John F. Kennedy Elementary School -

Welcome Back, JFK Students! 🎉

We Can’t Wait to See You Tomorrow!

The wait is almost over! We are so excited to welcome our John F. Kennedy Elementary students back to school tomorrow! 💜

Get ready for a year filled with learning, laughter, friendship, and new adventures. We can’t wait to see your smiling faces, hear about your summer, and begin another amazing school year together.

Remember to get a good night’s sleep, set your alarm, and bring your best Mustang spirit! 🐎

Tomorrow is the day—WELCOME BACK, JFK STUDENTS! DOORS OPEN AT 8:25 AM.

We are so happy you’re here, and we can’t wait to make this school year our BEST ONE YET! 💜

See you tomorrow!

Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, the Maple Heights elementary campus will operate on a unified school schedule. Our elementary campus includes Abraham Lincoln School, John F. Kennedy School, and Barack Obama Elementary School.
The Maple Heights Board of Education approved the new elementary school schedule during the summer. Aligning the schedules of all three buildings will provide greater consistency across our elementary campus and make daily routines easier to coordinate, especially for families with children attending more than one elementary school.
Elementary Campus Schedule
Doors will open for walkers and car riders at 8:25 am. Students should not arrive before 8:25 am.
Breakfast will be available beginning at 8:25 am. Classes will officially begin at 8:45 am.
Students arriving after 8:45 a.m. are considered tardy. A parent or guardian must escort the student to the main office to sign them in before they report to class.
Parent pickup will begin at approximately 3:35 pm., Early student pick-up must occur before 2:30 pm.
Elementary Parent Pickup
The Elementary Campus, school buses and parent-pickup vehicles will use the back loop.
The back loop will close to all other vehicles beginning at 2:30 pm. Parent and visitor vehicles will not be permitted to enter while buses are present.
Parent pickup will begin at approximately 3:35 pm., after the buses have safely cleared the loop. Families should wait until staff members indicate that the loop is open before entering.
Once the loop opens:
Enter the back loop and proceed to the designated pickup location.
Remain in your vehicle. If a parent is walking onto campus, the child must be designated as a walker.
Provide the staff member with the name of the student or students you are picking up.
Students will be released from their supervised areas and directed to their vehicles.
Follow all staff directions and continue through the loop carefully.
These procedures apply to all Elementary students being picked up by a parent or another authorized adult
If you have any questions regarding the beginning , please do not hesitate to contact the school office (216) 438 - 6010. Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to seeing you at Open House on August 17th and welcoming our students back on August 19. Together, let's make the 2026–2027 school year an outstanding one!
Sincerely,
Regina Bryant, John F. Kennedy Elementary Principal

Welcome to John F. Kennedy Elementary 2026–2027 School Year

Dear 2nd and 3rd Grade Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to begin a new school year with our 2nd and 3rd grade students and families! Whether your child is joining us for the first time or returning to JFK Elementary, we look forward to a year filled with learning, growth, achievement, and memorable experiences.

📚 First Day of School: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
🥣 Breakfast: 8:25–8:40 a.m.
🏫 Class Begins: 8:45 a.m.

🌟 Open House / Meet the Teacher Night

Monday, August 17, 2026
5:00–7:00 p.m.

Join us for an opportunity to meet your child's teacher, visit the classroom, and learn more about the upcoming school year.

📌 Important Reminders
Access ProgressBook to monitor grades, attendance, report cards, and academic progress.
View the school supply list on our school website.
Download and set up Apptegy, our primary communication app for school and classroom updates.
Verify that your contact information is current in FinalForms so you receive school communications and emergency notifications.

We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where every student can thrive. By working together, we can help make the 2026–2027 school year a successful and rewarding one for all of our students.

We can't wait to welcome everyone back to JFK Elementary! 💙📚

April 23, 2026 Mother & Son Dance: Students are invited to bring a mom, grandmother, aunt, sister, or any female role model over the age of 18 to accompany them. Tickets will be issued to students at the time of purchase. Please note that all ticket sales are final and no refunds will be provided.

Reminder: Tomorrow March 12th is Picture Day and Class Picture Day! 📸 Please send your child to school with a big, beautiful smile.

Order forms were sent home if you would like to purchase a picture package or a class photo.

Save The Date: Elementary Campus Showcase of the Arts Program

Next week we will have Spirit Week for Read Across America! This national reading celebration, launched by the National Education Association, encourages students to develop a love of reading and enjoy the magic of books.

Throughout the week, students will participate in themed dress-up days, classroom reading activities, and special literacy celebrations inspired by Dr. Seuss and other favorite authors.

We look forward to a fun-filled week of reading, learning, and school spirit!

Join us for our Daddy/Daughter Dance Thursday February 5th, a special evening of music, laughter, and memories! 💖
Daughters are invited to bring their dad or a special male role model for a fun night of dancing and connection. We look forward to celebrating together as a school community! Tickets are on sale starting TODAY!!!

We are excited to announce that Spirit Week is right around the corner! This special week is a fun opportunity for our students to show their school pride, build community, and enjoy creative themed days together. Spirit Week will take place from December 15th - 19th, and we encourage all students to participate.

Please help your child plan ahead so they can join in the fun each day. Participation is optional, but we hope everyone will help make Spirit Week a positive and memorable experience for our school community.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the school office. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to a fantastic Spirit Week.

Reminder for all, please join us for a fun filled evening of reading, games, and light refreshments.

J.F.K Father's Walk 2025
September 18, 2025 @ 8:45 AM

8.28.2025 JFK Elementary Open House
Greetings JFK Families,
Our upcoming Open House on is August 28, 2025.
This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teachers, visit classrooms, and learn more about the year ahead.
Families of 2nd grade students should arrive from 5:30 to 6:15 PM.
Families of 3rd grade students should arrive from 6:30 to 7:15 PM.
We look forward to seeing you and working together for a great school year.
If you have any questions, please call us at 216-438-6010.
Thank you!

Dear JFK Families, We hope this message finds you well. Due to unforeseen circumstances impacting both programming and personnel, we must reschedule our Black History Month program that was originally set for this evening, February 18th. The new date for the event is Monday, February 24th, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your understanding and flexibility. We look forward to celebrating Black History Month with you on the new date! Thank you for your continued support, and we hope to see you there. Warm regards, J.F.K. Administration

Reminder: Last day to turn in Daddy-Daughter Dance forms is January 23, 2025.

JFK Daddy- Daughter Dance

Wishing Everyone A Happy New Year!

Wishing the Maple Heights City Schools community a joyous holiday season!

JFK Student Council organized a fundraiser through Turkey Gram sales. Their hard work and dedication resulted in a $225 donation to the American Red Cross to support hurricane victims and ensure they could enjoy a nice Thanksgiving.