Generations of students have made life long memories at Kenmore Middle School. But at the end of this school year, its doors will close. Time Warner Cable News reporter Sarah Blazonis shows us how current and former students said good-bye and has more on what's next.

KENMORE, N.Y. -- It's a time many of us won't forget, even after nearly 55 years.

"I've had so many great memories here. I've had great teachers," said Emily McDonnell, Kenmore Middle School student.

"Probably the times we got in trouble, and then maybe the dances, too... Back then, there was what? The twist, the pony, those old good songs, and you were in the pit, which is down here where they played basketball," said Robert Hagan, Kenmore Middle School Class of '62.

Friday, students past and present got to relive those memories by walking the halls of Kenmore Middle School... many for the last time. The school closes its doors to students at the end of this year. This gathering marked the first celebration of its 92-year history.

"We have a lot of uncertainty. Students knowing they have to leave the building at the end of the year... staff knowing they're going to be working in different buildings, some losing positions," said Elaine Thomas, Kenmore Middle School principal.

The jaguars aren't the only ones saying goodbye. Hamilton and Roosevelt elementary schools are also closing at the end of this school year, something officials say is a result of a number of hard years for the district.

"Dramatic cuts in state aid, the gap elimination adjustment, tens of millions of dollars in state aid had been lost. This resulted in significant cuts to programs and layoffs," said Patrick Fanelli, Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District Community Relations Coordinator.

The schools also saw a decline in enrollment. In the 1960s, Ken-Ton had 23,000 students. Now, there are fewer than 7,000. The closings are the result of years of looking into and planning for consolidation.

While bittersweet, former students say they see it as a natural progression.

"The demographics here have obviously changed. They simply don't need as much school space as they did," said Jim Laker, Kenmore Middle School Class of '62.

While the page is turning, many say their Jaguar spirit isn't going anywhere.