Depew Union Free School District

Free Swim Lessons for Depew Students through YMCA!

Depew School District students ages 5–12 can build confidence in and out of the water through free YMCA swim lessons, offered in partnership with the CDC Foundation. Lessons are taught by nationally certified YMCA swim instructors and focus on water safety, skill-building, and confidence.

Families can register online using the promo code CDC-DSD-2. A free YMCA program member account is required to enroll.

Learn more and register using the QR code or at: www.ymcabn.org/programs/swimming/swim-lessons

Download the full flyer HERE.

The Depew Fall 2025 Newsletter just released. Read the digital edition today and see the latest news, photos and events happening here in our schools.

Check it out today HERE.

The Depew Music Department invites you to kick off your holiday shopping at our Annual Fall Craft Show!
Join us this Saturday, November 15th, from 10AM to 3PM at Depew High School for one of the biggest craft shows in the area! Browse the aisles and discover over 120 talented local crafters offering unique, handmade gifts, decorations, and holiday goodies — perfect for everyone on your list. Admission is just $2, and you’ll have the chance to win door prizes throughout the day!
Come shop local, support the arts, and get into the holiday spirit — all while helping the Depew Music Department. We can’t wait to see you this Saturday at Depew High School!

Tonight’s the night! Watch the livestream starting at 6:30 p.m. for Depew High School’s National Honor Society Induction Ceremony.

Watch the livestream HERE.

The PTSO is once again running the Holiday Gift Card Sale. Save yourself some time by purchasing gift cards from a variety of stores and restaurants.

A percentage of each gift card purchased goes towards funding student field trips and student expenses.

Simply print the form linked below, fill in what you would like to order, place in an envelope with cash or a check, and return to the DHS main office in a sealed envelope marked "PTSO Gift Card Sale".

The deadline for ordering gift cards is Monday, November 24th.

Gift cards will be delivered to you before Christmas break.

Click here for the PTSO Gift Card Order Form

FeedMore WNY now has a food pantry locator on their website.

If you or someone you know needs assistance with food, visit their website to find the food pantry closest to you: Food Pantry Locator

We're excited to announce our brand-new Family Support Center webpage!

There you can set up an appointment with the FSC, find resources for mental health or food assistance, and see what's happening in the community.

You can find it on the drop down menu of each website or right here: Family Support Center

Dear Parent or Guardian:

Just a reminder as prescribed by the commissioner of education the Depew School District is conducting an annual exercise of its emergency early dismissal plan. The exercise will be conducted on Friday, October 3, 2025 at that time our students will be released 15 minutes earlier than their regularly scheduled dismissal time. This exercise is to test certain aspects 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 Friday, October 3rd.

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.

Thank you.

The 2025-26 school year is kicking off strong at DMS with Open House, our annual book fair and new beginnings for students and staff alike. Read all of that and more in our DMS September Newsletter.Click here to read the September Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/bwf62

The DHS Counseling Center invites college-bound seniors and their parents to College & Financial Aid Info Night on Wednesday, October 1, from 7–8:30 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria.

Learn about the college application process, scholarships and how to navigate financial aid, including FAFSA, grants, loans and more.

RSVP using the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdArkrZYPpFzx6mrSCaTTGXMKG0Nc3InlIF_bO-6N2gk6c26w/viewform

Download the full flyer HERE.

Support the Depew High School Classes of 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029 by purchasing a delicious ½ chicken BBQ dinner. Each dinner includes potato salad, coleslaw, and a roll with butter.

This is event is Sunday, October 20 from 3:00–5:30 p.m. at the Depew High School Front Lot.

Pre-order by October 14 for $15, or purchase for $16 on the day of the event.

Pre-order payments can be made via Venmo to @Christine-Ferreri-4

We are so excited to welcome back our students tomorrow! As we begin the 25-26 school year, please remember that all personal, electronic-enabled devices must be away for the school day in accordance with the law and policy. Please visit our District website for additional information regarding the expectations.

Please make note of the following points regarding the ThinkTech Connect app for the Middle School and High School. This app will allow you to message your child during the school day on their Chromebook

1. Your registration link for THiNKtech, will only be sent to the email that you have on file with the district. Be sure you are checking the proper inbox. If you do not receive an email, please confirm with the school district that you have an email on file.

2. The registration link is individually linked to the email address that is on file. Each user has a unique link. You cannot forward the link to another individual with the expectation that they will be able to register. For example, Mom can not forward the link to Dad's email. The email that is sent to the parent or guardian will only work for the parent or guardian who receives the email.

Thank you for helping to make this year a success.