The TCSD Family Support Center May 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.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize that mental health is just as important as physical health. Everyone experiences stress, big emotions, and difficult days, and it’s okay to not feel okay all the time.
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.
Many families in our community may qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a federal program that provides monthly support to help households purchase nutritious food. If you are unsure whether your family meets the eligibility requirements, the process to check is simple and confidential.
The myBenefits website allows you to review current income guidelines and learn more about how to apply for SNAP benefits.
A direct link to myBenefits can be found on our Food Service webpage or Family Support Center webpage under “SNAP”.
You can also access the site here: myBenefits link.
Tonawanda High School’s Student Council is proud to once again host the annual Senior Citizens Prom, a beloved tradition that brings joy, connection and celebration to senior citizens from across our community. Click the link to find out how you can attend or make a donation.
With this in mind, we are pleased to share that Friday, May 22, will be designated as a holiday. All schools and district offices will be closed, and students and staff will not report on that day.
Regular attendance will resume on Tuesday, May 26, following the Memorial Day observance.
The Tonawanda City School District Family Support Center is proud to share its April 2026 newsletter, highlighting important resources, upcoming events and ways we continue to support students and families across our community.
This month’s edition focuses on Child Abuse Prevention Month, mental health and wellness, and the many supports available through the Family Support Center. It also includes important information for families, upcoming opportunities to get involved, and a look at recent activities and events.
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.

Tickets are still available for Tonawanda Elementary School's performance of Beauty and the Beast Jr.
Click to purchase tickets or buy yours at the door.
Show times are as follows:
Friday, March 20th- 6pm
Saturday, March 21st @2pm

The Tonawanda CSD Board of Education has approved the 2026-27 school year Instructional Calendar. Please be aware that the first day of student attendance is Tuesday, September 1, 2026, before the observance of Labor Day. To see the calendar, click here: 2026-2027 TCSD Instructional Calendar
Best Buddies will be holding a Fish Fry/Chicken Finger Dinner on Friday March 6th!
This fundraiser will help pay for events that help foster friendship and to help pay for a small group of students to go Indianapolis this summer to learn about how to be a Buddy and get more students involved!
Food will be served from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Drive Thru- High School Traffic Loop, so participants can pick up on your way out of work!
Use the order form to get started: Best Buddies Fish Fry 2026 Order Form
Once payment is received you will receive a ticket to present the day of the event. Cash and Venmo can be used for payment!
As always, thank you for your support of the Best Buddies!
Tonawanda’s Winter 2026 Newsletter is here!
The digital edition is now available, featuring district updates, student highlights, upcoming events, and important information for families.
Be sure to keep an eye on your mailbox! The printed version will be arriving next week. In the meantime, click through to explore everything happening across the Tonawanda City School District this winter.

The Family Support Center's February Newsletter is here.
Click here for holiday help and resources, upcoming events and how the FSC can help:February Family Support Center Newsletter
You can also check the Family Support Center webpage for the latest events, hours and resources available to you and your family: Family Support Center | Tonawanda Elementary School
This includes all after-school and evening activities.
Visit our registration webpage to learn more: https://www.tonawandacsd.org/page/registration
The Tonawanda High School Musical is hard at work preparing for the upcoming production of Mean Girls! Performances will run March 12-15, 2026.
Tickets and more details can be found HERE.
Looking to support the production? Patron forms are now available! Patrons are a great way to advertise a business or give a shout out to the cast and crew in our digital playbill. All completed forms are due by February 27, 2026. Please send completed forms to the attention of Dan Lynch at the Middle/High School.
Download the Mean Girls Patron Form.
Thank you for your support of the Tonawanda High School Theatre program!

District Families: Due to the increasingly dangerous and severe weather conditions, the Tonawanda City School District will close today at 12pm. This includes all afternoon and evening activities and athletic events that were scheduled for today.
