This week
Fri 10/3 @ 8:45am: Principal’s Coffee in the Library
Fri 10/3 @ 5-9pm: Fall Carnaval!! Come enjoy games, food trucks, music and fun with our Kennedy community!
Fri 10/3 @ 6-7pm : High school fair in the gym
Please consider helping out — volunteers are always needed!
All Kennedy events volunteer opportunities here
Here is a list of our PTO Leadership Opportunities
Or complete this Kennedy parent volunteer form to let us know how you can help!
Message from Mrs. Leonardo
Check out the most recent Cougar Connect for a message from Mrs. Leonardo, as well as additional information regarding school policies and programs Kennedy has to offer.
Join the KMS Parents WhatsApp group
Stay in touch, ask questions, meet old & new friends.
Dads group, grade-specific groups, activity groups… join now!
Grand Canyon Signups Happening Now
Signups are happening now for the incredible 7th Grade Grand Canyon Trip. Here is the overview information. Please sign up right away on this form, our goal is to fill two buses for this once in a lifetime opportunity.
Direct Drive 2025-26
What do we support?
Working closely with the KMS administration, PTO Direct Drive funds support: Music / STEAM / Art / Drama / Maker Space / School dances / Lunchtime activities / Physical education / 8th-grade celebration activities.
For more details about our Direct Drive Click here.
This year, we will focus on offering family-oriented events to build community, adding another mural to the front entrance, and continuing to uplift our amazing elective programs, the Kennedy Family Center, our teachers and staff. The direct drive fundraiser is our first school fundraiser where we ask families to directly contribute to our school to ensure we have funds for the school year. Our direct drive fundraising goal is $70,000. Please consider donating the amount that fits your personal financial situation. Our students are worth our investment! To achieve our goal, we suggest families make a minimum financial contribution of $500 per family.
To contribute and support our Direct Drive 2025-26:
Scan the QR Code: 
PayPal (click here)
Donation Form (click here)
Donations for SEL (social-emotional learning) Wing
KMS community,
This year our middle school enrollment is over 800 students, including many multilingual and newcomer students. With our Principal’s support, our lead mental health counselor is working to establish an on-site social emotional (SEL) wing that is completely dedicated to addressing our students’ needs. However, we lack the furnishings and resources to create the desired space our students deserve. The space will be used for lunch bunches, the wellness club and counseling services. The goal is to make it welcoming, healing-centered and culturally responsive. To achieve this, we need to help transform some classrooms into inviting spaces that provide comfy seating, calming decor, and essential bilingual wellness supplies.
There are three ways to help:
1. Do you have any sofas or chairs you’d be willing to donate as soon as possible? If so, please email info@kennedycougarspot.org
2. Click on this list to make a financial contribution toward the purchase of needed items: DonorsChoose: Project SEL Wing.
Donations made by September 2nd will be doubled. When donors enter the code LIFTOFF on the payment page, their donations will be matched dollar for dollar (up to $50). Other projects, such as bilingual counseling supplies, fidgets, journals, snacks, candy, and such, will also be coming soon!
3. Share this request widely among your own circles.
Together, we can make this happen!
Spirit Wear
Welcome to the Kennedy Middle School spirit wear store! Here’s a sneak peak – Get yours today!
The store will remain open throughout the school year. Orders will be processed on Mondays and take 10-15 working days to complete. Upon completion an email notification will be sent letting you know that the order is ready for shipping or for pickup at Goetz Bros. Sporting Goods (1125 Industrial Rd, San Carlos)
Amazon Wishlist
If you’d like to contribute directly to a teacher’s classroom, check out the Kennedy’s Amazon Wishlist , created by Mrs Leonardo. The wishlist will be updated based on classroom needs.
Stay in Touch
Follow the KMS PTO on Instagram (@Kennedycougarspto) and Facebook to stay up-t0-date.
If you’d prefer information in Spanish, join this WhatsApp Group
Feel free to email with questions or concerns info@kennedycougarspto.org.