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
- Kenmore Town of Tonawanda UFSD
- 2023-24 Back-to-School Toolkit
2023-24 Back-to-School Toolkit

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School Supply Lists
Supply Lists for the 2023-24 school year will be listed here. Check back often!
School Supply Lists:
Edison Elementary
Franklin Elementary
Holmes Elementary
Hoover Elementary
Lindbergh Elementary (on homepage)
Franklin Middle School
Hoover Middle School
Big Picture Program
Kenmore East High School
Kenmore West High School
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Art
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Business
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English
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FACS
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Health
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Math
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Music
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Physical Education
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Science
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Social Studies
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Technology
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World Languages
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Events & Important Dates
School supply drop-off, orientation, and locker move-in dates
Events & Important Dates:
First Day of School: Tuesday, September 5th, 2023
Edison Elementary School:
- Supply Drop-Off: August 31st at 2-3 p.m.
Franklin Elementary School:
- Supply Drop-Off: August 31st from 2:30-3:00 p.m.
- Kindergarten Open House: August 31st from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Holmes Elementary School:
- Supply Drop-Off: August 31st at 2:00 p.m.
Hoover Elementary School:
- Supply Drop-Off: August 31st at 2:00 p.m.
Lindbergh Elementary School:
- Supply Drop-Off: August 31st at 2:00 p.m.
Franklin Middle School:
- Locker Move-In (All Grades): August 30th from 2:30-4:30 p.m.
- Gr. 5 Orientation: August 31st from 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Hoover Middle School:
- Locker Move-In (All Grades): August 30th from 2:30-3:30 p.m. and 5:00-6:00 p.m.
- Gr. 5 Orientation: August 31st from 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Kenmore East High School:
- Gr. 8 & New Student Orientation: August 31st from 6:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Kenmore West High School:
- Gr. 8 Parent/Student Meet & Greet: August 29th at 6:30 p.m.
- Gr. 8 Orientation: August 31st from 7:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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Online Calendars
Website calendars and Google calendars for the district and each schools
Online Calendars:
Website Calendars:
- Ken-Ton School District
- Edison Elementary School
- Franklin Elementary School
- Holmes Elementary School
- Hoover Elementary School
- Lindbergh Elementary School
- Franklin Middle School
- Hoover Middle School
- Kenmore East High School
Google Calendars:
Note: Because Google does not support the ability to create events without a specified end time, all events without a specified end time are marked as all-day events (with the event start time specified in the event title, if one is provided).
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Access Parent Portal to Find Bus Information:Bus information will only be able to be accessed on Parent Portal after August 28th. Visit www.ktufsd.org/ParentPortal to access Parent Portal or to find information on how to set up your account. Email ICPortal@ktufsd.org for assistance.Don't Forget Your Children's Chromebooks:Make sure your child brings his/her device to school every day, including the first day of school. Returning Gr. 9 students will be issued new Chromebooks and chargers shortly after the start of the school year. These students must have both their Chromebook and charger in order to receive their new device. Click here for information on how to obtain a replacement item.New Football Game Procedures:New procedures will be implemented at Ken-Ton football games beginning September 1st and 2nd. Click here for more information.Kenmore Middle is Now Kenmore Junior/Senior HS:Kenmore Middle School is now Kenmore Junior/Senior High School! With the expansion of the Big Picture Program to include 7th grade and the addition of other new secondary programming, it is now a junior/senior high school just as it was when it first opened in 1924. Click here to read more.
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Other Announcements:
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Here Comes the Bus (Track Your Child's Bus)
We are pleased to begin offering Here Comes the Bus. This tool uses GPS technology installed on school buses to provide families with the location of their child's bus on a map, arrival times, and push/email notifications when the bus is near.
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All Students to Receive Free Breakfast/Lunch Starting July 1st
We are extremely excited to announce that all Ken-Ton School District students in Gr. K-12 will receive free breakfast and lunch meals next year (2023-24) thanks to the hard work of our Food Service Department.
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Documents:
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Frequently Asked Questions:
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When will families find out their child's teacher or receive their schedule?
- Universal Pre-Kindergarten: Room assignments and other information will be emailed the week of July 24th and welcome letters from the teachers will be sent the week of August 21st
- Elementary Schools: Teacher placement letters will be mailed the week of August 7th
- Franklin & Hoover Middle School: Schedules are expected to be available on Parent Portal after August 23rd. Additionally, printed schedules will be provided for all students during locker move-in on August 30th
- Kenmore East High School: Coming soon
- Kenmore West High School: Schedules will be available on Parent Portal beginning August 31st. Additionally, printed schedules will be provided for Gr. 8 students at the August 29th Parent/Student Meet and Greet
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Where are crossing guards located?
A map detailing crossing guard locations in the Village of Kenmore and Town of Tonawanda has been posted here: Crossing Guard Locations.
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How do I find my child's Student ID Number, and what do I need it for?
You will need your child’s 9-digit student ID number to sign up for MySchoolBucks (breakfast/lunch pre-payment) and Here Comes the Bus (school bus tracking). You can find the student ID number on any of your child’s past report cards. If you have a Parent Portal account, you can view past report cards there. If you have trouble finding your student ID number, you can also contact your child’s school.
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How do I sign up for free/reduced-price breakfast and lunch?
The Ken-Ton School District is excited to announce that beginning July 1, 2023, breakfast and lunch will be FREE for all students in Gr. K-12 next year. Although students will automatically be eligible to receive free meals, it is important to note that families will be asked to complete food service paperwork in the fall. Completing the form ensures individual eligibility for certain state and federal programs as well as additional school funding, so it is extremely important for all families to return it. You can expect to receive additional information in September.
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When and how will I receive bus pick-up/drop-off information?
Bus letters will be NOT be mailed home this year. Bus information will only be available on Parent Portal after August 28th. There may be changes to your child's bus information, so families are strongly encouraged to check Parent Portal prior to the start of school on September 5th. Email ICPortal@ktufsd.org for assistance. For a link to Parent Portal and information on how to sign up and access your account, please visit www.ktufsd.org/ParentPortal
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How do I sign up for Here Comes the Bus (bus tracking)?
The Ken-Ton School District is pleased to begin offering Here Comes the Bus. This tool uses GPS technology installed on school buses to provide families with the location of their child's bus on a map, arrival times, and push/email notifications when the bus is near. Please note that parents/guardians will not be able to sign up for Here Comes the Bus until bus routes are finalized for the 2023-24 school year. More information can be found at www.ktufsd.org/HereComesTheBus.
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What are the mileage eligibility limits?
The following students are eligible for bus transportation: Elementary school students (Grades K-4) who live 0.5 miles or more from school, middle school students (Grades 5-7) who live 0.75 miles or more from school, and high school students (Grades 8-12) who live 1.0 miles or more from school.
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How can I register my child for school?
If you are a resident of the Ken-Ton School District and wish to register your child(ren) for Universal Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten for the 2023-24 school year, or if you have moved into the district or within the district and need to enroll your child(ren) in Ken-Ton Schools, please visit the Central Registration website at www.ktufsd.org/registration for comprehensive information regarding registering your student.
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How can I create a Parent Portal Account?
You can access your child's report cards and track their academic progress through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, which you can access on a computer, tablet, or smart phone. You can find the link to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal at www.ktufsd.org/ParentPortal. On this page, you will also find instructions on how to access the Portal app on a mobile device, how to update your household/contact information, how to find your child's report card, how to request an activation key, and more. If you do not have a Campus Parent Portal account, please email ICportal@ktufsd.org.
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How can I sign up for voice, email and text notifications?
Parents and guardians can receive notifications such as school cancellations and informational alerts via ShoutPoint through the Infinite Campus student management system, which is also linked to families’ Parent Portal accounts. Parents who have a Parent Portal account can click here for information about updating their contact preferences in Parent Portal. Parents who do not have a Parent Portal account can email icportal@ktufsd.org to update their student/family contact preferences or to be sure that your most up-to-date information is on file.
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How can I find out about arrival/dismissal procedures, schedules, etc.?
Schools will send home information regarding schedules, arrival/dismissal times and procedures, etc. during the summer.
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What should I do if I don't have my child's Chromebook or charger?
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Where can I find the school/district calendar?
The District Calendar booklet with detailed school activity/event information will be mailed to families in mid-to-late August and posted to this page. Links to website and Google calendars can be found at www.ktufsd.org/calendar.
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Where can I find menus and nutrition information?
For breakfast and lunch menus, nutrition information, pre-payment options (MySchoolBucks), and more, visit the Food Service website at www.ktufsd.org/nutrition. You will need your child's 9-digit student ID number to sign up for MySchoolBucks. You can find the student ID number on any of your child’s past report cards. If you have a Parent Portal account, you can view past report cards there. If you have trouble finding your student ID number, you can also contact your child’s school.
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When will I receive Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) information?
School placement letters identifying the room number and classroom time have already been sent. Teacher placement information is expected to be shared in mid-August. Information regarding parking and drop-off/pick-up procedures will be sent in August.
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I have a question that is not answered on this page. Who can I contact?
If you have a question and can't find the information here, email pfanelli@ktufsd.org and we will get you an answer! You can also contact your child's school or the relevant department:
- Transportation Department: 874-8611
- Food Service: 874-8400
- Edison Elementary School: 874-8416
- Franklin Elementary School: 874-8415
- Holmes Elementary School: 874-8423
- Hoover Elementary School: 874-8414
- Lindbergh Elementary School: 874-8410
- Franklin Middle School: 874-8404
- Hoover Middle School: 874-8405
- Kenmore East High School: 874-8402
- Kenmore West High School: 874-8401