The following resources have been made available for everyone.
Granite Technical Institute (GTI)
- The GTI is Granite School District technical high school. High school students are bussed from their home high school to the GTI school so students can take classes they are interested in that are offered at the GTI. Every January the GTI has an open house. This is amazing hands-on opportunity allows students to see what classes they can take through GTI or classes that are in a pathway they are interested in. Check the GTI site for open house dates. 8th grade students should take advantage of visiting the GTI open house.
- Kennedy Jr. High School is part of Granite School District. This link has great information about Granite School District.
Granite School District Career and Technical Education
- Lots of more information about career pathways for all students. Pathways include engineering, arts and entertainment, digital technology, agriculture, construction, business management, education, energy and natural resources, financial services, health sciences and human services, hospitality and tourism, marketing, public safety and service, supply chain and transportation, and aviation.
- 8th graders interested in getting ahead with high school credits may enroll for classes through Granite Online. This self-paced school does have specific start dates, due dates, and end dates.
- Kennedy Jr. High students are in the boundary to attend Hunter High School. Hunter High is a 9th through 12th school. They have a lot of great things happening at Hunter! Find out more about what sports, clubs, and classes they have to offer.
- If you are on a permit at Kennedy Jr., then please check your home high school’s boundary according to your residence through the Granite School District boundary page. If you would like to attend Hunter High in 9th through 12th, but you are out of the boundary, you will need to complete a School Choice Open Enrollment Form.
- Course selection for classes for the next school year in high school usually start in January. Please check with the high school for course selection information.
Utah High School Activities Association
- This link will take you to UHSAA for high school athletics and fine arts activities in Utah. This will help you see what courses you may need to be taking for eligibility to play sports or to participate in other events. Great resource for those wanting to play sports in high school.
- You should also check the NCAA Eligibility Center (Clearinghouse) if you are interested in playing collegiate sports.
Calendar 2026-2027
July
- 6th grade bootcamp – July 20 – 21 – 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Please see our Instagram post for the QR code to sign up or contact Mr. Prince or call the school at 385-646-5214.
August
- First day of school August 12!
- Back to School Night August 10
September
- No school September 7
- Parent/Teacher Conferences Sept. 16 and 17 – 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. both days
October
- Reality Town October 14th for 8th grade
- End of 1st quarter Oct. 14
- Fall break October 15-19, no school
- Beginning of 2nd quarter October 20
November
- No school – Thanksgiving break Nov. 25-27
December
- End of 2nd quarter, end of 1st semester Dec. 18
- 8th grade field trip to the GTI Dec. 7
- No school for winter break Dec. 21 – Jan. 4
January
- 3rd quarter/2nd semester begins Jan. 5
- No school Jan. 18
February
- No school Feb. 12- 16
March
- No school March 12-15
- 3rd quarter ends Mar. 11
- 4th quarter starts Mar. 16
- No school March 29 – April 5 – Spring Break
April
- No school March 29 – April 5 – Spring Break
May
- Last day of school May 26
After School Opportunities
- This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in digital media arts. Students aged 9-19 at all skill levels are invited to attend. Classes are always ongoing and they also have FREE drop-in classes after school for free studio time or free design labs.. Check out their website for more information. They can even provide a bus pass for you.
Salt Lake County Afterschool Program at Kennedy
- To Provide youth with a safe and positive environment that helps youth grow academically, socially and emotionally. This is a FREE service held in the small building just north of Kennedy.
Summer Programs near Kennedy
Kennedy Jr. High does not have any summer programs, there are several programs around the valley that can help support you and your family during the summer.
- Hunter Library does offer FREE lunch to any Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Salt Lake County Youth Services offers a lot of different summer groups through their Me Time. These groups participate in various activities while also learning more about social-emotional skills. All of their clinics are FREE. Visit their Facebook page for more information. Sign up through slco.to/metimesummer.
- There is a 6-week group for teens 13-17 starting June 16 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- There is a 6-week group for teens 13-17 starting June 18 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- They also offer classes for parents/caregivers as well with an online option.
- Salt Lake Community College offers a variety of youth programs. Check out their website.
- University of Utah also offers a variety of youth programs. Check out their website.
- Granite School Districts Tumaini Center is offering a summer academy for refugee and newcomer students. This will be held June 29 – July 17 – Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be served. Call 385-646-2317 for more information.
- Delton Bowling Lanes – youth bowl for FREE June through October. Ages 17 and under can get up to two free games a day Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Code Ninja camps for ages 5 to 14. Learn how to code, create content, and make new friends!
