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
Depew Union Free School District is participating in a Bus Driver Training Event! Click here to find out how you can take part: https://www.depewschools.org/article/2183130
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED EXPENDITURE FROM THE REPAIR RESERVE FUND OF THE DEPEW UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Depew Union Free School District (the “District”) will hold a public hearing in the High School cafeteria at 5201 South Transit Road, in the District, on May 13, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. for any taxpayers and qualified voters of the District, for the purpose of receiving public comment and input on the proposed transfer of up to $400,000 from the District’s repair reserve fund to the District’s general fund to pay for the District’s Middle School Building Emergency Structural Project (and associated work and related incidental costs).
The Depew Union Free School District (UFSD) Board of Education (BOE) has announced the new Superintendent of Schools, Katie Smith. Read more about her here: https://www.depewschools.org/o/ches/article/2143349
Registration for Running Club for Cayuga Heights is now open!
Click here to sign up for either the Monday/Wednesday sessions or Tuesday/Thursday session: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOTqD_Rvtdzw7Dz_w_LuBuvxEcoN9svcc8Ve6QB47Rqe8eAw/viewform
Running Club is only open to students in grades 3-5. It starts Monday, March 31 and will be from after school to 4:25 p.m. twice a week (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday) at either Cayuga Heights or on the track, weather permitting.
You can choose between Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday. There is a maximum of 70 students for both Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday for a total of 140 students. Registration is first come, first served.
No transportation will be provided by Depew Schools.
Additional details regarding pick-up procedures for parents/guardians will be shared before March 31st.
The students at Cayuga Heights are thrilled to present Matilda Jr., a musical adaptation of the book by the famous children’s author Roald Dahl. Read more about the show and how to get tickets here: https://www.depewschools.org/article/2067890
Update:Wellcats Summer Day Camp is now full!
The Wellcats link is LIVE!
Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJzbJD1EdC5RqJk6iUNsAH0aKi-13LevRxQ_WUZ7NZbKPejg/viewform
Wellcats Summer Day Camp is now open to all current Cayuga students entering grades 1-5 in September of 2025. The program will run from July 7 to August 1.
Our district winter newsletter is now out and you can read it right here on our website!
Click here to see what students have been up to in our latest edition: https://www.depewschools.org/page/newsletters
There's still time to take part in the Cayuga Heights Food Drive!
Read more about how you can help: https://www.depewschools.org/article/2023305
As the snow continues to pile up, if you find your child in need of a coat or other warm clothing, please reach out to Depew Threads at depewthreads@depewschools.org. Depew Threads is a free clothing resource for all students enrolled in the Depew School District, located in Depew High School.
Depew Union Free School District is looking to create and develop a Special Education Parent Teacher Student Association SEPTSA for families in the District.
The mission of a SEPTSA is to build strong partnerships between parents, teachers, administrators and the community to benefit children and families receiving special education services.
If you are interested in being a part of the Depew SEPTSA, please complete the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-091VHwtD6di4YKL313saT3PSQijvFTE88nknkGVCjI/viewform?ts=6764369e&edit_requested=true
The Depew Union Free School District will be closed tomorrow, Friday, December 13, 2024 due to the ongoing weather event and difficulty in clean up efforts.
All school activities are cancelled for the day. Have a great weekend.
Depew Union Free School District will be closed Thursday, December 12, 2024 due to the anticipated weather. All activities are cancelled.
Today is the LAST DAY to get your order in for Depew Wildcat Apparel. Click here to place your order: https://www.depewschools.org/article/1813543?fbclid=IwY2xjawG_1e1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZ_sMCqdoy7oShRtUqHa7X258iwZzbm94v6vybVUMBeWBHfETXO76i35Fg_aem_Vjlx36Ov-Iz9Ob-5f6pDag
It's time again to place your orders for the annual Depew HS/MS PTSO Holiday Gift card sale.
Order forms and payment are due Wednesday, December 4 to the DHS Main Office.
For more information and to download the order form, click here: https://www.depewschools.org/article/1888910
Depew Union Free School District wants to hear from you.
Please take a moment to take our school climate survey for your child's school. You have until November 22 to take it.
Cayuga Heights Elementary: https://survey.linkit.com?9ouy2h
Depew Middle School: https://survey.linkit.com?5gy19y
Depew High School: https://survey.linkit.com?95e9xo
Join the Depew Music Department for their annual DHS Holiday Craft Show. Click here for details: https://5il.co/30ynx
We are thrilled to invite you to take part in a very special moment for our school!
On October 15, 2024, we'll be celebrating the newly built Cayuga Heights Elementary Auditorium with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m.
We would love for our students, staff, parents and community to be part of this exciting occasion. The ceremony will start promptly at 5:30 p.m. outside in front of the auditorium.
Read more about the event here: https://www.depewschools.org/article/1811910
As prescribed by the commissioner of education Depew School District is conducting an annual exercise of its emergency early dismissal plan. The exercise will be conducted on Fri October 4. At that time our students will be released 15 minutes earlier than their regularly scheduled dismissal time. This exercise is to test certain aspect 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 Fri Oct 4, 2024. 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.