Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda UFSD
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District Announcements
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Kenmore Middle is Now Kenmore Junior/Senior High
The historic school building at 155 Delaware Road is no longer Kenmore Middle School. It is now Kenmore Junior/Senior High School, and the 2023-24 school year will mark it's return as an independent school.
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New Football Game Procedures Go Into Effect Sept. 1
New procedures will be implemented for football games beginning at Adams Field on September 1st and Crosby Field on September 2nd to enhance safety and security at both locations.
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Here Comes the Bus (Track Your Child's Bus)
The Ken-Ton School District is pleased to begin offering Here Comes the Bus. This tool uses GPS technology installed on school buses to provide families with the location of their child's bus on a map, arrival times, and push/email notifications when the bus is near.
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It's Time to Register for UPK & Kindergarten!
Now is the time for families to register for Universal Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs for the 2023-24 school year. We are delighted to welcome the newest members of our learning community to our schools!
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2022-23 District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP)
The District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP) for the 2022-23 school year is aligned with the Ken-Ton Forward. The DCIP represents a 1-year action plan to bring the Ken-Ton Forward to life.
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Support Staff Are In High Demand!
Ken-Ton is making it more attractive than ever before to pursue a career as a support staff member. These jobs are perfect for anyone interested in part-time or full-time work, especially those looking for a family-friendly schedule. Click the link for more information!
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American Rescue Plan (ARP)
New York State has been allocated nearly $9 billion in American Rescue Plan (ARP) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds. Click the link for information on Ken-Ton's ARP plan.
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NEW: Safe School Helpline
The Safe School Helpline is a convenient, confidential way for anyone to report information about situations that might affect safety at our school any time of the day or night.
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Kenmore East, Kenmore West & Ken-Ton Athletic Apparel
Click here to access the Kenmore East High School, Kenmore West High School and Ken-Ton School District online athletic apparel stores!
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Ken-Ton Weekly Connection: Superintendent's Weekly Message & Video Update
Stay up-to-date with the Ken-Ton Weekly Connection, a weekly message and video update from Superintendent Sabatino Cimato. View past editions on the web and sign up to receive it in your email inbox each week.
Featured Programs
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International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
Kenmore East and Kenmore West are two of only four schools in the eight counties of Western New York that offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Program.
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Career Academies
Kenmore East and Kenmore West both offer New York State-certified career and technical education programs through the district's four Career Academies: Pre-Engineering, Computer Networking, Information Technology, and Finance & Enterprise.
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Music Programs
For eight years in a row, Ken-Ton has been among the tiny fraction of the nation's school districts to be designated as a “Best Community for Music Education” by the NAMM Foundation.
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Art Programs
The Ken-Ton School District is widely regarded in the Western New York arts community as having one of the region’s leading K-12 art education program with two art career pathways in the Fine Arts and the Media Arts.
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Big Picture Program
The Big Picture Program, located at the former Kenmore Middle School Building, is a non-traditional high school program and the only one of its kind in Western New York.
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Character Education & Bullying Prevention
Find information on programs and activities taking place in all schools that promote positive behaviors and a safe and supportive school environment, and what you can do to respond to and report bullying.
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News & Headlines
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KW Student Joins NYS Student-Athlete Advisory Council
We are very proud of Kenmore West High School junior Jack Johnson, who was selected to represent Section VI on the NYS Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
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Theater Groups Hold Workshops at the Big Picture Program
Two theater organizations collaborating on an ongoing production at Shea’s Performing Arts Center visited the Big Picture Program at Kenmore Junior/Senior High School on September 12th.
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Edison Library Media Specialist Coordinates Bookmobile Visits
Earlier this week, Edison Elementary School enjoyed a visit by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Bookmobile which was a tremendous success.
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FES PTA Provides Kindergarten Students With T-Shirts
Thanks to the Franklin Elementary School Parent/Teacher Association (PTA), all Franklin Elementary students can now show off their school pride in style.
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K-9 Unit Visits Hoover Elementary School
Hoover Elementary School students were surprised by some very special visitors to the school on September 7th: Diehl, a German shepherd who is part of the Town of Tonawanda Police K-9 unit.
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WEB Leaders Give a Warm Welcome to FMS 5th Graders
On Thursday, August 31st, Franklin Middle School's WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) student leaders did an amazing job welcoming all incoming fifth-grade students as part of the fifth-grade orientation event.
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Kenmore East Percussionist Performs at Sydney Opera House
This summer, percussionist Ian Saccomando traveled to Sydney, Australia as part of the Honors Performance Series program.
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WKBW Channel 7 Visits Kenmore Junior/Senior High
Derek Heid, a journalist with WKBW Channel 7, visited Kenmore Junior/Senior High School on Wednesday to report on the building's first year as an independent school operating under its new name.
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Ch. 2 Features Drum Circle Led by KW Band Director
Earlier this summer, we were extremely proud to see Kenmore West Band Director Ken Belote featured by WGRZ Ch. 2 while leading a drum circle at Burchfield Nature and Art Center.
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Franklin Middle Named National PTA School of Excellence
Congratulations to Franklin Middle School and the Franklin Middle PTA for being named a National PTA School of Excellence for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic years!
Other Announcements
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Procedure for Naming a Building, Room, Bench, Tree, etc.
The Ken-Ton School District has implemented a new procedure for renaming a building, facility, room, bench, garden, tree, plaque, or event on school and district property.
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The District has made every reasonable attempt to ensure that our web pages are educationally sound and do not contain links to questionable material or material that can be deemed in violation of the school district's Standards and Guidelines for Web Page Publishing Policy.
Site Shortcuts
- Megan's Law Notifications: 8/15/23
- Naming Procedure
- KW & KW 2023-24 Curriculum Handbooks
- Important Flu Information
- District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP)
- Code of Conduct
- American Rescue Plan (ARP)
- Non-Discrimination & Title XI
- Safe School Helpline
- Trauma-Informed Practices
- Remembrances
- NYSED Parent Dashboard
- Staff Email
- Bullying Incident Report
- Board Meeting Notice
- Family Support Center
- Staff Directory
- Online Payments
- Central Registration
- Food Service
- Staff Development Center
- Elementary Math Homework Help
- Parent Portal Information
- District Calendars
Ken-Ton School District Calendar
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Tomorrow
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October 6, 2023
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October 9, 2023
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October 10, 2023
Board of Education Meeting 6:30 PM Kenmore Junior/Senior High
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October 12, 2023
Kenmore West IB Information Night Gr. 7-10 Students/Parents 7 PM
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October 16, 2023
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October 17, 2023
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October 18, 2023
Kenmore East Music is Art October Jazz Festival 6-9 PM Hofbrauhaus
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October 20, 2023
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October 21, 2023
Board Recognitions
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Alex Bianchi, Franklin Elementary School Teacher
"Alex Bianchi is truly an amazing asset to Franklin Elementary. He is enthusiastic, hard-working, caring, easy to work with, willing to try new things, and always puts the students first."
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Kathy Bumbalo, Franklin Elementary School Library Aide
"Our school library would not function without her – she is willing to try anything and help in any way she can to make sure that the students feel welcome and enjoy the library."
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Lillian Atherton, Franklin Elementary School Student
" We love the fact that she is always respectful, responsible, and safe. Additionally, Lily is kind, thoughtful, and a hard worker – a true pleasure to have in class."
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August 2023 Department Recognitions
For the August 8th meeting, we asked each district department to identify one outstanding member of its staff to be celebrated for their work. These individuals represent the incredible work that takes place behind the scenes that has a tremendous impact on our students.
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Braden Yiengst, Kenmore East High School Student
"Braden is well liked by adults and peers due to his charismatic personality and strong communication skills. He has a positive outlook on life and is committed to always putting forth his best efforts."
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Ivette Padin, Kenmore East High School Spanish Teacher
"For the past 20 years, Ivette Padin has been a devoted, motivated, and energetic educator who has encouraged her students to strive for excellence. Her passion for language and Hispanic cultures are present in her daily teaching."
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Linda Baumgartner, Kenmore East High School Administrative Assistant
"Linda puts in countless hours past the school day to ensure our students get her best product and the best experiences at Kenmore East."
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Kim Reidell-Maczka, Kenmore West High School Teacher
"Over the years, Mrs. Reidell has maintained a challenging and diverse teaching schedule, and currently teaches Global History Honors, AP World History, a Holocaust elective, and IB History. She continues to develop new instructional strategies and consistently finds ways of engaging students through technology integration."
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Patricia Gallagher, Kenmore West High School Teacher Aide
"Mrs. Gallagher is a bundle of energy. It is not uncommon for her to ask what else she can do when parts of her day might slow down. She volunteers to cover extra classes and is always in the halls greeting all of our students and helping them with whatever they need."
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Kyle Ross-Pierce, Kenmore West High School Student
"Kyle goes above and beyond each day and continually demonstrates his ability to overcome challenges. He has seized all of the opportunities that he has been offered here in Ken-Ton and has truly made the most of his high school experience."