John F. Kennedy
Middle School

Attention Parents- Course Registration Information
The 2023-24 course registration portal for middle school students entering 6, 7, or 8th grade opens February 27th at 3pm and will be open until March 8th.
Attention Parents of 8th Grade Students
The course registration portal opens Thursday, February 16 through February 21, 2023. Please see the attached directions on how to register via the Parent PowerSchool account. Parents and students are being asked to review level recommendations, select course electives, and submit requests via the portal. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher and/or middle school counselor. It is best to submit during the portal window, and then changes can be made after the 21st with middle school counseling staff, if necessary. Level recommendation questions should be directed to the grade 8 teachers.
Directions and registration forms have been attached in case you want to preview the courses offered for each grade level. SHS offers many courses in the various career pathways.*Students are not required to stay in a pathway and more information is included in the directions for registration.Click above to access the program of studies
Course Registration timeline
- Jan 11 - Course Fair - 6pm at SHS
- Feb 8-14 - High school students and parents complete online course selections and acceptance of level recommendations
- Feb 16-21 - Middle school students and parents complete online course selections and acceptance of level recommendations
- Feb 15-Mar 21 - High school counselors meet with current 9, 10, and 11 students to finalize recommendations and registrations
- Feb 22-Mar 22 - Middle school counselors meet with current 8th grade students to finalize recommendations
Special Education
If you have a child transitioning from 5th to 6th grade in special education, take a look at the FAQs. Entering 6th Grade: special (education) edition video.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The Southington Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Non-discrimination Statement
Special Needs Registry
The Town of Southington in conjunction with the Commission of DisAbilities has established a Special Needs Registry at the Southington Police Department dispatch center to assist residents with special needs in the event of emergency or evacuation. Special needs flyer
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Welcome
Susanne Vitcavage, Principal
Jennifer Uccello, Secretary
Marc DiDominzio, Asst. Principal
Karen Longo, Secretary
1071 South Main Street
Plantsville, CT 06479
Phone: 860-628-3275
Nurse: 860-628-3275 x14013
Fax: 860-628-3404
School Hours
8:05am-2:40pm
8:05am-12:45pm
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Anonymous Safety Tip Line
The Southington Board of Education's continued effort to provide a safe environment for all will now include an anonymous safety tip line.