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
August
- First day of school August 13th!
- Gear Up classroom presentations and planner distribution
September
- 8th grade CCRP’s begin – please make an appointment with Mrs. Bauman
- Parent/Teacher Conferences Sept. 15th and 16th – 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. both days
- Sept. 17th – STEMfest field trip
- YouScience presentations in College and Career Awareness classes
- Suicide prevention presentations in health classes
- Cookies and Careers Sept. 25
- Every Thursday, counselors will be in the lunchroom handing out perfect attendance rewards
- Community Council meeting Sept. 11
October
- Hunter Network Night at Hunter High Oct. 1 – 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- End of 1st quarter Oct. 15
- Boss’s Day Oct. 16
- Fall break October 16-20, no school
- Literacy Night Oct. 21 – 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Beginning of 2nd quarter October 21
- Red Ribbon Week Oct. 27th through 31st
- Every Thursday, counselors will be in the lunchroom handing out perfect attendance rewards
November
- AVID and MESA field trip to the University of Utah Nov. 5
- School Psychology Week Nov. 10th – 14th
- FREE STEM workshop at SLCC – Nov. 8th
- Reality Town Nov. 13
- Community Council meeting Nov. 13
- No school – Thanksgiving break Nov. 26-28
- Mariachi band is performing during the Grizzlies hockey game Nov. 29
- Every Thursday, counselors will be in the lunchroom handing out perfect attendance rewards
December
- End of 2nd quarter, end of 1st semester Dec. 19
- 8th grade field trip to the GTI Dec. 18
- No school for winter break Dec. 22 – Jan. 7
- Every Thursday, counselors will be in the lunchroom handing out perfect attendance rewards
- Every Friday, counselors will be in the parent center for the Parent Cafe 12:00-12:30. Parents are welcomed to come visit with a counselor and our parent center can walk you through how to monitor your students attendance, grades, and help with computer access.
January
- 3rd quarter/2nd semester begins Jan. 7
- Law Enforcement appreciation day Jan. 9
- Course selection for the 2026-2027 school year begins current 6th and 7th graders, and for 5th graders from feeder elementary schools
- Course Selection Night for Kennedy Jan. 14
- Hunter High School open house for all 8th grade students on Jan. 27 – 5:30 – 7:00
- Jornada de puertas abiertas en la escuela secundaria Hunter: 27 de enero, de 17:30 a 19:00.
- Hunter High course selection for 8th grade begins (2026-2027 9th graders)
- 8th grade field trip to Hunter High School Jan. 27
- No school Jan. 19
- Granite Technical Open House at the GTI building (2500 So. State Street) Jan. 22 – 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Kennedy Jr. High is offering free transportation to the GTI Open House. Permission slips need to be returned by Jan. 20th – the bus will leave Kennedy at 3:30 p.m. the day of the open house. It is a first come first served; with priority given to 8th graders.
- Community Council meeting Jan. 8
- Every Thursday, counselors will be in the lunchroom handing out perfect attendance rewards
- Every Friday, counselors will be in the parent center for the Parent Cafe 12:00-12:30. Parents are welcomed to come visit with a counselor and our parent center can walk you through how to monitor your students attendance, grades, and help with computer access.
February
- No school Feb. 13 – 17
- Career & Technical Education Month
- School Counseling Week starting Feb. 2
- Hunter High School counselors will be visiting CCA classes for their course selection Feb. 11
- FREE SL County Guiding Good Choices classes for parents Feb. 11
- Parent/Teacher conferences Feb. 10 and 11 – 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- GEAR UP Financial Aid Workshop during PTC Feb. 10 and 11 – 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- FREE, ON KENNEDY CAMPUS, GUIDING GOOD CHOICES CLASSES FOR PARENTS. Starts Feb. 27th until March 27th. Held every Friday 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., complete with snacks. Great opportunity to learn how to talk to your kids about risky behaviors.
- Community Council meeting Feb. 19
- FREE SL County Me Time class starts for teens and life’s stressors Feb. 19
- Every Thursday, counselors will be in the lunchroom handing out perfect attendance rewards
- Every Friday, counselors will be in the parent center for the Parent Cafe 12:00-12:30. Parents are welcomed to come visit with a counselor and our parent center can walk you through how to monitor your students attendance, grades, and help with computer access.
March
- 3rd quarter ends Mar. 12
- 4th quarter starts Mar. 16
- College Week Mar. 9-12
- Community Council meeting Mar. 19
- Guiding Good Choices classes begin Mar. 5
- Me Time classes begin Mar. 12
- School Social Worker Week Mar. 2 – 6
- STEAM Night! We have fireworks! Mar. 19
- FREE, ON KENNEDY CAMPUS, GUIDING GOOD CHOICES CLASSES FOR PARENTS. Starts Feb. 27th until March 27th. Held every Friday 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., complete with snacks. Great opportunity to
- No school March 13
- FREE Guiding Good Choices through Salt Lake County begin March 31
- Every Thursday, counselors will be in the lunchroom handing out perfect attendance rewards
- Every Friday, counselors will be in the parent center for the Parent Cafe 12:00-12:30. Parents are welcomed to come visit with a counselor and our parent center can walk you through how to monitor your students attendance, grades, and help with computer access.
April
- Spring break – no school April 6 – 10
- Para Professional Appreciation Day Apr. 1
- School Librarian Appreciation Day Apr. 4
- Summer Granite Online classes registration open
- Assistant Principal Week Apr. 6 – 10
- Administrative Office Professionals Day Apr. 29
- Gear Up field trip – Utah Valley University campus tour and lunch at BYU for all 7th and 8th graders – Apr. 15-16
- Community Council meeting Apr. 16
- Every Thursday, counselors will be in the lunchroom handing out perfect attendance rewards
- Every Friday, counselors will be in the parent center for the Parent Cafe 12:00-12:30. Parents are welcomed to come visit with a counselor and our parent center can walk you through how to monitor your students attendance, grades, and help with computer access.
May
- No school May 1
- No school May 25
- Last day of school May 29
- School Principal’s Day May 1
- Teacher Appreciation Week May 4 – 8
- Aviation Careers Open House May 9
- Community Council meeting May 14
- Every Thursday, counselors will be in the lunchroom handing out perfect attendance rewards
- Every Friday, counselors will be in the parent center for the Parent Cafe 12:00-12:30. Parents are welcomed to come visit with a counselor and our parent center can walk you through how to monitor your students attendance, grades, and help with computer access.
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.
