What a fantastic start to the 2026–27 school year! We’ve loved seeing all the smiles, learning, and first-week memories happening around our school. 💙
📸 Now it’s your turn!
Share your favorite photo (or photos) from the week in the comments below! We’d love to see those smiles and special moments. 🥰
Reminder: there is No School Friday, September 4th and Monday, September 7th for Labor Day break!
Here’s to an amazing year ahead! 🍎✏️🎒
💙🌟NO SCHOOL! 💙🌟
Enjoy the long weekend, families! ☀️
Rest, relax, play, and have some fun! 🛝🎨😎
We’ll see you back at school on Tuesday, September 8th!
The first day of school has arrived! So many familiar faces, big smiles, and new adventures!
Cheers to another amazing school year! Let’s do this! 💙✏️
Please use this list when making sure you have all your student(s) back to school supplies. Some grade levels may differ from the SFSD standard school lists.
https://app.teacherlists.com/schools/58048-john-f-kennedy-elementary
Registration for Girls on the Run is now open! This season will go from Thursday, September 3 until Tuesday, November 3. We will meet from 2:30-4 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
If you have a daughter in grades 3-5, they are eligible to participate this year! If you are interested in coaching, the more the merrier! Neither you, nor your child, need to be runners to participate! It's about moving, learning, and empowering girls!
Please use the link below to learn more about this program and to sign up!
Let us know if you have any questions!
JFK Lead Coaches:
Kristi Irsfeld: Kristianne.Irsfeld@k12.sd.us
Megan Ulmer: Megan.Ulmer@k12.sd.us
https://www.embe.org/program/gotr/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTYR6VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFLQzJIWlVxc0tNaXpLVlJqc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkBVi9rhcuJdqSxWvHiUB4sq2zHzwElJItJ9Lj9lt4Tty2CuF-pr773vThJ7_aem__m7Uo7zBJ3IMk4zX9bMJkA
Come meet your child’s teacher, explore the classroom, and get ready for an exciting new school year!
📅 Date: Tuesday, August 25th
⏰ Time: 4:-6pm. This is a come-and-go event, as it fits into your schedule.
📍 Location: JFK Elementary
What to Expect
Meet your child’s teacher
Visit the classroom
Learn about classroom routines and expectations
Bring your questions
Get excited for the year ahead!
We can’t wait to see you!
Let’s make this a wonderful school year together!
Every child who will attend school in the Sioux Falls School District for the 2026-2027 school year must complete an annual update. This is required every year to ensure that student information, such as data privacy, emergency, and health information, is correct and up to date.
Complete the update using your desktop or laptop computer in just a few minutes through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account that can be found here --->https://siouxfallssd.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/siouxfalls.jsp
Need help with the update? Please call your child's school or the Student Records and Registration Office at 605-367-7952.
iPads and Chromebooks were sent home with each student earlier today. We will not have in-person learning in the schools, but students are expected to connect to their Canvas account from home for assignments and learning resources. They have practiced this at school and know what is expected of them.
Additional information for Students and Families can be found here: https://app.smore.com/n/wgz62
This day inspires kids to explore and pursue their interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. NOV8 ("innovate") is a perfect date to inspire innovation!
S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. is all around us and shapes our everyday experiences.
Of the U.S. Labor Department's predicted 10 fastest growing occupations, nearly all of them are S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. careers.
Saturday, Nov . 8 would be a great day for a conversation about what areas of S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. are of interest to your children. Happy S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. Day!
Just a reminder - JFK School Hours are
7:40am - 2:25pm
Students need to be in class, ready to work at 7:40am to be considered ON TIME for school.
Let's Build Great Habits!
Attendance Matters!
Thurs, Nov 13, 2025
6:30pm
The deadline for ordering is Monday Oct 27.
Orders are expected to be delivered Nov 24.
Thank you!
Many staff members interact with students at JFK, but few see ALL the students at JFK on a daily basis.
Ms. Marissa is our Lead Lunchroom staff at JFK. She greets students daily as they come to breakfast and lunch. Ms. Marissa is constantly giving encouragement to children, helping them fuel themselves for the day ahead. Because of her daily interactions, many JFK students may recognize Ms. Marissa if they see her in public and want to greet her.
Two additional Child Nutrition staff members join us daily at JFK to help, Mr. Gary and Ms. Shelley. Mr. Gary drives our meal truck and helps to serve students daily. Ms. Shelley helps to manage all the special diets at JFK while serving students. Together, these three staff members bring over 12 years of SFSD Child Nutrition Experience to our lunchroom.
Along with these three, many other staff members spend time assisting in the lunchroom. These staff help serve, provide help getting missing items, opening items, monitoring behavior and helping students line up for recess.
If the lunchroom is a somewhat new experience for your students, be sure to encourage them to raise their hands and ask for help as needed. Also, please encourage all students to continue to use their JFK SOAR’ing behavior while in this space. SAFE, ON-TASK, ALWAYS KIND, RESPECTFUL.
Thank You Ms. Marissa, Mr. Gary and Ms. Shelley for all you do to support our staff and students at JFK!
Contact information for Scherling is listed on the back of the envelope if you have any questions or concerns.
Picture Retake Day will be the Wednesday, Oct 29 - AM Only. Please return your pictures in the packet if you want picture retakes done.
Monday, Oct 13 - Native American Day Observance
AND
Tuesday, Oct 14 - Inservice Day
If you haven't used this already - the QR code shown will link you to the JFK Website. If you scroll down to EVENTS and choose, See All Events, it will open the new JFK Elementary Eagles calendar through BOUND. You can see many events that are scheduled throughout the school year to help with planning and scheduling. Of course, new things will be added as they come up. Feel free to bookmark the BOUND calendar so you can look back at it on occasion and stay updated on events for JFK.
