Kennedy Middle School Information
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This page has all of the information you need for the 26-27 school year.
Please know this is a working page, and we update it throughout the year.
Below is information about:
- Administrative Team
- Health Services
- Support Staff
- District Calendar
- PTO
- School Handbook
- Daily Routines
- Bus Routes
- School Lunch
- Middle School Schedule
- Technology
- Aspen (online gradebook)
- Families In Need
- Bathrooms
- Supply Lists
- Summer Reading and Summer Math
- After School Activities and Clubs
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PTO Instagram: @kms_pto_waltham
Facebook: Kennedy Middle School PTO
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Call 781-314-5670 by 8am if child is going to be absent or tardy |
Kevin Gildea - Principal (left)
781-314-5663
Kate Sullivan - Assistant Principal (right)
781-314-5665
for students with last names A-L
Amy Woogmaster - Assistant Principal (middle)
781-314-5667
for students with last names M-Z
Call or email your child's assistant principal with any disciplinary issues or concerns.
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Nicole Buczynski
email: nicolebuczynski@walthampublicschools.org
781-314-5566
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Cindi Detzer BSN RN
Phone: 781-314-5564 Fax: 781-314-5697
Call with any health related concerns, issues, or questions.
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Guidance Counselors
Call a counselor with any mental health related questions/concerns, issues with friends, etc.
School Resource Officer
As the School Resource Officer, Officer Komola is at the school from 7 AM - 3 PM as an extra support to ensure that the school is a safe place for all students to learn.
Evaluation Team Leader
*on leave through November
ETL through November and Evaluator:
Matt Hunt (matthewhunt@walthampublicschools.org )
Contact with any special education questions/concerns
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The district calendar for the 26-27 school year can be found here in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole.
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Kennedy Middle School Parent Teacher Organization
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The middle school runs on a 6 day schedule. The first day of school will be day 1, the next day a day 2, and so on. After day 6, the schedule rotates back to day 1. If school is canceled because of a snow day, we would skip that day in the schedule.
Morning Routine
The building opens at 7:40. Students can either go up to the cafeteria and get a free breakfast to eat, or they can go to the auditorium. The bell will ring at 7:50 for the school day to begin.
Afternoon Routine
The school day ends at 2:30. Students will leave their last class, go to their lockers, pack up their backpacks, and get ready to go home.
- If students take a bus, they will exit the building using the back door on the second floor of the school, right by the cafeteria. There will be teachers outside to help students find what bus they are on.
- If students are being picked up, they will exit the building using the doors by the auditorium. Parents/guardians will wait in their cars for the students to come out.
- If students are walking home, they will exit the building using the main doors on the first floor.
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Bus routes for the district are here (look for the “Kennedy” page).
The 26-27 Bus Routes will be published in
August.
If your child stays late, they can take a late bus home at 3:30pm. The late buses are here.
There will be 4 late buses, and they make specific stops. It is important that your child knows the name of the bus route (not the #) and the stop they should get off at if they plan to ever take a late bus. (For example, 'Prospect Hill' bus, stop Main @ Nathan.)
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Monthly Lunch Menu is posted here. Lunch is free for all students. |
Each student will see their MESH classes (Math, English, Science, and History) every day. Students will see their FAPA classes (Fine Arts Performing Arts) 2 days out of the 6 day cycle.
If students take a foreign language, they will see that class 4 days out of the 6 day schedule.
Your student's schedule will be visible in Aspen and they will receive a printed copy on the first day of school.
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Greg Davidson - IT Specialist
Contact with any technology questions or concerns.
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Aspen is Waltham Public School's Student Information System (SIS). Aspen allows students, teachers, and parents to access data, including class schedules, school events, student grades, and more. All Parents/Guardians with an email address in Aspen are able to view current information in the Aspen Student Information System.
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For families who are in need of extra assistance, Kennedy is here to help. Please let us know if your family needs clothing, toiletries, or school supplies. |
There are girls and boys bathrooms in each main hallway - 6th, auditorium, 7th, 8th, field house, locker rooms, and cafeteria.
There is a gender neutral bathroom available for all students who would prefer to use it. The gender neutral bathroom is located across from the Nurse’s Office on the first floor. There is also a bathroom in the Nurse's office.
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The Waltham Public Schools ensures that all students, regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, homelessness, or limited English proficiency, have equal access to the general education program and full range of any occupational/vocational education programs offered by the Waltham Public Schools.
Below describe many (but not all!) of our after school clubs and activities. Besides competitive soccer and basketball, all activities are open to all students!
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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 will have the opportunity to 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! |
The Drama Program at Kennedy offers performance opportunities after school in the Fall Play and the Spring Musical for all students grades 6-8. The Fall Play typically has auditions the first week of school, and the Spring Musical auditions are usually later on in December. Shows and Auditions are announced via morning announcements and on the website - so keep your eyes and ears pealed! 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. |
Open to all Kennedy students who want to support the LGBTQ+ community! |
Includes fun activities and snacks, and plans events such as Kennedy's Culture Night. |
Middle School Honors String Ensemble is for students in Grades 6-8. It meets every Tuesday from 3:00 - 4:30 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. |
NJHS is for students in Grade 8. NJHS meets once a month on a Thursday with dates to be determined. There will be an informational meeting in the Fall and an application is required. Students will be able to take the late bus home at the end of each meeting. |
Student Council is for any student in Grades 6-8 who want to make a difference in the school. Students will be able to take the late bus home. |
Boys and Girls Basketball is for any student in Grades 6-8. It is a Winter sport and practices are held everyday after-school. Participants need to sign up on FamilyID and make sure that they have an updated physical on file with the Nurse. |
Field Hockey is for students in Grades 6-8. Any experience level is welcome. It is a Fall Season sport and students need to have an updated physical on file with the Nurse. Families can sign up on FamilyID (see right panel for more information). |
Boys and Girls Soccer is for any student in Grades 6-8. It is a Fall sport and practices are held everyday after-school. Participants need to sign up on FamilyID and make sure that they have an updated physical on file with the Nurse. |
Girls On The Run will have a fall season from late September to mid November. Practices are Mondays/Thursdays from 2:30-3:30, and you'll complete a 5k at the end of the season!
Kennedy Runs will be in the spring to prepare students for the Strides for Education 5k in May!
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Open to everyone - the Stay Late and Create Club meets on Tuesdays. You'll participate in a variety of activities from 3D printing design challenges to building structures. |
D&D Club meets weekly after school! |
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