Friday eNews

Join us for an interactive evening celebrating Kennedy Catholic High Schools’s talented visual and performing arts students! Enjoy live performances, refreshments, and hands-on maker spaces in this community-wide celebration of the arts. Click here to buy tickets. 

Celebrate your Mother/Son bond on Tuesday, February 24, from 6:30-8:30pm at the Kennedy Catholic Corral. Tickets include BBQ dinner, games, a photo booth, and line dancing. Grab your boots and purchase tickets here for an unforgettable evening of fun!

All students will begin the course selection process for the 26-27 school year in their Community Period on Monday, February 9, with the distribution of the course selection forms. Students will need to take these forms around to their teachers to determine placement in next year's courses. Families should discuss these forms with their students, and ensure they are completed and brought back to Community Period by February 24.

Interim Reports for Quarter 3 will be pulled on Tuesday, February 17.

This will mark the midpoint of Quarter 3 (Q3), and it is a great time to check in with students about their academic progress or reach out to individual teachers if students require additional support.

Reserve your Seat for the KATCH AUCTION today!

Peace, Love and Kennedy Catholic: Groovy since 1966!
March 28, 2026 | 5pm Kennedy Catholic High School Goodwin Gymnasium
Enjoy dinner with friends while supporting our dedicated Lancers! 

Click here to register!

The applications for 2026-2027 returning student scholarships are now open. There are over 13 different scholarships available and each scholarship corresponds to a graduate, a family, or a Kennedy Catholic graduating class who help support current students at KCHS. All scholarship recipients will receive differing monetary gifts towards their tuition the following year. The deadline for students to submit their applications is Friday, February 20 at midnight. All applications are completed via the KCHS website at this link.

If you have any questions about the variety of scholarships, please reach out to Mrs. Millhouse in Room C-177 or email her.

Attention Girls Water Polo Players: Coach Roed will be hosting an informational preseason meeting on Wednesday, February 18^th after school in the cafeteria.  Stop by to learn more about the program.

The spring sports season is quickly approaching. Fastpitch, Baseball, Track & Field, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Water Polo & Tennis and Boys Soccer will start on Monday, March 2.  The Girls Lacrosse season will begin on Monday, February 23. To register, visit our website. 

• A current sports physical is required and cannot expire before the end of the student athlete's sports season.  
• Sports physicals are valid for two years from the date of the exam. To download a sports physical form, click here. Completed forms can be delivered to the Athletic Office (A108) during school hours or scanned to a PDF and emailed to Laura MacLaren
• For questions about registration or to check on the status of your student-athlete's sports physical, contact Laura MacLaren

The enrollment for returning students will begin on February 13 with a deadline of February 26. A late fee of $50.00 will be added to the enrollment fee after the deadline. Instructions and links to complete enrollment will be sent through email to parents via School Admin on February 13. Please check your junk or spam email folder in the event the email is directed to those folders. Financial Aid Awards (if any) will also be sent out via email through School Admin on that date. All Financial Aid and Scholarship awards will be indicated on your student’s enrollment contracts.  Please contact Raquel in the Business Office if you have any questions at 206.957.9703 or buenafer@kenndyhs.org.

Congratulations to seniors Evan Brier and Jeanie Brockenbrough for being recognized as the Rotary Students of the Month for February.  They will be honored at a luncheon by the Rotary Club of Burien/White Center on February 19 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! 

All are welcome to join us for Ash Wednesday Mass at 10am in our gym on Wednesday, February 18. Our Lancers for Life Club will be our liturgical ministers and Praise Band will serve as our music ministers. 

Our Lent fundraiser helps pay for 9 students in need of tuition assistance at our Sister School in Cuernavaca. Each grade level at Kennedy Catholic will support two students. Our overall goal is $3000. Students can make cash donations (or check) during these Community Period collection days: February 26, March 11, & March 26. We cannot accept Venmo donations. The first class to reach their goal will earn Lancer Cup Points. Thank you, Lancer Nation, for supporting these nine students: 

All are welcome to join in taking the daily Lenten Challenge. These posters will be in every classroom throughout Lent. We invite all of the Lancer Family to take part in the Lenten Challenge.

Please join us for Mass, the Rosary, or Stations of the Cross during Lent. We have new offerings. Please see this attached February Mass Calendar for details. Contact Fr. Patrick Sherrard if you have any questions. 

Senior ISLE presentations with faculty/staff panels will take place on Tuesday, March 10. Currently, all seniors are preparing these PowerPoints in their Community Period as a part of their ISLE Project graduation requirement. The focus of the ISLE presentations include presenting their commitment to service and how it related to one of the 7 Themes of Catholic Social Teaching, how their service impacted them by identifying it with one of the Beatitudes, sharing a positive and formative experience at Kennedy Catholic and some thoughts about their future plans. More detailed information and presentation schedules will be shared closer to March 10. 

1. Juniors should have submitted their online ISLE Commitment Contract or ISLE Organization Proposal prior to serving their Junior ISLE Hours that are due in September 2026.
2. Sophomores should be connected to the MobileServe App and submitting their service entries for their minimum of 20 Sophomore ISLE Hours due in May 2026
3. Frosh should be serving their families for their minimum of 10 Frosh ISLE Hours due in May 2026 and recording them on the hardcopy form available from their CP teacher or outside the service office.
4. Questions?  Go to the ISLE page on the Kennedy Catholic website.

Frosh parents/guardians received this detailed letter containing important information regarding the mandatory Frosh Retreat on Thursday, February 26 and Friday, February 27. Please contact Mr. Hostak if you have any questions. Details about what to bring will be in next week's eNews.

Juniors preparing for the March 10 SAT School Day are invited to take advantage of a free, high-quality SAT prep opportunity through Schoolhouse’s flagship 4-week SAT Bootcamp. This program was co-designed with College Board and is led by trained volunteer peer tutors who scored in the 95th percentile (700+) on the SAT subject they teach. Schoolhouse is the world’s largest and free peer-led tutoring platform. 

QuestBridge is a nationally recognized nonprofit that connects outstanding students from low-income backgrounds with top colleges across the country. One of QuestBridge’s signature programs, the College Prep Scholars Program, is now open for current high school juniors. The College Prep Scholars Program equips high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to apply to top colleges. 

The United States Military Academy at West Point invites current juniors to apply for its Summer Leaders Experience (SLE) — a highly selective, five-day overnight immersion led by current cadets. 

The University of Washington School of Medicine Office of Healthcare Equity (OHCE) and the Center for Workforce Inclusion and Healthcare System Equity (WIHSE) are now accepting applications for UDOC (U-DOC) — a free, six-week hybrid summer program for current Washington State juniors interested in health careers. 

The College & Career Counseling Team invites all senior students and families to join us next Thursday, February 19 at 6:30 P.M. for an important spring update on everything college-related. 

Cornell University, Emory University, Pomona College, Rice University and Washington University in St. Louis are proud to present LAUNCH (Linking Access, Unity, Networking, Collaboration and Higher Education). Students and families are invited to join LAUNCH partners to hear more about their distinctive learning opportunities and dynamic communities. Admission officers from these five schools will host a virtual session to discuss:

Summer is a great time to explore your interests, gain real-world experience, and build your resume. Whether it’s an internship, job, volunteer role, or enrichment program, summer opportunities can help you learn more about yourself and prepare for what’s next. Here's a list of available programs and internships:

The National Catholic College Admission Association (CCAA) First-Year Scholarship is offered annually to college-bound high school seniors attending one of the National CCAA member institutions in the fall. 

To be eligible for the National CCAA First-Year Scholarship:  

Families of Juniors and Seniors — check out these high-impact scholarship opportunities across leadership, STEM, identity & heritage, and creative fields. Click the links to explore eligibility, deadlines, and application details. 

Revolution Prep, a national test prep company, helps families understand where a student stands before AP® prep begins, using real data, not guesswork. Students can take a self-proctored, timed AP® practice exam that mirrors the official digital testing experience, with instant scoring and a detailed, test-specific score report. This opportunity is 100% free. 

As course registration approaches for our 9th–11th grade students, the Counseling Team will offer drop-in support hours to help students ask questions, review options, and feel confident about their course selections for next year. These sessions will also support students in ensuring they are on track to meet KCHS graduation requirements and remain competitive for their post–high school plans. 

Students interested in civic engagement and social change are invited to apply for a flexible, remote internship with TurnUp, a national nonprofit dedicated to increasing youth participation in democracy. Interns work with peers from across the country on issues such as climate change, voter access, criminal justice reform, reproductive rights, and gun violence prevention. 

Kennedy Catholic High School is seeking speakers for our upcoming Career Day!

Career Day offers a wonderful opportunity for students to gain first-hand knowledge of various career and education pathways from professionals in the field and our Lancer Community.

All current parents and guardians are invited to attend the monthly Parent Club General meeting in the Dillman Center (across from the main office) on Tuesday, February 17, from 7-8pm. Enjoy refreshments and conversation beginning at 6:30pm. Come be involved in the activities and traditions of the Lancer community while satisfying volunteer hours! No membership or fee is required. 

Senior Grad Night is June 1, 2026! Organized by Parent Club, Grad Night provides seniors an opportunity for a safe, drug and alcohol-free celebration with non-stop entertainment all night long. Tickets are required and early-bird pricing of $275 is available through March 6. After that, the ticket price goes up to $300. Senior Grad Night registration forms are available on the KCHS Parent Club webpage here and in the front office.

As the weather begins to fluctuate and tempt us with spring-like weather, please remember to continue to follow the school dress code. All students should have their entire torso covered down to the midpoint between waist and knee. Clothing must have straps. Please ensure that your student is in compliance.