Summer enrichment, including the summer math and summer reading, can be found Summer math and reading.
Welcome to Kennedy
Administration
Kevin Gildea - Principal
email: kevingildea@walthampublicschools.org
781-314-5663
Kate Sullivan - Assistant Principal
email: kathrynsullivan@walthampublicschools.org
781-314-5665
for students with last names A-L
Amy Woogmaster - Assistant Principal
email: amywoogmaster@walthampublicschools.org
781-314-5667
for students with last names M-Z
Call or email your child's assistant principal with any disciplinary issues or concerns.
School Info
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Nicole Buczynski
email: nicolebuczynski@walthampublicschools.org
781-314-5566
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Call 781-314-5670 by 8:00 AM if the child is going to be absent or tardy.
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School Nurse – Cindi Detzer, BSN RN
cynthiadetzer@walthampublicschools.org
Phone: 781-314-5564 Fax: 781-314-5697
Call with any health related concerns, issues, or questions.
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Grade 6: Gelen Zepeda (gelenzepeda@walthampublicschools.org)
Grade 7: Natalia Parrella (nataliaparrella@walthampublicschools.org)
Grade 8: Melissa Graham (melissagraham@walthampublicschools.org)
Bridge Program: Keren Clark (kerenclark@walthampublicschools.org)
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Officer Kelly Komola (kellykomola@walthampublicschools.org)
As the School Resource Officer, Officer Komola is at the school from 7 AM - 3 PM as an extra support to ensure that the school is a safe place for all students to learn.
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Alexa Davis (alexadavis@walthampublicschools.org)
Contact with any special education questions/concerns
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2026-2027 8th Grade Committee Members Needed
Parents interested in helping with the 8th grade committee for the 2026-2027 school year should contact Tatiana Kazdoba at Tatiana.kazdoba@gmail.com
Join the PTO
The Kennedy Middle School PTO is looking for parents to join our leadership team as at-large members! At-large members help support our events, share ideas, and strengthen our school community. If you’re considering being more involved with the pto, we would love to have you join us! If you are interested email us at kennedywaltham@gmail.com
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2026-2027 Handbooks Coming Soon!
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The middle school runs on a 6 day schedule. The first day of school will be day 1, the next day a day 2, and so on. After day 6, the schedule rotates back to day 1. If school is canceled because of a snow day, we would skip that day in the schedule.
Morning Routine
The building opens at 7:40. Students can either go up to the cafeteria and get a free breakfast to eat, or they can go to the auditorium. The bell will ring at 7:50 for the school day to begin.
Afternoon Routine
The school day ends at 2:30. Students will leave their last class, go to their lockers, pack up their backpacks, and get ready to go home.
- If students take a bus, they will exit the building using the back door on the second floor of the school, right by the cafeteria. There will be teachers outside to help students find what bus they are on.
- If students are being picked up, they will exit the building using the doors by the auditorium. Parents/guardians will wait in their cars for the students to come out.
- If students are walking home, they will exit the building using the main doors on the first floor.
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Bus routes for the district are Bus Routes (Kennedy's buses are on page 4)
If your child stays late, they can take a late bus home at 3:30pm. The late buses are Bus.
There will be 4 late buses, and they make specific stops. It is important that your child knows the name of the bus route (not the #) and the stop they should get off at if they plan to ever take a late bus. (For example, 'Prospect Hill' bus, stop Main @ Nathan.)
This link will bring you to the Waltham Public Schools Transportation Services website.
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LATE BUS SERVICE FOR WHS, KENNEDY & MCDEVITT Leaves WHS approximately 3:35 PM – 3:45 PM from the main entrance of the school building.
Late Bus Routes service the high school along with both middle schools and the stops are listed on each of the buses covering late runs. Students should tell the driver which stop they will access when boarding the bus as stops on the route will be made depending on the ridership.
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Late bus service is not provided on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and on Step Up Day
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Late bus service during WHS finals week is only provided to middle school students
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2026-2027 Menus Coming Soon!
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ach student will see their MESH classes (Math, English, Science, and History) every day. Students will see their FAPA classes (Fine Arts Performing Arts) 2 days out of the 6 day cycle. If students take a foreign language, they will see that class 4 days out of the 6 day schedule.
Your student's schedule will be visible in Aspen and they will receive a printed copy on the first day of school.
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Greg Davidson - IT Specialistgregorydavidson@walthampublicschools.org
Contact with any technology questions or concerns.
Technology Information - English
Technology Information - Spanish
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Aspen is Waltham Public School's Student Information System (SIS). Aspen allows students, teachers, and parents to access data, including class schedules, school events, student grades, and more. All Parents/Guardians with an email address in Aspen are able to view current information in the Aspen Student Information System.
Account Setup - Haitian-Creole
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The Waltham Public Schools ensures that all students, regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, homelessness, or limited English proficiency, have equal access to the general education program and full range of any occupational/vocational education programs offered by the Waltham Public Schools.
STEM Club
As an extension of our school day, students in grades 6-8 will be engaged in hands-on STEM/STEAM activities and problem-solving using the eight Science and Engineering Practices. Students will have the opportunity to use 3D printers, fly drones, participate in design challenges, build and create using K'NEX and architectural design kits, and many other cool STEM activities!
Brandeis Enrichment
An after-school program for students in grades 6-8 that meets every Thursday at Brandeis University. A bus will pick up students and transport them to the Brandeis campus to help/tutor students. This is a fun time for the students to work together with team building activities, have a snack, and also work for an hour with an individual mentor. A great program for students who might be shy or lack confidence in learning or socializing. A permission slip is required and it is expected that students will bring homework.
Drama Club
The Drama Program at Kennedy offers performance opportunities after school in the Fall Play and the Spring Musical for all students grades 6-8. The Fall Play typically has auditions the first week of school, and the Spring Musical auditions are usually later on in December. Shows and Auditions are announced via morning announcements and on the website - so keep your eyes and ears pealed! Opportunities to work behind the scenes in Stage Crew come up a few weeks before each performance, and those are also announced on the website and morning announcements.
GSA
Open to all Kennedy students who want to support the LGBTQ community!
Latino Club
Includes fun activities and snacks, and plans events such as Kennedy's Culture Night.
Math Olympiad
This program is designed to give students the experience of working on challenging math problems that go beyond what they normally see in class. These problems will push students to develop their creativity, their reasoning, and their number skills.
Middle School Honors String Ensemble
Middle School Honors String Ensemble is for students in Grades 6-8. It meets every Tuesday from 3:00 - 4:30 and requires that students find their own transportation home. Experience in playing violin, viola, cello, and bass at audition required level as well as a string instrument and music.
National Junior Honor Society
NJHS is for students in Grade 8. NJHS meets once a month on a Thursday with dates to be determined. There will be an informational meeting in the Fall and an application is required. Students will be able to take the late bus home at the end of each meeting.
Student Council
Student Council is for any student in Grades 6-8 who want to make a difference in the school. Students will be able to take the late bus home.
Basketball
Boys and Girls Basketball is for any student in Grades 6-8. It is a Winter sport and practices are held everyday after-school. Participants need to sign up on FamilyID and make sure that they have an updated physical on file with the Nurse.
Field Hockey
Field Hockey is for students in Grades 6-8. Any experience level is welcome. It is a Fall Season sport and students need to have an updated physical on file with the Nurse. Families can sign up on FamilyID (see right panel for more information).
Soccer
Boys and Girls Soccer is for any student in Grades 6-8. It is a Fall sport and practices are held everyday after-school. Participants need to sign up on FamilyID and make sure that they have an updated physical on file with the Nurse.
Chess Club
Open to everyone - chess club meets on Fridays after school!
Girls On The Run & Kennedy Runs
Girls On The Run will have a fall season from late September to mid November, and a spring season from March to early June. Practices are Mondays/Thursdays from 2:30-3:30, and you'll complete a 5k at the end of the season! More info image from web.
Kennedy Runs will be in the spring to prepare students for the Strides for Education 5k in May!
SLAC
Open to everyone - the Stay Late and Create Club meets on Tuesdays. You'll participate in a variety of activities from 3D printing design challenges to building structures.
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For families who are in need of extra assistance, Kennedy is here to help. Please let us know if your family needs clothing, toiletries, or school supplies.
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There is a gender neutral bathroom available for all students who would prefer to use it. The gender neutral bathroom is located across from the Nurse’s Office on the first floor. -
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