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,…
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Middle School Flag Bearer Handover Ceremony
This Monday, the Middle School civic ceremony for the flag bearer handover took place, with the presence of our principals: Adrian Leece, Dave Brown, Camille Casses, and Arturo Bustamante. The 8th-grade flag bearers for Mexico and the United States, who carried our national symbols with pride and respect throughout the…
Meet the Jaguars: Patricia Salgado
Patricia Salgado joined JFK in 2024, bringing with her 13 years of teaching experience and a deep passion for history and education. After moving to Querétaro with her family in July, she researched the top schools in the city and was immediately drawn to JFK. “Everything I read about the…
Middle School Houses compete in math challenge
Last week, our Middle School students participated in the Math Counts competition, part of the ongoing House competitions in Middle School. Each house was represented by a team made up of students from 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. The goal of each team was to earn as many points as…
7th Grade Explores Human Rights Through an Interdisciplinary Project
As the final activity of their unit, 7th grade students presented a gallery walk in the Middle School SUM, where they shared the results of their interdisciplinary work in English and Humanities with teachers and classmates. The central theme was “Human Rights.” During this unit, in their English class, students…
MS Honor Roll Breakfast
To recognize the effort of Middle School students, last week we held the Honor Roll Breakfast. This event celebrated students who maintained an average of 95 or higher in their MYP subjects, allowing them to enjoy breakfast alongside their peers and teachers. Congratulations! MS Honor Roll Breakfast Con el objetivo…
Celebrating Our Young Writers at the Author’s Tea
Last week, our 6th-grade students proudly showcased their writing journey at the Author’s Tea, an event dedicated to celebrating their creativity, growth, and courage as storytellers. Throughout this unit, students explored the Statement of Inquiry: “When crafting a personal story, an author must consider purpose and perspective.” Under the guidance…
Meet the Jaguars: Marcos Mendoza
With six months of experience at JFK as a Digital Design teacher, Marcos Mendoza has dedicated himself to inspiring his students to shape their creative thinking through design. A Mechatronics Engineer by training, he has experience in assembly design, tool manufacturing for production lines, and project planning. However, in the…
Honoring Excellence: NJHS Inducts 15 New Members
On Friday, February 21, the Induction Ceremony for the 15 new members of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) took place. During the ceremony, current members shared how they embody the five pillars of the organization in their daily lives: academic excellence, leadership, service, character, and citizenship. The new inductees…
Jaguars Excel at ASOMEX Mathcounts 2025!
From January 6 to 7, 14 students from the Middle School Math Club represented our school at the 2025 ASOMEX Mathcounts Relay and Chapter Competition at the Peterson School in Mexico City. Throughout the event, our Jaguars participated in team and individual competitions that not only involved our student’s mathematical…