Shovels have officially been put in the ground for the Tonawanda City School District’s TONA2020 Elementary School Improvement & Consolidation Project. With construction vehicles revving in the distance, district officials and capital project architects gathered with local and state representatives to hold a groundbreaking ceremony in front of Fletcher Elementary... READ MORE >
The Quality Students of the Tonawandas Program has announced its outstanding students from the Tonawanda High School Class of 2021. Sponsored by the Exchange and Kiwanis clubs of the Tonawandas, the Quality Student Program recognizes and honors the achievements of high-quality young men and women who would someday become future leaders in the... READ MORE >
Incoming sixth-grade families who missed the May 19, 2021 virtual orientation can watch the recorded Zoom meeting below. A fifth-grade orientation video can be found here. READ MORE >
Incoming fifth-grade families who missed the May 26, 2021 virtual orientation can watch the recorded Zoom meeting below. A sixth-grade orientation video can be found here. READ MORE >
The following Tonawanda High School and Middle School students have been named to the honor roll for the third quarter of the 2020-21 school year: Tonawanda High School High Honor Roll: Grade 12 Alyssa Aceti, Jessica Aceti, Tyler Baker, Henry Caso, Nikolaus Caufield, Kyla Chirayath, April Culp, Kylie Derrett, Lucy Dietrich, Alexis Dunn, Teyanna Guizzotti,... READ MORE >
Pictured above are the Girls' State citizens and the alternate. From left: Ryleigh Rapp, Abigail Opalinski and Emma Ljiljanich. Lessons in leadership and patriotism are the order of the day, thanks to the American Legion Auxiliary. The organization sponsors the Girls’ State program. Last year and this summer, the organization had to improvise due to COVID-19. The... READ MORE >
Congratulations goes out to Tonawanda High School senior Lucy Dietrich for being accepted to the Albright-Knox Art Gallery's "AK Teens: Future Curators 2021" exhibition!Lucy's watercolor and ink artwork, "Skolstrejk för Klimatet," was selected for the exhibition. The exhibition was on view simultaneously, in two separate venues in Buffalo. Those two venues were the... READ MORE >
After more than a year with the curtain closed, the Tonawanda Middle/High School Theatre Department will make its triumphant return to the stage with its production of “Little Shop of Horrors” May 22-23. While the cast will be performing on the Alumni Auditorium stage, the audience will be able to watch the musical from the comfort of their homes through a... READ MORE >
A total of 215 students from 27 Western New York high schools have been inducted into Erie 1 BOCES’ chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). This year’s cohort includes 14 seniors from Tonawanda High School. Those seniors include – with their Erie 1 BOCES Career and Technical Education program – Tyler Baker (Welding), Nikolas Balling (Electrical... READ MORE >
The Tonawanda City School District is working to roll out mobile flat panel displays to teachers in the Middle/High School, with a goal of completing the rollout by June 2021. A total of 75 LED interactive flat panels were purchased as part of funding from Phase I of the Tonawanda Smart Schools Investment Plan. With their 75-inch 4K screens, the panels house their... READ MORE >
The following Tonawanda High School and Middle School students have been named to the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2020-21 school year: Tonawanda High School High Honor Roll: Grade 12 Tyler Baker, Nikolas Balling, Bianca Battaglia, Ram Biswa, Henry Caso, Nikolaus Caufield, Kyla Chirayath, April Culp, Kylie Derrett, Lucy Dietrich, Alexis Dunn, Devin... READ MORE >
All of our fall sports teams had a wonderful and safe season, but the Tonawanda Boys Varsity Soccer team had a season for the record books!Finishing with a 13-3 overall record, including a perfect 10-0 mark in ECIC Division VI, our Boys Varsity team capped the season off in the Section VI Class B Championship game at home against Medina. After a hard-fought season... READ MORE >
College-bound seniors generally begin the business of visiting schools and preparing for life after high school during their junior year. Art student Lucy Dietrich started the process in 10th grade, and now, as a senior, that effort has paid off.Lucy was offered early acceptance to the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, the School of the Visual Arts in... READ MORE >
Pictured above: Rowan Leader as Jimmy and Candice Strahin as Sandrine during a dress rehearsal of the play "Almost, Maine." It can be a daunting task for cast members of a play to perform in front of a live audience, but what if your castmates aren’t even in the same room as you? That is what the Tonawanda Middle/High School Theatre program and Drama Club are... READ MORE >
Due to COVID-19 safety regulations, the City of Tonawanda Fire Department could not hold its traditional fire safety presentations in our elementary buildings this year. As a result, Fire Department officials decided to put together a fire prevention and safety video for our K-5 students to watch as part of their classes. The Tonawanda City School District is... READ MORE >
The Tonawanda City School District is seeking talented substitute teachers who want to join a team of ambitious professionals who help all students succeed! We want YOU to make a difference in a child’s life. Come join our Team! Do you enjoy working with children while maintaining a flexible work schedule?Do you have a high school diploma?Are you working toward... READ MORE >
The Tonawanda City School District’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program will run during the 2021-22 school year. The UPK program is open to district resident students who will turn four years old by December 1, 2021. In order to be considered a district resident, the child must reside within the City of Tonawanda boundaries. UPK is a FREE half-day (2.5... READ MORE >
The following Tonawanda High School and Middle School students have been named to the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2020-21 school year: Tonawanda High School High Honor Roll: Grade 12 Nikolas Balling, Bianca Battaglia, Hannah Becker, Megan Buczkowski, Henry Caso, Nikolaus Caufield, Erin Charrois, Kyla Chirayath, April Culp, Kylie Derrett, Lucy... READ MORE >
The donations poured in for the Harvest Warrior Food Drive put on at Mullen and Riverview elementary schools! Mullen collected over 1,200 food items and Riverview collected over 800, for a grand total of over 2,000 canned goods and non-perishables. The food was given to the North Tonawanda Inter-Church Food Pantry and the St. Francis Food Pantry. "This was a... READ MORE >
As part of the CARES funding, New York State has a new scholarship to cover childcare and help working parents go to their workplace. These scholarships, if approved, cover the period from the date the application is submitted to Jan. 10, 2021. Be sure to apply before funding runs out!View the application and eligibility requirements...**NOTE: Eligibility... READ MORE >
Tonawanda City Schools is a proud member of the Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas and is honored to be recognized as a Member of the Month. Through this partnership, we take part in helping to promote, network and advocate for businesses all across the Tonawandas and do our part in the Tonawandas to create economic growth and enhance the quality of life for... READ MORE >
Biopharmaceutical company Athenex Inc. recently donated 1,000 KN95 masks to Tonawanda Schools to help support teachers, administrators and students during in-person learning. Robert Keem, general manager of Athenex Pharma Solutions, helped facilitate the donation to the District. Keem is a 1983 alumnus of Tonawanda High School. Pictured holding a few of the... READ MORE >
Tonawanda City School District officials accepted a donation of 4,000 children's masks for its elementary students from local businesses. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Mary Beth Scullion and Mullen Elementary Principal Diana Nigro met with Sean J. Daly, president of McKeagan LLC of Niagara Falls and director of International Services at... READ MORE >
Tonawanda High School students Brianna Gore and Rowan Leader participated in WNY Stem Hub’s Hand in Hand Program this summer. Brianna was on Channel 2 Daybreak talking about the program. This is her fourth year and Rowan’s second year with Hand in Hand. View the story... READ MORE >
Please review the following letters from our principals about the reopening of schools in the fall. A letter from Mr. Brown - High School PrincipalA letter from Mr. Sellan - Middle School PrincipalA letter from Mrs. Siebert - Fletcher School PrincipalA letter from Mrs. Nigro - Mullen School PrincipalA letter from Mrs. Panaro - Riverview School Principal Further... READ MORE >
Please see the recently released New York State guidance documents on the reopening of schools, linked below. Additional information and guidance will be included on this page as it is released from the NYS Department of Education, the NYS Department of Health and the Governor's Office. On or about July 31, 2020, we will update our website with our district plan... READ MORE >
Throughout each school year, many Erie 1 BOCES students are recognized for their success, but only 13 students are honored with the prestigious Excel Award for standing above the rest. For the 2019-20 school year, the Erie 1 BOCES Board of Education has presented an Excel Award to Tonawanda City School District’s Jacob Lawson, a student in the Exceptional... READ MORE >
The following Tonawanda High School and Middle School students have been named to the honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2019-20 school year: Tonawanda High School High Honor Roll: Grade 12 Tasnem Alnamah, Tessa Ambuski, Josslyn Battaglia, Samantha Battaglia, Autumn Battaglia, Emily Berry, Jordan Boyd, Julia Braddell, Dominic Brooks, Talan Burgess, Michael... READ MORE >
Tonawanda City Schools officials visited the district’s 2019-2020 retirees at their homes to honor them for their service.Each was given flowers and a gift by Superintendent Tim Oldenburg, Assistant Superintendent Mary Beth Scullion and Director of Pupil Personnel Services Amy Edgerton.We thank each and every one of these retirees for their dedication to our... READ MORE >
Parents, Staff, and Community Thank you for participating in the Erie 1 BOCES Component District Survey regarding school planning for the Fall. Our region solicited over 25,500 responses from our stakeholders. The participating districts and their superintendents took deliberate and appropriate action to offer a voice to their stakeholders regarding their... READ MORE >
Congratulations. Class of 2020! We are so very proud of you and wish all of you only the best in life. Below is a link to the virtual graduation and shout-outs for you to watch at your convenience. Congratulations, again! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dXC1j8HLlviztMQl7S8eLFyB_dS17mRQ/view READ MORE >
Tonawanda High School Principal Michael Brown has announced that the valedictorian for the Class of 2020 is Skyler Randall, and the salutatorian is Jonathan Kurdziel.Skyler's high school activities included National Honor Society (president), Jazz Band, varsity soccer, varsity baseball and varsity bowling. He will be attending the University at Buffalo in the fall... READ MORE >
Fifth-grade students attended a drive-through event where they were celebrated by their teachers, staff and principal. Teachers welcomed students and parents to this ceremony. The PTSA gave gift bags to each student. School Resource Officer Jason Balling gave out DARE"N" the Lions to all fifth-graders, including student Knox Knight, to recognize their... READ MORE >
The Visual Arts K-12 Department is excited to display their first ever Digital Art Show. Please click here to take a virtual tour of all the great work the kids have done this school year! READ MORE >
Fletcher Elementary School's 5th-grade students were celebrated for graduating to the Middle School with a socially distanced car parade! Around 75 students in total participated. TFC donated candy for all of the kids, while the fire department donated bubble wands and the police department provided escorts. Volunteers from the Boys & Girls Club also helped out.... READ MORE >
We’re thrilled to announce Tonawanda City School District’s new app! It’s everything Tonawanda, in your pocket. With the new app, you can access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: https://bit.ly/2Xd51dR or iPhone: https://apple.co/343nBX8. READ MORE >
The following Tonawanda High School and Middle School students have been named to the honor roll for the third quarter of the 2019-20 school year: Tonawanda High School High Honor Roll: Grade 12 Tessa Ambuski, Jordan Boyd, Heather Campobello, Georgia Corbett, Amanda DiPasquale, Autumn Enright, Larissa Farrell, Emma Feinen, Matthew Forsha, Colin Gallo, Abigail... READ MORE >
Fletcher Elementary teachers and staff miss all of their students' smiling faces and laughters filling the hallways! We can’t wait to see you all soon! READ MORE >
Please take the time to watch Mullen Elementary's farewell video. Click here to watch the video from the Mullen staff! READ MORE >
The High School principals and Mr. Lodovico are working hard to prepare for this year's graduation! READ MORE >
Tonawanda High School senior Alyssa King has been recognized as a Community All-Star by Independent Health and Business First.Alyssa was selected for the honor based upon the recommendation from school officials for making a positive difference in the lives of other students and people in the Tonawanda community. Independent Health values the importance of... READ MORE >
Photo by the Twin Cities Sun Students in Tonawanda High School’s Class of 2020 participated in the Senior Class Car Parade to be recognized despite the pandemic. Tonawanda City School District teachers and staff members line the parade route with senior portraits to honor the Class of 2020. READ MORE >
Staff is continually meeting and planning to make sure we are here to support our students in every way possible, during the COVID-19 pandemic and at all times! READ MORE >
Photo by the Twin Cities SunThe Tonawanda City School District’s supervisory staff, including Pupil Personnel Services Director Amy Edgerton, Superintendent Tim Oldenburg and Assistant Superintendent Mary Beth Scullion, made a donation to the Tonawanda Police Club in honor of Detective Ljiljanich and the other officers who responded to a shooting on May 26 in the... READ MORE >
Mullen Elementary School students, parents, teachers and staff recently dropped by the City of Tonawanda Police Station with treats and well wishes, as a thank-you to the officers who responded to the May 26 shooting on Morgan Street. READ MORE >
Photos by the Twin Cities SunTonawanda High School Principal Michael Brown and Assistant Principal Sarah Infante personally delivered a cap and gown, along with a gift, to each member of the Class of 2020. The students pictured are Heather Campobello, Kendall Harvey, Larissa Farrell, Shivani Sookhai and Mason Fritzke. READ MORE >
Article used with permission by the Twin Cities Sun newspaper. Article by Melissa Lang Picture caption: Covid-19 has kept Tonawanda High School’s spring musical from making it to the stage. But thanks to ongoing virtual rehearsals like the one captured in this screenshot, the cast and crew remain ready for opening night – whenever that might be. Sophomore Paige... READ MORE >
Caption: Tonawanda Kenton Career & Technical Education Center students (from left): Front row - Jason Frazer, Hanna Hamill; back row - James Johnson, Matthew Forsha. Not pictured: Kaleigh Mitzel-Artale.A total of 157 students from 27 Western New York high schools have been inducted into Erie 1 BOCES’ chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). This... READ MORE >
The following Tonawanda High School and Middle School students have been named to the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2019-20 school year: Tonawanda High School High Honor Roll: Grade 12 Tessa Ambuski, Jordan Boyd, Heather Campobello, Georgia Corbett, Amanda DiPasquale, Autumn Enright, Larissa Farrell, Emma Feinen, Colin Gallo, Abigail Hankinson, Emory... READ MORE >
Tonawanda High School students took second place in a video competition at NCCC’s Tech Wars competition. Fourteen students teamed up to create “Our Town: 5 Things that Make WNY Great.” You can view the video on YouTube. Inspired by the late Hank Chlebowski’s song, “Buffalo People,” the students researched 10 of the best places in Western New York. Due to the rules... READ MORE >
Fletcher Elementary School recently hosted its second annual Veterans Day Breakfast, which was well received by our veteran family and friends. Students were invited to bring a veteran they knew to Fletcher for breakfast, whereby both the students and the vets enjoyed treats provided by Fletcher staff and the PTSA. Cards were made for each veteran by Fletcher... READ MORE >
Mrs. Smith’s universal prekindergarten class at Riverview turned the clock back to the time of the dinosaurs as part of Jurassic January!Students became paleontologists and learned all about the prehistoric creatures. READ MORE >
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On Nov. 20, a room filled with over 50 volunteers, 145 teams and 580 local students from 34 high schools experienced the thrill of the stock market trading floor at Junior Achievement's 11th annual JA Stock Market Challenge. Tonawanda High School's team placed 10th, with a 34.8% return on investment. Tonawanda students participating in the competition included... READ MORE >
The following Tonawanda High School and Middle School students have been named to the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2019-20 school year: Tonawanda High School High Honor Roll: Grade 12 Tessa Ambuski, Jordan Boyd, Olivia Carson, Georgia Corbett, Amanda DiPasquale, Autumn Enright, Larissa Farrell, Emma Feinen, Matthew Forsha, Colin Gallo, Abigail... READ MORE >
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View this article in PDF form. As students and staff settle into a new school year, the Tonawanda City School District has many different initiatives in motion. Here are 10 good things happening in your school district this year: 1) TONA2020 After years of planning and evaluation, the district is moving forward with a public vote on an Elementary School... READ MORE >