$15 Presale cost includes 1/2 Chicken, Buttered Spuds, Coleslaw, Roll & Garlic Butter.
Order online using the link below.
https://omella.com/uknsi
Depew Schools is now using ParentSquare! Stay connected with district, school and classroom updates all in one place. Activate your account to access two-way messaging, forms, calendars, conference scheduling, photos and more. Learn more and get started today! LINK
Becoming a School Bus Driver can be a very rewarding career choice!
• $27.73 Starting Pay
• Paid CDL Training
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Summers Off
• Flexible Schedule - Split Shift Days
• NYS Pension Benefits
Apply Now:
• ✓ Visit our website at: depewschools.org/page/transportation
• ✓ Email us with questions at: transportation@depewschools.org
Contact us:
• Phone:(716) 686-5155
• Email: transportation@depewschools.org
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
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!
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.
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.”
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.
Are you unsure how to start a conversation about vaping with your child? This session helps parents identify warning signs and understand the physical risks associated with vaping.
Topics will include:
Identifying vaping devices and related paraphernalia
Understanding the short- and long-term health risks
Learning effective ways to talk with children about vaping
Clearing the Air: Vaping Awareness will take place on Thursday, May 14, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at the Lancaster Youth Bureau (200 Oxford Avenue).
The evening will feature guest speaker Ashley Gedra, Face2Face Program Coordinator with Kids Escaping Drugs, who will share expert insight and resources for families.
This event is free and open to all. No registration is required.
For more information, families may contact Erin Bascug, Family Support Coordinator at Depew UFSD, at 716-686-5046 or ebascug@depewschools.org
Get ready for a community favorite! Depew High School will host a Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ on Tuesday, May 19 from 3–6 p.m. (or until sold out) in the Depew HS front parking lot.
Dinners include a ½ BBQ chicken, potato salad, macaroni salad and a roll with butter. Pre-sale tickets are available for $15, while day-of purchases will be $17.
Pre-orders are highly recommended and must be submitted by Tuesday, May 12. Order forms can be returned to your child’s homeroom teacher or main office with payment made payable to the DHS Class of 2029.
You can also order online here: https://omella.com/ybp96
Tickets will be sent home by Friday, May 15.
Come out, enjoy a great meal, and support the DHS Classes of 2027, 2028 and 2029.
To keep improving our schools in academics, climate, culture and safety, we depend on feedback from parents, students and staff in our Spring Climate Survey. Your input helps guide decisions across the district.
Survey links for each building are listed below. If you have children in multiple schools, you may complete more than one survey or choose the survey for the building your oldest child attends.
Parents/Guardians of Cayuga Heights children-CHE survey link
Parents/Guardians of Depew MS children-DMS survey link
Parents/Guardians of Depew HS children-DHS survey link
You have until April 20 to complete the survey.
Many families in our community may be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps households buy healthy food each month. If you’re unsure whether you qualify, it’s quick and easy to check.
You can use the myBenefits website to see if your family meets the income guidelines and to learn more about how to apply.
The link to myBenefits is available on our Food Services webpage under "SNAP."
Or you can access the site here: myBenefits link.