With approximately 6,500 students, Ken-Ton serves the Village of Kenmore and Town of Tonawanda.
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The Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District (commonly shortened to “Ken-Ton”) encompasses the vast majority of the Town of Tonawanda and all of the Village of Kenmore. With strong institutional traditions and a long and proud history going back more than 125 years, the Ken-Ton School District continues to define itself
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The Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District (commonly shortened to “Ken-Ton”) encompasses the vast majority of the Town of Tonawanda and all of the Village of Kenmore. With strong institutional traditions and a long and proud history going back more than 125 years, the Ken-Ton School District continues to define itself
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Yesterday afternoon, 4 lucky Holmes Elementary students were chosen to ride home in a fire truck! They earned this experience by being some of Holmes' "November Upstanders"! Special thanks goes out to the Sheridan Park Fire Company for providing this opportunity for our students!
Reminder: There will be no school tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 23) through Friday, Nov. 25 for Thanksgiving Recess. We look forward to seeing our students return on Monday, Nov. 28 and we wish all students/families a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!
As Thanksgiving nears, we had to sit down and chat with some of our youngest students about what they're thankful for, what they're most excited to eat, and how they would cook a turkey. Their answers made us chuckle and we hope you enjoy what they had to say just as much as we did!
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our Ken-Ton students, staff, families, and community!
Last Thursday, just before the winter weather hit the Buffalo area, kindergarteners in Samantha Page's classroom celebrated their Friendsgiving! Students made muffins, butter, and enjoyed the cafeteria turkey feast in their classroom. The students helped set the tables and wore their turkey hats. Ms. Page called it, "a special day enjoying the friends and teachers we are thankful for."
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Throughout the school year, we will be honoring students, teachers, and support staff through our weekly "Ken-Ton Spotlight".
These recognitions will rotate between all of our schools and will give our administrators the chance to recognize even more outstanding individuals who make their school the amazing place it is!
This week we head to Hoover Elementary School to recognize 3rd grader Sergio Pomaquiza-Castro. Thanks for being such a bright light, Sergio!
November in the Farm to School program has reminded us to be thankful for our farmers! The Food Service department served up some delicious NYS produce in the cafeteria including roasted broccoli and cauliflower, butternut squash, NY coleslaw, NY fresh carrots with dip, and Dutch apple pie.
Also, a big CONGRATULATIONS to Franklin 5th grader Natalie Liszka for winning the Farm the School T-shirt design contest! The order form to purchase this t-shirt is included below and will close on December 2nd. The shirts are $21.00 with $1.00 from each shirt ordered being donated to the Ken-Ton Closet. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Purchasing form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DTgoBmnon97xWr-b3nlplNMcLe08sOzDNv9GiCuSNNc/edit?ts=637676dd
Please note that Ken-Ton Schools will reopen tomorrow (Tuesday, November 22nd) and all activities will resume as normal. Thank you for your cooperation!
Due to the extensive regional impact of this historic winter storm and the high winds that are expected, Ken-Ton Schools will be closed tomorrow (Monday, November 21st). This closure will include all after-school, evening, and athletic events. We fully anticipate reopening on Tuesday, November 22nd. This decision was made in collaboration with Erie County and other school district superintendents throughout Western New York out of an abundance of caution as the region remains under a state of emergency.
The Ken-Ton School District is now hiring for the position of full-time Automotive Mechanic. Access the job posting and apply at:
https://ktufsd.recruitfront.com/JobPosting?JID=29136
There will be no school tomorrow (Friday, November 18th) due to the severe winter storm that is expected to impact all of Western New York. This closure includes all after-school and evening activities that are scheduled for tomorrow.
Please note that after-school/evening activities and sports WILL proceed as normal today (Thursday, November 17th) unless otherwise noted.
You can find the most up-to-date information, including canceled activities here: https://www.ktufsd.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=2012&ModuleInstanceID=26048&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=53761&PageID=18418
We will keep the entire community informed as this storm progresses. Thank you for your cooperation and please stay warm and safe!
A few weeks ago, the Kenmore East High School LEO Club teamed up with Journey's End on a "Home Again" project to assist and provide housing for a refugee family of seven.
What an incredible effort from our students, staff, and all of those who donated household items to make this project such a success!
Read more about their project here: https://www.ktufsd.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=1&ModuleInstanceID=21332&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=53764&PageID=1
Lindbergh Elementary 4th graders have been hard at work creating "A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS", a musical that follows two great friends - Frog and Toad - through four fun-filled seasons. Today, the 4th grade class performed in front of their Lindbergh classmates and teachers and there were a lot of laughs!
The musical is directed by Jamie Holden and Laura Waggoner. Several teachers and parent volunteers also put in a lot of time and effort to help with makeup, costumes, and set designs.
We were proud to hear that Holmes Elementary School teacher Tracy Caruana was selected as a recipient of the Exceptional Cooperating Teacher Award from Buffalo State College! The award is given annually to an outstanding cooperating teacher who collaborated with the Exceptional Education department at Buffalo State College and who demonstrates excellence in mentoring Buffalo State teacher candidates. Tracy received her award on Saturday, November 12th at the 27th Annual Recognition and Awards Reception of the Exceptional Education Department at SUNY Buffalo State. As a recipient of this award, Tracy’s name was added to a plaque that is located at Buffalo State Campus. Please join us in congratulating Tracy on this distinction!
Today, Lindbergh Elementary 4th graders performed "A Year with Frog and Toad Kids" for the entire staff and student body. We'll post pictures from their performance in a little bit!
But first, we have to share this video of 4th grader Jackson displaying his piano skills following today's performance. He's only been playing a few years and we're extremely impressed! Enjoy!
Throughout the school year, we will be honoring students, teachers, and support staff through our weekly "Ken-Ton Spotlight".
These recognitions will rotate between all of our schools and will give our administrators the chance to recognize even more outstanding individuals who make their school the amazing place it is!
This week we head to Ben Franklin Elementary School to recognize classroom aide Marion Giannantonio. Thanks for making such a difference, Marion!
Today, schools across New York State are observing School-Related Professionals (SRP) Recognition Day. This is a special day meant to recognize the hard work and dedication of all school support staff and the vital role they play in K-12 education. This includes bus drivers, food service workers, custodial/maintenance staff, technology staff, teacher aides, monitors, nurses, human resources/finance staff, and office/clerical workers.
You may have already noticed that we're observing individual staff appreciation days throughout the year to celebrate and recognize their hard work and contributions, but SRP Day gives us a chance to reflect on the collective efforts of our support staff.
Please take a moment to reflect on the invaluable contributions of school-related professionals and say thank you to members of our support staff!
Kenmore East Band students are in for a treat today as they welcome special guest Chris Tedesco!
Tedesco, a WNY native, has been considered one of the top call trumpet players in the Los Angeles music scene since 1987. He's been credited in countless TV shows and movies including Homeland, Batman Begins, and The Greatest Showman.
Before heading to LA, Tedesco freelanced in WNY in the Artpark Theater Orchestra, which allowed him the chance to play with members of the Buffalo Philharmonic, The National Ballet of Canada and the Martha Graham Dance Company.
Thanks for spending time with our students, Chris!
A HUGE thank you to Buffalo Sabres players Peyton Krebs and Owen Power for spending part of their afternoon with our Kenmore East High School Best Buddies!
Today's Friendsgiving event featured dancing, the limbo, a photo booth, and many pictures/autographs with two of our favorite players! We loved seeing so many smiles!
Hey Ken-Ton 3rd graders... have you signed up yet???
Thanks to our Farm to School grant, you're eligible to sign up for a take home baked apple kit! The deadline to sign up is THIS THURSDAY, November 17th so be sure to secure your kit now!
Here's the sign-up link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5c_2At__FeNZcbZe0C3l4Jyae6pPHSGCWI3cRLRv4IhEtPA/viewform
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Last Thursday, the Ken-Ton School District recognized and honored the many brave men and women who've served our country. Our schools found many different ways to pay tribute to veterans in our community including:
• Special assemblies and receptions honoring veterans
• Making cards for veterans in the community
• Welcoming veterans into our classrooms to answer questions and read to students
• Parade of Honor as veterans walked the halls and were cheered on by students
We'd like to thank all current and former members of the Armed Forces for their service and sacrifice. We'd also like to thank those who visited our students this past week or contributed to these activities in helping our students learn what it means to be a veteran!
Weeks of hard work by eight Franklin Elementary School students culminated in their first Boys on the Right Track 5K run on November 5th. The team was coached by Alex Bianchi, Becky Kobielski, Jordana Montani, and Larissa Gramza. Boys on the Right Track is a non-profit youth organization for boys ages 8-13. Participants develop social and emotional skills including communication, collaboration, and resilience through a nine-week running program that prepares them for a noncompetitive 5K race. Great job to everyone involved!
Be sure to listen to today's Brian Graham podcast (Achieving Joy and Mastery in Public Schools) which features Superintendent Cimato and several others from Ken-Ton including Elaine Ablove, Lisa Carver, Jeff Richards, Tracy Spagnolo, Kari Schultz, and Tom Wolff! The episode focuses on 3 unique Ken-Ton programs: the Mentor Program, Staff Development Center, and Family Support Center. You can listen at the following link:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2041840/11629933
It also appears on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Amazon Music (search for "Achieving Joy and Mastery in Public Schools" and look for episode 9 - KenTon Supports).
In this episode we interviewed Sabatino Cimato, the Superintendent of the KenTon Union Free School District. Tino and his team shared information on their Teacher Mentoring Program, their Staff Development Center and the good work of the Family S...
Today we celebrate Accounting & Finance Staff Appreciation Day! This national observance recognizes the vital role accountants and other finance-related staff play in businesses, organizations, and operations which we interact with daily. Please join us in recognizing our Business Office team for their amazing work which facilitates everything we do for our students!
Leading up to Veterans Day, classrooms across our district have been reading a book titled "Veterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood". We're so grateful for the generous donation that has put this book in every one of our K-2 classrooms and our elementary school libraries!
Read more about the book and the donation here: https://www.ktufsd.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=1&ModuleInstanceID=21332&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=53724&PageID=1
Throughout the school year, we will be honoring students, teachers, and support staff through our weekly "Ken-Ton Spotlight".
These recognitions will rotate between all of our schools and will give our administrators the chance to recognize even more outstanding individuals who make their school the amazing place it is!
This week we head to Kenmore East High School to recognize senior Alondra Pacheco. Thanks for being such a positive leader, Alondra!
Holmes Elementary School was very well represented at today's Board meeting! Congratulations to the 3 outstanding individuals from Holmes who were recognized by Superintendent Cimato and the Board of Education today: student Harmony Jackson, teacher aide Julie Ackendorf, and teacher David O’Connor. You can read more about these and all those who have been recognized by the Board on our Board Recognition page:
https://www.ktufsd.org/Page/17179
A big welcome to Cameron Lauricella and Lucien LoDestro, our two new full-time and dedicated groundskeepers at our athletic facilities! These new positions will assist us in performing maintenance and routine repairs, providing supervision and coverage while the field is in use, and safeguarding our community’s investment in these facilities.
Read more here: https://www.ktufsd.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=1&ModuleInstanceID=21332&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=53719&PageID=1
Here's a friendly reminder about our Farm to School Program T-Shirt Design Contest! It's open to Ken-Ton students in ALL grade levels.
Details of the contest are below. Submissions need to be e-mailed by this Friday, November 11th!
Kenmore East High School students Braden Yiengst and Lauren Knight are taking part in the New Visions Education Pathways Academy, a program that allows select seniors across WNY to explore the field of education and earn high school & college credit.
Read more here: https://www.ktufsd.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=1&ModuleInstanceID=21332&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=53711&PageID=1
Tonight, the Kenmore East Wind Ensemble is hosting the Erie County Wind Ensemble for a special concert in the Kenmore East Auditorium.
Kenmore East Band Instructor Phil Aguglia said, "It will be a night to remember. The kids have been working very hard on their program and would love to share it with you."
This a reminder for all Ken-Ton School District families that there will be no school tomorrow (Tuesday, November 8th) for the scheduled Superintendent Conference Day. This impacts all students in UPK through Grade 12. Thank you!
Attention all Ken-Ton 3rd graders (and their parents)!
Thanks to our Farm to School grant, you're eligible to sign up for a take home baked apple kit! The deadline to sign up is November 17th so be sure to secure your kit now!
Here's the sign-up link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5c_2At__FeNZcbZe0C3l4Jyae6pPHSGCWI3cRLRv4IhEtPA/viewform
Today is the first day of School Psychologist Appreciation Week, which takes place until November 11th. This national observance gives us a chance to show our appreciation for School Psychologists, who play an extremely important role in our schools. Thank you to our incredible team (including those who missed the picture!) across the district!
Kenmore East High School 8th & 9th grade students in Ms. Costello's and Ms. Maltby's English classes explored some new ways to select books for DEAR (drop everything and read)!
Librarians Amy Young and Mara O'Shei created stations that allowed students to explore books available in the library.
The reading stations included:
1. It's a 10
2. Book Trailers
3. Judge a Book by its Cover
4. Sneak Peek
5. Keep it Real
Each student left with a book and reading list for the future!
Don't forget - Kenmore East High School will proudly present its fall play, "Cinderella: The Real Story," at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, November 4-5. Tickets are $8 presale and $10 at the door. The play, which was written by Rayven Craft, John Maclay, Austin Nelson, and Emma Swain, is a new take on an old classic that tells the forgotten stories hidden in the fairy tale we all know so well. Hilarious, imaginative, and powerful, this play is specifically designed to be performed by young performers.
Don't forget - Kenmore West Theatre is proud to present its fall play, "A Piece of My Heart," at 7:30 p.m. tonight, tomorrow and Saturday! All tickets are $10. This award-winning production, written by Shirley Lauro, tells the true stories of six courageous women sent to Vietnam and their struggle to make sense of a war that irrevocably changed them and a nation that shunned them. It features the music and soul of a tumultuous era in our history. The show is directed by Diana Gruninger with lighting design by Chris George. General admission tickets and reserved seating is available online at theaterwest.booktix.com
Earlier today, our Board of Education members visited Holmes Elementary School as they held a meet-and-greet with teachers before taking a look around the school. Our BOE members were able to chat with Principal Matt Raines about the school's "Rise Program" and see some of the newer building additions, including the drop-off lane and cafe-style workspace in the main lobby.
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Kaila, a 3rd grader at Hoover Elementary, was “interviewed” by Bills WR Isaiah McKenzie during the Play 60 Challenge, an event that hosted 26 of our Hoover students. Kaila was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney cancer before kindergarten & then again in 1st grade. McKenzie began the interview calling her a “warrior”. We love everything about this! #BillsMafia
We were extremely excited to welcome NYS Assemblyman William Conrad to Kenmore West High School today to announce a $50,000 grant for an innovative new initiative that will put the Ken-Ton School District on the cutting edge of nutrition education! This pilot program will bring certified nutritionists into our schools and athletic programs to help students embrace a healthier diet and bolster performance on the field and in the classroom. The grant will also enable the district to secure new life-saving AEDs (automated external defibrillators) which are used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. Thank you to Assemblyman Conrad and Athletic Director Brett Banker for implementing this initiative that will benefit all students!
We're so excited to welcome another class of UPK students in a few weeks and there are still some spots available for the upcoming school year! Head to ktufsd.org/UPK for more information on qualifications and registration. YMCA Buffalo Niagara
Elementary school students at Holmes, Lindbergh and Hoover Elementary were proud to celebrate the Kenmore West High School Class of 2022 at this morning's Senior Walk! Graduating seniors wore their caps and gowns and paraded through the halls as our K-4 students cheered them on. Congratulations Class of 2022!
Brett Banker has served as our Athletic Director since 1992 while also overseeing the PE/health curriculum, school nurses, recreation and more. He has become one of the most distinguished athletic directors in the nation and we were extremely proud to recognize Brett for earning the NIAAA State Award of Merit, one of the highest distinctions a high school sports administrator can receive! Brett shared a few words during today's surprise celebration at Kenmore West High School. https://www.ktufsd.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=1&ModuleInstanceID=21332&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=49299&PageID=1
Thank you to Mark DiFilippo, Executive Director of Section VI, who joined us for today's surprise recognition of Athletic Director Brett Banker, recipient National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association State Award of Merit!
We are so excited and proud to be at Kenmore West High School today to recognize our Athletic Director, Brett Banker, for earning the National Interscholastic Athletic Association State Award of Merit! It’s one of the highest honors a high school sports administrator can receive and there were many students, staff, administrators and coaches here with us to surprise him with this recognition! https://www.ktufsd.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=1&ModuleInstanceID=21332&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=49299&PageID=1
The Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District (commonly shortened to “Ken-Ton”) encompasses the vast majority of the Town of Tonawanda and all of the Village of Kenmore. With strong institutional traditions and a long and proud history going back more than 125 years, the Ken-Ton School District continues to define itself through the passion and dedication of its students, parents, staff, administrators, Board of Education, community, and alumni.
Ken-Ton has fostered a world-class teaching staff through an innovative and comprehensive framework of mentoring, coaching, and staff development. A significant number of Ken-Ton teachers have earned National Board Certification, which is considered to be the gold standard in teaching, and many staff have been distinguished at the regional level and beyond for demonstrating excellence in their professions.
The Ken-Ton School District prides itself on its exceptional K-12 music and art programs, a comprehensive framework for social-emotional success, and extensive high school offerings including the International Baccalaurate (IB) Program, CTE-certified Career Academies, Project Lead the Way pre-engineering curriculum, art career pathways, Honors/AP programs, and the innovative Big Picture non-traditional high school program.
Ken-Ton School District alumni include two national TV news anchors, a U.S. Court of Appeals judge, a former Skylab astronaut, the former president and CEO of Dunkin' Brands, and individuals who have achieved the highest levels of success in their careers, from professional athletes, actors, comedians, and musicians to business leaders, doctors, engineers, and educators.
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