As summer approaches, Tonawanda City School District is sharing a collection of valuable community resources to help support students, families and caregivers throughout the summer months.
The SMART Out-of-Schooltime Resources list includes local and regional organizations offering support in a variety of areas, including food, clothing, health and wellness, housing assistance, mental health, education, recreation, arts, family events and youth programming.
Families are encouraged to explore these resources and connect with organizations that may be helpful during the summer break. From basic needs and enrichment opportunities to community programs and family-friendly activities, these resources are intended to help students and families stay supported, engaged and connected.
Check out the full list of resources on our Mental Health webpage and click Summer Resources!
Tonawanda CSD's Family Support Center has shifted to summer hours.
If you need assistance, they will be open at the following days and times:
July 6 - 9: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
July 20 - 23: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
August 10 - 13: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
For more information on the Family Support Center, visit our webpage: Family Support Center | Tonawanda Elementary School
Middle and High School Supply Lists Available for 2026-27 School Year: Find the lists here
Save the Date! Meet the Pack Open House & Orientation will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Details here
Capital Improvement Projects set to begin Monday, June 29. Read about it: Tona2024 Capital Improvement
Tonawanda Elementary families: Thanks to RECOVS Grant funding, the district has purchased most school supplies, including backpacks, headphones and water bottles, for all K-5 students for the 2026-27 school year. Read more about it here: School Supply Letter
District Families,
Please be advised that students in grades UPK–8 (elementary and middle school) will attend school on a half-day schedule on Monday, June 22 through Thursday, June 25.
Elementary School students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m.
Middle School students will be dismissed at 10:57 a.m.
For UPK, both sessions should attend on June 22 for the moving-up ceremony. Only the PM session UPK students should attend school on June 23 and June 25 between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., and the AM session UPK students should attend on June 24 between 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
District families: There is no school on Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth. Our nation recognizes Juneteenth as the day that marks the end of slavery in the United States.
https://www.tonawandacsd.org/article/3002530
Post- prom celebration details have been set, learn more here: Post Prom Celebration Letter
As we enter the final weeks of school, please be advised that students in grades UPK–8 (elementary and middle school) will attend school on a half-day schedule on Monday, June 22 through Thursday, June 25.
Elementary School students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m.
Middle School students will be dismissed at 10:57 a.m.
For UPK, both sessions should attend on June 22 for the moving-up ceremony. Only the PM session UPK students should attend school on June 23 and June 25 between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., and the AM session UPK students should attend on June 24 between 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thank you to WGRZ Channel 2 for coming out to our Unified Basketball vs. City of Tonawanda first responders game!
You can watch the story on their website: Tonawanda Unified Basketball vs. COT First Responders
A Tonawanda first grader has earned well-deserved recognition for her creativity and storytelling talent.
Luna Brown was recently honored by PBS KIDS as part of its annual writers' contest, an initiative that celebrates young authors and encourages children to share their original stories and ideas.
Although Luna completed her story at home, her achievement is a reflection of the passion, imagination and dedication our students bring to everything they do.
Luna’s story is featured in the PBS KIDS program, where she had the opportunity to read her work aloud. You can hear her presentation around the 16-minute mark of the video below. We are grateful to Luna’s mom for sharing the link and giving permission to celebrate this accomplishment with our school community.
See the video: PBS Kids Writers Contest
The Tonawanda High School Timberwolf Times June Newsletter just released!
Visit our THS Newsletter webpage to read it and catch up on what's happening at the school HERE.
The Tonawanda Middle School Timberwolf Times June Newsletter just released!
Visit our TMS Newsletter webpage to read it and catch up on what's happening at the school HERE.
The TCSD Family Support Center June 2026 newsletter is here! Check out the latest highlights, important resources, upcoming events and ways we continue to support students and families across our community.
Summer break can bring exciting opportunities for fun, relaxation, and family time, but changes in routine can also make it harder for children to stay focused and regulated. Creating structure and maintaining positive expectations can help children feel secure and successful throughout the summer months.
Click the link HERE to read the full newsletter and learn more about how we are working together to support every student and family in TCSD.
On behalf of our entire school district, please enjoy and celebrate the Memorial Day weekend and holiday. Additionally, thank you for your continued support and trust in our schools, programming, and provided services. Your voice was heard earlier this week when our school budget for the 2026-2027 school year was approved by the Tonawanda voters. Our partnership is strong and our shared belief in providing high quality instruction and opportunities for ALL students to learn and grow continues to be a community expectation that everyone in our district is dedicated to deliver each day.
Thank you,
Dr. Timothy A. Oldenburg, Superintendent of Schools.
District Families: Please be reminded that there will be no school tomorrow, May 22, and Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day Observance, a time when our nation honors and remembers the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
Voters have passed the annual budget and expenditure plan for the 2026-27 school year.
#1 Budget ($44,774,750) YES 300 (PASSED) NO 157
The two elected Board of Education members to serve a three-year term starting July 1, 2026 are:
Joel Greinert (333 votes)
Brittany Williams (245 votes)