355 Bryant St
North Tonawanda, NY 14120

My child is diabetic. The school nursing staff and teachers provided my child a safe place to deal with her highs and lows (which were a couple of times a week). Almost every teacher was accommodating to my child, and even helped her get to the nurse or provide her with an emergency snack as needed. Overall she had a very pleasant experience at NTI, even while struggling with diabetes. The nursing staff is experienced, professional, and know how to deal with diabetes and other special needs. They work with the parents to help your child succeed at school. The school counselor and social worker both helped my student not only with her physical needs but emotional ones as well. They worked with me to help her prepare for more independence in high school, and I have no complaints about the nursing staff and support staff. North Tonawanda is helpful setting up a 504 for any child with special needs. They will work with you, just make a few calls. They want children to succeed, will meet with parents, work with kids, and do an exemplary job of providing a safe, educational environment for your child. I mention this because not every district (or every state) offers this in-depth assistance. My child was more than excited about school! She loved the classes with hands-on science experiments and delved into exciting literature, and she loved, loved, loved the choir. Several clubs engage students like Critter Club, Theater Club, GSA, MiddleMix Choir Club, and so many more. In addition, students have a late bus option for clubs/sports/arts so they can take a bus home afterward. For parents with limited transportation or who have to work all day - this is a great convenience. Bus drivers and assistants are friendly and care for our students. If you have any questions, call the Transportation office directly, and they will gladly help you. The one negative is the administration doesn't take bullying seriously, especially against protected categories (ex., disability, race/ethnicity, LGBTQIA, female students). This is really disappointing after my child and her peer group experienced a year of bullying, which included at least one physical attack. The principal could do much better to address bullying.Teachers provide an exciting learning environment. There is a big emphasis on tech and the arts. There are many sports teams. Over all it is a very positive school experience. Call the counselor to answer your questions. She is amazing!

At NTI, the school teachers, staff, and social support are like no other! They were there for my child as she adapted to Type 1 diabetes in 4th grade. Together I worked with the staff, social support, and nurse to give her a safe and wonderful experience. We LOVE NTI! My child was there during the pandemic, so experienced remote,hybrid, and in-person all in the three years there - so it was a lot. I am very, very impressed with how our teachers adapted, got creative, and then eased our children back into the classroom. As a parent of a child with a disability - I cannot say enough about how wonderful NTI was with my oldest. She had just become Diabetic during lockdown, and not only had to ease back into the classroom, but had to manage sugar levels that were honestly a bit erratic that first year as we all adapted to our new norm. The nursing staff was so kind, persistent, experienced, and professional. The teachers were amazing and supportive, as was the administration. And in general, the district goes the second mile for their children with disabilities and special needs. Not every district does that. Because North Tonawanda is a smaller district, there is a real effort to help every single special needs child and not let any one of them fall through the cracks. And you can contact them, meet with them, any time. It's a team effort!Teachers adapted quickly to the pandemic and did their best to reach students. The real work was getting them back into the classroom, adapted to social environments again, and then helping them catch up. Many, many children, fell behind during lockdown for various reasons, and the entire district continues to work together to help these pandemic students not only catch up to any missed work, but to thrive and succeed! NTI is unique - it is 4-6th. In 6th students are given more responsibilities. They get a locker, more classes, and some independence to get them ready for middle school. And can I just say that it is a relief as a parent that my 6th grader had an extra year of elementary school to adapt to the middle school years before jumping in headfirst. The North Tonawanda district focuses on Technology, the Arts, and social support, which means that there are many resources, tech classes, and arts opportunities for the kids to explore. This is a unique school that cherishes our kids!

I was a student here and ended up dropping out, because I wasn’t going to be allowed to graduate on time. They only care about you if you’re an athlete. They don’t “prepare you for college.” Flunked out of here to end up doing great in college and nursing school. Don’t send your child here unless you want them to feel depressed and defeated.