Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda UFSD
Providing our students with the supports, tools, and diverse opportunities needed to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world
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Back-to-School Toolkit
Visit our Back-to-School Page, where you can find school supply lists, back-to-school event information, answers to frequently asked questions, school calendars, and more.
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Aug. 18 "Hawaiian Luau" Family Event to Benefit Children's Hospital
All families are invited to a special family friendly Hawaiian luau-themed event which will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18 at Darlene Ceglia's Dance Project. All proceeds will benefit Children's Hospital.
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Community Education Fall/Winter Catalog
The Community Education Department is pleased to provide the most up-to-date catalog for fall/winter programming. Registration begins Monday, Aug. 19.
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Ken-Ton Closet Opens New Location at Jefferson Elementary
Thursday, August 1 marked the beginning of a new era at the former Jefferson Elementary School as the Ken-Ton Closet officially opened its doors to the public at a ribbon-cutting ceremony preceding its grand re-opening at the new location.
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Honoring the Achievements of the Class of 2019
More than half earned at least one of the following distinctions: an Advanced Regents, an Advanced Regents with Honors, a Technical Endorsement, or as candidates for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.
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Summer School Information
The Ken-Ton School District is pleased to continue to offer summer school programming at the elementary, middle and high school level, while also providing bus transportation to eligible K-12 summer school students.
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K-12 Art Collaboration for Oishei Children’s Hospital
On June 11, a year-long initiative by the Art Department culminated with the delivery of a large-scale art installation, hand-drawn coloring booklets for patients, and donations of art supplies to Oishei Children’s Hospital.
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Kenmore West Baseball Wins Section VI Class A Championship
Kenmore West Baseball defeated Niagara-Wheatfield to win the 2019 Section VI Class A-1 Championship on May 30, then defeated Iroquois to claim the overall Class A title on June 1.
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Ken-Ton School District Honors 42 Retirees
The Ken-Ton School District recognized 42 employees who will be retiring at the end of the 2018-19 school year. Each of these employees have played a critical role in shaping the future success of countless students.
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New Visitor Procedures
New visitor procedures requiring a valid ID will be in effect as schools begin implementing a new visitor management system. Learn more at www.ktufsd.org/visitors.
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The Dangers of E-Cigarettes & Vaping
Schools and communities across the country, including Ken-Ton, are experiencing an emerging threat to pubic health: the rapidly increasing use of electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, among adolescents.
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Introducing Ken-Ton Forward
Created by a dedicated team of stakeholders, the district's new 2018-2023 Strategic Plan, entitled "Ken-Ton Forward," represents a significant shift in the vision and governing philosophy of Ken-Ton Schools. Learn more about it here.
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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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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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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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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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Ken-Ton CLASS Students Participate in 1st Local 'Invention Convention'
Fourth-grade students in the Ken-Ton School District CLASS Program participated in their first local Invention Convention with more than 65 different concepts tackling a variety of real-world problems.
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Pre-Engineering Program Earns NYS 'Model Program' Status
New York State has recognized the exceptional quality of the Kenmore East and Kenmore West Pre-Engineering Academy by naming it a Model CTE Program.
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Ken-Ton Welcomes New Administrators
The Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School District is excited to welcome its new administrators for the 2019-20 school year, including Holmes Elementary School Principal Matthew Raines and Franklin Elementary School Principal Kia Evans.
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Crossing Guard Locations
A map of 2019-20 crossing guard locations is available. In the coming year, crossing guard data and pedestrian traffic patterns will be studied to identify potential changes to further optimize crossing guard locations beginning with the 2020-21 school year.
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Board of Education 2019 Reorganization Meeting
The Board of Education conducted its annual Reorganization Meeting on Monday, July 1. The Board welcomed its newest member, Trustee Matthew Chimera, and re-appointed Dr. Jill O'Malley to the position of President and Andrew Gianno to the position of Vice P
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May 21, 2019 Election & Exit Survey Results
Thank you to everyone who took part in the May 21, 2019 Budget Vote and Board of Education Election. Voting results can be found here, along with the results of the district's exit survey.
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KE Student Performs for Honors Performance Series in Australia
Madison Manzella, a talented student in the Kenmore East Band Program, earned a place among some of the top student performers in the world as part of the Honors Performance Series at the Sydney Opera House in Australia.
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Lindbergh 'Green Team' Helps Beautify School Grounds
Thanks to the Green Team Committee and support from the school community, the school grounds at Lindbergh Elementary School are more beautiful than ever.
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Flipgrid Showcases Student Work at Global Tech Conference
During the summer, projects by Hoover Elementary students were prominently featured by Flipgrid at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference & Expo.
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Community Education Fall/Winter Catalog
The Community Education Department is pleased to provide you with the most up-to-date catalog for Fall/Winter programming.
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Aug. 18 "Hawaiian Luau" Event for Children's Hospital
All families are invited to a special family friendly Hawaiian luau-themed event which will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18 at Darlene Ceglia's Dance Project. All proceeds will benefit Children's Hospital.
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Ken-Ton Closet Opens New Location at Jefferson Elementary
August 1 marked the beginning of a new era at the former Jefferson Elementary as the Ken-Ton Closet officially opened its doors to the public at a ribbon-cutting ceremony preceding its grand re-opening at the new location.
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Spring 2019 Sports Season Highlights
Highlights include Kenmore West Baseball, Kenmore Boys Rugby, Kenmore West Softball, Kenmore West Track & Field, and the combined Kenmore East and Kenmore West Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team.
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Holmes Students Create 'Giant Sturgeon' From Shopping Bags
Holmes Elementary students and staff recently unveiled an extraordinary creation that was the product of a months-long collaboration in science and art: a giant sturgeon made from chicken wire and plastic shopping bags.
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KE Grad Matthew Bressette Receives Music Directors Award
Kenmore East High School graduate Matthew Bressette was awarded the Ken-Ton School District Directors Award in recognition of his passion, dedication, and the joy he brought to his school and band program.
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Board Welcomes New Member, Re-Appoints Officers
The Board of Education held its annual Reorganization Meeting on Monday, July 1 and welcomed its newest member, Trustee Matthew Chimera.
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Rony Janno, Holmes Elementary School Student
"Rony is a motivated individual, always reliable and a leader both academically and socially. Rony sets an excellent example for those around him."
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McKinley Falkowski & Laura D'Aquino, Board of Education Student Representatives
"McKinley and Laura did a phenomenal job representing the student body on the Board of Education."
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Tracy Caruana, Holmes Elementary School Support Specialist
"Tracy always has a smile on her face and a kind word to say to others. Tracy always steps up to volunteer at every event at Holmes Elementary and has done so much for the Holmes community."
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Laura Moore, Holmes Elementary School Support Staff
"Laura is a dedicated, passionate and kind-hearted staff member at Holmes Elementary. Laura goes above and beyond daily to best meet the unique needs of her students."
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Sarah Denman, Kenmore West High School Student
"She is a person of strong character and integrity, and truly exhibits the IB learner profile traits of compassion, inquisitiveness, commitment, and balance."
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Kristen Benner, Kenmore West High School Student
"She is a person of great character, who is responsible, intelligent and committed to learning and taking academic risks!"
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Tricia Gallagher, Kenmore West High School Teacher Aide
"Everyday she can be observed between the change of classes greeting and welcoming her students into class. She works to develop a positive rapport with her students and make connections between the curriculum and their life experiences."
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Laura Howse, Kenmore West IB Teacher & Program Coordinator
"Mrs. Howse has worked very hard to ensure that our program is aligned to the standards and expectations of the IB Diploma Program. She has maintained an enthusiasm and curiosity for learning that resonates throughout the program."
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Maisy Fleming, Lindbergh Elementary Student
"She is always positive, supportive, cheerful, encouraging, and kind to her schoolmates. Maisy goes the extra mile for any friend who needs help and can frequently be overheard encouraging her peers and cheering them up if they have had a rough day."
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Kara Pezzino, Lindbergh Elementary Cafeteria Monitor
"Kara Pezzino is more than just a cafeteria monitor. She is kind, patient, energetic, and willing to help out at Lindbergh in anyway possible."
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Cathy Miller, Lindbergh Elementary School Counselor
"Cathy goes above and beyond to help and support the students, families, and staff at Lindbergh Elementary. She is compassionate, caring, and always mindful of the needs of Lindbergh students and staff."
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Samantha Padilla, Hoover Middle School Student
"Sam is a bright light at Hoover Middle, presenting herself maturely and respectfully, hard working, kind, respectful, fun, and the type of student any teacher would be lucky to have in class."
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Bryan Strauss, Hoover Middle School Teacher
"People really appreciate the high energy Bryan brings to his work for Hoover Middle and the wider community."
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Mary Moreland, Hoover Middle School Teacher Aide
"She goes above and beyond on a daily basis. She is always positive and kind to each student and staff member with whom she interacts, and she takes on extra responsibilities, jumping in wherever needed."
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Chase Achatz, Edison Elementary School Student
"Chase Achatz is an amazing representative of the Edison student body. This fourth grader is a model for character and integrity."
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Lynne Pernick, Edison Elementary School Teacher
"Lynne goes above and beyond for her students as well as for the school community. With an effortless teaching style and pragmatic approach, her peers constantly seek her opinion and guidance."
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Lisa Wilkins, Edison Elementary School Teacher Aide
"Lisa is a collaborator, always willing to learn and do whatever it takes to get the job done in a highly effective manner. She makes everyone’s job easier by lightening the load of those she supports and does it everyday with a kind word and a smile on her face."
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Patrick Fanelli, Community Relations Coordinator
"Over the past four and a half years, he has greatly increased our media presence by working relentlessly with all media platforms to tell the Ken-Ton story."
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Dawn Hawthorn, Hoover Elementary School Teacher
"Working with Mrs. Hawthorn is an absolute joy. We all highly admire her kindness, attention, and devotion to each individual student."
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Harme Hawramy, Hoover Elementary School Support Staff
"Harme is exceptionally wonderful and compassionate when working with our ELL student population. She is understanding of their cultural, linguistic, social, and academic needs."
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Taylor Paluch, Hoover Elementary School Student
"Taylor can always be counted on to set the right example for her classmates. She is always willing to help other students and is eager to learn each day."
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James Keleher & Matthew Chimera, Big Picture Program Founders
"Jim and Matt saw the potential for our students that needed a non-traditional environment and helped create a culture of learning and caring for each individual student."
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Nancy Cliff, School Nurse
"Nancy is the School Nurse at the Kenmore Middle School Building and has made great efforts to get to know and help the Big Picture students."
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Madison Martin, Big Picture Program Student
"She has achieved success in her academic classes, explored her passions through her independent projects, started an internship at a local motorcycle shop, and has been a leader in her Advisory."
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Kim Roll, Food Service Director
Kim Roll, Ken-Ton School District food service director, was recognized for winning statewide recognition as the recipient of this year’s New York School Nutrition Association’s Outstanding Director of the Year Award.
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Michele Melligan, Franklin Elementary School Counselor
"She engages in constant professional communication, is willing to provide guidance and tips, and goes out of her way to make sure daily needs are being met."
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Patricia Annis, Franklin Elementary School Monitor
"The staff appreciate that she’s reliable and always willing to provide a hand. She has strong organizational skills, and works hard to make sure tasks are being completed on time."
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Mason Mullins, Franklin Elementary School Student
"He shows nothing but respect towards his peers and the adults in the building. He always has a positive attitude and greets others with a smile."
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Deb Lavell, Franklin Middle School Teacher Aide
"She has worked tirelessly as a highly-effective and influential classroom aide who has served the students of Franklin Middle School and Franklin Elementary School for the past 23 years."
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Anna Weinert, Franklin Middle School Student
"While her academic achievements are beyond impressive, it is her positive demeanor and character that sets her apart. She is kind, respectful, and always willing to help others."
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Denise Grandits, Franklin Middle School Teacher
"She demonstrates a belief in her students to accomplish extraordinary tasks and encourages them to achieve even beyond what they believe they can achieve."
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Jack Blanch, Kenmore East High School Teacher
"Those who know him best see him as a gentle leader buried within a hardened exterior -- the consummate “tough, but fair” educator that students appreciate more and more as they grow through his class."
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Lynn Pettapiece, Kenmore East High School Support Staff
"Lynn epitomizes the ideal of customer service and she goes to great lengths to helps students, staff members, and community members in every facet of her job."
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Jessica Fink, Kenmore East High School Student
"Jessica is kind-hearted and is always willing to help another student if they are struggling."
