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Welcome to Cataract Elementary!

Dear Parents and Guardians:

We hope this letter finds you and your child(ren) well and ready to join us this academic school year.  On behalf of the Cataract faculty and staff, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to you for entrusting us with your child(ren).  We are looking forward to your partnership.

As School Administrators, our over-arching goal is to maintain a safe, orderly and accepting environment so that students are afforded the opportunity to succeed socially, emotionally and academically within our nurturing school community.  In order to ensure the above, we would like your assistance with the following:

·       Keep contact information current: please call the Main Office when your address and/or phone number changes (716-278-9120)

·       Communicate regularly: we communicate using several platforms; please feel free to respond or ask questions at any time. Various modes of communication are utilized by the school and/or teachers.  A few examples are:
Monthly newsletter
Facebook
Auto-dialer calls and phone calls
Conferences/meetings
Notes/Permission slip
Remind/DoJo

·       Maintain safety: when entering our campus or school building, please be mindful of posted rules such as speed limits and regulations; always be prepared to show identification when entering the school building and expect to enter through either our evolve weapons detection system, Raptor or a metal detector wand

·       Promote independence and accountability: assist us with teaching your child(ren)how to take ownership of their learning and their behavior by encouraging them to do their very best, both academically and socially

We are very excited to learn and grow with your family.  Please do not hesitate to contact us, should you feel the need.

Sincerely,
Angela Manella (Principal)
Michael Corsaro (Assistant 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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