Please visit our website at https://5il.co/nflu for a message from Dr. Oldenburg regarding COVID testing
The New York State Education Department designed the Parent Dashboard to be an informative and user-friendly way for parents and the public to access information about New York State schools. Check out the Parent Dashboard here: https://data.nysed.gov/parents/
The NYS Education Department Parent Dashboard provides a gateway to school-level data for parents and the general public. Feedback from parents and stakeholders will guide enhancements to the Parent Dashboard. View the dashboard and provide feedback: https://data.nysed.gov/parents/
Please visit our website at https://5il.co/n996 for a message regarding meal distribution during the full remote program.
Middle/High School Families: Please visit our website at https://5il.co/n831 for an update on the 2020-2021 Winter Sports Season
Phones and internet service have been restored at Riverview Elementary.
Phones and internet are currently down at Riverview Elementary. If you have an urgent matter, please report directly to the school.
A message to Riverview Elementary Families: Please visit our website at https://5il.co/n73o for a message from Dr. Oldenburg.
Please visit our website at https://5il.co/n6zn for an important message from Dr. Oldenburg regarding the district's Orange Zone designation.
A message to Riverview Elementary families: At this time, both phones and the internet are down at Riverview. We are working on fixing service as quickly as possible. We will notify you of any updates as we receive them.
Please visit our website at https://5il.co/n55i for an important message regarding district COVID testing.
Please visit our website at https://5il.co/n4ms for a message from Dr. Oldenburg
The NYS Education Department has developed a Parent Dashboard to increase transparency and make school-level data easier for parents and the public to access. Find information about your child’s school and provide feedback at https://data.nysed.gov/parents .
Please visit our website at https://5il.co/n22b for an update on the district's Yellow Zone designation
Please visit our website at https://5il.co/mxx4 for updated information on the district's Yellow Zone designation.
Warrior Families,
We would like to gauge our families intent as it relates to providing consent for testing of your child, if the district has to meet the yellow zone requirement. Taking this survey will assist us in determining if we can remain operational in a hybrid model during the yellow zone designation. This survey is for informational purposes only. This is NOT a formal consent to be tested.
Survey link: https://forms.gle/1bW6AwzRJ3qnLofd7
Please visit our website at https://5il.co/mwap for a message from Dr. Oldenburg regarding our recent community designation as a Yellow Zone.
Please visit our website at https://5il.co/mu86 for a COVID update from Dr. Oldenburg.
Please visit our website at https://5il.co/mpyq for a message from Dr. Oldenburg.
Warrior Families, this is a reminder that tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3rd, is a Superintendent's Conference Day. There will not be student instruction for hybrid or remote students.
Please check out the newly released Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide from the U.S. Department of Education. This guide can be used as a resource to help parents/guardians understand how digital tools can provide tailored learning opportunities, engage students with course materials, encourage creative expression, and enrich the educational experience.
https://5il.co/mhi4
Warrior Families, please click the link below to watch a short informational video on how our entire district has set up their Google Classrooms, how to easily navigate this platform and how we are using our different communication tools districtwide!
https://tinyurl.com/y46mccvh
District phone lines have all been restored. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please continue to communicate with schools as you normally would.
A message from Tonawanda City Schools that district phones are currently down in all buildings. We are working with our vendor to get them up as soon as possible. Please be assured that we still have access to emergency responders if needed. We will send another message when service has resumed. If you have an urgent matter that cannot wait, please report to the main entrance of your child's building.
2020 MS Yearbooks have finally arrived! Pre-ordered books are being distributed in homerooms this week. Remote Warriors can pick up their pre-ordered books at door 3 from security. There are a limited number of extra copies available for $25 cash or check (payable to TMS Yearbook)- see Mrs. Edholm-McNelis in room 160.
The WNY Anti-vaping Coalition has prepared a reference guide for parents that you can view here: https://5il.co/lte0.
They are a collaboration of agencies and community organizations working together to reduce the vaping epidemic.
Parents/guardians and THS students who missed the Counseling Office Virtual Financial Aid Night on Sept. 24 can watch the presentation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CR8MrfceWU8
Please visit our website at https://5il.co/lgtt for a letter from Dr. Oldenburg regarding COVID symptoms
Attention Parents of seniors and seniors:
The Financial Aid Night is on September 24 at 6 PM. It will be a ZOOM meeting. Parents, watch your email for the ZOOM link.
Parents of seniors:
The Financial Aid Night will be on September 24 at 6 PM. This will be a ZOOM meeting. Watch your email for the ZOOM link.
Please go to https://5il.co/l26b for a COVID update from Dr. Oldenburg
Please see our update Food Service FAQ by clicking here: https://5il.co/kw6q
PLEASE NOTE: September breakfast & lunch menus can be found on our Food Service page. We are working to begin updating the Dining section on each of our school sites in the near future. Thank you for your patience! https://www.tonawandacsd.org/o/tcsdny/page/food-service--396
This is a reminder that FULL REMOTE Warriors ONLY can pick up a chromebook on one of the following days this week at MS/HS (main parking lot) Door 1:
Sept. 2nd- 10am to 2pm
Sept. 3rd- 3pm to 6pm
Sept 4th- 10am to 2pm
This digital consent must be completed before coming!
https://forms.gle/EXq45hib3odDAnUp9
All other students will get a chromebook the first week they attend classes. You must also fill out the digital consent before they are allowed to take a chromebook home.
Please click on the following link: https://5il.co/keg3
for an important announcement regarding Free Meals for all students K-12 for the 2020-2021 school year.
Please click this link to view an important update in regards to peanut allergies: https://5il.co/ke54
Middle/High School schedules have been posted on the parent portal. If you haven't set up an account, go to: https://www.tonawandacsd.org/o/tmshs/page/parent-portal-instructions--14 for instructions.
Please contact the main office if you have any questions:
MS (716) 694-7660
HS (716) 694-7670
**Teacher assignment letters for all elementary students will go out in the mail today**
Good evening, please click on the following link: https://5il.co/fqvn to view the updated calendar for the 2020-2021 school year. It is very important to note that there has been a change in the first day for student attendance. Please visit this link to view the letter from Dr. Oldenburg: https://5il.co/k8mg Both documents are also on our website under the Reopening Plan Information Page
The Erie County Childcare Taskforce is working with all districts in Erie County to gather information about childcare needs as hybrid learning scheduling begins.
If you may be in need of childcare support, please complete the survey linked below. The data that is collected will be used by the Erie County Childcare Taskforce to create opportunities to meet the needs of our community. Survey responses are due by Friday, August 28, 2020.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeihFWbWmRXkenvqRbDGGp0_7jUVPvlBooKz454Kvps22wz0Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
Please visit this link to view the districts updated Hybrid FAQ Document.
https://5il.co/j8tk
It can also be found updated on the districts reopening plan page of the website: https://www.tonawandacsd.org/o/tcsdny/page/reopening-plan--10
Please visit our website at https://5il.co/jvl3 for an update on the district's hybrid model.
The THS Warrior Wear clothes closet will be having a “Back to School Blowout” Wednesday (8/19) and Thursday (8/20) from 11am-5pm. Due to social distancing requirements, each person will be given a half hour time slot and only 2 family members may attend in each slot. Masks are required and no children will be allowed at this event. Please email kplanzchristian@tonacsd.org for a time slot. Once your time is confirmed you will receive further directions about the event!
Click on the link below to view the supply list for the high school.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s0j_gB4ja2jqT9UIAXPfPYlsWxCaOvNCFOWbEc68Rgs/edit?usp=sharing
Please click the link below to view the community meetings update letter from Dr. Oldenburg.
https://5il.co/jksm.
All presentations are now linked on our website at: https://www.tonawandacsd.org/o/tcsdny/page/reopening-plan--10
The district will be sending out school supply lists for the elementary(K-5) school kids today! Middle and High School supply lists will come out early next week! Be on the look out for an email and text!
UPK Parents and guardians, please visit our website at https://5il.co/jjpe for an update on the 2020-2021 school year from Ms. Edgerton.
Please click on the link below to read an important update on the plans for technology for the 2020-2021 school year. https://5il.co/jjms
Please visit our website at https://5il.co/jdsh for updated information and login details for the hybrid parent meeting
Please see attached document which explains options for fall instruction within the hybrid model. Parents/Guardians that are selecting the full time remote learning option must complete the form linked at the end of this document. https://5il.co/jbpo
PLEASE NOTE: The District will share details to participate in the virtual community meetings later this week.
Please view this informational letter in regards to preparations for student instruction and programming to start the 2020-2021 school year. https://5il.co/jbjb
All information on reopening plans can also be found here: https://www.tonawandacsd.org/o/tcsdny/page/reopening-plan--10
We have now added Student and Parent Portal Login to the Menu on the mobile app for quick and easy access! Just choose the top left menu icon and you will see the new links for MS/HS students and parents!
Please see attached letter from the Superintendent of schools. https://5il.co/if6l
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) is delaying the official start date of the Fall 2020 sports season. You can read their press release here: http://nysphsaa.org/Portals/0/COVID%2019/COVID%20Task%20Force%20Meeting%20PR%20071620%20FINAL.pdf
Please visit our website at https://tinyurl.com/ybb4b9pp for a message from Dr. Oldenburg regarding Fall 2020
We've updated 2 important Food Service forms on our website: the K-5 CEP Household Income Eligibility Form and Grades 6-12 Free & Reduced Meal Application. All families are encouraged to fill the applicable form out. https://www.tonawandacsd.org/o/tcsdny/page/food-service--396
TCSD Middle and High School Families, Just a quick reminder that students DO NOT need to turn in chromebooks this summer. They may hold on to them until the fall when school resumes.
Please visit our website news to review the newly released survey results from our district and surrounding region. Thank you for participating in this recent survey regarding school planning for the fall! http://tonawandacityny.apptegy.us/article/265416?org=tcsdny
Looking to request a transcript? Our updated Transcript Request Form is now available on the MS/HS site! You can also click the following link to go directly to it: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmZKOAHxzauDbykRT-XjGWTbqEXPqDUKPXmJQZVTbXUkX-Dg/viewform
Reminder... If you ordered a yearbook this year, they are ready for pick up today, Tuesday, June 30th from 10:00am-4:00pm in the MS/HS parent drop off loop by door 3. You can also purchase a yearbook today, cash only for $87.
Please visit our website news to review the newly released survey results from our district and surrounding region.
Thank you for participating in this recent survey regarding school planning for the fall!
https://rb.gy/rxmoiy
Our Alternate Food Service Program, which has provided meals to our students during the pandemic, ends today. However, there are local groups who continue to support our community by providing food during the summer. Learn more: https://www.tonawandacsd.org/o/tcsdny/page/breakfast-lunch-information--5
HS yearbooks have arrived! Pre-ordered books can be picked up Tuesday, June 30 from 10AM to 4PM in the TMHS bus loop. Didn't pre-order? There's still some extra copies available! Learn more on the HS Yearbook Google Site: https://sites.google.com/tonacsd.org/hsyearbook/home
HS NEWS: Please read an important update from Principal Brown regarding the June 25 graduation ceremony. https://5il.co/hcc0
For this year's Board of Ed election, Kristin Schmutzler and Jeff Thorp have earned 3-year terms with 1,257 votes and 928 votes, respectively. Dennis R. Atkinson was 3rd with 875 votes, while J. Mario Peña was 4th with 761 votes. Multiple write-ins earned between 1 and 3 votes.
The 2020-21 proposed budget has been APPROVED by voters. The tally was 1,287 "yes" votes and 832 "no" votes. Thank you to all who participated in this year's vote! We appreciate your support, especially during this trying year!
Due to technical issues with tabulating votes at the Board of Elections, results from the Budget Vote/BOE Election will not be posted tonight. The ballot count will take place tomorrow, and results will be posted when they become available. Thank you to all those who voted!
Looking for something specific? Try the search button at the top of the page. Looking for Portal Information? Choose Schools- Tonawanda Middle/High-Menu-Our School, and you will find the same pages as before!
Following the guidance from the Governor, we will open our playgrounds on Monday, 6/15 for public use. Please practice social distancing and other recommended guidance for public interaction when utilizing these spaces.
Welcome to the new website for the Tonawanda City School District! Please feel free to browse the new website for the latest information and updates!
Please note that pursuant to the Governor's Executive Order 202.39, absentee ballots for this year's School Budget Vote/School Board Election can be received BY MAIL in the office of the District Clerk no later than June 16, 2020 at 5PM. Hand-delivered ballots are no longer being accepted.
Don’t forget the district is still serving food from 10 AM to 1 PM until June 26th. Thank you to our hard-working staff!
Congratulations to THS senior Alyssa King for being named a Community All-Star by Independent Health and Buffalo Business First! You can learn more about the award under the News section on the District and MS/HS homepages.
Congratulations to all of the TMS/HS students who made the honor roll for the third quarter! You can find the list under the News section on the District and MS/HS homepages.
The District Art Department is happy to announce its time to order your District Art Calendar for the 2020-2021 school year. Order yours today by following this link: https://bit.ly/30si6l3
In the interest of public safety, and in accordance with increasing mandates regarding social distancing and limiting personal contact regarding the coronavirus, all school district playgrounds will be closed for use until further notice.
Due to the coronavirus, all Special Olympics track & field events through the summer are canceled. Therefore, the event scheduled for 5/16/20 is canceled. We look forward to hosting the event in 2021.