Kennedy Elementary School

09/04/2026

Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.
Check out the full school calendar here: https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/about/calendar-of-events/2026-2027-school-year-calendar

09/01/2026

🐾💙 Welcome back, Kennedy Elementary Cougars! 🎉

Our Kindergarten Cougars are back in the building and ready for an amazing school year! Students and families were welcomed by Assistant Superintendent of Financial Services

Bob Soldner as our youngest learners began their exciting journey at Kennedy. Here’s to a great year of learning, growing, making new friends, and finding their roar! 🐾🎒

Welcome back, Kindergarten Cougars! We’re so glad you’re here! 💙

08/27/2026

Staff at Kennedy have been busy getting ready for students to join us for the 2026/27 school year next week, but we couldn’t start the new year without taking time to recognize this year's staff Flower Person. The tradition of Flower person is based on the story Flower Man by Mark Ludy. In the story a man enters a new town. Everywhere he goes he spreads color, flowers, and happiness. Each year, we choose our own flower person. We are excited to announce Kennedy’s 4th Flower Person as Ms. Val. Val is always spreading smiles throughout our school for students and staff alike. No one walks past her without getting a greeting, a check in, and often a joke or two. Even on the hardest of days you can count on Ms. Val to spread peace, love, and joy!

08/26/2026

Kennedy staff are back and getting everything ready to welcome our Kennedy Cougars for the 2026-27 school year. We are excited to have some new faces joining our team, and we look forward to seeing you soon! 🐾🙂

08/14/2026

08/05/2026

🎉 Enrollment is NOW OPEN for the 2026–27 school year!
From strong academics to opportunities unique to Madison, MMSD students are learning, growing and preparing to lead in an interconnected world.
✨ Discover what’s possible at MMSD — a Destination District for ALL.
📚 Enroll today: mmsd.org/enroll

07/29/2026

🚨 Enrollment Opens August 5!

The countdown to the 2026–2027 school year is on! Starting August 5, MMSD families can complete online enrollment for students in all grades.

Returning to MMSD or joining us for the first time? The enrollment process is simple and fully online.

Don’t forget—every student must be enrolled every year. Complete enrollment for each child and get ready for another great year with MMSD!

Visit mmsd.org to learn more.

07/22/2026

📅 Mark Your Calendar—Online Enrollment Opens August 5!

It’s almost time to enroll for the 2026–2027 school year! Online enrollment opens August 5 for all MMSD students in every grade.

Whether you’re a returning family or new to MMSD, you can complete the entire enrollment process online from wherever you are.

✨ Incoming 4K families: You can enroll now! 4K enrollment is already open, so there’s no need to wait until August 5.

Remember: Every student must complete enrollment each school year. Be sure to enroll each child for the upcoming school year.

Learn more and get ready for 2026–2027 at mmsd.org.

07/16/2026

🚨All MMSD & MSCR summer programming for students will be canceled on Friday, July 17🚨

Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is expected to continue to reach Unhealthy (Red) to Hazardous (Maroon) air quality levels through noon on Friday, July 17. Because of this, and due to rising temperatures, all MMSD and MSCR summer programming for students will be canceled on Friday, July 17.

🎒MMSD summer programming courses for elementary, middle and high school students, including virtual courses
🎒MMSD/MSCR Summer Recreation & Enrichment Center and Youth Resource Center programs
🎒MSCR summer camps & community programs
🎒MMSD athletic practices and programming
🎒Access to all MMSD buildings and grounds, including for staff

Summer meals will continue to be offered at MMSD’s comprehensive high schools. Please locate the high school nearest your usual meal service site for continued summer meal service.

For more details on how weather-related closures are decided, visit: mmsd.org/weather

Stay safe!☀️