NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED EXPENDITURE FROM THE REPAIR RESERVE FUND OF THE DEPEW UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Depew Union Free School District (the “District”) will hold a public hearing in the High School cafeteria at 5201 South Transit Road, in the District, on May 13, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. for any taxpayers and qualified voters of the District, for the purpose of receiving public comment and input on the proposed transfer of up to $400,000 from the District’s repair reserve fund to the District’s general fund to pay for the District’s Middle School Building Emergency Structural Project (and associated work and related incidental costs).
The Depew Union Free School District (UFSD) Board of Education (BOE) has announced the new Superintendent of Schools, Katie Smith. Read more about her here: https://www.depewschools.org/o/ches/article/2143349
ECMEA's, Pi Day, Summer Camp Opportunities and more!
Read the latest and greatest in DMS's March Newsletter at the link below.
https://secure.smore.com/n/f0hu9
Our district winter newsletter is now out and you can read it right here on our website!
Click here to see what students have been up to in our latest edition: https://www.depewschools.org/page/newsletters
ECMEA's, the DMS Spelling Bee and the Cardboard Arcade Challenge. Read about that and more in the DMS January Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/s3zcwf
As the snow continues to pile up, if you find your child in need of a coat or other warm clothing, please reach out to Depew Threads at depewthreads@depewschools.org. Depew Threads is a free clothing resource for all students enrolled in the Depew School District, located in Depew High School.
Join the Depew Schools Family Support Center for a Family Engagement Night, to talk about parenting and mental health. Learn more here: https://www.depewschools.org/article/1967042
Depew Union Free School District is looking to create and develop a Special Education Parent Teacher Student Association SEPTSA for families in the District.
The mission of a SEPTSA is to build strong partnerships between parents, teachers, administrators and the community to benefit children and families receiving special education services.
If you are interested in being a part of the Depew SEPTSA, please complete the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-091VHwtD6di4YKL313saT3PSQijvFTE88nknkGVCjI/viewform?ts=6764369e&edit_requested=true
A dip into frigid Lake Erie, wreaths of gratitude and participating in a statewide Thanksgiving Day celebration.
Read about that and more in the Depew Middle School Newsletter: https://www.depewschools.org/o/dms/page/dms-monthly-newsletters
The Depew Union Free School District will be closed tomorrow, Friday, December 13, 2024 due to the ongoing weather event and difficulty in clean up efforts.
All school activities are cancelled for the day. Have a great weekend.
Depew Union Free School District will be closed Thursday, December 12, 2024 due to the anticipated weather. All activities are cancelled.
Today is the LAST DAY to get your order in for Depew Wildcat Apparel. Click here to place your order: https://www.depewschools.org/article/1813543?fbclid=IwY2xjawG_1e1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZ_sMCqdoy7oShRtUqHa7X258iwZzbm94v6vybVUMBeWBHfETXO76i35Fg_aem_Vjlx36Ov-Iz9Ob-5f6pDag
A halloween dance, wreaths of gratitude and a cupcake shop. Read about all that and more in the DMS November Newsletter. https://www.depewschools.org/o/dms/page/dms-monthly-newsletters
It's time again to place your orders for the annual Depew HS/MS PTSO Holiday Gift card sale.
Order forms and payment are due Wednesday, December 4 to the DHS Main Office.
For more information and to download the order form, click here: https://www.depewschools.org/article/1888910
Depew Union Free School District wants to hear from you.
Please take a moment to take our school climate survey for your child's school. You have until November 22 to take it.
Cayuga Heights Elementary: https://survey.linkit.com?9ouy2h
Depew Middle School: https://survey.linkit.com?5gy19y
Depew High School: https://survey.linkit.com?95e9xo
Join the Depew Music Department for their annual DHS Holiday Craft Show. Click here for details: https://5il.co/30ynx
Varsity Football Coach Mark DiRienzo says goodbye to the Wildcats. Read more about it here: https://www.depewschools.org/article/1861210
The Old Fort Niagara Field Trip, spirit week and creative s'more making!
Read about those and more in the Depew Middle School October Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/39kay
We are thrilled to invite you to take part in a very special moment for our school!
On October 15, 2024, we'll be celebrating the newly built Cayuga Heights Elementary Auditorium with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m.
We would love for our students, staff, parents and community to be part of this exciting occasion. The ceremony will start promptly at 5:30 p.m. outside in front of the auditorium.
Read more about the event here: https://www.depewschools.org/article/1811910
As prescribed by the commissioner of education Depew School District is conducting an annual exercise of its emergency early dismissal plan. The exercise will be conducted on Fri October 4. At that time our students will be released 15 minutes earlier than their regularly scheduled dismissal time. This exercise is to test certain aspect of the School District Emergency management plan. All other activities will go on as scheduled. Please make any necessary arrangements for your child’s early dismissal on Fri Oct 4, 2024. This is also a time to make sure your entire family is prepared to make alternative arrangements should weather or other such emergencies dictate an early dismissal.