Student Council representatives from all four academic sections came together for their first joint meeting, marking the beginning of a collaborative effort to strengthen student leadership across the school. With the participation of Mark Dunn, Elementary School Principal, and Debra Cortney, Pre School Principal, the session provided an opportunity for…
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JFK Celebrates Its Fourth Eco School Recognition
For the fourth consecutive year, John F. Kennedy, The American School of Querétaro, has been certified as an Eco School by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) — a distinction that highlights the ongoing commitment of the entire JFK community to environmental care and sustainability. In addition, our school received…
JFK Recognized by Innovamat for Excellence in Teacher Development
We are proud to share that John F. Kennedy, The American School of Querétaro has been recognized by Innovamat for its commitment as a “Centro destacado en la formación continua de su equipo docente en didáctica de las matemáticas.” This distinction celebrates our teachers’ dedication to continuous professional growth and…
JFK at the Tri Association Educators Conference 2025
This September, five members of the JFK faculty traveled to Costa Rica to take part in the annual Tri Association Educators Conference—the largest and most influential gathering of international educators in Latin America. Over 600 educators and more than 30 expert speakers came together for four days of learning, discussion,…
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…
Meet the Jaguars: Mayra Azaola
With 11 years of experience at JFK, Miss Mayra Azaola has found a true home within this vibrant community. She treasures the opportunity to learn from people of different nationalities and cultures, and she deeply appreciates the sense of belonging and support she receives at JFK. This year, her dedication…
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
On February 11 and 12, JFK proudly celebrated the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, offering students meaningful experiences that highlighted women’s contributions to STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Exploring Science at ENES UNAM Juriquilla11th and 12th-grade students passionate about biological sciences visited the genomics, neurobiology,…
Transforming Math Education at JFK: A Conceptual Approach
At JFK Elementary School , the way mathematics is taught has undergone a transformation to align with a more conceptual and inquiry-based approach. Recognizing the need for change, the school has been implementing a progressive methodology inspired by the PYP framework over the past two years. Leading this initiative is…
Alumnus Ángel De Lope Shares His Ironman Experience
Last week, JFK alumnus Ángel De Lope Cobo gave a talk to students about his experience preparing for the Ironman competition, in which he was the highest-ranked Mexican participant. The conference, titled “My Journey to Becoming Mexico’s #1 Ironman: Qro to Kona”, covered the physical and mental challenges of the…
Starting 2025 with Growth: Teacher Training for Excellence
To kick off 2025, our teachers participated in an enriching training session on January 8 and 9. During these days, educators from different sections came together to reflect on their teaching practices and acquire valuable tools to enhance their daily work. According to MS teacher, Diana Sánchez: “We conducted a…