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On this site, you will find useful and important information about Kennedy Elementary School, upcoming events, and exciting activities that take place during the school year. Please be sure to check the site and calendar regularly for updated events and activities. Weekly communication newsletters will be posted under the Principals Newsletter tab.

At Kennedy Elementary School we strive to spread kindness in the school and surrounding community through our "Kennedy Kindness" initiative. As a school community, we believe in educating the whole child to ensure each child reaches their full potential. As a school community, we will accomplish this daily through the district's new Social-Emotional Learning initiative and PEAK enrichment period. At Kennedy Elementary School we strive to meet the needs of all learners by providing students opportunities to collaborate, create, think critically, and problem-solve through the implementation of district initiatives.

Kennedy Elementary School is also proud to announce that we are the recipients of a bronze medal, awarded by Sustainable Jersey for Schools. Thank you to the school community for all your hard work, dedication, and promise to sustainability. Let's aim high this year to build upon this hard work!

I am looking forward to a great year, and am excited to serve as the Principal of Kennedy Elementary School. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me.

Sincerely,

Nicole Acevedo

Principal, Kennedy Elementary School

nacevedo@roxbury.org

973-584-3938

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Roxbury Community Unites to Raise Nearly $200,000 for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month

March 27, 2026

March has officially been recognized as Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month in Roxbury, and the local school community has responded with record-breaking generosity. Through three major student-led events—Roxbury High School’s Rox-THON and the St. Baldrick’s head-shaving events at Kennedy and Lincoln/Roosevelt Schools—the community collectively raised nearly $200,000 this year to support families and research.

The 34th Annual Roxbury Choir Invitational

March 24, 2026

The Roxbury Performing Arts Department will host the 34th annual Roxbury Choir Invitational in the Roxbury High School Auditorium on Saturday, March 28th from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm.

The RHS Performing Arts Department Presents: 9 to 5: The Musical

March 9, 2026

The Roxbury Performing Arts Department will present 9 to 5: The Musical March 12, 13, and 14 in the Roxbury High School Auditorium located at 1 Bryant Drive in Succasunna. Performances start at 7:00 PM with an additional matinee show on Saturday, March 14th at 2:00 PM.

12 Roxbury Students Make All-Eastern and All-State Choir with Teacher Patrick Hachey Honored as Conductor

March 3, 2026

Roxbury Township Public Schools proudly congratulates RHS Director of Choirs and Lead Teacher of Performing Arts, Patrick Hachey, who was selected to conduct the NJ All-State Treble Choir from February 19-22. This distinguished honor has been awarded to only 10 high school teachers in the ensemble’s 25-year history. This marks the second time Mr. Hachey has been selected to conduct an All-State choir during his 26-year career in music education, including 22 years of dedicated service to the Roxbury community. RHS choir teacher Krista Sweer also served as pianist for the NJ All-State Treble Choir, proudly representing the Roxbury High School Choral Program at the state level. Roxbury Township Public Schools commends both educators for their exceptional leadership, talent, and commitment to excellence in the performing arts.