Signed & Sealed! Congrats to Matthew Harrison & Isaac Hernandez on officially committing to play college football! These outstanding Rockets will continue their journey as teammates at Mount Mercy University. We’re incredibly proud of their hard work, dedication, and the bright future that lies ahead.
Once a Rocket, always a Rocket. 🚀🏈💚
We proudly honor our incredible JFK teachers for their years of dedicated service. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our students—you make a lasting impact every day!
☀️ Senior Field Day fun was off the charts! 🏃♂️💨💥 After a year of hardwork, students enjoyed a day of water games like dunk tank, water volleyball and a slip and side!
Is your student-athlete ready to suit up in Rockets green next year? Make sure you do not miss the Athletics Parent Meeting.
Questions? Contact Coach Hove (matthew.hove@eisd.net) or Coach Nuñez (vanessa.nunez@eisd.net) 🚀
📅 May 14, 2025
⏰ 6:30 p.m.
📍JFK Auditorium
¿Está listo tu estudiante-atleta para representar los colores verde de los Rockets el próximo año? ¡Asegúrate de no faltar a la reunión de padres de Atletismo!
¿Preguntas? Comunícate con el Coach Hove (matthew.hove@eisd.net) o la Coach Núñez (vanessa.nunez@eisd.net) 🚀
📅 14 de mayo de 2025
⏰ 6:30 p.m.
📍Auditorio de JFK
Once a Rocket, Always a Rocket 🚀⚽️
Huge thanks to everyone who showed up for the annual JFK Varsity vs. Alumni soccer match! A fantastic night of competition, memories, and reconnecting with old teammates. See you all next spring! #RocketPride
From Winston Elementary to Brentwood Middle School and and a proud graduate of Kennedy High,—Alberto Olivarez’s journey through Edgewood ISD has come full circle! ⚾️💚 As an alum, he brings heart, hustle, and hometown pride to everything he does. His favorite part of being a teacher and coach? “Being able to guide student-athletes on the right path to being successful by doing the right things.” 💪🚀
This Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating our incredible staff who once walked our halls as students and now inspire the next generation in our classrooms! ✨
From walking the halls as a Kennedy graduate to leading on the field as a Kennedy coach—Christopher Zapata is now teaching the next generation of Rockets with purpose and pride! 🚀
“The most rewarding aspect of being a high school teacher is the opportunity to inspire and mentor students as they navigate a crucial phase of their lives, witnessing their growth and development. It's a chance to make a real difference, shaping future leaders and change-makers.” 💚
Before heading to the BPA National Conference in Orlando this week, EISD's Dulce Velazquez-Pena and Alyanna Aguilar got glam makeovers from our talented Fine Arts Cosmetology students! Love seeing our students support each other — that’s #EdgewoodProud! ✨
Tune in this morning at 9 a.m. on KENS 5 'Great Day SA' as they present JFK Senior Jazmin Vasquez with the All-Star Athlete recognition! 🚀⚽️🏐
Sintoniza esta mañana a las 9 a.m. en KENS 5 'Great Day SA', donde presentarán a Jazmin Vasquez, estudiante de último año en JFK, con el reconocimiento de Atleta Estrella. 🚀⚽️🏐
All ❤️ for our Rockets Mixed Doubles Tennis team! Huge shoutout to Jimena Garcia and Jose Capetillo for serving up some serious talent at Regionals this week! You left it all on the court —what a way to cap off a great season. 🎾🚀 #RocketPride
BPA is headed to Nationals in Florida this morning! Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers for safe travels and the best of luck in the competition. GO ROCKETS!!
#ICYMI: Huge congratulations to our amazing Class of 2025 seniors at Decision Day! 🎓✨
We’re beyond proud as they take bold steps toward college and their future goals.
Here’s to saying YES to new beginnings! 🎉👏
Due to potential weather coming in Friday evening the Rockets Baseball game against Uvalde on Friday, May 2 will now be at NOON (12 p.m.). Come out and support the Rockets in the 2025 Playoffs!
We promise... they're in the photo!
Rocket Band, Colorguard & Drumline preparing for tonight's 89th Annual Fiesta Band Festival at Alamo Stadium. Gates open at 5 p.m.
📅 May 1, 2025
⏲️ Festival begins at 7 p.m.
📍 Alamo Stadium, 110 Tuleta Dr, San Antonio
📺 Live on KSAT 12
Happy Fiesta EISD! All campuses and district offices are closed Friday, May 2. Classes resume Monday, May 5.
¡Feliz Fiesta EISD! Todas las escuelas y oficinas del distrito estarán cerradas el viernes 2 de mayo. Las clases se reanudan el lunes 5 de mayo.
Congrats to our Early College High School grads on a huge accomplishment!
Join us in celebrating Donatela Galvan, Guadalupe Del Cielo, Evelyn Kelley, Gabriela Serrano, Sofia Serrano, Abigayle Morin, Miracle Gonzalez along with Rikkelle Gonzalez, Aaralyn Villarreal, Jovanni Alfaro, Serenity McNeil, and Abigail Lira, who are not pictured, will earn their associates degrees before they graduate from high school! Way to go Rockets!
🔥 Hype up the squad! The Rockets Baseball team is hittin' the 2025 playoffs and we’re ALL IN. Show some love and get your Playoffs '25 tee TODAY!
Email Coach Olivares at aolivares@eisd.net. Shirts are $20 🚀⚾️💯
🎉 Huge congratulations to our Lady Rockets on an incredible season! 🥎 Your hustle, heart, and home runs kept us on our feet. We’re already counting down to next season!✨ #GoRockets
Don’t say we didn’t warn you 🥎
Rockets Softball is ready for the playoffs and the vibes are immaculate. Be there tonight as they take on Somerset. 🚀💚🩶 #PlayoffMode #RocketPride
🥎 vs Somerset
⏰ 6:30 p.m.
📅 Friday, April 25
📍Edgewood Softball Complex, 1501 Ceralvo St
Time to dust off your cleats! Join us for the 3rd Annual Varsity-Alumni Soccer Game on Friday May 9th.
Be there as current Rockets will take on alumni in what should be a great match! Get your tickets now to support the JFK Boys Soccer program.
⚽️ Friday, May 9, 2025 at 7 p.m.
⚽️ Edgewood Veterans Stadium
⚽️ Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/3556383?schoolId=TX22715
