UPK & Kindergarten Registration Info:
Cayuga Heights Elementary School will be registering students for Kindergarten and Universal Pre-K for the 2026–2027 school year in the coming months.
Registration dates, eligibility requirements and required documents are now available.
Visit our website for full details and important deadlines HERE.
Depew High School’s Regents and Midterm Exam Schedule for January 2026 is now available for exams taking place January 20–23.
Students and families are encouraged to review the schedule carefully and discuss any assigned exams with their teachers. All Grade 11 students will take the ELA Regents exam, and some students may be scheduled to retake Regents exams previously taken. Students who are unsure about retake assignments should contact their school counselor.
During exam week, students should only report to school during their scheduled exam times. Please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes early. Students must remain in their exam location for one and a half hours for local midterms and two hours for Regents exams.
Transportation will include regular morning and afternoon bus routes, a 10:30 a.m. transportation home option, and a late bus available Tuesday through Thursday at 3:15 p.m.
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
Read our monthly DMS newsletter for December: www.depewschools.org/o/dms/page/dms-monthly-newsletters
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.
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.
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
Read about all of that and more in the October Newsletter: https://www.depewschools.org/o/dms/page/dms-monthly-newsletters
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
Deadline Alert: Friday, November 14!
Act now to secure your spot and make your senior's mark unforgettable- space is limited!
Check out the letter that was sent home for details on how to showcase your love and pride in a timeless tribute! Let's make memories last forever!
Depew Senior Ads Parent Letter: https://5il.co/3qq93
Click here for information on how to order: https://www.depewschools.org/article/246699
Designed to gather feedback on school culture, communication, and student support, the survey offers families a chance to voice their experiences and help shape the future of their children's education.
You have until end of day on Friday, October 10.
Please click on the link for your child's school to begin the survey:
Cayuga Heights Elementary Parent Survey: https://survey.linkit.com?p36w6x
Depew Middle School Parent Survey: https://survey.linkit.com?x2gs85
Depew High School Parent Survey: https://survey.linkit.com?16qosu
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