Thursday, August 1 marked the beginning of a new era at the former Jefferson Elementary as the Ken-Ton Closet officially opened its doors to the public at a ribbon-cutting ceremony preceding its grand re-opening at the new location. The Ken-Ton Closet previously operated out of three rooms in the Sheridan Parkside Community Center and now occupies an entire wing on the second floor. Click here to read the story .

In June, New York State Senator Chris Jacobs (60th Senate District) was joined by representatives of four local school districts, including Ken-Ton, in announcing passage of legislation that would allow each one to establish an insurance reserve fund to better manage escalating health insurance costs. Click here to read the story .

After performing the National Anthem at the Board's Reorganizational Meeting in July, Kenmore East graduate Matthew Bressette was presented with the Ken-Ton School District Directors Award by Kenmore East Band Director Phil Aguglia and District Music Coordinator Laura Anderson in recognition of his passion, dedication, and the joy he brought to his school and program. Click here to read the story .

The Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School District Board of Education held its annual Reorganization Meeting on Monday, July 1. The Board welcomed its newest member, Trustee Matthew Chimera. Trustee Dr. Jill O'Malley was re-appointed to the position of Board of Education President, and Trustee Andrew Gianni was re-appointed to the position of Board of Education Vice President. Click here to read the story .

During the summer, projects by former students of Hoover Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Kerry Smith were prominently featured by Flipgrid, an emerging leader in education innovation, at the world’s premier education technology conference hosted by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Click here to read the story .

Madison Manzella, a talented student in the Kenmore East High School Band Program, earned a place among some of the top student performers in the world as part of the Honors Performance Series at the Sydney Opera House in Australia. Madison, who plays flute, performed in Sydney from July 31 to Aug. 5. Click here to read the story .

At a recent Board meeting, students and staff from Holmes Elementary unveiled an extraordinary creation that was the product of a months-long collaboration in science and art: a giant sturgeon several feet in length made from chicken wire and plastic shopping bags. The project combined science and art instruction and promoted environmental awareness, creativity, and teamwork. Click here to read the story .

Thanks to the Lindbergh Elementary School Green Team Committee and support from the Ken-Ton School District Buildings and Grounds Department and the entire Lindbergh Elementary community, the school grounds are more beautiful than ever with the addition of several new garden beds, trees, and other additions. Click here to read the story .

Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda elementary schools are finding creative ways to reward students for promoting a safe and positive school environment through community partnerships. At Lindbergh Elementary, for example, several classes won the chance to enjoy a ninja warrior course courtesy of Build A Machine Fitness, and others earned a field trip to the Apple Store at the Galleria Mall. Click here to read the story .