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John F. Kennedy Middle School

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

The Kennedy Middle School is committed to having a wide variety of After School Enrichment for all students. Check here for updates on them!

If you are signing up for a sport, you must get a Family ID account. 

 

 

Go to: Arbiter - Waltham High School & Middle School

Then follow these 2 easy steps:

  1. Sign up for your secure FamilyID account by entering your family name, email address and password. You will receive an email with a link to confirm your new account; click on that link.
  2. Log in and choose the sport.  Fill out the information requested on the registration form. **Athletes will need to have a recent physical done in order to complete all paperwork and run on the team.

Students should listen to the announcements each day for club updates and cancellations.

  • Tryouts for the Kennedy Girls and Boys Basketball team are quickly approaching!

     All players interested in trying out MUST be signed up on FamilyID AND have an up to date physical with the nurse.

    Interested students should reach out to Mr. Poirier (boys) or Ms. Kimker (girls) with any questions.

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    First meeting – Thursday October 15th at 2:30 in the library. 

    Contact Ms. Pokroski for more detais: RachaelPokrovski@walthampublicschools.org

  • An after-school program for students in grades 6-8 that meets every Thursday at Brandeis University. A bus will pick up students and transport them to the Brandeis campus to help/tutor students. This is a fun time for the students to work together with team building activities, have a snack, and also work for an hour with an individual mentor. A great program for students who might be shy or lack confidence in learning or socializing. A permission slip is required and it is expected that students will bring homework.

  • The Drama Program at Kennedy offers performance opportunities after school in the Fall Play and the Spring Musical for all students grades 6-8.

    Opportunities to work behind the scenes in Stage Crew come up a few weeks before each performance, and those are also announced on the website and morning announcements.

    For information: Kennedy Drama

    Contact IsabelPowell@walthampublicschools.org for more info

  • Monday's  in the Kennedy MS Cafeteria – Start Date TBD

    Contact Mr. Kieniksman for details or more information:

  • FIELD HOCKEY INFORMATIONAL MEETING 

     

    Tuesday, September 8 at 2:45 PM - in the McDevitt Cafeteria 

    All students from Kennedy and McDevitt are invited to join. 

    Anyone with any level of experience is welcome to attend!

    Questions? Reach out to the coach: elisesullivan@walthampublicschools.org

  • Kennedy's Girls On The Run team is back for its 4th season! 

    The Girls on the Run program is designed to enhance participants' social, emotional and physical skills to successfully navigate life experiences. The program combines warm ups, exercises, running, and walking with team building, community service, and communication to help our students develop strong bodies, strong hearts, and strong minds. 

    The season will start the week of September 20th and run through mid-November, with the end of season celebratory state-wide 5k on November 15th. 

    Practices will be on Mondays and Thursdays from 2:30-3:30pm, right here at Kennedy.

    All coaches are teachers and staff at Kennedy, and our team is open to students in across all 3 grades. 

    Click here to register your child and make sure to select Kennedy Middle School - Waltham as the site!

    If you have any questions, please reach out to Amy Woogmaster (amywoogmaster@walthampublischools.org)

  • Middle School Honors String Ensemble is for students in Grades 6-8. It meets every Tuesday from 3:00 - 4:30 (September -May) and requires that students find their own transportation home. Experience in playing violin, viola, cello, and bass at audition required level as well as a string instrument and music.

    Contact: Ms. Garcia at yanklgarcia@walthampublicschools.org


     

  • Days/Times: Tuesdays from 3:00 - 4:30

    Contact: stevenfulginiti@walthampublicschools.org

  • In the spring, we will be offering Kennedy Runs, open to all Kennedy students (students who identify as boy, girl, nonbinary or gender nonconforming). Like Girls on the Run, Kennedy Runs will meet twice a week after school and will include a warm-up, team-building and a running-focused workout. We will prepare as a group for the Moody St. 5k which is typically held in early May. More information will come in in the winter - keep an eye out!

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    Latino Club recognizes, celebrates, and upholds the individuals, groups, and cultures of Latin America. Our activities include making arts and crafts, celebrating holidays, playing traditional games, sharing typical foods and drinks, and discussing topics of interest (anyone say café con leche?). Anyone who supports latinidad is welcome!

    • Date: Start Date TBD (late September, or early October… date to be announced soon)
    • Time: 2:35-3:25
    • Location: room 208 (Ms. Serrano)

    Contact Ms. Sanchez, Ms. Serrano, or Mr. Jackson if you have any questions!

  • NJHS is for students in Grade 8.  NJHS meets once a month and dates for the 2025-2026 school year will be posted soon!

    Contact: Alexandra Corey

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    Kennedy Boys Soccer Tryouts: Tuesday, Sept 8th, Wednesday, Sept 9th and Thursday, Sept 10th. Players must be present on all 3 days to be eligible for qualification as there are limited spots available. Tryouts are from 2:30-3:30pm on the back field. Students can take the late bus at 3:30pm.

     

    If you have any questions, please reach out to the coach, Mr. Kanengoni (nevsonkanengoni@walthampublicschools.org)

     

    Kennedy Girls Soccer Tryouts: Wednesday, Sept 9th and Thursday, Sept 10th and  Friday, September 11th. Players must be present on all 3 days to be eligible for qualification as there are limited spots available. Tryouts are from 2:30-3:30pm on the back field. Students can take the late bus at 3:30pm.

     

    Any student trying out must be registered on Family ID.

  • As an extension of our school day, students in grades 6-8 will be engaged in hands-on STEM/STEAM activities and problem-solving using the eight Science and Engineering Practices. Students can use 3D printers, fly drones, participate in design challenges, build and create using K'NEX and architectural design kits, and many other cool STEM activities!

    Start Date: TBD

    Teacher Advisors: Ms. Beal and Mr. Meconiates

    Will run on Mondays throughout the year.

    Contacts:

  • Details to come!

    The SLAC club will meet every Tuesday afternoon in room 117. Please reach out to Mr. Meconiates for more information.

  • Student Council is for any student in Grades 6-8. Students will be able to take the late bus home. More information coming soon.

     

  • Ultimate Frisbee Club Team

    Spring Sport with practices 2-3 times per week and a few competitions against other schools. All are welcome to play.

    Contact Mr. Kiel for more information:

  • Spring Sport with practices 2-3 times per week. The season ends with a large tournament against McDevitt Middle Cchool. All are welcome to play.

    Contact: JeffreyKiel@walthampublicschools.org

  • Waltham Wrestling Club announces registration is open for the 2025-2026 Winter Wrestling Season.

  • STEM Sisters
     
    It is held in Mr. Jackson's room (128)  once a month on Wednesday.
    Facilitator Ms. Noel 
    ilanoel@walthampublicschools.org.
     
    Dates:
    October: 14th and 28th
    November: 4th
    December: 23rd (day before winter break)
    January: 13th
    February: 10th
    March: 10th and 31st
    April: 7th
    May: 19th
    June: 9th

Family ID Information

Go to: Arbiter - Waltham High School & Middle School

Then follow these 2 easy steps:

  1. Sign up for your secure FamilyID account by entering your family name, email address and password. You will receive an email with a link to confirm your new account; click on that link.
  2. Log in and choose the sport.  Fill out the information requested on the registration form. **Athletes will need to have a recent physical done in order to complete all paperwork and run on the team.