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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We need bus drivers! Up to $1,000 signing bonus. Click here for details.
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Important: CEP Household Income Eligibility Form
It is vitally important for all families to complete and return the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Household Income Eligibility Form. If you haven't, please print/download the form and return it to your child's school.
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District Safety & Emergency Management Plan (30-Day Review)
The District-Wide Safety & Emergency Management Plan is available for review and public comment on the district website for 30 days. Click the link to access the document.
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Long-Awaited Project Completed at Aqua Lane Park
A partnership between the district, town, and Niagara River Greenway has resulted in a long-awaited project centered around three ecologically significant islands in the Niagara River and the species of birds that inhabit them.
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Board Welcomes New Trustee & Elects Officers
The Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School District Board of Education held its annual Reorganization Meeting on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
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Grant to Support Free Participation in After-School Sports
Ken-Ton received a $20,000 grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds administered to support student participation in after-school athletic programming at Franklin and Holmes Elementary.
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Ken-Ton & NYSDOL Launch Free Bus Driver Training Program
The Ken-Ton School District has been awarded a one-year $249,808 grant by the NYS Department of Labor to create a first-of-its-kind free school bus driver training program.
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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.
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International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
Ken-Ton is one of only two districts 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 14 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 Kenmore Junior/Senior High School, 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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Weekly Spotlight: Holmes Elementary Student Joshua Gauthier Reimer
Throughout the school year, we're recognizing outstanding students, teachers, and support staff across our district. This week, we recognize Holmes Elementary student Joshua Gauthier Reimer.
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Franklin Middle Students to Showcase Talents at KE Craft Show
The Kenmore East Craft Fair returns for another year and two Franklin Middle students will be showcasing their talents and selling their handmade products.
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Franklin Elementary Teachers Recognized by Buffalo State Univ.
Franklin Elementary teachers Alex Bianchi and Rachel Nati have both been recognized for their dedication and commitment to helping the next generation of teachers.
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Kenmore East Teacher, Students Help Student in Distress
A Kenmore East teacher and two students are being commended for the role they played in assisting a student who was choking during class.
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Weekly Spotlight: Kenmore West Student Evangelina Greenwood
Throughout the school year, we're recognizing outstanding students, teachers, and support staff across our district. This week, we recognize two individuals including Kenmore West student Evangelina Greenwood.
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Weekly Spotlight: Lindbergh Elementary Teacher Tom Perryman
Throughout the school year, we're recognizing outstanding students, teachers, and support staff across our district. This week, we recognize two individuals including Lindbergh Elementary teacher Tom Perryman.
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Ken-Ton Harvest Festival Returns on October 17th
The Ken-Ton Harvest Festival returns on Thursday, October 17th at Holmes Elementary. The evening will include games, vendors, prizes, and free food and drink tastings.
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Ken-Ton Lands on Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers in NY’ List
The Ken-Ton School District is being recognized by Forbes as one of the top 100 best employers in New York State. The Forbes article was published in August 2024.
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Tickets Available for Kenmore East Athletic Hall of Fame
Tickets are now available for the Kenmore East Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony set to take place on October 24th A total of seven individuals and one team will be honored for their achievements
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Franklin Elementary Named PTA School of Excellence
The National PTA has announced their 2023-2025 PTA School of Excellence honorees and Franklin Elementary is one of 19 schools from New York to make the list.
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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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Tommy Wagner, Kenmore Junior/Senior High Custodian
"The building and the district are fortunate to have Tommy. He cares about his work and takes pride in maintaining our wonderful and historic building."
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Matthew LaVigne, Kenmore Junior/Senior High Teacher
"Matt has been the Advisor for the Big Picture Class of 2025 for the past five years. Matt has built a culture of care and support within his Advisory."
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Alaya Hampton, Kenmore Junior/Senior High Student
"Slowly but surely, Alaya became the epitome of what our program represents. By the end of her junior year, she had gone from 5.5 credits to 14.5 credits and passed 3 of her Regents Exams, putting her back on track to graduate on time with her cohort, which is incredible to say the least."
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Department Recognitions
Each department identified one outstanding member of its staff to be celebrated for their work. These individuals also represent the incredible work that takes place behind the scenes that has a tremendous impact on our students.
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Debbie Cahill, Kenmore East High School Lead Secretary
"The Kenmore East office staff is certainly efficient, but can also be described as friendly and fun. At the heart of this is Lead Secretary Debbie Cahill."
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Robert O’Connor, Kenmore East High School Teacher
"He has taught AP Biology, coached multiple unified sports, and many years ago started a spring marquee event “Join the Winners” which has Kenmore East students engaging in fun competition while raising money for Kids Escaping Drugs."
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David Lang, Kenmore East High School Student
"He is a natural leader at Kenmore East. He is the varsity captain for the Football and Baseball Teams and the Vice President of the National Honor Society."
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Lena Scapillato, Kenmore West High School Art Teacher
"Her dedication as a teacher in the art room and all she does outside of the classroom to enrich the lives of Kenmore West students, staff, and the school community is unmatched."
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Roseanne Izard, Kenmore West High School Teacher Aide
"Her contagious energy and never-ending positive attitude help to make every corner of Kenmore West a better place."
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Maria Ramos-Rua, Kenmore West High School Student
"As a student and leader, she is knowledgeable, principled, and compassionate. Maria has demonstrated her ability to address problems, collaborate with others, find solutions, and communicate effectively."
