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Veterans Day @ WW
Our student veterans committee welcomed our Veterans from the Gierlach Post into Woodrow Wilson this November for a special assembly recognizing our armed forces. Following the assembly student committee members interviewed our veterans while having a snack with a soldier.
NYSSMA All-State
Our JFK High School Music Department was represented at the NYSSMA Zone 1 Jr. High Area All-State Concert Band at Pioneer High School. Our student was selected for this highly competitive ensemble out of musicians from across Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties. Bravo!
Fire Prevention Education
The Doyle Fire Companies visited Theodore Roosevelt Elementary on Friday, November 7th, to educate students on the importance of fire safety. Many students participated in a fire safety contest, and the winners were picked up at home by a fire truck and given a special ride to school alongside several teachers and Mr. Mochrie.
Superintendent's Conference Day
Faculty members were introduced to the upcoming Portrait of a Graduate graduation requirements and participated in an engaging workshop on Explicit Instruction, led by renowned educational practitioner Angie Hanlon.
Happy Halloween from TR!
Halloween 2025 was in full effect with the students and staff at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary. Everyone enjoyed the day which concluded with the Annual Halloween parade.
Introducing the 2025–2026 Superintendent’s Council!
Superintendent Mrs. Galenski and High School Principal Mr. Julian were proud to host the first meeting of this year’s council—bringing together student leaders to share ideas and strengthen our school community.
Board of Education Recognition Night
Students and staff from each of our schools came to the Board of Education meeting on October 21, 2025 to show their appreciation for all that the school board does for our schools and students. Thank you BOE!
Trunk or Treat 2025
TR and WW had another great Trunk or Treat event. Thank you to the many donors, volunteers, families in attendance, and our PTOs.
Homecoming Under the Lights!
The JFK Bears brought the energy, the pride, and the Black & Gold spirit to an unforgettable night of football, fun, and community!
Homecoming Parade 2025
Students, staff, alumni, and families lined the streets in celebration of tradition, unity, and JFK pride!
The New Turf Field
The New Concession Stand
The New Scoreboard
Go Bears!
The JFK Bears played their first game on the new turf field on September 12, 2025.
Homecoming Bonfire
Students and families enjoyed our homecoming bonfire
What a night to remember!
We celebrated the grand opening of our brand-new turf field and concession stand with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a halftime light show featuring our varsity cheerleaders, which lit up the night sky. Our Bears went on to claim victory (28-6) over the Saint Mary Lancers under the lights!
The New JFK Multipurpose Field
The JFK Multipurpose Field is near complete and will be ready for our ribbon cutting ceremony on September 12, 2025. Please use teh button below to visit our Capital Project webpage and see how fcar we have come.
New Scoreboard
Our new scoreboard at JFK is complete and looks great! Click the button below to view more photos and videos of the progress on our capital project.
Concession Stand Signage
Signage was installed on the new concession stand this week. Use the button below to view our Capital Project webpage and see the progress as it has unfolded.
Theodore Roosevelt Playground Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Today, we proudly marked the completion of another piece of the Cheektowaga-Sloan Beautification and Athletic Facility Enhancement Capital Project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new playground at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary. This exciting addition provides a safe, engaging space for all TR students and reflects our commitment to investing in their growth and well-being. Thank you to all who helped bring this project to life.
Welcome Back Students!
TR welcomed back students for the 2025-26 school year. We are excited to have our UPK students here for the full day.
Welcome Back Students!
We were so excited to welcome our students back to Woodrow Wilson Elementary on Thursday September 4, 2025.
Welcome Back Students!
We were so excited to welcome our JFK Middle School students back to school on Thursday September 4, 2025.
Opening Address
Superintendent Andrea Galenski helped welcome faculty and staff to the 2025-2026 school year on September 2, 2025.
Restorative Practices
Faculty and staff were given time to take part in restorative circles to help welcome them back to the new school year.
Explicit Instruction Training
Assistant Superintendent Janelle Finn hosted a workshop on the use of Explicit Instruction in your teaching.
De-Escalation Training
Mrs. Emmerling and Mr. Zybala hosted a workshop on de-escalation strategies for the classroom.
New Teacher Orientation
Cheektowaga-Sloan welcomed new faculty and staff at our New Teacher Orientation held August 21-22.
Supply Drop Off and Carnival at TR
TR held its Annual Supply Drop Off and PTO Carnival on Thursday, August 28th. Many families attended the event and enjoyed the carnival events, meeting their teacher, and trying out the new TR playground.
ECASB Hodgson Russ Collaboration Award
We are excited to announce that the Cheektowaga-Sloan UFSD has been awarded the ECASB Hodgson Russ Collaboration Award for our work with the Eric County Restorative Justice Coalition. This award will be presented to our district at a special ECASB dinner in June 2025.
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The 2025-2026 Instructional Calendar was adopted by the Board of Education on April 29. 2025. The calendar can be accessed using the link below.
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We are excited to announce that the Cheektowaga-Sloan UFSD has been awarded the ECASB Hodgson Russ Collaboration Award for our work with the Eric County Restorative Justice Coalition. This award will be presented to our district at a special ECASB dinner in June 2025.
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The Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District is proud to offer its Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program Full Day starting in the 2025-26 school year.
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The Cheektowaga-Sloan UFSD seeks qualified Substitute Teachers in all subject and grade level areas.
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Theodore Roosevelt is one of only 700 Lighthouse schools in the USA. Achieving Lighthouse status means Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School inspires young students to become future-ready leaders by utilizing FranklinCovey Education’s Leader in Me Model.
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Please see these featured stories, highlighting some of the great things happening in the Cheektowaga-Sloan School District. Check back often for updates!
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Work on our most recent Capital Improvement and Beautification projects have been completed - and we could not be more pleased with the results! Please click the link below to learn more about this exciting project and to see pictures and videos from throughout the process.
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We proudly marked the completion of the first piece of our Beautification and Athletic Facility Enhancement Capital Project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new playground at Woodrow Wilson. This exciting addition provides a safe, engaging space for students and reflects our commitment to investing in their growth and well-being. Thank you to all who helped bring this project to life.
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Today (9/8/2025), we proudly marked the completion of another piece of the Cheektowaga-Sloan Beautification and Athletic Facility Enhancement Capital Project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new playground at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary. This exciting addition provides a safe, engaging space for all TR students and reflects our commitment to investing in their growth and well-being. Thank you to all who helped bring this project to life.
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What a night to remember! We celebrated the grand opening of our brand-new turf field and concession stand with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a halftime light show featuring our varsity cheerleaders, which lit up the night sky. Our Bears went on to claim victory (28-6) over the Saint Mary Lancers under the lights!
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On April 30th Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt hosted another great Multicultural Night. Families from our District and Community cultural organizations came and represented 13 different cultures. Families got to play games, make crafts, get Henna designs, and sample different ethnic food.