John F. Kennedy High School is one of two public high schools located in Bloomington, Minnesota, United States. Named after former president John F. Kennedy, it was opened in 1965 due to the rapid growth of Bloomington at the time. Athletics The school had been a member of the Lake Conference since the school opened but left the Lake Conference after the 2009–10 school year to become part of the new South Suburban Conference. In 2014, Kennedy joined the new Metro West Conference. In 2022, Kennedy joined the Tri-Metro Conference. Performing arts Kennedy has four competitive show choirs, the mixed-gender "Rhythm in Gold", the all-female "East Side Swingers", the all-men "Men in Motion" and the intermediate mixed-gender "Blue and Gold Velvet", which debuted during the 2022 competitive season. The program also hosts an annual competition. It also has a large instrumental music department, divided into a band section and an orchestra. Notable alumni Patrick Casey - writer, actor, director and author Peter Docter, film director, animator, screenwriter, producer and voice actor Kent Hrbek, Major League Baseball player Don Jackson, National Hockey League player and coach Marcus LeVesseur, professional fighter in the UFC Pat Mazorol, Minnesota state representative Josh "Worm" Miller - filmmaker, writer, director, and actor Gordy Morgan, Olympic wrestler John Morgan, Olympic wrestler Marty Morgan, NCAA All-American wrestler Steve Rushin, writer Jenna Smith, college and professional basketball player Ryan Stoa, professional ice hockey player Melissa Halvorson Wiklund, Minnesota state senator See also Bloomington Jefferson High School Bloomington Lincoln High School References External links Buildings and structures in Bloomington, Minnesota High schools in Bloomington, Minnesota Educational institutions established in 1965 Public high schools in Minnesota 1965 establishments in Minnesota