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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Click Here for the District & School Reopening Plans
The school and district reopening plans will all be posted to the website for parents/guardians to view by the end of the day Friday, July 31. They can be found on our reopening site at www.ktufsd.org/reopening.
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Reopening Planning for the 2020-21 School Year
All planning documentation and resources involving the reopening of schools for the 2020-21 school year will be posted to the district website at www.ktufsd.org/reopening, which will be constantly routinely.
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Superintendent Sabatino Cimato Letter for Ken-Ton Community
"It is with great pride that I write this letter during my first week as Superintendent of the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District."
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Summer Food Programs
All children and teenagers age 18 and under are eligible for the summer food programs operated by the Town of Tonawanda Youth, Parks & Recreation Department and St. Amelia's School.
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Update for Families of Incoming Kindergarten Students
The Ken-Ton School District is very excited to welcome its incoming kindergarten students. Parents and guardians are asked to please review this information regarding the kindergarten screening/orientation process.
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Don't Forget to Register for Kindergarten & Universal Pre-K
All families with children who will be eligible for Kindergarten (age 5 on or before Dec. 1, 2020) or Universal Pre-K (age 4 on or before Dec. 1, 2020) to register for the 2020-21 school year which begins in September.
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Operation Recognition (Veterans Diploma Information)
Veterans who left high school without graduating are eligible to earn a New York State high school diploma through Operation Recognition, which recognizes the devotion and sacrifice of all veterans who left school early by presenting them with a high school diploma.
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Up-To-Date Academic Information Available on Portal
Up-to-date academic information for Gr. K-12 parents/guardians is available on the Infinite Campus portal (www.ktufsd.org/portal) and through the Campus Parent App.
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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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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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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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To Maximize Social Distancing, Parents/Guardians Can Volunteer to Decline Transportation Eligibility
The Ken-Ton School District is engaging in an effort to further reduce density on our school buses in order to maximize opportunities for social distancing and further safeguard against COVID-19. To facilitate this opportunity, we are providing all parents/guardians of students who are eligible for district-provided transportation the option to voluntarily decline bus transportation.
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Find Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Related to Reopening on the Reopening FAQ
The most up-to-date information on reopening will be compiled here in a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) format. This information will be continuously updated and will change throughout the 2020-21 school year planning process. Please check back often, as information is expected to change often as additional guidance and feedback is provided.
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School and District Reopening Plans Available on Website for Download/Viewing
The most recent published version of the Ken-Ton School District Reopening Plan and links to individual school reopening plans are now posted to the website. These plans will be living documents and will continue to be refined and modified as state-level determinations are made for the reopening of schools, as guidance evolves, and as planning continues to move forward for the 2020-21 school year.
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Ken-Ton School District School Reopening Survey Results (Parent/Guardian, Staff, Students & Community Surveys)
In July 2020, the Ken-Ton School District conducted a survey for parents/guardians, staff, students, and community members to provide feedback on the reopening of schools in September. The survey results (including open-ended responses) can be found at www.ktufsd.org/survey. In all, more than 4,100 individuals in the Ken-Ton community took part in the survey.
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July 28, 2020 Parent Cafe: Reopening Survey Results Overview and Virtual Q&A
On July 28, 2020, the Ken-Ton School District hosted a Virtual Parent Cafe to provide an overview of the reopening survey results and to invite questions from participants. The event was hosted by Frank Spagnolo, Director of Data and Accountability and Chief Information Officer for the Ken-Ton School District. Click the link to see a video recording and the virtual Q&A.
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Superintendent Sabatino Cimato: July 10, 2020 Letter
"It is with great pride that I write this letter during my first week as Superintendent of the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District."
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Budget Vote and Board of Election Results
For the full official results of the Budget Vote and Board of Education Election, visit www.ktufsd.org/budget.
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Click Here for the District & School Reopening Plans
The school and district reopening plans will all be posted to the website for parents/guardians to view by the end of the day Friday, July 31. They can be found on our reopening site at www.ktufsd.org/reopening.
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Board of Education Holds Reorganizational Meeting
The Board of Education held its annual Re-Organizational Meeting on July 7. The Oath was administered to Board President Matthew Chimera, Trustees Jennifer Morrow and Lesley Battaglia, and Superintendent Cimato.
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Update for Families of Incoming Kindergarten Students
The Ken-Ton School District is very excited to welcome its incoming kindergarten students. Parents and guardians are asked to please review this information regarding kindergarten screening/orientation.
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KE, KW Earn U.S. News & World Report 'Best Schools' Designation
Ken-East and Ken-West were among the top high schools in the U.S. to earn the "Best High Schools" designation in the U.S. News & World Report's 2020 Best High Schools rankings out of nearly 18,000 schools evaluated.
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Board of Education Appoints Sabatino Cimato as Superintendent
The Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School District is excited to announce that the Board of Education has appointed Sabatino Cimato as the new Superintendent of Schools beginning July 6, 2020.
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Jennifer Gazdovich, Kenmore West High School Teacher
"Mrs. Gazdovich’s love of teaching and true appreciation for working with students is evident by observing her classes and students. Mrs. Gazdovich is always exploring and finding new ways to make the learning of science relevant for her students."
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Sue Goulette, Kenmore West High School Teacher Aide
"Mrs. Goulette has worked in the Ken-Ton School District for 29 years; 11 of those years at Kenmore West. Mrs. Goulette is an integral part of the building and its operations."
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Emily Forney, Kenmore West High School Student
"Emily wants to help students find tools to be successful in life and wants students with disabilities to know to never give up on themselves."
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Cheryl Haefner, Hoover Elementary School Support Staff
"She is known to go above and beyond when it comes to helping students and families. She knows that every child needs something different to be successful and she won’t stop until she finds what it is."
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Susan Sperrazza, Hoover Elementary School Social Worker
"She is a kind, generous, helpful person who teaches these skills to the Hoover Hoots and others by example."
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Olivia Boryszak, Hoover Elementary School Teacher
"Above Olivia's wonderful attributes as a student, are her attributes as a person. Olivia is one of the most reliable and kind students in Hoover Elementary School."
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Susan Hirsch, Edison Elementary School Teacher
Susan Hirsch, Edison Elementary School first-grade teacher, recently earned her National Board Certification, which is considered to be the gold standard in teaching.
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Pierce Moline, Big Picture Program 101 Student
He has put great effort into his work this year. His exhibition last month was referred to by his Advisor as, "One of the best exhibitions I have ever seen!"
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Kari Piazza, Big Picture Program Senior Clerk Typist
"She is excellent with the students and we are lucky to have her working with use every day!"
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Stacey Pritchard, Big Picture Program 401 Advisor
"Stacey has worked tirelessly to provide the support her students need to be successful in school!"
