John F. Kennedy Primary School

If students in the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District are searching for a fun night, then the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center is the place to be on Saturday, September 27.
The Jewish Community Center’s first Kids Night Out of the school year will run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the building that is located at 775 Talamini Road in Bridgewater.
According to the officials at the Jewish Community Center, students are urged to “ bring their camp and school friends together for an unforgettable evening packed with swimming, sports, pizza dinner and dessert, and non-stop fun! “
The officials went on to explain this entertaining evening that is open for students aged 5 to 11.
“Our supervised program will have everyone splashing in the pool, shooting hoops and playing games in the gym, and filling up on delicious pizza and sweet treats. Whether you're diving into the pool or diving into dessert, this is the perfect way to reconnect after the summer and celebrate a fantastic school year ahead!”
For more information, click on the link here: https://www.ssbjcc.org/events/2025/09/27/youth-and-teen/kids-night-out/

Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District students have the opportunity to join the Girl Scouts! This flyer contains more information on how to join.

Drum Fit is happening at the John. F. Kennedy Primary School. The students in health and physical education classes exercise through percussion movements and music, a great cross-curricular activity.

Field Day was enjoyed under warm and sunny conditions at the John F. Kennedy Primary School on Tuesday, June 3. Here are some scenes from Field Day at JFK.

Nicolas Carra, the Mayor of Raritan Borough, was able to stop by John F. Kennedy Primary School on Thursday, May 29, to answer some questions about the local government! The school was so grateful that he was able to come back to his alma mater, JFK, to speak with the 3rd Grade students.

The menu is available to review for all families in the Bridgewater-Raritan Raritan Regional School District. Families have the opportunity to look over their meal purchases for their students by merely reloading their accounts in their MySchoolBucks account. This option allows families to stay on top of what their children are enjoying at lunch each day. Log in or create your FREE account today: https://hssk12.co/2BF7qWx

Here are some of the numerous exhibits that were on display when the John F. Kennedy Primary School held its STEAM Expo on Wednesday, May 7. Also pictured are the staff and PTO volunteers who made this a successful event.

A lesson in musical instruments was shared with the 4th Grade students at the John F. Kennedy Primary School on Friday, April 25. The session was an introduction to the various musical instruments that JFK students will have the option to play when they enter the Eisenhower Intermediate School in September. The instructors who demonstrated the instruments to the JFK students during the morning session were the teachers in the Visual and Performing Arts program at Eisenhower. Orchestra Teachers Lisa Gaudet and Carrie Jendza, and Band Teachers Chris Dickson and Jacob Ulm played the various instruments for the JFK students. Fliers were distributed to the students to bring home to their parents in order to register for the Eisenhower music program. Ms. Gaudet, Ms. Jendza, Mr. Dickson and Mr. Ulm all summed up the visit. “The kids were excited to see and hear the instruments so they could sign up to play,” they reported.

Hello Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Community, Great news! The ticketing issue with GoFan has been resolved, and tickets for Footloose are now available again for purchase for the shows April 3-5. Click below to purchase tickets. https://gofan.co/app/school/NJ20083_1

The Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District's Festival of the Arts opened on Wednesday, March 19, when the Choral Concert was performed at Bridgewater-Raritan High School's main gym. The Orchestra Concert is set for March 26, and the Band Concert will be played on March 27.

School was not in session on Wednesday, January 29, but teachers and staff were busy sharing educational lessons and recommendations in rooms across the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District that day. The school district’s PD (Professional Development) Day was held on January 29, when speakers held productive sessions on a wide range of topics at numerous school buildings throughout Bridgewater-Raritan.

Principal Aldo Russo showed his shooting touch while playing basketball with JFK students

The 4th graders at John F. Kennedy School held a Market Day as a way to end their Social Studies unit on Economics. Each class had multiple student-run businesses with handmade products that they created. Students advertised their products and ran their businesses.

Last evening, the Board of Education awarded a bid to renovate the High School Performing Arts Center. This project is possible due to the success of our 2023 referendum and will commence at the end of the current school year. Please take a moment to look at the renderings.

On Saturday, November 16, the PTO-sponsored Fun Run had many JFK families attend. Students, staff, and parents enjoyed a great day and were able to participate in a 5K or a 1 mile walk at Duke Island Park.

Halloween was celebrated by both students and staff who exhibited creative and attractive costumes when the John F. Kennedy Primary School held its Halloween Parade on Thursday, October 31. The participants walked abound the park in front to the delight of the crowd.

The staff at John F. Kennedy School wore pink to raise awareness, show solidarity, and celebrate the strength and courage of all those who battled and continue to battle breast cancer.