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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'Ken-Ton Cares' Volunteers Work to Address Food Insecurity
A group of people in the Ken-Ton community have come together to form a community-driven rapid response team, called Ken-Ton Cares, to help those struggling with food insecurity amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Parent/Student Resources During Closure
Instructional Resources are being provided to ensure opportunities for learning during the COVID-19 closure. Individual teachers will be providing resources and assignments as well.
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Schools Closed Until April 20 Due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Schools will be closed until April 20, 2020. Click here for the latest updates from the Ken-Ton School District and information/guidance to assist our families. Check back often; information will continue to be added/updated.
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Explore Ken-Ton's 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
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2020-21 Budget Information: Vote May 19, 2020
Information on the Ken-Ton School District's 2020-21 budget can be found here. Please plan on voting on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
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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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Day Camp Provides Fun & Affordable Summer Experience
For approximately 75 years, the Ken-Ton School District Summer Day Camp Program has provided a fun, educational and low-cost summer-time experience for countless children age 6 to 12.
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Kindergarten & Universal Pre-Kindergarten Registration
Registration for Kindergarten and Universal Pre-Kindergarten in the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School District for all students who will be attending public and non-public schools will begin in January 2020. More information can be found here.
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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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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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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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February 5, 2020 Capital Project Exit Survey Results
On Wednesday, February 5, 2020, voters in the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District approved the district’s proposed Capital Project by a vote of 1,082 to 328. Voters had the opportunity to take part in an anonymous exit survey. Click here to view the results.
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February 5, 2020 Capital Project Voting Results
On Wednesday, February 5, 2020, voters in the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District approved the district’s proposed Capital Project by a vote of 1,082 to 328.
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School & Department Annual Reports
Schools and departments in the Ken-Ton School District each provide an annual report which will be available for everyone to read. You can find the 2018-19 annual reports here.
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High School Students Launch Site for Tutoring, Test Prep
As schools across Western New York remain shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, two seniors at Kenmore West High School have set out to help their classmates continue their academic progress during the closure.
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'Ken-Ton Cares' Volunteers Work to Address Food Insecurity
A group of people in the Ken-Ton community have come together to form a community-driven rapid response team, called Ken-Ton Cares, to help those struggling with food insecurity amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UPK Program Virtual Classes Begin April 1
The Ken-Ton School District Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program operated by the Ken-Ton YMCA will provide access to virtual classrooms beginning Wednesday, April 1 through Zoom.
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Deadline for Non-Public School Transportation: April 15
New York State has advanced the deadline for non-public school transportation requests to April 15, 2020 due to the COVID-19 closure.
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Schools Closed Until April 20 Due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Schools will be closed until April 20, 2020. Click here for the latest updates from the Ken-Ton School District and information/guidance to assist our families. Check back often; information will continue to be added/updated.
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Hoover Middle Students Create New Recycling Club
Hoover Middle School sixth-grade students Emma Watson, Kiley Rooney, Jillian Hanley and Haleyanna Hodges were inspired by trash they saw littering the landscape and set out to start an Environmental Club at Hoover Middle.
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Holmes Teachers Find Creative Ways to Reward Students
Teachers at Holmes Elementary have volunteered their time to host fun and unique PBIS ("Positive Behavior Interventions and Support") experiences for students.
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KW Challenge/Interact Club Brings 'Purple Pinkie' Project to KT
Thanks to the efforts of students and staff in partnership with the Kenmore Rotary Club, thousands of children will soon receive the polio vaccine as part of an international effort to eradicate the virus.
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Ken-West Student Transforming Lives Through Yoga
Ken-West student Eric Heard, who earned his certification as a yoga instructor in Nairobi and is sharing his passion in Buffalo, will speak at the National Kids Yoga Conference in Washington and was featured by WIVB Ch. 4.
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Random Act of Kindness Day Comes to Kenmore Middle
Students from adult education classes and the district's Big Picture Program came together for a celebration of kindness and generosity for "Random Act of Kindness" Day the day before Valentine's Day.
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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!"
