Friday eNews

Join us Thursday, April 23 at 6pm in the Kennedy Catholic Library for an exciting Travel Night where students and parents can explore the incredible international trips being offered over the next two years. This informational evening will highlight destinations, itineraries, costs, and the educational and cultural experiences each trip provides. Whether you're ready to sign up or simply curious about the opportunities, this is a great chance to ask questions, meet trip leaders, and start imagining your student's next adventure abroad. Please RSVP here. 

Grandparents are invited to join their Kennedy Catholic student(s) on Thursday, April 30 for a Lancer Family celebration featuring a light breakfast and photos in the cafeteria at 8:30am, school tours, and May Crowning Mass at 10am in the gymnasium.

RSVP today: www.kennedyhs.org/grandparentsday

Students in need of credit retrieval, wishing to engage in credit advancement, and/or those students who need to create more room for courses in their schedule for the 2026-27 school year will need to request approval from the Academic Office for summer credits.

If interested in pursuing credits to be applied toward the Kennedy Catholic transcript, students should fill out the form linked below using their school-provided Kennedy Catholic student email address. 

Summer School 2026: Request for Credit Approval. Please note: Only KCHS email accounts can access this form.

Students who have submitted a request cannot sign up for coursework or begin their summer coursework until they have received approval from Dr. Kuzmanich and the current school year is complete. All requests should be submitted by 8am on Wednesday, June 10.

Confirmation emails will be sent once a week for those who have already completed requests beginning in mid-May.

Thank you for participating in this year’s KATCH Auction! If you won an item in our silent auction this year, please plan to pick up your winnings by May 1. We are happy to connect with you any time during our regular business hours, Monday-Friday from 8:30am – 3:30pm. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Megan Millhouse.

Ready to level up your game? Step into the excitement at Kennedy Catholic's Lancer Athletic Sports Camps! Experience a fun, high-energy environment for young athletes in grades 3-8 where you’ll develop your athletic abilities, make lasting friendships, and create unforgettable memories. With expert coaches and a focus on creating an immersive, hands-on experience, our camps are designed to bring out the best in every athlete. Check out the available camps and register today!

Come cheer on the boys baseball team as they take on the Eastside Catholic Crusaders at 8:00pm on April 24^th at T-Mobile Park. Admission is free and snacks and drinks will be provided. A Rooter Bus will run from Kennedy Catholic to T-Mobile Park, but please know that if you ride it there, you must ride it back to school. More information regarding the bus can be found on the Daily Announcements page of the website beginning Monday, 4/20.  Permission forms are available for pick up from the main office and must be submitted by Wednesday, 4/22. 

All students must check in with the Campus Life office before leaving for the day.

Families should call the school ahead of time for any tardies or absences.  Families have up to one week to have them excused. Please contact the Campus Life office to let us know if your student will be tardy or absent.

Calling all Lancers! Frosh are encouraged to serve with a family member but this service will count toward ANY ISLE Hours you need. Just submit them as you normally would. All students, faculty and staff are invited to step up and serve a great program for their swimming championships at the Federal Way Aquatics center. Join the Girls Water Polo team (Sat) and Baseball teams (Sun) who are scheduled to volunteer. Variety of roles and shifts are available. Please check the flyer on the service board in the Chapel hallway for more details on how to volunteer this weekend and beyond!

Sophomores and Juniors in need of ISLE service hours should consider applying to the Agape Service Project by Friday, April 17. This unique five-day service trip takes place June 21-25, 2026. It is a local summer Archdiocesan service immersion program that provides farm work support, community engagement, and a food bank for migrant families in Bellingham and Lynden, WA. The cost of this service immersion trip is $675 which covers transportation, housing, food, t-shirt, and donations for the program. We just learned that there are more spots open to the Lancer Family and we would love to fill our bus with more students. Please contact Tauno Latvala for more information.

Congratulations to seniors Seamus Dunn and Camille Hanna for being recognized as the Rotary Students of the Month for April They will be honored at a luncheon by the Rotary Club of Burien/White Center on April 16 for their service to the broader community as well as their leadership and involvement here at Kennedy Catholic. Thank you for representing yourself, your families and Kennedy Catholic so well in the community! 

Thank you to our Lancer Family for donating to our sister school in Cuernavaca. We raised enough money to support all nine students: Lihan, Eduardo, Maria, Litzi, Axel, Jesus, Ricardo, Arlett, and Geraldine.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be available in the Chapel all day on Friday, April 17. We are in need of parents/guardians to sign up for a shift (or two) in the Chapel so that it is never empty. Classes will visit throughout the day. Thank you for your support of this important ministry.

Save the date and look for more information to come after Spring Break for this opportunity to serve in the local community and earn 5 ISLE Hours.  KCHS transportation and chaperones will be provided.

Kennedy Catholic is excited to host the Pacific Northwest Jesuit Excellence Tour (JET) College Fair next Wednesday, April 22 in the gym during Community Period. Students in grades 9–11 will rotate through the fair in 20-minute increments, providing an opportunity to connect directly with admissions representatives from a distinguished group of Jesuit colleges and universities, including: 

Spring is an ideal time to explore college options and connect with admissions representatives. We encourage students and families to take advantage of these upcoming college fairs—both in-person and virtual—which together offer a powerful and flexible way to navigate the college search process:

The next few weeks mark the last opportunity for students to apply to many competitive summer programs. Be sure to plan ahead and submit applications before deadlines pass. Summer programs are a powerful way for students to: 

Thank you to all senior families who joined the College & Career Team last night for one final parent night. It has been a privilege to work with you and your student(s) through the college and career discernment process. Please check out our presentation here with clickable links and resources from College/Career, SEL Counseling, Athletics, and Student Services. 

Seniors, it’s time to celebrate!  You’re invited to a celebration breakfast hosted by the College and Career Counseling Team to honor and recognize all your hard work throughout the year.  Wear your college gear and join us on Friday, May 1 from 8-8:40am in the Dillman Center.  We’ll have doughnuts and activities to celebrate your amazing accomplishments.  We hope to see you there! 

SAT^® School Day scores are now available to juniors who completed the March 10 exam at Kennedy Catholic. Students can view their scores, including career insights, through the BigFuture^® School mobile app. 

Students are encouraged to schedule a meeting with their College and Career Counselor to review their SAT scores, identify which colleges on their list require or consider test scores, and determine whether additional testing could enhance their competitiveness in the admissions process.

AP Test previews are now available for all digital and hybrid AP® Exam subjects in the Bluebook test application. AP students are encouraged to utilize this feature to become familiar with the platform and testing tools in preparation for their May exams.

To access test previews, AP students will first need to download the Bluebook digital testing application (all students downloaded this app to complete the PSAT in October), log in with their College Board account, and click the Test Preview card.

Seniors will be taking the Check Yourself screener on Monday, April 20^th, during Community Period. The screener will take about 15 minutes. An opt-out email was sent to parents/caregivers on April 2nd and the opt-out form is due back to Ms. Torrescano no later than April 15^th. Students will also have the option to opt-out on the day of the screener. Any questions or concerns about the screener can be directed to Ms. Torrescano at torrescanok@kennedyhs.org or (206) 957-9713.

Is your graduating senior an active member of one of Kennedy Catholic’s affinity groups? If so, please have them complete this affinity stole request form and submit it to Mr. Brooks, Mr. Franco, or Ms. Gonzalez by May 1. Students will receive their affinity stole at the Cultivate: Graduate ceremony that occurs right before senior awards night on Thursday, May 28. Please direct any questions to cultivate@kennedyhs.org.

Join our school community in celebrating the rich cultures that make up the Lancer Family!
 
Monday, April 20 - Global Music
Dress Up Theme: Concert/Music Tees
Activity: Lunch Karaoke
 
Tuesday, April 21 - Global Sports
Dress Up Theme: Jerseys
Activity: Lunch Footbag Challenge
 
Wednesday, April 22 - Global Languages
Dress Up Theme: Rep your Flag
Activity: Cultural Fair at Lunch
 
Thursday, April 23 - Global Foods
Dress Up Theme: Jet Set* (comfy, cozy, travel attire)
Activity: Cultural Bites at Lunch (additionally, our Open Dress Rehearsal & Potluck is in the gym from 5-8pm)
 
Friday, April 24 - Global Performances
Dress Up Theme: Show Time (all black or performance attire)
Activity: Cultural Assembly
 
*Pajama pants are allowed this day. For all other days, please make sure students continue to follow our school dress code.

Our cultural assembly is on Friday, 4/24. If you plan to attend, please check in at our main office and be in the gym before 10:00am.

We will also have an open final dress rehearsal and potluck on Thursday, 4/23, in the gym from 5-8pm. Family and friends are welcome! Please bring a dish to share and preview our student performances and their final preparations.

Please direct any questions to our Equity & Belonging team at cultivate@kennedyhs.org.

Saturday, April 18 - Lancer Jazz Band will be competing in the Jazz Unlimited Festival in the Tri-Cities. The Lancer Jazz Band performs at 10am in the Gjerde Center on the Columbia Basin College Campus.

Friday and Saturday, April 24-25 - Several Kennedy Catholic student-musicians will be competing at Central WA University in the State Solo/Ensemble Contest.

Saturday, May 2 - Lancer Marching Band and Color Guard will be marching in the Apple Blossom Parade. The parade starts at 11am.

Wednesday, May 13 - The Elementary Band Festival! Performance begins at 6:30pm.

Tuesday, May 19 - Instrumental Music Spring Concert at 7pm in the Highline Performing Arts Center. Lets' Pack the PAC!!

Sign up here to attend Pajamas and Pancakes, a professionally-run cornhole competition dedicated to celebrating the special bond between fathers and sons. Sponsored by KCHS Parent Club, this event takes place on Saturday, May 9th, from 11am-3pm. Check in begins in the cafeteria at 10:30am where guests will be served a delicious breakfast buffet. Competition takes place in the gym and determines who will win this year’s championship title!  

Click here to read the Senior Graduation Letter for important Graduation information including event times, ticket requests, a Graduation Week and Graduation Day schedule, and more. 

On April 30^th we will celebrate the Crowning of Mary and Grandparents Day. The late start PD day will be moved to Monday, May 4th.