
NYS Office of Mental Health Got5 crisis text line. Text "Got5" to 741-741. tag @preventsuicideny. Click this link to view how this works: SPCNY Crisis Text Line video

Tonawanda hosting St. Francis soccer and Alden tennis today.



Check out a new community flyer to see what Cub Scouting is all about. Visit https://5il.co/ymia.

Parents,
Please make sure to purchase the optional chromebook insurance before September 30, 2021. Follow this link to get started:
https://gpo.worthavegroup.com/gpo/tonawandacsd/
If you don't know your child's chromebook model you can choose any option and we will fix it when the portal closes. Coverage is for up to $295 and costs $19 or $20 yearly. Any questions please email jdonner@tonacsd.org

Last chance for senior pictures
Any senior who didn't have a senior photo taken at the summer portrait dates, or who does not hand in a photo from an outside photographer by Sept. 30, will automatically be scheduled for a portrait session on Oct. 28. This will be the last chance to have a senior picture taken and included in the 2022 yearbook. See Mrs. McNelis in Room 160 with questions.

Read a thank-you letter at
https://www.apptegy.net/s/news-tcsdny/articles/thank-you-for-school-supplies
regarding the recent school supply drive organized by TEA, the @TonawandaCSD BOE and Common Council.

Tonawanda takes the field prior to Saturday night's season-opening football game against Eden. The Warriors travel to Iroquois Friday, Sept. 10, for their second game of the season & return to Clint Small Stadium Thursday, Sept. 16, to host Cleveland Hill at 7 p.m.

Check out an early milestone for the Tona2020 project at
https://www.tonawandacsd.org/article/526500.

Food for thought! The September issue of The Dietician's Desk is published on the district website. You can find it at this link: https://5il.co/ydte.

Students are midway through their first day of school in the Tonawanda City School District.
Elizabeth Zink directs a student just off the bus arriving at Riverview Elementary School.
Julia Ratchuk greets a student in the hallway of Riverview Elementary School.
The Tonawanda Class of '22 welcomed students to the high school in chalk art.
Michelle Coppins welcomes students to U.S. History class at Tonawanda High School.
(Photos by Larry Austin)


We are excited to welcome back all of our Warriors for the new school year today! Have a wonderful first day!


Sept. 1 is the first day of school at Tonawanda High School/Middle School. Middle School Principal David Sellan gives the thumbs up during locker setup that took place last week.

New photos of construction work being done as part of the Tonawanda City School District's Tona2020 capital project are posted at https://www.tonawandacsd.org/article/522440.


New teachers in the Tonawanda City School District are taking part today in staff development in advance of the first day of school, Sept. 1. Pictured, Amy Edgerton, Tonawanda City School District director of Pupil Personnel Services, makes a presentation to the teachers during the afternoon orientation session in the Tonawanda High School media center.
Photo by Larry Austin

Good afternoon,
Please see the attached important letter from Dr. Oldenburg in regards to updated guidance and the start of the 2021-2022 school year. https://5il.co/xtnc
This letter can also be found on the district website and under the COVID-19 updates documents.

Attention 7-12th grade students: We are still looking for and are in need of athletes for the Fall sports season. If you are interested in participating on any Fall sports team please call the athletics office at 716-694-7675. Fall sports include: Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Football, Girls Volleyball, Cheerleading, Golf, Girls Swim, Girls Tennis and Boys and Girls Cross Country.

Our 2021-22 District Directory & Parent Info Packet is now available on our website! This document is packed with important info for the new school year. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/689591/Tonawanda_BTS_Directory_21-22ADA_FINAL.pdf


We are excited to welcome our pre-K and kindergarten students this year! We will be holding orientation events on Friday, Aug. 27 for interested families. Pre-K Orientation will be from 9 - 10:30 a.m. for students who are registered in the morning session and 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. for students who are registered in the afternoon session. Our Kindergarten Orientation will take place on the same day from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. More info about these events will be sent to families.

We have released our Fall 2021 Sports Tryouts / Practice Schedule! Please note most tryouts begin the week of Aug. 23. You can view the full schedule here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jkCTyBo3APRGjTdfRl4iSLMEqp9QlPz43bnpn4bEZOk/edit?usp=sharing