardinal Dolan”
July 2, 2020
Father Vaillancourt joined His Eminence Cardinal Timothy Dolan on his talk show “Conversations with Cardinal Dolan” to discuss his recent translation of “Body and Blood of the Lord, with Letter to Fredugard” – an early text on transubstantiation.
Kennedy Catholic Announces Name Change
June 25, 2020
John F. Kennedy Catholic High School is now John F. Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School, reflecting our mission to prepare young people for success in the academic and professional worlds.
Spring 2020 Presentation
May 29, 2020
Kennedy Catholic President Father Mark Vaillancourt addressed the Kennedy community via Zoom Conference. This video details the successes of the Class of 2020, the online learning software that has kept
Two Seniors Named National Merit Finalists
February 20, 2020
Congratulations to our National Merit Scholarship finalists, seniors Taran Agnihotri and Lina Ciamei! Their outstanding performance on the PSAT and consistent academic rigor have kept them in the running to receive a National Merit Award.
A Therapy Dog is More Than a Pet
January 16, 2020
This year the Student Council wanted to bring some fun spirit to our students, especially during this year’s Mid-Term Exams, so they made arrangements to have a Therapy Dog visit our school.
Student Life
PowerPuff: It’s Rougher Than You Think
October 20, 2022
Junior Riley Evers and Senior Maia Forssman leave it all on the field to team up for this recap of the 2022-2023 PowderPuff game.
FamilyID/Arbiter Sports for Athletes
October 19, 2022
All KCPS athletes must register on FamilyID/Arbiter Sports ahead of each sports season prior to tryouts. Find the link to FamilyID/Arbiter Sports in this article.
Back to Basics: Homecoming Dance
October 12, 2022
Kelly Walsh ’24 caps off coverage of Homecoming Week with a reflection of the return of the traditional Homecoming Dance, the last event of Spirit Week 2023.
Colleges Visit Gaels
October 12, 2022
Kelly Walsh ’24 continues her annual coverage of the College Fair and reflects on the guidance Kennedy upperclassmen receive as they approach college application season.
KCPS Clubs 2022-2023
September 23, 2022
See the full list of clubs offered to our Kennedy Catholic Gaels for the 2022-2023 school year!
Robotics Reflection
September 21, 2022
Lucas Hung ’24 reflects on the VEX Robotics program at Kennedy, detailing their successes dating back to the 2016-2017 season up until their performance at Worlds in 2022.