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District Budget Approved for the 2026-2027 School Year.
Darien Lake Music Festival
JFK High School Concert Choir and Band competed at the Darien Lake Music Festival on Friday, May 15, 2026. Concert Choir earned 2nd place in their class, and Band earned 1st place in their class!
Excellence in Action: Celebrating the induction of our newest scholars into the National Honor Society!
These students have consistently demonstrated the four pillars of Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. We are incredibly proud of their commitment to bettering both our school and the surrounding community!
Leader In Me Wellness Night
TR's first Leader in Me Wellness Night was a huge success, bringing our community together to celebrate healthy habits and leadership.
The Annual Reader’s Theater Concert
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, students at Theodore Roosevelt School presented their Annual Reader’s Theater.
Earth Day at JFK Middle School
FACS students completed an Earth Day Scavenger hunt to protect our planet.
Author Visit at TR
Local UB professor, yoga teacher and author, Dr. Catherine Cook-Cottone, visited PreK-2nd grade students on April 21, 2026.
JFK Signing Day
Three athletes have signed letters of intent to play sports at the collegiate level from J.F.K.'s graduating class of 2026. From left to right in the photo. Andrew P. inked to play baseball at SUNY Erie Community College. Liana C. signed to play basketball at Fredonia State, while Kathryn S. penned to play soccer at SUNY Jefferson Community College.
Bravo!
Superintendent Galenski and the entire Cheektowaga-Sloan UFSD community extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Prutsman for receiving the prestigious Barry Manilow Music Teacher Award.
WNY College Fair
JFK High School students were all smiles at the WNY College Fair!
Superintendent's Conference Day
Our faculty and staff engaged in professional learning entitled “Using AI: The Ethical Educator.”
Superintendent's Conference Day
Faculty and staff emphasized values and teamwork through Restorative Practices!
Author Celebration Night
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary students and families enjoyed a fun evening celebrating books written by Mo Willems.
Read Across America!
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary welcomed Assemblyman Pat Chuldzinski to our school library on Monday, March 3rd, to celebrate National Read Across America Day.
Superintendent’s Council Meets!
Mrs. Galenski and Mr. Julian were thrilled to once again host the 2025-2026 Superintendent’s Council for a meeting to discuss school spirit, the upcoming Winter Snowball Dance, and all things JFK! Special thanks to our food services department for feeding our student leaders a special brunch!
JFK Honors Display Welcomes its Newest Members!
A Moment to “Paws” and Celebrate Excellence in Our Morning Announcement Team and Music Department. Congrats to our students!
Grinch Day
The Grinch made a special visit to "TR-ville" on Monday, December, 15th as part of TR's Holiday Spirit week on Grinch Day.
Winter Wonderland
Friday, December 12th was pure holiday magic at TR during the Annual Winter Wonderland.
JFK Middle School 2025 Winter Concert
The annual Winter Concert featured a special faculty ensemble performance from Superintendent Mrs. Galenski, Principal Mr. Farrell, Assistant Principal Mrs. Rodgers, Chorus Instructor Mrs. Schieder, and Band Instructors Mr. Murray and Mr. Prutsman.
Glenn Colton!
Students at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary celebrated the holiday season with a high energy concert from Glenn Colton on Friday, December 12th.
❄️ Sounds of the Season
JFK High School Winter Concert 2025
Family First Dinner
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School held their annual Family First Dinner on November 25th.
NJHS Food Drive
National Junior Honor Society students organize our Thanksgiving Food Drive.
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!
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.
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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Educating the Whole Child by supporting academic, social and emotional growth—respecting and appreciating that all students are worthy of intellectual respect, that the life and mind of each child is precious, that together, we achieve more, and that differences should be valued and appreciated.
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Thank you! We are incredibly grateful to announce that district voters have approved the Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District budget for the 2026-2027 school year.
Your support ensures that we can continue our commitment to Educating the Whole Child by supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of every student in our community. By approving this budget, you have directly invested in the future of our children from their first days at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary through their graduation from John F. Kennedy High School.
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Please see the attached document for the full schedule of June 2026 Regents Exams at JFK HS.
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The 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar was adopted by the Board of Education on February 24, 2026. The calendar can be accessed using the link below.
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The Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District's is proud to offer its Full Day Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program for the 2026-2027 school year.
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If you are sending your child to Kindergarten in September, you must submit a completed registration packet. You may find information on registration on our Central Registration webpage.
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It is important for us to communicate health information to all parents regarding Immunization Requirements and Physical Exams. We appreciate you taking the time to read the letter (attached below) and thank you for partnering with us as we work to ensure that we are in compliance with New York State requirements.
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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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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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Theodore Roosevelt Elementary welcomed Assemblyman Pat Chuldzinski to our school library on Monday, March 3rd, to celebrate National Read Across America Day.
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Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School held their annual Family First Dinner on November 25th.
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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.