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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NEW: The Safe School Helpline (visit www.ktufsd.org/safeschool for more information)
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Summer Music Ensembles & Beginner Lesson Registration
The Ken-Ton School District Music Department is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2023 Ken-Ton Summer Music Program which includes Gr. 5-12 band, orchestra and jazz camps as well as beginner music lessons.
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Summer Day Camp Registration is Now Open!
The Summer Day Camp program will return this summer and registration is now open! Day camp is a recreational program for students entering Gr. K-4 next year featuring arts/crafts, sports/games, swimming, field trips, and more. Click here for information.
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It's Time to Register for UPK & Kindergarten!
Now is the time for families to register for Universal Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs for the 2023-24 school year. We are delighted to welcome the newest members of our learning community to our schools!
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Kenmore East and Kenmore West 2023-24 Curriculum Handbooks
Here, you will find the Kenmore East and Kenmore West 2023-24 Curriculum Handbook, which has information on academic offerings, course listings, diploma requirements, and much more.
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Brian Graham Podcast Featuring Ken-Ton
The Ken-Ton School District was featured in the November 11th Brian Graham podcast "Achieving Joy and Mastery in Public Schools."
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Complete Your Free/Reduced Meal Application Online!
Ken-Ton School District families can now complete their Free/Reduced Price Meal Application online! All families are strongly encouraged to complete this form as soon as possible.
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2022-23 District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP)
The District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP) for the 2022-23 school year is aligned with the Ken-Ton Forward. The DCIP represents a 1-year action plan to bring the Ken-Ton Forward to life.
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Support Staff Are In High Demand!
Ken-Ton is making it more attractive than ever before to pursue a career as a support staff member. These jobs are perfect for anyone interested in part-time or full-time work, especially those looking for a family-friendly schedule. Click the link for more information!
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American Rescue Plan (ARP)
New York State has been allocated nearly $9 billion in American Rescue Plan (ARP) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds. Click the link for information on Ken-Ton's ARP plan.
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Now Hiring Substitute Teachers!
With substitute teachers in such high demand across the country, the Ken-Ton School District is positioning itself to be among the most attractive destinations for anyone interested in becoming a substitute teacher. Click here to learn more!
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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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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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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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Kenmore West Students Show Off Work at Engineering Showcase
A total of 25 students took part in Kenmore West’s annual Engineering Design and Development (EDD) Prototype Showcase. The event challenges students to work in teams to develop a solution to an open-ended engineering problem.
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U.S. Army National Guard to Offer Free Music Clinic on June 30
On June 30th, the Army National Guard band will be performing on Sheridan Drive in front of the Aquatic center and Hoover Complex and prior to the concert, they'll be offering free clinics at Kenmore East High School.
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Weekly Spotlight: Vivek Koda, Big Picture
Throughout the school year, we're recognizing outstanding students, teachers, and support staff across our district. This week, we recognize Big Picture student Vivek Koda.
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Alumni Pitch in to Help Beautify Edison Children's Garden
On May 23rd, the Edison Elementary Children's Garden received an upgrade with a custom-built shelving unit for its garden shed. The shed was delivered and installed by a few former Edison students.
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Big Picture Students Hide Lucky Ducks in Village of Kenmore
Students in the Ken-Ton Big Picture program have found a fun way to involve the local community, by hiding 40 rubber ducks in the Village of Kenmore.
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Kenmore West's Matthew Lansing Selected in OHL Draft
Kenmore West sophomore Matthew Lansing will soon begin a new chapter in his hockey career after being drafted by the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League.
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FMS Student Praised for Quick Actions at Baseball Game
A Franklin Middle School student is being praised for his quick thinking and willingness to go above and beyond following a medical emergency during an afterschool event.
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Ken-Ton to Host Wellness Festival on June 1st
On Thursday, June 1st, the Ken-Ton School District will be hosting its Wellness Festival at Edison Elementary School, a free event open to all Ken-Ton School District students and families.
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Weekly Spotlight: Hoover Middle Teacher Bryan Strauss
Throughout the school year, we're recognizing outstanding students, teachers, and support staff across our district. This week, we recognize Hoover Middle Special Education teacher Bryan Strauss.
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Ken-Ton Unified Basketball Teams Compete in Day Game
For the first time ever, the Kenmore East High School and Kenmore West High School unified basketball teams played against each other during the school day.
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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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Kim Reidell-Maczka, Kenmore West High School Teacher
"Over the years, Mrs. Reidell has maintained a challenging and diverse teaching schedule, and currently teaches Global History Honors, AP World History, a Holocaust elective, and IB History. She continues to develop new instructional strategies and consistently finds ways of engaging students through technology integration."
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Patricia Gallagher, Kenmore West High School Teacher Aide
"Mrs. Gallagher is a bundle of energy. It is not uncommon for her to ask what else she can do when parts of her day might slow down. She volunteers to cover extra classes and is always in the halls greeting all of our students and helping them with whatever they need."
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Kyle Ross-Pierce, Kenmore West High School Student
"Kyle goes above and beyond each day and continually demonstrates his ability to overcome challenges. He has seized all of the opportunities that he has been offered here in Ken-Ton and has truly made the most of his high school experience."
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Jill Dempsey, Hoover Middle School Library Media Specialist
" Knowing that students search for books by genre, like readers in a bookstore, she voluntarily re-shelved and catalogued the entire fiction section of the school library by genre."
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Julie Holt, Hoover Middle School Teacher Aide
"Julie is appreciated across the building for her always-positive "can-do" attitude for any duty, assignment, last-minute task, or long-term project with which she is presented."
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Sydney Pratt. Hoover Middle School Student
"Syd always has a smile on his face and displays a positive attitude. He is wise beyond his years in his ability to be aware of, and responsive to, others and their needs."
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Tyler Baum, Big Picture Program Student
"He shows a true passion for learning. As a person, Tyler has shown even more growth. As an 8th grader, Tyler struggled to fit in socially and connect with peers."
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Daniel Litz, Big Picture Program 401 Advisor
"Dan is an exemplar for other Advisors in the Big Picture Learning international network of schools to follow. He is dedicated, hard-working, patient, caring, and fun to work with."
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Andra Fik, Big Picture Program Senior Clerk Typist
"Her positivity has made every person she comes into contact with at Big Picture feel like they are part of the family. She gives her all to the students, parents, teachers, and staff every single day."
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Brice Mobus, Edison Elementary School Student
"Staff are quick to note that Brice is polite, helpful, and supportive. He cares about everyone in the class and would do anything to make someone feel loved."
