Announcement from the Depew Union Free School District
March 31, 2023
Depew School Community;
The safety of our students and staff are foremost on the minds of our District. The events that have taken place across our country, and most recently here in New York, with false reports of shots being fired have raised concerns among many. Please be assured that the Depew Union Free School District has not received any such threats. The “swatting” incidents that took place yesterday are a criminal harassment tactic of deceiving our emergency services into sending police or emergency service response teams to a specific location – in yesterday's incidents, our public schools.
We have reviewed our protocols and procedures, reminded our staff of our emergency responses and worked closely with the Depew Police Department. We have maintained our normal operations in each of our buildings. In the unlikely event of a threat in our district, we will communicate with the community as promptly as possible, will enter into an emergency response protocol and will have the Depew Police (and other agencies) on location immediately. I ask that in the event of such an emergency, please do not come to the school, as it will delay the ability of the Depew Police to perform their duties of clearing any potential threat or verifying a hoax so your children can be released to you safely.
Please be aware that all statements of actions that suggest a threat to the safety and security of our school students and staff are taken seriously. Any such statement comes with significant consequences, even if they are made jokingly and/or deemed as not credible. The District recognizes the need to be transparent regarding incidents that may impact our school community. We will always act out of an abundance of caution to ensure all our students and staff are safe.
Sincerely,
Dr. Hank Stopinski
Superintendent
Capital Project Vote:
December 14, 2021, Noon to 9pm in the Depew High School Gymnasium
Proposition 1:
DISTRICT FACILITIES UPGRADES PROJECT
Proposition 2:
CAYUGA HEIGHTS AUDITORIUM ADDITION PROJECT
Proposition 3:
DISTRICT WIDE AIR CONDITIONING PROJECT
*Note: Proposition 1 needs to pass before Proposition 2 can be considered, and Propositions 1 and 2 need to pass before Proposition 3 can be considered.
Check out the Depew Capital Project/Fall Newsletter for information on Capital Project 2021 ahead of the December 14th public vote, which will be held from noon to 9pm in the DHS Gym. In addition, we also highlight student activities and achievements since the beginning of the school year. https://5il.co/124bb
Depew Threads is a resource for any member of the Depew School Community in need of clothing. As the snow begins to fly, please remember Depew Threads has gently used clothing, including outerwear for students in the district from birth to graduation. If you need anything, please email depewthreads@depewschools.org or call 686-5075.
Check out the District Calendar before it comes in the mail! Check it out online now! https://www.depewschools.org/article/511258
Make sure you have everything your child needs for the new school year! Check out the supply lists here: https://5il.co/x2ye
Are you ready for the start of school? Classes begin on Wednesday, September 8, 2021!
Each week, students at Cayuga Heights can earn a nomination from their teacher by finishing all their assignments. One nomination will be chosen from each grade level to be our Cayuga Heights Students of the Week. All of our Star Students will receive a prize! Keep working hard!
Kindergarteners received a special gift from Readerman! They are officially Super Readers. The students are enhancing our Super Reading Powers like pointer power, picture power, and reread power to make us strong readers! This is a very exciting time for our youngest readers!
To stay up to date on important information, please visit our website www.depewschools.org regularly!
Hugo the Chef has a new video! To watch all of Hugo's videos head over to the Depew Schools YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4mnSvZRWxQ&list=PLhNXG6zYsj0tO5coGZJvaLdI-OuwRjRyJ
ICYMI: Thank you to all who participated in the IH Virtual Kids Run. See the Video Here:
https://www.depewschools.org/article/259149?org=ches
ICYMI: Watch all the Masked Reader Videos Now!
https://www.depewschools.org/article/248936?org=ches
ICYMI: Wellcats Summer Day Camp is closed.
Registration for the Wellcats for Life Summer Day Camp on Monday, March 23 at noon. The camp will run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 6-31 and will accept 130 children. Registration will be online only at www.depewschools.org. Check out our flyer for more information.
Students in Mrs. Smith's class at Cayuga Heights Elementary like to spend their free time coding! They learned these skills in Keyboarding class with Ms. Leary.
Good evening,
This is a reminder to all families that since the District exceeded its allowable emergency closing days, this Friday, May 24, 2019, is now an instructional day. All students K-12 are expected to attend.
Thank you.
Buy Tickets for the Cayuga Heights production of Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr. on June 5 & 6. Purchase online at www.showtix4u.com
Exciting night tonight at Depew UFSD! Our 2nd Family STEAM Night takes place at Depew HS from 6 to 8 pm. All are welcome!! STEAM is out of this world at Depew!
Students in Mrs. Ziobro's class worked on building rainbows in a St. Patrick's day STEAM activity to see how many coins they could balance in their pot.