John F. Kennedy High School News
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We are excited to announce that the Cheektowaga-Sloan UFSD has been awarded the ECASB Hodgson Russ Collaboration Award for our work with the Eric County Restorative Justice Coalition. This award will be presented to our district at a special ECASB dinner in June 2025.
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The New York State Education Department is preparing for the administration of the 2025 New York State Regents Examination Field Tests, and John F. Kennedy High School has been selected to give Field Tests in the following subject areas:
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We would like to inform you of an important requirement for all high school seniors under the recently enacted State Budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
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Help raise money for the classes of 2026 and 2027 by donating your cans and bottles on Saturday April 26, 2025 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Drop off your donations at JFK High School in the front parking lot.
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Please see the the attached document for the full 2025 AP Exam schedule.
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We have received an important communication from the New York State Education Department regarding the PSAT and a potential phone scam.
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Please read a letter posted here inviting you to our capital project groundbreaking ceremony.
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This year at JFK High School we have welcomed new staff members to our team, so we would like to take a moment to have each person introduce themselves to our community.
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The Cheektowaga-Sloan UFSD seeks qualified Substitute Teachers in all subject and grade level areas.
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Cheektowaga-Sloan Board of Education President, Denise McCowan, received the Diana R. Miller Service to Education Award for 2024
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Cheektowaga-Sloan's Restorative Practices in the News
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Please click here to view our instructional calendar for the 2024-2025 school year.
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Cheektowaga-Sloan Featured on National Public Radio (NPR), December 11, 2023--What's Next--Restorative Practices in Education
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