Depew families in need of a little extra support this holiday season are encouraged to learn more about the Lancaster Youth Bureau’s 2026 Holiday Assistance Programs, including Thanksgiving meal distribution and the December Day of Giving.
Link for more information
Depew Union Free School District is inviting parents and guardians to share their feedback by completing the 2026-27 Fall School Climate Survey.
Families are encouraged to complete the survey for their child’s school using the appropriate link below:
Cayuga Heights Elementary School: Link to Complete the School Climate Survey
Depew Middle School: Link to Complete the School Climate Survey
Depew High School: Link to Complete the School Climate Survey
Thank you for taking the time to provide their feedback and support our school community.
School safety is a shared responsibility, and we're excited to partner with Sandy Hook Promise to bring the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System to our Wildcat community.
This program helps students recognize warning signs, take concerns seriously, and seek help from trusted adults or through an anonymous reporting system available 24/7. Students in grades 4-12 will participate in training that promotes a safe, supportive, and connected school environment.
Learn more at our webpage: LINK
Catch it in the DHS auditorium on Thursday, October 15 at 7:30pm.
Tickets go on sale Monday, October 5th. Link to order or call 716-686-5021.
A welcome to Middle School, team-building day and a DMS beautification project.
Read about all of that and more in the September Depew Middle School Newsletter!
LINK
$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!
Thank You for a Great Year, Interested In Being Part of the DMS PTO, Darien Lake Music Festival and more!
Read our monthly DMS newsletter for June: www.depewschools.org/o/dms/page/dms-monthly-newsletters
Families, friends and community members are invited to celebrate an important milestone for Depew Middle School’s Class of 2026.
The 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony will recognize students’ hard work, growth and achievements as they prepare to take the next step into high school.
For those unable to attend in person, a live stream is available: 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony
Join us in honoring our students by tuning in live and cheering them on as they move up to the next chapter of their educational journey.
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