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Welcome to Harry F. Abate Elementary

Dear Parents and Guardians:

On behalf of our faculty and staff members, I’d like to welcome you to Harry F. Abate Elementary school, Home of the Abate Wolves.

We are an Intermediate Sister School, educating students in Grades 3-6, Enrichment program Grades 2E-6E and sharing families with our Primary Sister Schools, Kalfas and Bloneva Bond Grades Pre K 3 -2.

I’m hoping that you and your child(ren) are well, rested and ready to join us for the 2024-2025 school year. Our administrative team, custodial, office and teaching staff members have been working very hard this summer to prepare for the safe and secure arrival of your child(ren).

As you may recall, we had some minor changes to our schedule last year which included the extension of the school day to a 3:20 pm dismissal every day; we will continue with this schedule as we follow an 8:45 am to 3:20 pm school day.

Please plan on attending our Open House on Wednesday - August 28th between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm and be on the look-out for information from your child’s classroom teacher about our new Room Parent program and digital Newsletter on Smores.  Every month, you will receive a digital school newsletter that will provide useful and timely information.  Please read this newsletter closely to be informed of upcoming dates, events, program updates and important information needed to help your child be successful in school. 

As Principal, my primary goal is to maintain a safe and orderly environment for every student and faculty member as we offer quality instruction to your child(ren) in a secure and nurturing learning environment.  I am very excited that your child(ren) will be joining us this school year!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Lynne Tompkins, Principal 

Our District

Superintendent Message

Mark Laurie  superintendent of Niagara Falls

We are pleased to welcome you to the new and improved City School District of Niagara Falls Website. Here, you can find news, event updates, parent/guardian resources, school policies, and contact information. As technology continues to evolve rapidly, we hope you find this site both comprehensive and user-friendly.

As your Superintendent, I am always interested in any feedback or information you may have, so please know that this communication tool is a two-way street. Please do not hesitate to contact me at MLaurrie@nfschools.net. As a valued customer, I promise to respond to your inquiry within 24 hours.

We have made a tremendous start to the 2025-2026 school year. I would like to express my deepest appreciation to the Niagara Falls City School District community. This includes our administration, Board of Education, teachers, staff, parents/guardians, and most importantly, our students. We offer the best learning environment, and our facilities, along with access to technology, provide excellent opportunities for students to succeed globally.

I value our partnership and hope the information on our new website helps you learn, live, and access resources efficiently. Thank you for visiting. We trust you will find what you need!

Mark Laurrie, Superintendent, Niagara Falls City School District.

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