Photo of prekindergarten students sitting for morning meeting.

Academics

Prekindergarten – 8th grade classrooms. Social Education Enhancement at Kennedy (SEEK). Specialized Kennedy Intensive Program (SKIP).

School Administration

What makes the Kennedy School special?

The Kennedy School goal is to provide all students with the academic, social, and emotional experiences to learn and practice the knowledge and skills necessary for future success. We are home to an innovative Makerspace & Innovation Lab for hands-on learning by all Kennedy School students, and the SEEK (Social and Educational Enrichment at Kennedy) and SKIP (Specialized Kennedy Intensive Program) programs. Learn More.

School report card

The Kennedy School regularly reports demographic and student progress data to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). This data is used to develop the annual No Child Left Behind progress report card for the Kennedy School. The 2023 Kennedy School report card is available on the DESE website.

John F. Kennedy School (PK–8)
Steven Marshall
5 Cherry Street
Somerville, MA 02144
To report that your student will be absent, call 617-629-5440
Phone:
617-629-5440 (internal extension: 6600)
Fax:
617-776-8224
School Hours
8:10am - 2:35pm
Grades K-8
8:45am - 1:45pm
Prekindergarten
Free school breakfast served every morning at 7:30 AM