Category: John F. Kennedy Elementary
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24 Ogdensburg Students Perform at All-County Festival B
Twenty-four Ogdensburg City School District students performed in the St. Lawrence County Music Educators Association All-County Festival B on Friday, Feb. 6, and Saturday, Feb. 7, at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music. Students were selected for their ensembles based on musical ability. Senior High Vocal Select EnsembleJackson Duprey, Michael Rodriguez* and Dakota Wells *Selected…
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Ogdensburg City School District Proposes Elementary School Reconfiguration
Changes would improve student experience, fiscal sustainability On December 17, 2025, administrators from the Ogdensburg City School District met with teachers to review enrollment trends and discuss inequities between the district’s two elementary schools. Prompted by financial and budget development considerations for the 2026-27 school year, leaders outlined a proposed grade reconfiguration designed to create…
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Students Begin Kids Heart Challenge at Madill and JFK Elementary Schools
On Friday, Jan. 16, students in grades 3-5 at Madill and John F. Kennedy elementary schools attended an assembly to kick off the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge service-learning program. Through the program, students will learn healthy habits that will support their heart, body and mind while raising awareness and…
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32 Ogdensburg Students Perform at All-County Festival A
Congratulations to the 32 Ogdensburg City School District students who performed at the St. Lawrence County Music Educators Association (SLCMEA) All-County Festival A on Saturday, Jan. 10, at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music. These students were selected for their ensembles based on musical ability. We are proud of their hard work and dedication. The…
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Upcoming Holiday Concerts Across the District
The Ogdensburg City School District will celebrate the season with several holiday concerts and programs. Families and community members are invited to attend the following events: For more information, please contact your child’s school.
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JFK Elementary Honors Veterans
John F. Kennedy Elementary School hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony Friday, Nov. 7 to honor local service members. The event began at 9 a.m. in the cafetorium, following a welcome reception for veterans at 8:30 a.m. Students led the program, which included a procession by grade level, patriotic songs, and recognition of each veteran…
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New Year, New Connections with Little Devils Meet Big Devils
The Ogdensburg City School District kicked off the second annual Little Devils Meet Big Devils tradition on Friday afternoon, Sept. 12, at the OFA football field. Kindergarten students joined members of the Class of 2026 seniors at midfield, where they received t-shirts that read “Ogdensburg Free Academy Class of 2038.” Throughout the school year, kindergarteners…
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OCSD Welcomes Melissa Fennessy as New JFK Elementary UPK-2 Principal
The Ogdensburg City School District is proud to announce the appointment of Melissa Fennessy as the new UPK–2 Principal of John F. Kennedy Elementary School, effective August 1, 2025. A proud graduate of Ogdensburg Free Academy’s Class of 1999, Mrs. Fennessy brings a deep commitment to student-centered leadership and a strong background in elementary education…
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JFK Sixth Graders Attend SUNY Canton Women in Engineering Event
On Wednesday, May 14, sixth-grade students from JFK Elementary School participated in the Women in Engineering event hosted by SUNY Canton. The event introduced students to a variety of hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities, including flying drones, soldering to create holiday ornaments, learning about ethical hacking and coding, building solar-powered cars, testing…
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‘Little Devils Meet Big Devils’ Event Creates Lasting Memories
At the start of the 2024-25 school year, a heartwarming new tradition emerged at JFK and Madill Elementary Schools. This initiative, called “Little Devils Meet Big Devils,” brings together kindergarten students and OFA seniors, fostering connections and creating memorable experiences. The program’s inaugural ceremony took place in the fall on the OFA football field. Kindergarten…