Bulldog Updates

We are excited to welcome everyone back to Kenmore East for the 25-26 school year. This year brings us some big changes to the building, starting with the new exterior colors which show off our school spirit in blue and gold. Other work from the summer includes the installation of field lights, pouring concrete to assist with winter access on Fries Rd., and fixing our roof.

The big questions many of you have will be about our cell phone policy due to the new Distraction Free Schools law. KE will be providing information to our students on opening days, but we have put together an excellent list of resources for you. Please review them as a family.

• Check out our District Distraction Free Schools website. This will give you all of the information you need including a FAQ section.
• We recommend viewing our Superintendent's Town Hall video.
• This is how you can message your child during the school day using Canvas.

New York State Board of Regents has adopted the New York State Portrait of a Graduate. We will be updating you throughout the year how this and the NY Inspires Plan (Blue Ribbon Commission) will have changes coming to graduation and other high school requirements.

Some families will see changes to our science classes as well. New York State is transitioning its high school science Regents exams to align with the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS), which are based on the Next Generation Science Standards. The traditional Regents Earth Science exam is being replaced with Regents Earth and Space Science, emphasizing three-dimensional learning that integrates disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. Similarly, the Regents Living Environment exam is shifting to Regents Biology, broadening its focus to include modern biological concepts, data analysis, and real-world applications. These changes aim to promote deeper understanding, critical thinking, and hands-on scientific investigation rather than memorization.

Finally, we are pleased to announce that Kenmore East was recognized as a New York State Public High School Athletic Association School of Excellence. To receive this recognition, at least 75% of our varsity teams must have been awarded. Congratulations to our scholar-athletes!

Ms. Carriero is now Mrs. Dzielski!

Congratulations to Mrs. Dzielski on her marriage. You will notice the name change on email and school document but she is still the same great administrator you knew last year!

We have updated our Bell Schedule for the 25-26 School Year

Doors open for all students at 8:00 AM

Period 1 - 8:16-8:56

Period 2 - 9:00-9:40

Period 3 - 9:44-10:24

Period 4 - 10:28-11:08

Period 5 - 11:12-11:52

Period 6 - 11:56-12:36

Period 7 - 12:40-1:20

Period 8 - 1:24-2:04

Period 9 - 2:08-2:48

Period 10 - 2:25-3:02 (return to 1st period - cellphone retrieval and announcements)

Dismissal at 3:02

Buses depart at 3:08

Late bus (with teacher pass only) at 3:30

Remediation will only take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after school.

Students arriving/dismissal via bus: Students utilizing buses for transportation will be dropped off in the new loop and will enter the building through Door 1 or 2.

Students arriving on foot, bicycle, or by private vehicle: Please use the entrances on Fries Rd. During the morning, doors 1 and 2 will be open for arrival. Students and families will not be allowed in the lot or to use any door other than those on Fries Rd.

Please take a moment to review safe procedures for arriving to Kenmore East:

- Private vehicles should use the southbound curb cut on Fries Rd. to drop off students.

- Students must use the traffic signals at Brighton/Parker, Brighton/Fries, or Eggert/Fries to cross safely.

- An additional crosswalk is located at Fries/Wrexham.

- For students safety, please do not enter the front visitor parking area during arrival time.

- Please utilize the entire frontage along Fries Rd to drop off students, there is no need to stop directly at Door 2.

- It is your responsibility to follow all vehicle and traffic laws and help create a safe arrival for all of our families.

All students in grades 8, 10, 11, 12 should continue to use their Chromebooks from previous years. If you have any Chromebook issues, or are new to the building, please see Mr. Chiarmonte in room 252.

Students in grades 9 and anyone new to Ken-Ton will get their new Chromebooks in the first week of school.

Information and help about how to access Infinite Campus can be located here.

Information about Canvas is here with specific information about how to message your child via the Canvas platform located here.

Our District Code of Conduct can be found here. It has been updated to reflect changes with Distraction Free Learning.

Our District Emergency Information Guide is located here to share information about our procedures as well as what you can do before, during, and after emergency situations. Together we can all keep Kenmore East safe!

Please see our transportation website for information about busing and our My Ride K-12 app.

Most other information can be found on the website at the Back- to-School toolkit.

With our brand new website up and running, up-to-date Google calendars for the district and all 10 schools are posted at www.ktufsd.org/calendar.