Please save the date for our upcoming Middle School Holiday Spirit Week, taking place December 15–19! Students are encouraged to participate each day to show their holiday spirit and school pride.
Daily Themes:
Monday (12/15): Ugly Sweater Day
Tuesday (12/16): Deck out your House Team color with a mix of holiday
Wednesday (12/17): Winter colors and/or holiday accessories
Thursday (12/18): Dress as Santa, elves, etc.
Friday (12/19): Wear your favorite holiday pajamas (school appropriate)
Your homeroom teacher will provide a raffle ticket each day you participate. Tickets should be placed in the bin in the Middle School office to be entered for prizes from the Leaders of the Pack Team. Winners will be drawn on Friday, December 19.
We can’t wait to see everyone join in on the fun!

The TMS Winter 2025 Timberwolves Talon is here and ready to read!
Check it out today on our TMS Newsletter page HERE.

The Tonawanda High School Timberwolf Times Winter Newsletter just released!
Visit our THS Newsletter webpage to read it and catch up on what's happening at the school HERE.

Tonawanda City School District is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students, educators, and the entire community. To achieve this important goal, we are excited to announce the launch of the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (ARS) across our school. To learn more about it, visit our webpage: Say Something Anonymous Reporting System

The Family Support Center's December Newsletter is out.
Click here for holiday help and resources, upcoming events and how the FSC can help: December Family Support Center Newsletter
You can also check the Family Support Center webpage for the latest events, hours and resources available to you and your family: Family Support Center | Tonawanda Elementary School
November’s Fall for Learning Newsletter gives families an inside look at the high-impact strategies our teachers are using to help students succeed. From engagement techniques like “breaking the plane,” to building vocabulary, clarifying learning goals, and even designing visual supports with Canva—this issue highlights how great instruction comes to life in our classrooms.
You’ll also find seasonal sound-mapping activities, new teacher tools, and step-by-step tutorials that show the intentional work happening behind the scenes to support student growth here in Tonawanda.
Click to explore, learn, and fall into great teaching practices!
Visit our Curriculum and Instruction webpage for more information.
Join the Family Support Center for a special evening of connection and creativity as we celebrate the spirit of gratitude and giving this season. Click here to learn more about the Thankful Together: A Donation and Distribution Night.
Students should apply for a FAFSA ID at https://studentaid.gov before December 4 as this will expedite the process.
Parents are welcome to attend. Any questions, see your school counselor.
District Families: Check your email for information about programs available to those affected by the changes in SNAP benefits, or click here: https://aptg.co/gqzg92
Representatives from the college will visit during lunch periods to provide Instant Admissions for seniors when they complete their SUNY Erie application. Seniors will receive assistance with selecting a major while completing an application for Fall 2026.
Students should see their school counselor to sign up for an appointment today.
Doors to Tonawanda Elementary School will open at the start of Trunk or Treat at 5:30 p.m.
Doors will not open any earlier, so we encourage you to stay in your vehicle and stay dry until the start time.
The Family Support Center's November Newsletter is out.
Click here to read what's happening at the FSC: November Family Support Center Newsletter
You can also check the Family Support Center webpage for the latest events, hours and resources available to you and your family: Family Support Center | Tonawanda Elementary School

This week, our students proudly participated in Red Ribbon Week, showing their commitment to making healthy, positive choices and living drug-free!
From themed dress-up days to classroom discussions and cafeteria games, our students demonstrated great spirit and awareness.

Seniors can apply to up to five SUNY schools with no application fee.
Students may use the SUNY Application, the Common Application or the Coalition Application. See your school counselors with any questions.
