On June 17, 2025, JFK made history by hosting its very first Sports Gala — a special event dedicated to celebrating the heart, resilience, and outstanding accomplishments of our student-athletes and coaches throughout the 2024–2025 sports season. With the presence of our special guest, former professional football player Juan Carlos…
Posts Written onJune 2025
Learning from the past: Living Museum
The Genocide Museum interdisciplinary project aimed to deepen 8th grade students’ understanding of genocide by combining historical inquiry with literary and linguistic analysis. Throughout the unit, students investigated multiple cases of genocide, examined the historical, political, and social factors behind each, and explored key definitions and frameworks related to human…
Learning to be prepared: a safety experience for our 3rd grade students
As part of thier unit of inquiry under the transdisciplinary theme “How we organize ourselves”, and in connection with the central idea “Understanding the risks of natural disasters helps us prepare and take better care of ourselves,” our 3rd grade students participated in a series of educational experiences focused on…
Elementary School welcomes new flag bearers with honor
On Monday, June 16 of this year, the Elementary School held its flag-bearing ceremony, where 5th-grade students proudly handed over the National Flag to their 4th-grade peers. The new flag bearers committed to safeguarding our National Flag with dignity, actively participating in civic events, and being role models by consistently…
Meet the Jaguars: Tere Cancino
With more than two decades of dedication to the JFK community, Tere Cancino has made a lasting impact as a school psychologist. Her journey with the school began 22 years ago, after deciding to leave Mexico City, where she worked at a school she had once attended as a student.…
JFK Padel Tournament 2025
This past Saturday, June 7, our community came together for an exciting and meaningful event: the Father’s Day Padel Tournament. With 32 enthusiastic players taking part, the tournament was a true celebration of sportsmanship, and giving back. Organized by Abel Mejía, member of the JFK Board of Directors, and sponsored…
Service Project: Challenge 20/20 “Housing Improvement”
This past Saturday, May 30, we experienced a day full of emotion and hope alongside the families from the El Obraje community. Thanks to the commitment and effort of our housing improvement project, we managed to build a bathroom and a set of stairs that a family desperately needed—transforming not…
5th graders lead with purpose in the PYP Exhibition
The PYP Exhibition is a culminating experience of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). It offers 5th-grade Elementary School students a unique opportunity to demonstrate everything they have learned throughout their journey in the program. Over several months, students investigate a topic of personal interest related to a real-world…
MiddleMUN Delegates Shine in Cold War Debate
Our Jaguar delegates have demonstrated mastery of their research, negotiation, and communication skills at their second internal M.U.N. event. Our MiddleMUN delegates discussed the geopolitical tensions and Conflicts from the Cold War derived from the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. They culminate another successful year without taking their eyes off next year’s events,…
Meet the Jaguars: Araceli Ponce de León
With 16 years of experience at JFK, Ara, the current High School Vice Principal, has walked a path filled with commitment, growth, and a deep passion for teaching. Her story is closely intertwined with the school community—not only has she guided generations of students, but she has also seen her…