Bus Route Updates - Oct. 14
Due to the high volume of drivers out, Routes 150 and 303 will operate with a sub driver and vehicle.
Route 115 and Route 130 will assist with the transportation needs of the students of Route 150.
Route 304 will assist with the transportation needs of the students of Route 303.
Due to inclement weather, all after-school clubs are cancelled today. This includes Garden Club, Music Club, Sports Club, and Cheerleading.
Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep our students safe.
Today is the first day of fall break! We hope our students and their families have a restful and fun week, and we look forward to seeing you next Monday, Oct. 13!
The district and school offices will be open to the public on Monday and Tuesday only, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All offices will be closed from Wednesday through Friday.

Local library events click link:
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School will be closed for Fall Break. October 6-10
Enjoy!
Melissa Downs



Bus Schedule Changes: Oct. 2
Route 301 will operate with a sub driver with stops as follows:
Old Southern & 8th Pl: Rt 303, Bus 101 - 7:24 a.m.
740 E Alta Vista Rd: Rt 303, Bus 101 - 7:26 a.m.
5607 S 7th St: Rt 304, Bus 110 - 7:23 a.m.
711 E Roser Rd: Rt 304, Bus 110 - 7:28 a.m.
Thank you for your patience
Click the link below to view our October Family Newsletter, which includes important dates, upcoming events, and school information.
https://roosevelt-school-district-66.edurooms.com/engage/kennedy-school/newsletters/october-family-newsletter

Camp Kroc at the Salvation Army has camps 8am-4pm with Extended Care for $25 extra.
1375 E. Broadway Rd.
https://krocphoenix.org/kroc-phoenix/camp-kroc
Scholarships available:
https://krocphoenix.org/kroc-phoenix/scholarships
Melissa Downs- Family Coordinator


Bus Schedule Changes: Oct. 1
Route 301 will operate with a sub driver with stops as follows:
Old Southern & 8th Pl: Rt 303, Bus 101 - 7:24 a.m.
740 E Alta Vista Rd: Rt 303, Bus 101 - 7:26 a.m.
5607 S 7th St: Rt 304, Bus 110 - 7:23 a.m.
711 E Roser Rd: Rt 304, Bus 110 - 7:28 a.m.
Thank you for your patience
Thank you,
Marissa Tockstein
School Counselor
602.232.4220 ext. 11410
Marissa.tockstein@rsd.k12.az.us




Our families are so creative!
Melissa Downs
Family Coordinator

Bus Schedule Changes: Sept. 30
Route 301 will operate with a sub driver with stops as follows:
Old Southern & 8th Pl: Rt 303, Bus 101 - 7:24 a.m.
740 E Alta Vista Rd: Rt 303, Bus 101 - 7:26 a.m.
5607 S 7th St: Rt 304, Bus 110 - 7:23 a.m.
711 E Roser Rd: Rt 304, Bus 110 - 7:28 a.m.
Thank you for your patience
Bus Schedule Changes AM 9-29-25
Route 301 will operate with a sub driver with stops as follows:
Old Southern & 8th Pl -Rt 303 - 7:30 AM
740 E Alta Vista Rd- Rt 303- 7:32 AM
5607 S 7th St- Rt 304 - 7:23 AM
711 E Roser Rd - 7:28 AM
Please remain at the stop the bus will arrive.
Thank you for your patience
Friday, September 26, 2025


Marissa.tockstein@rsd.k12.az.us




Bus Route Change 9/25/25
Routes 303 and 304 will ride together in Bus 110
Route 303 students will ride in Bus 110, pick up time for students will run a little later than normal
7th st & Alta Vista - 7:20am
7240 S 7th st at 7:22
Jesse Owens Pkwy & Central. at 7:26
Central & St Anne. at 7:28
Alta Vista & Central at 7:29
Southern Ave & 1st St at 7:31
Southern Ave & 3rd St at 7:33
🍎 Mobile Food Distribution 🍊
⏰ 8 a.m. | 📅 Oct. 1
📍 Bernard Black School
Food items will be distributed in the parking lot, courtesy of St. Mary's Food Bank. Please bring your ID and a piece of mail to confirm your address.
⚠️ For everyone's safety, please enter the distribution site via Southern and 27th Ave.
Thank you,
Melissa Downs
Family Coordinator
At Kennedy on Monday’s and Thursday’s

Melissa.downs@rsd.k12.az.us
Family Coordinator

