Staff and students at JFK kicked off Bullying Prevention Month in October by wearing blue, standing strong to eradicate bullying. Fifth-graders made signs to remind themselves and others that their class and the school are bully-free zones. Each week during the month, students will be presented with a challenge of showing kindness to a friend, a family member or even someone that they do not know.

For the second consecutive year, JFK's PFC partnered with Boosterthon to kick off the school year with a character education fundraising program that concluded with a fun run. Students gathered each day for a team meeting, learned about a different character education trait and gathered pledges for their glow in the dark run through the school’s small gym.

Students across the district streamed into the schools on Sept. 5, ready to start their first day back with excitement.

“Every first day of the new school year brings many new faces, much excitement and a lot of energy to our our school,” said JFK Principal Susan Bonner. “This year we welcomed 893 smiling faces who were ready to learn from a teaching staff that was ready to teach.”

“We had an amazing start to the school year,” said Robert Frost Principal Eliana Levey. “It was so great to see all the bright faces eager to get back to learning.”