Depew UFSD has released its school supply lists for the 2026-27 school year.
Families who would like to shop early can now view the supply lists on our Supply Lists webpage.
Visit our Supply Lists webpage HERE.
We hope all of our families are enjoying a safe and relaxing summer, and we look forward to welcoming students back in the fall!
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we would like to inform families that fall bus schedules will be available through the My Ride K-12 app.
With the exception of Kindergarten students, the Transportation Department will no longer be mailing bus schedule postcards prior to the start of school. All transportation information, including your child’s bus assignment and schedule, can be accessed through the My Ride K-12 app. Schedules will be available on the My Ride K-12 starting Monday, August 24, 2026.
Information and instructions for downloading and setting up the My Ride K-12 app can be found on the District website under the Transportation page.
If you have any questions or need assistance signing up for or accessing the app, please contact the Transportation Department at transportation@depewschools.org.
Thank you for your cooperation as we transition to this convenient and efficient way of providing transportation information. We look forward to welcoming back our Wildcat students in September!
Depew UFSD Transportation Department
The Depew Wildcats E-Store is officially open for the back-to-school season! Stock up on hoodies, T-shirts, bags and more to show your Wildcat spirit all year long.
You can have your merch delivered to your home or school homeroom.
Shop the collection here: Link to Depew Wildcat Merch
The Depew Union Free School District is now hiring for many positions!
Please join us for a Job Fair on August 6 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Depew High School, 5201 Transit Road in Depew.
We are currently looking for school nurses, aides, monitors, lifeguards, athletic coaches, as well as substitute teachers, food service helpers, bus drivers and attendants, and laborers assigned to housekeeping.
Please bring your resume, two forms of identification and copies of your certificates if applicable!
The Depew District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, creed, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by law.
The Depew Union Free School District newsletter is now available online!
Click the link below to see highlights from the Class of 2026, the Top 12 list and end-of-year events across all the schools.
Summer 2026 Newsletter Link
Depew Union Free School District is looking to fill a variety of positions and is inviting prospective employees to attend its Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at Depew High School. Link for more details
Thank You for a Great Year, Interested In Being Part of the DMS PTO, Darien Lake Music Festival and more!
Read our monthly DMS newsletter for June: www.depewschools.org/o/dms/page/dms-monthly-newsletters
Depew High School’s Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony will be available to watch live online on Friday, June 26.
Family, friends and community members who are unable to attend in person can view the livestream at the link below:
Cayuga Heights Elementary families are encouraged to complete the Depew UFSD Title I Parent and Family Engagement Survey, part of a NYSED review of federally funded programs. If your child participates in Title I, your confidential feedback will help improve services and support for students and families. Link to survey
Depew families and community members are reminded that the track, football field and tennis courts will be closed beginning Monday, June 1, as the track resurfacing project officially gets underway.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as this important work is completed to improve our athletic facilities.
This weekend, 45 of our students will proudly represent our community by performing in the 250th Anniversary Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. This is an incredible honor and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our performers.
We are also thrilled to share that the parade will be nationally broadcast on local ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and CW stations across the country, giving family, friends, and viewers nationwide the opportunity to watch and support our students starting at 10 a.m. on Monday morning.
A link to the livestream coverage will also be posted on the district website and Facebook page so our community can easily follow along and cheer on our students.
We wish all of our students and staff the very best of luck as they travel and perform this weekend. We know they will represent our school and community with pride, professionalism, and excellence.
Thank you!
The Depew Union Free School District's annual budget passed with a 70% approval from voters.
Proposition #1- 2026-2027 Budget ($58,501,273): YES- 208 (PASSED) NO -88
Proposition #2- Purchase of School-Related Buses and Related Equipment: YES- 218(PASSED) NO-76
Proposition #3- Establishment of Capital Improvements Reserve Fund, 2026: YES-224 (PASSED) NO-69
The three elected Board of Education members are:
Nicholas LaMarca, Mark Durham and Kerisha Hawthorne-Greer
Depew families are invited to attend Depew Discovery Night: To Infinity and Beyond on Tuesday, May 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Depew High School.
Join us for an exciting evening of exploration, learning and fun as we launch into a night designed for the whole school community.
We hope to see you there!
Voting will be open in the Depew High School Gymnasium from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cayuga Heights Elementary is getting ready for the Color Blast Dash!
Families are invited to join the fun near the service road, with the first run beginning at 6:15 p.m. Food trucks will be open beforehand for those who would like to grab something to eat before the event.
Registration and fundraising with 99Pledges are two separate steps. Students must register to run, while fundraising is optional, although encouraged.
Register to run: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDc4bRySv7Yv7n6OKFef6TXmRdoZo2Q-uIUhNe5gZrlVLdxA/viewform
Sign up for 99Pledges: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/colorblast2026/addme
Please note that students must be signed up individually through 99Pledges and should list their grade as their “Group.”
Preorder Graduation Flower Bouquets for the Class of 2026
Families can now preorder graduation flower bouquets for the Class of 2026!
Bouquets will be available for convenient pick-up before graduation on June 26, helping families skip the last-minute rush and have one less thing to worry about on graduation day.
Large bouquets are $20 each. To preorder, use the QR code on the flyer or visit: https://omella.com/bk6py
The WNY Youth Addiction Prevention Coalition and Town of Lancaster Youth Bureau will present a Color Run & Wellness Fair on Saturday, June 6 at 11 a.m. in the Lancaster Youth Bureau parking lot, located at 200 Oxford Ave., Lancaster, NY 14086.
The event will feature a 1-mile run or walk, wellness and fun fair, food trucks, Narcan training, Touch-a-Fire-Truck and more. The event is designed to be fun for the whole family.
Registration is $20 and includes a T-shirt and sunglasses. To register, visit www.forourcommunitytoday.org.
For more information, call (716) 710-9966 or email forourcommunitytoday@gmail.com.
Join us for the 2026-27 budget hearing:
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 6:30 p.m. in the Depew High School Cafeteria.
This hearing is a chance to learn what’s being proposed for next year, understand how funding decisions impact students and staff, and share your thoughts before the budget vote.