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About Our School

The John F. Kennedy School is a district wide secondary special education school. Currently there are three programs at this school: Autistic, Multiple Disabilities and the Medically Fragile. As always it is our desire to meet the needs of every student at John F. Kennedy School so that they can continue to grow and make progress in meeting academic standards and becoming well-rounded responsible citizens. Please feel free to stop by and introduce yourself if we have not had the opportunity to officially meet. For those of you that I have had the pleasure of meeting, please feel free to stop by and say hello. Please check our site frequently. We will be adding information often so that you are informed.

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Our School in the News

Newark Board of Education Salutes Graduates of 2021-22

June 23, 2022
Newark, NJ, [June 23, 2022]. Today, Newark Public Schools is hosting graduation ceremonies for over 2,300 seniors from across 14 district high schools in celebration of the Class of 2022’s remarkable accomplishments. Family, friends, staff, and community members will witness the achievements of this very special and historic class with 434 seniors achieving a GPA […]
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Special Olympics Track & Field Event at Brookdale Park

May 9, 2022
On Wednesday, May 4th our Newark Board of Education student athletes participated in the Special Olympics Track & Field Event at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield, NJ.  We had students compete from Avon, First Avenue, Ivy Hill, John F. Kennedy, NJ Regional Day, Spencer, and South Street. Track and field, also known as athletics, encourages athletes […]
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Students from Newark’s JFK School Tapped for the Inaugural Sled Hockey Program

November 17, 2021
[Newark, NJ – November 16, 2021]  In partnership with the City of Newark’s Recreation Department, USA Hockey, the New Jersey Devils and Hockey In NJ (Newark), students from John F. Kennedy School will participate in the first ever Sled Hockey Program in Newark.  JFK is a middle-secondary special education school that offers specialized curriculum for […]
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August 12, 2022
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Virtual Hiring Fair: District Wide Teacher Fair
August 16, 2022
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August 20, 2022
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High School Orientation: Seniors, Class of 2023
August 22, 2022
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High School Orientation: Juniors, Class of 2024
August 23, 2022
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