From the Principal

Dear BK Family,

As we started our 73rd year, I have enjoyed welcoming all students, families, and staff back to campus. The 2024-25 school year is off to a busy start, and there are a lot of great and new things  happening at BK.

I am thrilled to share that BK has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School, a tremendous achievement!  Schools worldwide apply and are selected for this distinction based on their commitment to continuous innovation in education and using Apple products to inspire, imagine, and impact teaching and learning. Our teachers are using iPad and Mac to transform learning, as they incorporate technology into their lessons. Bishop Kenny is proud to be the first high school in Northeast Florida to earn this recognition.  

This summer was an exciting one, marked by significant renovations in the 200 Building, Room 305 was converted back into a full classroom, and we added a new art gallery, amongst other projects to improve communication and safety. 

A Topping Off Ceremony for The Betty & Jack Demetree Family Athletic Training Center marked the placement of last of the support beams. This milestone marks the completion of a significant phase of construction and stands as a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, faculty, staff, and the generous supporters of the Legacy of Faith Campaign. We are on track to open this state-of-the-art facility in January 2025, and it will serve as a hub for our student-athletes, providing them with the resources they need to excel both on and off the field. We can't wait for you to see this amazing new space.

Finally, I want to extend a special welcome to our newest students, the Class of 2028, as they join our unique family of Crusaders. It was a pleasure to celebrate them as we kicked off their four years at Bishop Kenny at their Freshman Mass on August 10. In looking ambitiously toward the future, we challenge you to continue to grow, lead, and serve. I wish everyone a wonderful school year, and I hope you proudly remember that you belong to something special, and that your time here will continue to shape the BK legacy.

Tradition. Excellence. Faith.
The Spirit of a Crusader.