Depew Union Free School District

Everything you need to know for the new school year at Depew Middle School!

Click here to read the August Newsletter: https://www.depewschools.org/o/dms/page/dms-monthly-newsletters

Decorate your front porch and help the Depew Music program! The Depew Music Boosters are having their second annual mum sale now until September 17.
Mums can be ordered online here: https://bit.ly/465g6k6
Or with the order form linked here: https://5il.co/3oqay. That form can be dropped off at in boxes at the main office of each building.
Pick up is at the high school on September 26, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Lead testing has been completed at Depew Union Free School District.

To see the results and parent letters from each school, visit our facilities webpage and click on Lead Testing 2025: https://www.depewschools.org/page/facilities

Our 2025-26 District Calendar is available online!

Click here to download now: 2600002_Depew_Calendar_2025-26_Digital.pdf

Get ready for the 2025-26 school year at DMS!

Download the supply lists here: https://www.depewschools.org/o/dms/documents/dms-supply-lists/346842

The Cayuga Heights Elementary Supply Lists for 2025-2026 are here!

Click here to find the list for your grade: https://www.depewschools.org/o/ches/page/supply-lists

Attached is the August Regents Exam Schedule and Review Classes. Review classes are optional and bussing is NOT provided. August Regents are for Retakes ONLY.

Any Depew student wishing to retake a Regents exam that has not already contacted the guidance department needs to email the Assistant Principal, Lynn Girdlestone at Lgirdlestone@depewschools.org to enroll.

Download the full schedule at https://5il.co/3lpof

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, families are reminded to complete a new Superintendent Bus Note Form for each student who may be dropped off without a parent or guardian present at the bus stop. This form grants permission for the bus driver to release your child at their stop without a parent or guardian visible and must be filled out at the beginning of every school year. The updated form for the 2025-2026 school year is now available on the Transportation page under “Forms.” Visit the Transportation Page at https://www.depewschools.org/page/transportation

The Impact Expo, Music Festival and NJHS Induction. Read about all of that and more in the Depew Middle School June Newsletter here: https://www.depewschools.org/o/dms/page/dms-monthly-newsletters

The countdown to commencement begins! Watch the livestream of our Depew graduation at https://events.locallive.tv/events/176008

We want to hear from you! From now until Friday, June 13 at 3 p.m., we're asking for your participation in a ThoughtExchange survey. We want your input in the creation of our districtwide policy for Governor Kathy Hochul's cell phone mandate.  Click here to participate: https://tejoin.com/scroll/544319328

As a result of the recent Board of Education elections held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, three incumbents won three-year terms; Bartholomew McGloin (239), Patrick Law (239) and John Spencer (232). The fourth open Board seat was left to a write-in decision, however the top write-in candidate vote getter, Matthew Richards, withdrew/declined his election to the Board on Friday, May 23, 2025. The fourth Board seat became vacant by operation of law and does not automatically go to the next highest write in candidate vote getter. The Board of Education may appoint an individual to serve in a vacant position. The Board plans to vote on the appointment of the second highest write-in candidate, Kerisha Hawthorne-Greer, to the vacant seat at its next meeting on June 17, 2025. Ms. Hawthorne-Greer has indicated her willingness to serve and the term for the vacant seat continues until the next election on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Quarter 3 Honor Roll, Spring Fling Dance and fun in FACS. Read that and more in this month's DMS newsletter at https://www.depewschools.org/article/2245744

We want to make families aware of a concerning trend circulating on social media, particularly TikTok. The "#ChromebookChallenge" encourages students to intentionally damage their school-issued Chromebooks by inserting metal objects into the charging port or tampering with the battery. This behavior is not only extremely dangerous, it can cause devices to short circuit or even catch fire, but it also results in serious consequences. Please take a moment to talk with your child about the importance of responsible technology use and the dangers of participating in such online challenges. Any student found intentionally damaging school property may face disciplinary action, including suspension and/or being held financially responsible for the cost of repairs or replacement. Thank you for your continued partnership in helping us keep our school community safe.

Celebrate your graduate with a beautiful bouquet! Pre-order now and pick up your flowers before the ceremony. Read the full story at https://www.depewschools.org/article/2207299

Depew Union Free School District is hiring! Hear why students and staff say our district is a great place to live and work: https://www.depewschools.org/article/2198525

In order to continuously improve our schools in the areas of academics, school climate, culture and safety, it is important to get feedback from parents, students and staff. With this in mind we are running a Spring Climate Survey to gather data to inform our decisions across the entire district. Click here to learn more: https://www.depewschools.org/article/2191592