John F. Kennedy Middle School News
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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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Please read the latest edition of our monthly newsletter at the link below.
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Sign ups are now open for the Winter Sport season at JFK. Please read the letter from our Athletic Director, Mr. Snyder, attached below for details.
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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.
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 UFSD seeks qualified Substitute Teachers in all subject and grade level areas.
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Cheektowaga-Sloan Board of Education President, Denise McCowan, received the Diana R. Miller Service to Education Award for 2024
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Cheektowaga-Sloan's Restorative Practices in the News
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Cheektowaga-Sloan Featured on National Public Radio (NPR), December 11, 2023--What's Next--Restorative Practices in Education
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