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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2021-22 Budget Information (Vote May 18, 2021)
On Tuesday, May 18, 2021, Ken-Ton School District voters will have the opportunity to vote on a proposed 2021-22 school year budget. Visit www.ktufsd.org/budget for information on the budget and Board of Education candidates.
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New Student Podcast: "Let's Talk Ken-Ton!"
Students at Kenmore East High School have created, produced, hosted, and marketed their very own podcast, "Let's Talk Ken-Ton!" The show centers around updates, events, ways to have fun and stay safe, and much more. Click here to learn more and listen!
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34th Annual Jerry Starr Ken-Ton Schools' SleepOut: Friday, Feb. 5
The 34th Annual Jerry Starr Ken-Ton Schools' Sleepout will take place Friday, Feb. 5. All donations will go to the Ken-Ton Closet and Family Support Center. Learn how you can support this year's SleepOut at www.ktufsd.org/sleepout.
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Gr. K-4 Math Family Engagement Nights (IXL & Zearn)
The Ken-ton School District is excited to host three virtual sessions for families on supporting children’s numeracy development through the use of the District’s math platforms, Zearn and IXL.
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Ken-Ton, Scholastic to Offer Virtual Sessions on Read-Alouds
Learn more about reading aloud to children, one of the most important ways for families to support their children’s literacy development, through these virtual sessions for all elementary school families.
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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. More information can be found here.
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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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Parents: Access Free FASFA/TAP Form Assistance & Information
Free assistance for families in filling out the 2021-2022 FASFA and TAP forms is being offered at the Family Support Center. Appointments are available Monday and Wednesday evenings. You can also view a recording of the recent Financial Aid Night.
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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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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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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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3 KE Students Among Regional Art Competition Winners
Three Kenmore East High School art students (Devon Cudmore, Jade Valkwitch and Rowan Williams) were among the winners in the recent 2021 Scholastic Art and Writing Regional Contest.
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2021-22 Budget Information (Vote May 18, 2021)
On Tuesday, May 18, voters will have the opportunity to vote on a proposed 2021-22 school year budget. Visit www.ktufsd.org/budget for information on the budget and Board of Education candidates.
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Dr. Ramona Santa Maria Awarded Community Connection Award
Dr. Ramona Santa Maria is a professor at Buffalo State College who has been actively involved in the development of our high school Career Academies and fostering a college-bound culture.
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New Student Podcast: "Let's Talk Ken-Ton!"
Students at Kenmore East High School have created, produced, hosted, and marketed their very own podcast, "Let's Talk Ken-Ton!" Click here to learn more and listen!
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KT Athletic Director Chosen for National Leadership Program
Athletic Director Brett Banker is one of only 30 athletic directors in the U.S. to be selected for the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Cohort Leadership Program.
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Dr. Reigstad Joins NYS Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Trustee Dr. Thomas Reigstad has been named to represent the Western New York region on the NYS School Boards Association (NYSSBA) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee.
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Former Bills Linebacker Joins HMS for Morning Announcements
Former Buffalo Bills linebacker Mark Maddox was a very special guest during Hoover Middle School morning announcements leading up to the January 24 AFC Championship Game between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs.
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34th Annual Jerry Starr Ken-Ton Schools' SleepOut: Friday, Feb. 5
The 34th Annual Jerry Starr Ken-Ton Schools' Sleepout will take place Friday, Feb. 5. All donations will go to the Ken-Ton Closet and Family Support Center. Learn how you can support this year's SleepOut at www.ktufsd.org/sleepout.
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Gr. K-4 Math Family Engagement Nights (IXL & Zearn)
The Ken-ton School District is excited to host three virtual sessions for families on supporting children’s numeracy development through the use of the District’s math platforms, Zearn and IXL.
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Ken-Ton, Scholastic to Offer Virtual Sessions on Read-Alouds
Learn more about reading aloud to children, one of the most important ways for families to support their children’s literacy development, through these virtual sessions for all elementary school families.
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Superintendent Cimato Letter for Incoming Kindergarten Families
Click here for a letter from Superintendent Cimato for the parents/guardians of all incoming kindergarten students.
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Kaitlyn Forpahl, Lindbergh Elementary School Student
"Whether it is in the physical classroom or logging on from home, Kaitlyn is engaged, responsible, hardworking, kind and encouraging to her classmates, and just generally a positive person."
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James Holden, Lindbergh Elementary School Music Teacher
"Jamie is creative, dedicated, innovative, kind, and an exemplary role model of good character and kindness for the students."
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Jennifer Peters, Lindbergh Elementary School Nurse
"Mrs. Jennifer Peters, Lindbergh’s school nurse, is a caring and dedicated person who has helped many staff members, families, and children to stay safe and healthy each year especially during this pandemic."
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Gabriella Dillion, Holmes Elementary School Student
"Gabby is a kind, caring, and hardworking student. She embodies what it means to be a Holmes Eagle as she is always smiling, positive, polite and extremely respectful."
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Maryanne Aquino-Rife, Holmes Elementary School Nurse
"She welcomes every student and staff into her office with helping hands. Maryanne is very patient, reliable and confident. She is able to think quickly on her feet and feel at ease in emergency situations."
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Brittany Lis, Holmes Elementary School Special Education Teacher
"She has worked tirelessly to establish and maintain rules and expectations that give her students the opportunity to find both behavioral and academic success."
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William VanDyne, Franklin Elementary School Student
"William is polite, responsible, intelligent and thoughtful. He can be counted on to make good choices and help when needed, not just when asked."
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Braelynn Miller, Edison Elementary School Student
"From teachers past and present, Braelynn is praised as an outstanding example of our Edison Eagle SOAR program."
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Susan Hirsch, Edison Elementary School Teacher
"Whether it's developing a literacy night for K-2, hosting readers' theatre productions in her classroom or sharing her passion for gardening, Susan Hirsch puts every ounce of herself into the education of our children."
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Rebecca Thompson, Franklin Elementary School Teacher
"Mrs. Thompson works hard to build relationships with her students and the other staff members in the building and she can tell when students and staff need a 'seat on her bench.'"
