Buffalo Public Schools

Buffalo Public Schools
Putting children & families first to ensure high academic achievement for all."
Type and location
Type	Public
Grades	Pre-K-12 and Adult education
Established	1838
Region	Erie County, WNY
Location	712 City Hallpi, Buffalo, New York, USA
Coordinates	42°53′11.73″N 78°52′45.49″W
District Info
Superintendent	Amber Dixon (interim)
Schools	Elementary:45 High School:18 Adult Ed:2
Budget	$798,200,000
Students and staff
Teachers	2860.6 (FTE)
Staff	2142.7 (FTE)
Other information
Student/Teacher Ratio:	12.8:1
Website	http://www.buffaloschools.org

Buffalo Public Schools serves approximately 47,000 students in Buffalo, New York, the second largest city in the state of New York. It is located in Erie County of western New York and operates nearly 70 facilities.

History

The Buffalo Public School System was started in 1838, 13 years after the completion of the Erie Canal and only 6 years after the 1832 incorporation of the City of Buffalo. Buffalo was the first city in the state of New York to have a free public education system supported by local taxes. Although New York City had a free public education system prior to 1838, NYC obtained additional funding through private donations and sources.

Buffalo Public School's first Superintendent of Schools, Oliver Gray Steele (1805–1879), was a prominent and successful business man. Originally from Connecticut, Steele relocated to Buffalo in 1827. He held three different terms as Superintendent between 1838 and 1852, during which twelve new elementary facilities were built, bringing the total to 15 elementary buildings. A building for a dedicated high school was also purchased during this time. Steele is credited as being the "Father of the Public Schools of Buffalo" as his reorganization of the schools in Buffalo enabled children to have access to a free public education. Over 35 people have held the position of Superintendent of Buffalo Public Schools since that time. The Buffalo School Board voted to appoint longtime administrator Amber Dixon as Interim Superintendent of the Buffalo School District. Dixon will replace James Williams, in light of his September 2011 retirement amid a highly publicized, tax-sponsored retirement resignation benefits agreement.

Administration

Board of education

The Board of Education of the Buffalo City School District is the policy-making body for the Buffalo Public Schools, as provided by the Constitution of the State of New York, and is under the general supervision of the New York State Education Department. The board consists of 9 members elected by popular vote of District residents. Terms are either 3 or 6 years. The Office of the Board of Education is in room 801 of City Hall in downtown Buffalo and meetings are on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The meetings begin at 5:30 PM and are open to the public.

Board Members (2011-2012 Academic Year)

• • Louis Petrucci: President/Park District Representative
  • Rosalyn Taylor: Vice President of Executive Affairs/East District Representative
  • Mary Ruth Kapsiak, Ed.M, S.D.A: Vice President of Student Achievements/Central District Representative
  • Christopher Jacobs: Vice President of Executive Affairs/Member-at-Large
  • John Licata Member-at-Large
  • Florence Johnson: Member-at-Large
  • Ralph Hernandez: West District Representative
  • Jason M. McCarthy: North District Representative
  • Sharon Belton-Cottman: Ferry District Representative

Superintendent & Advisory Cabinet

• • Amber Dixon: Interim Superintendent of Schools
  • Fran Wilson: Interim Chief Academic Officer
  • Barbara J. Smith: Chief Financial Officer
  • Joseph Giusiana: Chief Operating Officer
  • Mark Frazier: Lead Community Superintendent
  • James Kane: Chief of Staff
  • Erin Comerford: Executive Administrator
  • Darren J. Brown: Executive Director of Human Resources
  • Elena Cana: Special Assistant to the Superintendent/Community Relations
  • Brendan P. Kelleher: General Counsel
  • Kelly Eisenreid:Executive Director of Labor Relations

Schools

Elementary schools

PS 3 D’Youville Porter Campus School

D'Youville Porter Campus
Address
255 Porter Avenue Lower West Side 14207
Information
School number	3
Principal	Elizabeth Giangreco
Grades	K-8
Website	D'Youville Porter School

D'Youville-Porter Campus School is located at 255 Porter Avenue in Buffalo, and serves grades K through 8. The current principal is Elizabeth Giangreco.

History

The school is located near the campus of D'Youville College. During the 2009-2011 school years, the Porter campus was being reconstructed, and this school was temporarily located at School 77 on Normal Avenue.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Victor Filadora–?-1995 (unknown, named Principal of Campus East School)
• Mark Frazier–1995-2000 (Assistant Principal - Highgate Heights Elementary, named Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum for Buffalo Public Schools)
• Sonia Daliva–2000 (Principal - Bilingual E.C.C. 36, returned to E.C.C. 36)
• Evelyn Pizzaro–2000-2008 (Principal - School 77, retired)
• Silvia Hopkins-Baines–2008-2010 (Assistant Principal - D'Youville-Porter Campus School, retired)
• Denise Gonez-Santos–2010-2011 (Associate Director for School Support Services - Erie 1 BOCES, named Acting Supervisor of Foreign Languages for Buffalo Public Schools)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Theresa Schuta
• Silvia Hopkins-Baines–?-2008 (unknown, named Interim Principal of D'Youville-Porter Campus School)
• Jennie Cansino–2008-2010 (Special Education teacher - Buffalo Public Schools, placed on leave)
• Elizabeth Ginagreco–2010-2011 (unknown, named Interim Principal of D'Youville-Porter Campus School)
• Ginna Wilson [interim]–2011 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of BUILD Academy)

PS 6 Buffalo Elementary School of Technology

Buffalo Elementary School of Technology
Address
414 South Division Street East Side 14204
Information
Status	Persistently Lowest Achieving
School number	6
Principal	Sharon Brown
Assistant principals	Michelle Hope Karen Piotrowski
Grades	K-8
Website	BEST

Buffalo Elementary School of Technology is located at 414 South Division Street in Buffalo and serves Grades K through 8. The current principal is Sharon Brown, and the current assistant principals are Michelle Hope and Karen Piotrowski.

History

The school was established in 1839 as P.S. 6. In 1977, the school became one of the first magnet schools in the city and was renamed the "Academic Challenge Center." In 1997, the school was renamed "Buffalo Elementary School of Technology" in response to the school adopting a program that would integrate technology use into all subject areas.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Edith James
• Marian Canedo–?-1991
• Bernice T. Richardson–1991-1995 (Director - Liberty Partnership Program at Buffalo State College, placed on leave)
• Nathaniel McCrea–1995-2007 (Assistant Principal - Frederick Law Olmsted 64, placed on assignment)
• Debra Sellivan-Pores–2007-2011 (Assistant Principal - International School 45, named Principal of West Hertel Academy)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• William S. Hubbard–1948-? (Teacher - Technical High School, named Principal of P.S. 36)
• Stephen Rosputni Jr. (Teacher - Academic Challenge Center, named Assistant Principal of Lorraine Elementary)
• Barbara J. Marotto (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Frederick Law Olmsted)
• Nathaniel McCrea–1990-1994 (Music teacher - Academic Challenge Center, named Assistant Principal of Fredrick Law Olmsted)
• Christine Balcerek–?-1995 (unknown, named Principal of Houghton Academy)
• John Cole–1995-?
• Gail Buch
• Nita Wargula–?-2004 (unknown, passed away)
• Donna Jackson–?-2002 (unknown, named Principal of the Herman Badillo Community School)
• Della Cummings–?-2006 (unknown, retired)
• Eleanor Payne–?-2005 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of the Bilingual Center)
• Denise B. McMichael-Houston–2008 (Assistant Principal - Academy School 131, named Assistant Principal of Grover Cleveland High School)
• Maria Fasolino–2008-2010 (unknown, named Principal of North Park Middle Academy)

PS 17 Early Childhood Center

E.C.C. 17
Address
156 Newburgh Street East Side 14211
Information
Status	School in Need of Corrective Action (Year 2)
School number	17
Principal	Maryellen Royce
Vice principal	Carrie Myers
Grades	K-4
Website	Early Childhood Center

Early Childhood Center 17 is located at 156 Newburgh Street and serves Grades K-4. The current principal is Maryellen Royce, and the current assistant principal is Carrie Myers.

History

The school is traditionally located at 1045 West Delavan Avenue. Due to reconstruction, the school is temporarily housed at former P.S. 71 until at least the 2012 school year.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Joyce Harrington–1995-? (Principal - Hamlin Park School, unknown)
• Barbara G. Clark–2001-2006 (Assistant Principal - Frederick Law Olmsted 64, retired)
• Rebecca Martin–2006 [interim]
• Debra Washington–2006-2008 (Principal - Frank A. Sedita Academy, placed on assignment)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Angus Chisholm–?-2003 (unknown, retired)
• Linda Glabach–2003-2004 (Assistant Principal – William Grabiarz School of Excellence, placed on leave)
• Christine Weyer
• Carrie Myers–2004-2005 (Elementary teacher - Buffalo Public Schools, laid off)

PS 18 Antonia Pantoja Community School of Academic Excellence

Antonia Pantoja Community School of Academic Excellence
Address
370 Normal Avenue West Side 14213
Information
Status	School In Need of Restructuring
School number	18
Principal	Valarie Kent
Vice principal	Mary Orser
Grades	K-8
Website	PS 18

Antonia Pantoja Community School of Academic Excellence is located at 370 Normal Avenue. The current principal is Valerie Kent, and the current assistant principal is Mary Orser.

History

The school was named in 2003 for Antonia Pantoja, the first Hispanic recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The school building at 118 Hampshire Street is currently being reconstructed, and the school is temporarily housed at former P.S. 77.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Gary Stillman–2001-2004 (Principal - Hillery Park Academy, resigned)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Gary Bannerman (unknown, retired)
• Jose G. Rivera
• Lillian Matas–?-2005 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of West Hertel Academy)
• Rafael Mercado–2005-2007 (Assistant Principal - West Hertel Academy, named Assistant Principal of Grover Cleveland High School)

PS 19 Native American Magnet School

Native American Magnet School
Address
97 West Delavan Avenue West Side 14213
Information
Type	Magnet
Motto	As Eagles Do Children Soar to Great Heights
Status	School in Need of Improvement
School number	19
Principal	Linda Brancatella
Vice principal	Bogdan Kotnis
Grades	K-8
Website	Native American Magnet

The Native American Magnet is a magnet school that serves Grades PK-8. The current principal is Linda Brancatella, and the current assistant principal is Bogdan Kotnis.

History

The school was established in 1981.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Sal T. Fiorella (Director of Audiovisual Equipment - Buffalo Public Schools, retired)
• Lloyd Elm–1984-1997 (unknown, retired)
• Sixto Indalecio–1997-2007 (Assistant Principal - School 45, named Principal of Harriet Ross Tubman School)
• Maria DeJoy–2007-2008 (Assistant Principal - Community School 53, assigned to Hillery Park Academy)
• Sixto indalecio–2008-2011 (Principal - Harriet Ross Tubman School, retired)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Rita M. Eisenbeis–?-1994 (unknown, named Principal of Lorraine Academy)
• Lilyen Mascellino–?-2003 (unknown, resigned)
• Barry Ifedigbo–2003-2004 (Assistant Principal - Frank A. Sedita Academy, named Assistant Principal of P.S. 43 Academc)
• Linda Brancatella–2004-2005 (Program Coordinator - Bilingual Center 33, named Assistant Principal of Waterfront Elementary)
• Marguerite Villa–2005-2007 (Assistant Principal - George E. Blackman School, named Assistant Principal of Frank A. Sedita Academy)
• Jennifer Kapsiak–2007-2011 (Assistant Principal - Waterfront Elementary, named Acting Principal of the Erie County Health Center for Children)

PS 27 Hillery Park Elementary

Hillery Park Elementary
Address
73 Pawnee Parkway South Buffalo 14210
Information
School number	27
Principal	Maria Miller
Vice principal	Marguerite Villa
Grades	PK-8
Website	Hillery Park

Hillery Park Academy is located on 73 Pawnee Parkway and serves Grades PK through 8. The current principal is Maria Miller, and the current assistant principal is Marguerite Villa.

History

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Ruth Gaesser–?-2000 (unknown, named Principal of P.S. 43 Academy)
• Gary Stillman–2000-2001 (Principal - School 81, named Principal of P.S. 18)
• Kathleen Marion–2001-2003 (Assistant Principal - School 45, named Principal of the Bilingual Center 33)
• Louis C. Benton–2003-2004 (unknown, retired)
• Margaret Boorady–2005-2010 (Assistant Principal - Triangle Academy, named Community Superintendent of Buffalo Public Schools)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Jacqueline Bavaro-Phelan–2004-2007 (Teacher - City Honors School, named Assistant Principal of Stanley M. Makowski Early Childhood Center)
• Bogdan Katnis–2005-2011 (Assistant Principal - Southside Elementary, named Assistant Principal of Native American Magnet School)
• Maria DeJoy–2008-2009 (Principal - Native American Magnet, named Principal of Days Park Bilingual ECC)

PS 30 Frank A. Sedita Academy

Frank A. Sedita Academy
Address
21 Lowell Place West Side 14213
Information
Status	School in Need of Restructuring
School number	30
Principal	Wanda Schoefield
Assistant principals	Edelmiro Cruz Todd Miklas
Grades	PK-8
Website	Sedita Academy

Frank A. Sedita Academy serves grades Pre-K through 8 and is located at 21 Lowell Place. The current principal is Wanda Schoefield, and the current assistant principals are Edelmiro Cruz and Todd Miklas.

History

The school was formerly P.S. 38 and was located at 350 Vermont Street until the start of the 2006 school year, when the school's number and address c.hanged

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Letizia A. Conrad–?-2003 (unknown, named Principal of Futures Academy)
• Debra Washington–2002-2006 (Assistant Principal - Martin Luther King Multicultural Institute, named Principal of E.C.C. 17)
• Philip L. Friot–2006-2009 (Principal - School 77, retired)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Walterine Stribling
• Linda Glabach–?-2003 (unknown, placed on medical leave)
• Barry Ifedigbo [interim]–2003 (Supervisor of Curriculum – Buffalo Public of Schools, named Assistant Principal of Native American Magnet School)
• Tania Diaz–2003-2006 (Assistant Principal - William Grabiarz School 79, resigned)
• Gabriella Morquecho–2006–2009 (Assistant Principal - Campus West School, named Assistant Principal of the International Preparatory School at Grover Cleveland)
• Carlos J. Villarroel–2007 (Interim Principal - Burgard Vocational High School, named Assistant Principal of McKinley Vocational High School)
• Marguerite Villa–2007-2011 (Assistant Principal - Native American Magnet, named Assistant Principal of Hillery Park Academy)

PS 31 Harriet Ross Tubman School

Harriet Ross Tubman School
Address
212 Stanton Street Lower East Side 14212
Information
Status	School in Need of Improvement
School number	31
Principal	William Boatwright
Vice principal	Barry Ifedigbo
Grades	PK-8
Website	Harriet Ross Tubman Academy

Harriet Ross Tubman Academy is located at 212 Stanton Street serves grades PK through 8. The current principal is William Boatwright, and the current assistant principal is Barry Ifedigbo.

History

The school was formerly known as E.C.C. 31 and Stanton Academy.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Denise Segars-McPhatte–?-2001 (unknown, named Principal of E.C.C. 82)
• Rita Fraiser–2001-2002 (Assistant Principal - Emerson Vocational High School, named Principal of BUILD Academy)
• Phyllis F. Morrell–2002-2007 (Assistant Principal - Emerson Vocational High School, placed on assignment at McKinley Vocational High School)
• Sixto Indalecio–2007-2008 (Principal - Native American Magnet, returned to the Native American Magnet)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Mary Morrow Kapsiak
• Gregory Mott
• Michael T. Morris–?-2004 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of the Opportunity Center at Kensington)
• Margaret Wantuck–2004-2005 (Educational Consultant - Buffalo Public Schools, laid off)
• Casey Young-Welch–2003-2007 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Stanley M. Makowski Early Childhood Center)
• Gayle Irving-White–2006-2007 (Assistant Principal - Waterfront Elementary, named Assistant Principal of Highgate Heights Elementary)
• Sharon Clawsonn–2007 (Assistant Principal - Stanley M. Makowski Early Childhood Center, named Assistant Principal of Discovery School 67)

PS 32 Bennett Park Montessori

Bennett Park Montessori
Address
342 Clinton Street Lower East Side 14204
Information
Status	School in Need of Improvement
School number	32
Principal	Pauletta Stines
Assistant principals	Marianna Cecchini Diane Sauer
Grades	3Y-8
Website	Bennett Park Montessori

Bennett Park Montessori is located at 342 Clinton Street and serves students age 3 through Grade 8. The current principal is Pauletta Stines, and the current assistant principals are Marianna Cecchini and Diane Sauer.

History

Bennett Park is a school that teaches to the Montessori philosophy of education. It was one of two Montessori schools in the city, with the other being located at P.S. 78 at Olympic Avenue. The two schools merged in 2006.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• C. Marjorie Duly–?-1958 (Assistant Principal - School 52, named Principal of School 4)
• Janet Dombkowski–?-2003 (unknown, retired)
• Stephanie Gregoire–2003-2004 (Supervisor of Elementary Education - Buffalo Public Schools, retired)
• Judith Fix–2004-2010 (Supervisor of Curriculum - Buffalo Public Schools, retired)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Josephine Cross–?-2003 (unknown, retired)
• Christine Weyer–?-2004 (unknown, retired)
• Diane Sauer–2004-2007 (Teacher - Bennett Park Montessori, named Assistant Principal of Montessori School 78)
• Pauletta Stines–2007-2010 (unknown, named Principal of Bennett Park Montessori)

PS 33 Bilingual Center

Bilingual Center
Address
157 Elk Street First Ward 14210
Information
Status	Persistently Lowest Achieving
School number	33
Principal	Miguel Medina
Vice principal	Sara Call
Grades	PK-8
Website	Bilingual Center

The Bilingual Center is located at 157 Elk Street and serves Grades PK through 8. The current principal is Miguel Medina, and the current assistant principal is Sara Call.

History

The school mostly works with students are English language learners.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Charles Pezzino–1987-?
• David Cabrera–1993-?
• Gail Buch–?-2003 (unknown, named Principal of Waterfront Elementary)
• Kathleen A. Marion–2003-2008 (Principal - Hillery Park Academy, retired)
• Darlene Jesonowski–2008-2009 (Assistant Principal - Bilingual Center, named Principal of Southside Elementary
• Maria DeJoy–2009-2010 (Principal - Days Park ECC, named Assistant Principal of Stanley M. Makowski Early Childhood Center)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Darlene Jesonowski–2004-2008 (Elementary teacher - Buffalo Public Schools, named Principal of the Bilingual Center)
• Eleanor Payne–2005-2006 (Assistant Principal - Buffalo Elementary School of Technology, named Assistant Principal of Harvey Austin School)
• Carmen Soto–2006-2007 (Assistant Principal - Herman Badillo Bilingual Center, named Assistant Principal of William Grabiarz School of Excellence)
• Miguel A. Medina–2008-2010 (Math teacher - Bilingual Center 33, named Principal of Bilingual Center)

PS 37 Futures Academy

Futures Academy
Address
295 Carlton Street Fruit Belt 14204
Information
Status	Persistently Lowest Achieving
School number	37
Principal	Tonja M. Williams
Vice principal	Michelle Reczek
Grades	PK-8
Website	Futures Academy

Futures Academy is located at 295 Carlton Street and serves Grades PreK through 8. The current principal is Tonja Williams and the current assistant principal is Michelle Reczek.

History

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Marva J. Howell Daniel–1987-2002 (Principal - School 77, retired)
• Letizia Conrad–2002-2007 (Principal - Frank A. Sedita Academy, retired)
• Deana Stevenson–2007-2011 (Academy Director - Stepping Stone Charter School, named Principal of BUILD Academy)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Michael O'Brien (Assistant Professor - Buffalo State College, unknown)
• William Stevens–?-2003 (unknown, placed on medical leave)
• Sara Call–?-2005 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of the Martin Luther King Multicultural Institute)
• Walterine Stribling–?-2005 (unknown, placed on medical leave)
• Laura Harris–2005-2006 (Assistant Principal - E.C.C. 61, named Principal of E.C.C. 61)
• Barry Ifedigbo–2006-2007 (Assistant Principal - Emerson Middle School, named Assistant Principal of Harriet Ross Tubman School)
• Kathleen Emhoff–?-2008 (Assistant Principal - Frederick Law Olmsted 64, denied tenure)

PS 39 Martin Luther King Multicultural Institute

Martin Luther King Multicultural Institute
Address
487 High Street Hospital Hill 14211
Information
Status	Persistently Lowest Achieving
School number	39
Principal	Ramona Y. Thomas-Reynolds
Assistant principals	Cindy Clarke Barbara Shea
Grades	PK-8
Website	Martin Luther King Multicultural Institute

The Martin Luther King Multicultural Institute is located at 487 High Street and serves Grades PK through 8. The current principal is Ramona Thomas-Reynolds, and the current assistant principals are Cindy Clarke and Barbara Shea.

History

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Anthony Palano–?-2005 (unknown, retired)
• Elzie B. Fisher–2005-2009 (Principal on Assignment - Buffalo Public Schools, named Principal of Academy School 131 @ 171)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Cynthia Mathews–?-1994 (unknown, named Principal of School 80
• Debra Washington–?-2002 (unknown, named Principal of Frank A. Sedita Academy)
• Tracie Lewis–?-2003 (unknown, named Principal of Campus North)
• Sharonn Clawson
• Mary Lynn Murrett–?-2005 (unknown, retired)
• Sara Call–2005-2009 (Assistant Principal - Futures Academy, named Assistant Principal of the Stanley M. Makowski Early Childhood Center)
• Louise A. Klier–2009-2010 (Assistant Principal - Riverside Institute of Technology, retired)

PS 43 Lovejoy Discovery School

Lovejoy Discovery School
Address
161 Benzinger Street Lovejoy 14206
Information
School number	43
Principal	Colleen Carota
Vice principal	Tonya Bickham-Chavers
Grades	PK-8
Website	Lovejoy Discovery School

Lovejoy Discovery School is located at 161 Benzinger Street and serves Grades PK through 8. The current principal is Colleen Carota, and the current assistant principal is Tonya Chavers.

History

The School was formerly known as P.S. 43 Academy.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Barbara J. Marotto–?-1994 (Principal - Indian Park Academy, named Principal of Smallwood Drive Elementary School)
• John DiStephano–1994-2000 (Assistant Principal - Hamlin Park School, named Principal of North Park Middle Academy)
• Ruth Graesser–2000-2001 (Principal - Hillery Park Academy, unknown)
• Dennis Welka–2001-2005 (Principal - Indian Park Academy, retired)
• Alvion Johnson–2005-2006 (Principal on Assignment - Buffalo Public Schools, placed on assignment at Harvey Austin School, retired)
• David Hills–2006-2011 (Director of Staff Development - Buffalo Public Schools, named Principal of Waterfront Elementary)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Jerry D. Pope
• Tracey Singletary&ndaash?-1997 (unknown, named Interim Principal of School 40)
• Lawrence A. Grisanti [interim]–1998 (Music teacher - P.S. 45, named Assistant Principal of West Hertel Academy)
• Gregory Mott–?-2004 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of the Opportunity Program at Kensington)
• Barry Ifedigbo–2004-2005 (Assistant Principal - Native American Magnet, named Assistant Principal of Emerson Middle School)

PS 45 International School

International School 45
Address
141 Hoyt Street West Side 14213
Information
Status	Persistently Lowest Achieving
School number	45
Principal	Nadia A. Nashir
Assistant principals	Kathryn L. Foy Cecelie Owens Lynn Piccirillo
Grades	PK-6
Website	International School 45

International School 45 is located at 141 Hoyt Street and serves Grades PK through 6. The current principal is Nadia Nashir, and the current assistant principals are Kathryn Foy, Cecelie Owens, and Lynn Piccirillo.

History

Originally a community school, School 45 began to take in a large amount of students from the city's West Side, which has a large immigrant population. The school housed Grades PK through 8, but due to overcrowding, the school's seventh and eighth graders began attending Lafayette High School beginning with the 2011-2012 school year.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Frances Palermo
• Marilyn Brock–?-1997 (unknown, named Principal of Southside Elementary)
• Colleen L. Carota–1997-2010 (Assistant Principal - School 45, named Principal of BUILD Academy)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Sal T. Fiorella (Teacher - School 45, named Director of Audiovisual Equipment for Buffalo Public Schools)
• Colleen Carota–?-1997 (unknown, named Principal of School 45)
• Sixto Indalecio–?-1997 (unknown, named Interim Principal of the Native American Magnet5)
• Kathleen Marion–?-2001 (unknown, named Principal of Hillery Park Academy)
• Louis Benton–?-2001 (unknown, named Principal of Broadway Village Elementary)
• Benita Lopez-Rasool
• Pietro Mendola–?-2005 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of BUILD Academy)
• Deborah Sevillian-Poles–?-2007 (unknown, named Principal of Buffalo Elementary School of Technology)
• Louise A. Klier–2005-2007 (Assistant Principal - Lincoln Academy, named Assistant Principal of Riverside Institute of Technology)
• Yuldonna Middleton–2007-2011 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Lafayette High School)
• Nadia Nashir–2007-2010 (unknown, named Interim Principal of International School 45)

PS 53 Community School 53

Community School 53
Address
425 South Park Avenue First Ward 14204
Information
Status	School In Need of Improvement
School number	53
Principal	June Clark
Vice principal	Kimberly Janaski
Grades	PK-8
Website	Community School 53

Community School 53 is located at 425 South Park Avenue and serves Grades PK through 8. The current principal is June Clark, and the current assistant principal is Kimberly Janewski.

History

The school building is at 329 Roeher Avenue located in the city's east side, but is currently being reconstructed. The school is temporarily housed at former P.S. 4 in the First Ward.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Nan M. Wood–1971-? (Assistant Principal - Fillmore Junior High School, retired)
• Donette Ruffin
• Pamela Rutland–2002-2006 (Assistant Principal - Hutchinson Central Technical High School, named Principal of The Math, Science, and Technology Prep at Seneca)
• Darren J. Brown–2006-2008 (Assistant Principal - South Park High School, named Principal of Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Mildred D. Beck (Assistant Principal - School 66, retired)
• Tracie M. Lewis
• Maria DeJoy–?-2007 (unknown, named Principal of Native American Magnet)
• June Clark–2004-2005 (Assistant Principal - Follow Through Magnet School, named Assistant Principal of the Lydia Wright School of Excellence)
• Tandy Hamilton–2007-2009 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of City Honors School)
• Geneieve Jones-Johnson–2009-2010 (Principal - Hamlin Park School, named Principal of George E. Blackman ECC)

PS 54 George E. Blackman

George E. Blackman ECC
Address
2358 Main Street North Buffalo 14214
Information
Status	School In Need of Improvement
School number	54
Principal	Geneive Jones-Johnson
Grades	PK-4
Website	George E. Blackman

George E. Blackman ECC is located at 2358 Main Street and serves Grades PK-4. The current principal is Geneive Jones-Johnson.

History

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Gilda O. Smith–?-1995 (unknown, retired)
• Grace Schafer–1995-? (Assistant Principal - E.C.C. 54, unknown)
• Elizabeth Martina–?-2010 (unknown, retired)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Grace Schafer–?-1995 (unknown, named Principal of E.C.C. 54)
• Joy Ricotta–1995-?
• Marguerite Villa–?-2005 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Native American Magnet)

PS 59 Charles R. Drew Science Magnet - Museum Site

Charles R. Drew Science Magnet - Museum Site
Address
1 Martin Luther King Jr. Park Humboldt Park 14211
Information
Motto	Be Responsible...Respect Yourself and Others...Strive for Excellence
Status	Persistently Lowest Achieving
School number	59
Principal	Denise Luka
Vice principal	Mark Shoemaker
Grades	3-8
Slogan	Science Is Only The Beginning
Website	Charles E. Drew Science Magnet

Charles E. Drew Science Magnet serves Grades 3 through 8 and is located at 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. The current principal is Denise Luka, and the current assistant principal is Mark Shoemaker.

Academics

The Science Magnet is located at the Buffalo Museum of Science in the city's East Side. The school has a satellite site for Grades PreK-2 on nearby A Street, and previously had satellites at the Buffalo Zoo and at 775 Best Street.

History

The Science Magnet was constructed in the late 1980s and opened to students in 1990. The school originally housed Grades K through 6 before opening its satellites and switching to Grades 3 through 8.

Former principal

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Delcene A. West–1990-2009 (unknown, retired)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Nathaniel Stokes–?-1995 (unknown, named Principal of School 74)
• Margaret Boorady–?-2000 (unknown, named Principal of Triangle Academy)
• Eileen Piontek-LaRusch–?-2005 (unknown, retired)
• Mary Giurmentaro
• Joy Fields–?-2005 (unknown, retired)
• Mary Lou Reil–2005-2009 (Assistant Principal - Lincoln Academy, named Assistant Principal of Houghton Academy)
• Denise B. McMichael-Houston–2009-2010 (Assistant Principal - Grover Cleveland High School, named Assistant Principal of the Math, Science, and Technology Prep at Seneca)

PS 61 Early Childhood Center

Early Childhood Center 61
Address
1409 East Delavan Avenue East Side 14204
Information
School number	61
Principal	Laura M. Harris
Grades	PK-4
Website	E.C.C. 61

Early Childhood Center 61 is located at 1409 East Delavan Avenue and serves Grades PreK-through 4. The current principal is Laura Harris.

History

The school building is located on Leroy Avenue, but is currently being reconstructed. The school is temporarily being housed at the former WEB Middle School @ P.S. 171.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parenthes

• Anita Quinn
• Patricia Evans–?-2004 (unknown, retired)
• Marion Mayfield–2004-2006 (Principal - School 12, assigned to Buffalo Public Schools' Department of Early Childhood Education)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Laura Harris–?-2005 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Futures Academy)
• Carol Bracken–2008-2010 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Hamlin Park School)

PS 64 Frederick Law Olmsted

Frederick Law Olmsted
Address
345 Olympic Avenue Kensington-Bailey 14215
Information
School number	64
Principal	Nora Trincanati
Vice principal	Parette Walker
Grades	PK-4
Website	Frederick Law Olmsted 64

Frederick Law Olmsted is located at 345 Olympic Avenue and serves Grades PreK through 4. The current principal is Nora Trincanati, and the current assistant principal is Parette Walker.

History

The school, named for the Buffalo architect of the same name, houses the district's gifted and talented program. The program was previously limited to elementary grades but has since to grown to include high school students as well. The building is typically located at the corners of Lincoln Parkway and Amherst Street, but is currently undergoing reconstruction. The school is being temporarily housed at former Montessori School 78 until the regular building is reopened.

Frederick Law Olmsted's Grades PreK-2 programs were originally housed at the Lincoln site, with Grades 3-5 being housed at Discovery School on Abbott Road, and Grades 5-8 being housed at former P.S. 56 on West Delavan Avenue. After the school developed it's high school program, Grades PreK through 4 moved to the Lincoln site, and Grades 5 through 8 at the program's high school site.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Judith Ricca–?-1997 (unknown, placed on assignment)
• Kathleen Campbell–1994-1997 (Assistant Principal - Frederick Law Olmsted 64, named Principal of Waterfront Elementary)
• John Nowicki–1997-? (Assistant Principal - Frederick Law Olmsted Elementary)
• Michael V. Gruber–2000-2011 (Assistant Principal - Frederick Law Olmsted 56, named Principal of Frederick Law Olmsted High School)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Barbara J. Marotto (Assistant Principal - Academic Challenge Center, named Principal of Indian Park School)
• Kathleen Campbell–?-1994 (unknown, named Principal of Frederick Law Olmsted 56)
• Nathaniel McCrea–1994-1995 (Assistant Principal - Academic Challenge Center, named Principal of Academic Challenge Center)
• John Nowicki–?-1997 (unknown, named Principal of Fredrick Law Olmsted)
• Michael Gruber–1999-2000 (Special Education teacher - School 71, named Principal of Fredrick Law Olmsted Academy)
• Elaine Verdi–?-2000 (unknown, named Principal of Houghton Academy)
• Barbara Clark–?-2001 (unknown, named Principal of E.C.C. 17)
• Cynthia Germain
• Sharonn Clawson
• Gabriella Morquecho–?-2004 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Campus West)
• Denise Clarke–2005-2006 (Assistant Principal - Burgard Vocational High Schooly, named Interim Assistant Principal of City Honors School)
• Kathleen Emhoff–2004-2006 (Elementary teacher - Buffalo Public Schools, resigned)

PS 65 Roosevelt ECC

Roosevelt ECC
Address
249 Skillen Avenue Riverside 14207
Information
School number	65
Principal	Trachie-Michele Lewis
Grades	PK-4
Website	Roosevelt ECC 65

Roosevelt Early Childhood Center is located at 249 Skillen Avenue and serves Grades PreK through 4. The current principal is Tracie-Michele Lewis.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Elizabeth Fritz Strauss
• Carol Needham
• Carolyn H. Allen–?-2004 (unknown, retired)
• Cynthia Matthews–2004-2010 (Principal - School 40, retired))

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Carolyn E. Maurin
• Caolyn Flattery–?-2005 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Waterfront Elementary)

PS 66 North Park Middle Academy

North Park Middle Academy
Address
780 Parkside Avenue Parkside 14216
Information
Status	School In Need of Improvement
School number	66
Principal	Maria Fasolino
Vice principal	Carolyn Nero
Grades	5-8
Website	North Park Middle Academy 66

North Park Middle Academy is located at 780 Parkside Avenue and serves Grades 5 through 8. The current principal is Maria Fasolino and the current assistant principal is Carolyn Nero.

History

Selected former principals

• Robert J. Curtin–1979-2000 (Principal - School 74, named Principal of St. Lawrence Academy)
• John J. Distefano–2000-2003 (Principal - Lovejoy Discovery School, retired)
• Angela Elmore–2003-2007 (Assistant Principal – North Park Middle Academy, retired)
• Sabatino Cimato–2007-2010 (Assistant Principal - William Grabiarz School of Excellence, named Principal of Hutchinson Central Technical High School)

Selected former assistant principals

• Mildred D. Beck (English teacher - School 81, named Assistant Principal of E.C.C. 54)
• Will Keresztes–?-1999 (Principal - St. Peter's Lutheran School, named Principal of Highgate Heights Elementary)
• Angela Elmore–?-2003 (unknown, named Interim Principal of North Park Middle Academy)
• Pamela Johnson [interim]–2003 (Teacher - North Park Academy, returned to teaching)
• Angela Moore

PS 67 Discovery School

Discovery School
Address
911 Abbott Road South Buffalo 14220
Information
School number	67
Principal	Mary Jo Conrad
Vice principal	Sharonn Clawson
Grades	PK-8
Website	Discovery School

Discovery School serves Grades PK through 8 and is located at 911 Abbott Road. The current principal is Mary Jo Conrad, and the current assistant principal is Sharonn Clawson.

History

The school was previously referred to as P.S. 98 and serves Grades PK through 1. It eventually expanded to Grades PK through 8 after the Frederick Law Olmsted program moved to a new building.

The building was formerly Red Jacket Academy.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Kathleen Campbell–?-2004
• Carmela Botticello–2004-2011 (Assistant Principal - Hamlin Park School, retired)

Selected former assistant principals

• Jacqueline Bavaro-Phelan–2004-2007 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Stanley M. Makowski Early Childhood Center)

PS 69 Houghton Academy

Houghton Academy
Address
1725 Clinton Street Kaisertown 14206
Information
School number	69
Principal	Elaine Vandi-Kirkland
Vice principal	Mary Reil
Grades	PK-8
Website	Houghton Academy

Houghton Academy is located at 1725 Clinton Street and serves Grades PK through 8. The current principal is Elaine Vandi-Kirkland, and the current assistant principal is Mary Reil.

History

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Jacqueline Morana–1976-1995 (unknown, retired)
• Christine Balcerek–1995-? (Assistant Principal - Academic Challenge Center, named Principal of St. Benedict's School)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Bruno Stampone–?-2004 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Emerson Middle School)
• Mary Lou Reil–2004-2005 (Assistant Principal - Lincoln Academy, named Assistant Principal of the Charles R. Drew Science Magnet - Zoo Site)

PS 72 Lorraine Elementary

Lorraine Elementary
Address
71 Lorraine Avenue South Buffalo 14220
Information
Status	School In Need Of Improvement
School number	72
Principal	Jacquelyn Bavaro-Phelan
Vice principal	Catherine Ort
Grades	PK-8
Website	Lorraine Elementary

Lorraine Elementary School is located at 71 Lorraine Avenue and serves Grades PK through 8. The current principal is Jacqueline Bavaro-Phelan, and the current assistant principal is Catherine Ort.

History

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• William S. Hubbard–1958-1971 (Principal - P.S. 75, retired)
• Lillian G. Kozminski&ndashl?-1990 (Principal - School 70, retired)
• Joel H. Weiss&nash;1990-1994 (Assistant Principal - Campus East School, named Principal of Clarence Center Elementary School)
• Rita M. Eisenbeis–1994-2000 (Assistant Principal - Native American Magnet, named Director of Community Relations for Buffalo Public Schools)
• Kathleen Campbell–2000-2003 (unknown, retired)
• Lawrence A. Grisanti–2003-2006 (Assistant Principal – West Hertel Academy, named Assistant Principal of South Park High School)
• David Mauricio–2006-2009 (Director of Special Education – Buffalo Public Schools, named Principal of Bennett High School)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• A. Benjamin Ravine–?-1959 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Riverside High School)
• Stephen Rosputni Jr. (Assistant Principal - Academic Challenge Center, named Assistant Principal of School 78)
• Donna Jackson
• Theresa Schuta–?-2002 (unknown, named Principal of Southside Elementary School)

PS 74 Hamlin Park School

Hamlin Park School
Address
126 Donaldson Road Hamlin Park 14208
Information
Status	School in Need of Improvement
School number	74
Principal	Faye Walton
Vice principal	Carol Bracken
Grades	PK-8
Website	Hamlin Park School 74

Hamlin Park School is located at 126 Donaldson Road and serves Grades PK through 8. The current principal is Faye Walton, and the current assistant principal is Carol Bracken.

History

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Robert J. Curtin (Assistant Principal - School 78, named Principal of School 66)
• Sal T. Fiorella (Director of Audiovisual Equipment - Buffalo Public Schools, named Principal of the Native American Magnet)
• Joyce Harrington–?-1995 (unknown, named Principal of E.C.C. 17)
• Nathaniel Stokes–1995-2000 (Assistant Principal - Drew Science Magnet, assigned to Department of Special Education for Buffalo Public Schools)
• Frances Wilson–2000-2004 (Assistant Principal - Southside Elementary School, named Principal of the Stanley M. Makowski Early Childhood Center)
• Tracie-Michele Lewis–2004-2010 (Principal - Campus North, named Principal of Roosevelt ECC)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Lum Smith–?-1995 (unknown, named Principal of Black Rock Academy)
• Gloria Sciascia–1995-?
• Carmela Botticello–2001-2004 (unknown, named Principal of Discovery School 98)
• Samuel Morales–2004-2005 (Assistant Principal - Campus North, named Assistant Principal of the Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy)
• Genieve Jones-Johnson–2007-2009 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Community School 53)
• Atasha James–2009-2010 (unknown, resigned)

PS 76 Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy

Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy
Address
315 Carolina Street Lower West Side 14201
Information
Status	School in Need of Restructuring
School number	76
Principal	Donna J. Jackson
Vice principal	Pietro Mendola
Grades	PK-8
Website	Herman Badillo Academy

Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy is located at 315 Carolina Street and serves Grades PK through 8. The current principal is Donna Jackson, and the current assistant principal is Pietro Mendola.

History

The school is named for Herman Badillo.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• William J. McColgan–1950-1952 (Assistant Principal - School 76, named Supervisor of Physical Education for Buffalo Public Schools)
• David Caban–?-2002 (unknown, named Assistant Superintendent for Leadership & Evaluation for Buffalo Public Schools)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• C. Marjorie Duly–1946-1952 (Teacher - School 78, named Assistant Principal of School 52)
• William McCoglan–1948-1950 (Physical Education teacher - Riverside High School, named Acting Principal of School 76)
• Rafael Mercado–?-2004 (unknown, Assistant Principal of West Hertel Academy)
• Carmen Soto–2004-2005 (Professional Development Specialist - Westchester BOCES, laid off)
• Samuel Morales–2005-2007 (Assistant Principal - Hamlin Park Academy, retired)
• Edelmiro Cruz–2007-2011 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Frank A. Sedita Academy)

PS 79 Pfc. William J. Grabiarz School of Excellence

Pfc. William J. Grabiarz School of Excellence
Address
225 Lawn Street Black Rock 14207
Information
Status	School in Need of Restructuring
School number	79
Principal	Gregory Mott
Assistant principals	Michael Ryndak Carolyn Singletary
Grades	PK-8
Website	School 79

Pfc. William J. Grabiarz School of Excellence is located at 225 Lawn Street and serves Grades PK through 8. The current principal is Gregory Mott, and the current assistant principals are Michael Ryndak and Carolyn Singletary.

History

The school is named for William Grabiarz, a local war hero.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Michael J. O'Brien–?-2010 (unknown, named Principal of Leonardo da Vinci High School)
• Nora Trincanati–2010-2011 (Principal - Campus West School, named Principal of Frederick Law Olmsted 56)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Wanda Rosario-Schoenfield–?-2001 (unknown, named Principal of West Hertel Academy)
• Brigette Gillespie–?-2006 (unknown, named Principal of Harvey Austin School)
• Benita Lopez-King–?-2003 (unknown, retired)
• Tania Diaz [interim]–2003 (Supervisor of Secondary Education, named Assistant Principal of Frank A. Sedita Academy)
• Sabatino Cimato–2003-2007 (Supervisor of Elementary Education – Buffalo Public Schools, named Principal of North Park Middle Academy)
• Carmen Soto–2007-2009 (Assistant Principal - Bilingual Academy, resigned)
• Carolyn Singletary
• Gayle Irving-White–2006-2007 (Assistant Principal - Stanton Academy, named Assistant Principal of Highgate Heights Elementary School)
• Denisca Thompson–2007-2010 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Leonardo da Vinci High School)
• Cecelie Owens–2009-2011 (Assistant Principal - Harvey Austin School, named Assistant Principal of International School 45)
• Terence Jenkins–2010-2011 (Assistant Principal - East High School, named Assistant Principal of Waterfront Elementary)

PS 80 Highgate Heights Elementary School

Highgate Heights
Address
600 Highgate Avenue Kensington Heights 14215
Information
Status	School in Need of Improvement
School number	80
Principal	Gayle Irving-White
Assistant principals	Claire Alston Cynthia Germain
Grades	PK-8
Website	Highgate Heights

Highgate Heights is located at 600 Highgate Avenue and serves Grades PK through 8. The current principal is Gayle Irving-White, and the current assistant principals are Claire Alston and Cynthia Germain.

History

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Lois L. Johnson–?-1994 (unknown, named Principal of E.C.C. 90)
• Cynthia Mathews–1994-1999 (Assistant Principal - Martin Luther King Multicultural Institute, placed on assignment)
• Will Keresztes–1999-2007 (Assistant Principal - North Park Middle Academy, named Associate Superintendent of Buffalo Public Schools)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Mark Frazier–?-1995 (unknown, named Principal of D'Youville Porter Campus School)
• Carolyn Nero
• Gayle Irving-White–2007 (Assistant Principal - William Grabiarz School of Excellence, named Interim Principal of Highgate Heights Elementary)

PS 81 School

School 81
Address
167 East Utica Street East Side 14215
Information
School number	81
Principal	Robert Clemens
Vice principal	Denise Cobb
Grades	PK-8
Website	School 81

P.S. 81 School is located at 167 East Utica Street and serves Grades PK through 8. The current principal is Robert Clemens,and the current assistant principal is Denise Cobb.

History

The school is traditionally located at 140 Tacoma Avenue. As the building is currently being reconstructed, the school is being temporarily housed at P.S. 8, formerly Follow Through Magnet/Urban Learning Lab, on East Utica and Masten.

Selected former assistant principals

• Peter DelBello
• Gary Stillman&ndash?-2000 (unknown, named Principal of Hillery Park Academy)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Sharon Ruffin
• Mary A. Giumentaro–?-2008 (unknown, retired)
• Faye Walton–2008-2010 (unknown, named Principal of Hamlin Park School)

PS 82 Early Childhood Center

PS 82 ECC
Address
230 Easton Avenue Kensington 14215
Information
Status	School In Need of Improvement
School number	82
Principal	Denise Segars-McPhatter
Vice principal	Margaret Wantuk
Grades	PK-4
Website	ECC 82

Early Childhood Center 82 is located at 230 Easton Avenue and serves Grades PK through 4. The current principal is Denise Segars-McPhatten, and the current assistant principal is Margaret Wantuk.

History

Selected former principals

• Guy Taylor Outlaw
• Kathleen Franklin–?-2001 (unknown, named Principal of Follow Through Magnet School 8)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• John Demerly–1959-? (Social Studies teacher - Grover Cleveland High School, named Assistant Principal of East High School)
• Judy Pristin–?-2005 (unknown, retired)

PS 84 Erie County Health Care Center for Children

Erie County Health Care Center for Children
Address
462 Grider Street Kensington 14215
Information
School number	84
Principal	Jennifer Kapsiak (interim)
Website	Erie County Health Center

Erie County Health Center for Children is located at 462 Grider Street and serves Grades K through 21. The current acting principal is Jennifer Kapsiak.

Academics

The school serves students with a variety of medical and developmental disabilities. It is housed on the campus of the Erie County Medical Center.

History

The school was founded in 1924.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Patricia Balcerzak–?-2004 (unknown, retired)
• Sandra Wilhite–2004-2011 (Principal - WEB Early Childhood Center, placed on leave)

PS 89 Lydia T. Wright School of Excellence

Lydia Wright School
Address
106 Appenheimer Street Kensington 14214
Information
Status	School In Need Of Improvement
School number	89
Principal	Phyllis Morrell
Assistant principals	Contann Dabney Carolyn Flattery
Grades	PK-8
Website	Lydia Wright School

Lydia T. Wright School of Excellence is located at 106 Appenheimer Street and serves Grades PreK through 8. The current principal is Fatima Morrell, and the current assistant principals are Contann Dabney and Carolyn Flattery.

History

The school was built in the 1960s previously known as "Fillmore Junior High School" and later "Campus East School." It was later renamed for Lydia Wright, the first African-American pediatrician in Buffalo and member of the Buffalo Board of Education.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Lillian G. Kozminski (Assistant Principal - Fillmore Middle School, named Principal of School 70)
• Priscilla Hammond–?-1995 (unknown, retired)
• Victor Filadora–1995-? (Principal - D'Youville Porter Campus School 3, unknown)
• Mary Jo Conrad–?-2011 (unknown, named Principal of Discovery School 67)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Lillian G. Kozminski (Guidance Counselor - Fillmore Middle School, named Principal of Fillmore Middle School)
• Nan M. Wood (Teacher - School 52, named Principal of School 53)
• Joel H. Weiss (unknown, named Principal of Red Jacket Academy/Lorraine Elementary)
• Desiree Breckenbridge-Barnes
• Mary Morrow-Kapsiak
• Karen Piotrowski–2004-2005 (Teacher - Triangle Academy, laid off)
• Genelle E. Morris–2004-2005 (Project Administrator - Buffalo Public Schools, named Director of Data Analysis of Buffalo Public Schools)
• June Clark–2005-2006 (Assistant Principal - Community School 53, placed on medical leave)
• Nathaniel McCrea–2008-2010 (Principal on Assignment - Buffalo Public Schools, named Principal of School 40)
• Shanie Keelan–2010-2011 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Waterfront Elementary)

PS 90 Charles R. Drew Science Magnet E.C.C.

PS 90 Drew Science Magnet E.C.C.
Address
50 A Street East Side 14211
Information
School number	90
Principal	Pamela Schunk
Grades	PK-2
Website	ECC 90

Charles R. Drew Science Magnet E.C.C. is located at 50 A Street and serves Grades PreK through 2. The current principal is Pamela Schunk.

The school is affiliated with PS 59 Charles R. Drew Science Magnet and the Buffalo Museum of Science.

History

The school was formerly an independent Early Childhood Center before becoming affiliated with P.S. 59 Science Magnet.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Linda Croglia–?-1994 (unknown, named Principal of Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center)
• Lois Johnson–1994-? (Principal - Highgate Heights Elementary, unknown)
• Kathleen Goodwin–?-2001
• Eileen H. Czarnecki [interim]–2001-2002 (Principal - Kensington High School, named Principal of South Park High School)
• Jean Polino–2002-2010 (unknown, retired)

Selected former assistant principals

• Parette Walker

PS 91 BUILD Academy

BUILD Academy
Address
340 Fougeron Street East Side 14211
Information
Status	School In Need of Improvement
School number	91
Principal	Deana Stevenson
Assistant principals	Pastora Bolden Ginna Wilson
Grades	PK-8
Website	BUILD Academy

BUILD Academy is located at 340 Fougeron Street and serves Grades PreK through 8. The current principal is Deana Stevenson, and the current assistant principal is Pastora Bolden.

History

The school was founded in 1969 and was originally housed at 33 East Ferry Street, and was exclusively a school for African-American students. Later it moved to School 32 on Clinton Street, and later to the former Genesee-Humboldt Junior High School, where it is housed today. At this time, it began admitting seventh and eighth grade students. In 1977, the school was ordered to admit white students and became a magnet school.

Former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Guy Taylor Outlaw–1969-1970 (unknown, name Principal of School 47)
• Johnnie Mayo–1970-1985 (Fourth grade teacher - BUILD Academy, named Director of Elementary Education for Buffalo Public Schools)
• Eunice Jackson–1985-?
• Arthuretta Maclin
• Rita Fraiser–2002-2004 (Principal - E.C.C. 31, retired)
• Casandara Harrington–2004-2010 (Assistnat Principal - Waterfront Elementary, named Community Superintendent for Buffalo Public Schools)
• Colleen Carota–2010-2011 (Principal - International School 45, named Principal of Lovejoy Discovery School)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Dawn DiNitale-Schutz–?-2004 (unknown, named Principal of WEB Early Childhood Center)
• John Evert–2004-2005 (Supervisor of Secondary Education - Buffalo Public Schools, laid off)
• Pietro Mendola–2005-2011 (Assistant Principal - International School 45, named Assistant Principal of Herman Badillo Bilingual School)

PS 93 Southside Elementary School

Southside Elementary
Address
430 Southside Parkway South Buffalo 14210
Information
School number	93
Principal	Darlene Jesonowski
Assistant principals	Bruno Stampone Natalie White
Grades	PK-8
Website	Southside Elementary School

Southside Elementary School is located at 430 Southside Parkway and serves Grades PreK through 8. The current principal is Darlene Jesonowski, and the current assistant principals are Bruno Stampone and Natalie White.

History

Southside opened in 1966 and originally was founded as a junior high school. It was the first integrated public school in South Buffalo. Beginning with the 1980 school year, it was phased into a comprehensive PreK through 8 school. It was reconstructed during the 2000s and was temporarily housed at former P.S. 28 Triangle Academy and the former P.S. 187 during this period..

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• John F. Toolen–1966–1970 (Principal - Clinton Junior High School, unknown)
• Rocco A. Lamparelli–1970-1977 (Assistant Principal - Southside Junior High School, assigned to Central Office)
• Raymond Cooley–1980-1997 (unknown, retired)
• Marilyn K. Brock–1997-? (Principal - School 45, unknown)
• Theresa Schuta–2002-2009 (Assistant Principal - Lorraine Elementary, named Principal of South Park High School)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Rocco Lamparelli–1966–1970
• Doris Eckerson–1968–1980
• Alvion Johnson–?-1995 (unknown, named Principal of West Hertel Academy)
• Charles A. Knier&ndash1995-1997 (Teacher - Native American Magnet 19, retired)
• Victoria Nelson–?-1997 (unknown, retired)
• Arthuretta Maclin–?-1997 (unknown, named Principal of Harbor Heights Elementary)
• Frances Wilson–?-2000 (unknown, named Principal of Hamlin Park School)
• Shirley Couton
• Bogdan Kotnis–?-2005 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Hillery Park Academy)
• Reba Thomas–2002-2005 (Assistant Principal – Poplar E.C.C. 11, retired)

PS 94 West Hertel Academy

West Hertel Academy
Address
489 Hertel Avenue Black Rock 14207
Information
Status	School In Need of Restructuring
School number	94
Principal	Debra Sellivian-Poles
Vice principal	Lillian Mattis
Grades	PK-8
Website	West Hertel Academy

Main article: West Hertel Academy

West Hertel Academy is located at 489 Hertel Avenue and serves Grades PreK through 8. The current principal is Debra Sellivian-Poles, and the current assistant principal is Lillian Mattis.

History

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Gregg Hejmanowski&ndash?-1995 (unknown, retired)
• Alvion Johnson–1995-2001 (Assistant Principal - Southside Junior High, named Principal of Black Rock Academy)
• Wanda Rosario-Schoenfield–2001-2002 (Assistant Principal - Grabiarz School 79, named Principal of Bilingual E.C.C. 36)
• Ramona Y. Thomas-Reynolds–2002-2004 (Assistant Principal - Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts, named Principal of Benett High School)
• Sharon Ruffin-Brown–2004-2011 (Assistant Principal - West Hertel Academy, named Principal of Buffalo Elementary School of Technology)

Selected former assistant principals

• Kathleen Goodwin
• Lawrence Grisanti–?-2003 (Teacher - Bilingual Center 33, named Principal of Lorraine Elementary)
• Bruno Stampone–2000-?
• Eleanor Paine
• Charles Carey
• Sharon Ruffin–?-2004 (unknown, named Principal of West Hertel Academy)
• Jose G. Rivera–?-2004 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Grover Cleveland High School)
• Ilene Gelber–2004 (Math teacher - Buffalo Public Schools, named Assistant Principal of Buffalo Traditional)
• Rafael Mercado–2004-2005 (Assistant Principal - Indian Park School, named Assistant Principal of School 18)
• William Maloney–2004-2005 (Student Services Coordinator - Stanley G. Falk School, laid off)

PS 95 Waterfront Elementary School

Waterfront Elementary School
Address
95 Fourth Street Lower West Side 14202
Information
Status	School In Need of Restructuring (Year 2)
School number	95
Principal	David Hills
Assistant principals	Terance Jenkins Shanie Keelan
Grades	PK-8
Website	Waterfront Elementary

Waterfront Elementary is located at 95 Fourth Street and serves Grades PreK through 8. The current principal is David Hills and the current assistant principals are Terance Jenkins and Shanie Keelean.

History

The school was established as a magnet school in 1977.

Former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Patricia Sheffer–1977-1997 (unknown, retired)
• Kathleen Campbell–1997-2000 (Principal - Olmsted Elementary 56, named Principal of Hillery Park Academy)
• Ruth Watson-Crosby–2000-2002 (Assistant Principal - Waterfront Elementary, unknown)
• Kimberly Cassidy–2002-2003 (unknown, resigned)
• Gail E. Buch–2003-2007 (Principal – Bilingual Center 33, retired)
• Linda Brancatella–2007-2011 (Assistant Principal - Waterfront Elementary, named Principal of Native American Magnet)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Ruth Watson-Crosby–?-2000 (unknwon, named Principal of Waterfront Elementary)
• Betty Kulu–?-2003 (unknown, retired)
• Casandra Harrington–?-2004 (unknown, named Principal of BUILD Academy)
• Lula Herring–2002-2003 (Assistant Principal – Bennett High School, retired)
• Katherine Stryker [interim]–2003-2004 (unknown, resigned)
• Jennifer Kapsiak–2004-2005 (unknown, laid off)
• Jody Covington–2004-2005 (Title IV Coordinator - Buffalo Public Schools, named Assistant Principal of McKinley Vocational High School)
• Gayle Irving-White–2004-2005 (Teacher - Westminister Community School, laid off)
• Denise Denz–2005 [interim] (Assistant Principal - Emerson School of Hospitality, named Assistant Principal of South Park High School)
• Linda Brancatella–2005-2007 (Assistant Principal - Native American Magnet, named Principal of Waterfront Elementary)
• Carolyn Flattery–2005-2011 (Assistant Principal - Roosevelt E.C.C., named Assistant Principal of the Lydia T. Wright School for Excellence)
• Carrie Myers–2007-2011 (Assistant Principal - Native American Magnet, named Assistant Principal of E.C.C. 17)
• Kimberly Cassidy

PS 97 Harvey Austin School

Harvey Austin School
Address
1405 Sycamore Street East Side 14211
Information
Status	School In Need of Corrective Action
School number	97
Principal	Brigitte Gillespie
Grades	PK-5
Website	Harvey Austin

Harvey Austin School is located at 1405 Sycamore Street and serves Grades PreK through 5. The current principal is Brigette Gillespie.

History

The school building was formerly the Emerson Vocational High School. The school was closed and was remodeled to open as Emerson Middle School in 2005, due to a need for middle schools on the East Side of Buffalo. It later became the Harvey Austin School and changed to Grades PreK through 5.

Former principal

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses)

• Kathleen Vitagliano–2006 (unknown, retired)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses)

• Bruno Stampone–2005 (Assistant Principal - Houghton Academy, named Assistant Principal of Southside Elementary)
• Barry Ifedigbo–2005-2006 (Assistant Principal - Lovejoy Discovery School, named Assistant Principal of Futures Academy)
• Eleanor Payne–2006-2007 (Assistant Principal - Bilingual Center, resigned)
• Alvion Johnson–2006-2007 (Principal - Lovejoy Discovery School, placed on assignment at East High School)
• Jennifer Maxian–2007 (Program Coordinator - E.C.C. 17, returned to teaching)
• Cecelie Owens–2007-2009 (Helping teacher - Buffalo Public Schools, named Assistant Principal of the William Grabiarz School of Excellence)
• Denise Cobb–2009-2010 (Assistant Principal - Poplar E.C.C, named Assistant Principal of School 81)

PS 99 Stanley M. Makowski Early Childhood Center

Stanley M. Makowski Early Childhood Center
Address
1095 Jefferson Avenue Masten Park 14208
Information
Status	School In Need of Improvement
School number	99
Principal	Dawn Marie DiNatale
Vice principal	Maria DeJoy
Grades	PK-4
Website	Stanley Makowski ECC PS #99

Stanley M. Makowski Early Childhood Center is located at 1095 Jefferson Avenue and serves Grades PreK through 4. The current principal is Dawn Marie DiNitale and the current assistant principal is Maria DeJoy.

History

The school was constructed in the early to mid 1990's. It opened to students in 1995.

Former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Linda Corglia–1995-1997 (Principal - E.C.C. 90, named Principal of Charles A. Lindbergh Elementary School)
• Bernard W. Youra–1997-2004 (Assistant Principal - Stanley M. Makowski Early Childhood Center, retired)
• Frances Wilson–2004-2005 (Principal - Hamlin Park School, named Community Superintendent of Buffalo Public Schools)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Betty Kulu baker–1995-?
• Bernard W. Youra–?-1997 (unknown, named Principal of the Stanley M. Makowski Early Childhood Center)
• Cindy D. Clarke–?-2007 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Multicultural Institute)
• Gloria M. Sciascia–?-2004 (unknown, retired)
• Mary Orser–2004-2005 (Teacher - Buffalo Public Schools, laid off)
• Sharon Clawsonn–2006-2007 (Assistant Principal - Martin Luther King Multicultural Institute, named Assistant Principal of Harriet Ross Tubman School)
• Casey Young-Welch–2007 (Assistant Principal - Harriet Ross Tubman School, named Principal of Grover Cleveland High School)
• Jacquelyn Bavaro-Phelan (Assistant Principal - Hillery Park Academy/Discovery School 98, named Principal of Lorraine Elementary)
• Sara Call–2009-2010 (Assistant Principal - Martin Luther King Multicultural Institute, named Assistant Principal of the Bilingual Center)

Middle/High Schools

PS 156 Frederick Law Olmsted

Frederick Law Olmsted
Address
1405 Sycamore 100 Poplar Avenue 14211
Information
School number	156
Principal	Michael Gruber
Vice principal	James Fredo
Grades	5-12
Website	Frederick Law Olmsted

Frederick Law Olmsted is located at 1405 Sycamore Avenue and 100 Poplar Avenue and serves Grades 5-12. The current principal is Michael Gruber, and the current assistant principal is James Fredo.

History

Frederick Law Olmsted 156 is the 5-12 extension of Buffalo's Gifted and Talented program. Founded in 2005, this school will be based out of the former Kensington High School building upon completion of its reconstruction. In the interim, the school is sharing space with Harvey Austin School and the former P.S. 11.

PS 192 Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts

Main article: Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts

The Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts is located at 450 Masten Avenue and serves Grades 5 through 12. The current acting principal is Jody Covington, and the current assistant principals are Eileen Czarnecki and Diane Roetzer.

PS 195 City Honors School

Main article: City Honors School

City Honors School is an academically-based high school located in Buffalo, New York. It serves Grades 5 - 12 and teaches according to the Board of Regents, as well as offering Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate classes. The current principal is William Kresse, and the current assistant principals are Angela Hannah and Tandy Hamilton.

PS 197 Math Science Technology Preparatory School at Seneca

Main article: Math, Science, and Technology Preparatory School at Seneca

The Math, Science, and Technology Preparatory School at Seneca, A College Board School is the first preparatory school in Western New York and the third in New York State. It is located at 666 East Delevan Street in Buffalo, New York, and is over seen by Buffalo Public Schools. The school is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. The current principal is Rose Schneider, and the current assistant principal is Denise McMichael-Houston. Currently, the school serves grades five through twelve.

PS 198 The International Preparatory School at Grover

Main article: The International Preparatory School at Grover

The International Preparatory School at Grover Cleveland is a high school that serves grades 5-12 in the Lower West Side of Buffalo, New York. The school chiefly draws on the largely immigrant population of the West Side, and over 50 languages are spoken by the student body. The current principal is Kevin Eberle, and the current assistant principal is Gabriella Morquecho.

High schools

PS 200 Bennett High School

Main article: Bennett High School (Buffalo, New York)

Bennett High School, Public School 200, is located in the University Heights section of Buffalo, New York. The principal is David Mauricio. It is named for Lewis J. Bennett, who donated the land for the school and for All High Stadium. Portions of the movie The Natural were filmed in All High Stadium, although it was filmed as Wrigley Field. Bennett High School now fully an Exam/Magnet school with three College Prep programs, they are the Academy of International Law (Similar to Pre-law) Business and Computers (similar to Information systems (discipline)), and Education and the Arts. It has four stories with 270,000 square feet (25,000 m²).

PS 204 Lafayette High School

Main article: Lafayette High School (Buffalo)

Lafayette High School serves grades 7-12 and is located at 370 Lafayette Avenue. The current interim principal is Naomi Cerre, and the current assistant principals are Craig Brodnicki, Julie Horn, and Yulanda Middleton.

PS 205 Riverside Institute of Technology

Main article: Riverside Institute of Technology

Riverside Institute of Technology (formerly known as Riverside High School) serves Grades 9 - 12 and is located at 51 Ontario Street. The current principal is Denise Clarke, and the current assistant principals are Aarin Pellitieri, Jason Madden, and Lauren Samulski-Peters.

PS 206 South Park High School

Main article: South Park High School (Buffalo, New York)

South Park High School is located at 150 Southside Parkway and serves Grades 9 - 12. The current principal is Theresa Schuta, and the current assistant principals are Denise Denz, Orneice Hill, and Michael Morris.

PS 212 Leonardo DaVinci High School

Main article: Leonardo da Vinci High School (Buffalo, New York)

Leonardo DaVinci High School is located at 320 Porter Avenue and serves Grades 9 through 12. The current principal is Michael O'Brien and the current assistant principal is Denisca Thompson.

PS 301 Burgard Vocational High School

Main article: Burgard Vocational High School

Burgard Vocational High School is located at 400 Kensington Avenue and holds about 800 students from Grades 9 - 12. The current Principal is Brian Wiesinger, and the current Assistant Principals are Andre Thomas and Lorenda Williams.

PS 302 Emerson School of Hospitality

Emerson School of Hospitality
Address
70 West Chippewa Street Delaware District 14202
Information
School number	302
Principal	James Wiemer, Jr.
Vice principal	Debbie White-Stokes
Grades	9-12
Website	Emerson School of Hospitality

Emerson School of Hospitality is located at 70 West Chippewa Street and serves Grades 9 through 12. The current principal is James Wiemer, and the current assistant principal is Debbie White-Stokes.

History

Emerson was originally a satellite of the Emerson Vocational High School located on Sycamore Street. Emerson Vocational closed in 2004 but the Chippewa satellite remained open. The school features its own restaurant with food prepared by students.

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Denise Denz–2004-2005 (Program Coordinator - Emerson School of Hospitality, named Assistant Principal of Waterfront Elementary)

PS 304 Hutchinson Central Technical High School

Main article: Hutchinson Central Technical High School

Hutchinson Central Technical High School is located at 256 South Elmwood Avenue and serves grades 9 through 12. The current principal is Sabatino Cimato, and the current assistant principals are Charlene Watson and James Singletary.

PS 305 McKinley Vocational High School

Main article: McKinley Vocational High School

McKinley Vocational High School is located at 1500 Elmwood Avenue and 716 West Delavan Avenue, and serves about 800 students from Grades 9 - 12. The current principal is Crystal Barton, and the current assistant principals are Molly Allman and Carlos Villarroel.

PS 307 East High School

Main article: East High School (Buffalo, New York)

East High School is located at 820 Northampton Street and serves 610 students from Grades 9-12. The current principal is Casey Young Welch, and the current assistant principals are Irene Gelber and Benjamin Willis.

PS 415 Middle Early College High School

Middle Early College High School
Address
290 Main Street Downtown 14202
Information
School number	415
Principal	Susan M. Doyle
Grades	9-13
Website	Middle Early College

Middle Early College High School is located 290 Main Street and serves Grades 9-13. The current principal is Susan Doyle.

History

Middle Early College opened in 2003.

Academics

Middle Early College High School is a five-year program that prepares students for college. Partnered with Erie Community College, students can graduate with a both a high school diploma and an Associate's Degree by graduation. The school is housed in a building owned by Carl Paladino and is leased by the Buffalo Public School system. The school is located on the fourth floor.

Alternative/Adult Education Facilities

PS 46 Adult Education Division

Adult Education Division
Address
389 Virginia Street Delaware District 14201
Information
Website	Adult Education Center

The Adult Education Division is located at 389 Virginia Street. The school serves students who are earning their GED diploma.

History

The school is housed at former PS 46. The building was constructed in 1888, and is the oldest school in Buffalo to still be used for instruction.

Originally, the school housed students from Central High and Hutchnison Central. It later became a school for orphaned children, and then an annex of PS 36 at Days Park in 1926. After World War II, it became "Veteran's High School" for war veterans who wished to resume their education.

PS 350 Academy School 131 @ 40

Academy School @ 40
Address
89 Clare Street East Side 14206
Information
School number	131
Principal	Elzie B. Fisher
Grades	1-8
Website	Academy School 131

Academy School 131 @ 40 is located at 89 Clare Street and serves Grades 1-8. The current principal is the Rev. Elzie B. Fisher.

History

The Academy program was established in 2006 to replace the former Buffalo Alternative High School. The program houses students serving long-term suspensions from their home school. 2011 is the first year of the elementary alternative program.

PS 351 Academy School 131 @ 44

Main article: Academy School 131 @ 44

The Academy School 131 @ 44 is an alternative high school program that services the Buffalo City School District. It serves students who are suspended long-term from the district's other high schools, and is located at the sites that formerly housed Lincoln Academy and School 44. The current principal is Michael Mogavero, and the current assistant principal is Rafael Mercado.

PS 402 Occupational Training Center

Occupational Training Center
Address
2495 Main Street Fillmore-Leroy 14214
Information
Status	School In Need of Improvement
School number	402
Principal	Thomas F. Vitale
Website	Occupational Training Center

Occupational Training Center is located at 2495 Main Street and serves ages 18 and up. The current principal is Thomas Vitale.

Academics

The Occupational Training Center serves students who have been diagnosed with developmental disabilities and assists them with job skills and transitioning to independent living.

History

The school was first based out the former Pierce Arrow Factory Complex on 1695 Elmwood Avenue. Currently, the school leases space from Tri-Main Development on Main Street, and is housed in the former Trico Plant #2, a windshield wiper factory.

Selected former principals

• Lauren Ducceschi
• Lauren Watson

Defunct elementary schools

PS 4 Harbor Heights Elementary

Harbor Heights Elementary
Address
425 South Park Avenue First Ward 14204
Information
Closed	2004
School number	4
Grades	PreK-8

Harbor Heights Elementary is located at 425 South Park Avenue and served Grades PreK through 8. The school was closed in 2002.

History

The school was re-named from School 4 to Harbor Heights in 1995 to reflect its proximity to Buffalo's Inner Harbor. It was closed in 2002, but has served as a temporary location for schools that are being reconstructed. Beginning in 2011, it temporarily housed Community School 53.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• C. Marjorie Duly–1958-1969 (Principal - School 32, retired)
• Jacqueline Braswell-Woodbeck–?-1997 (unknown, retired)
• Arthuretta Maclin–1997-? (Assistant Principal - Southside Elementary
• Sandra Wilhite (unknown, named Principal of E.C.C. 71)

PS 8 Follow Through Magnet

Follow Through Magnet/Urban Learning Laboratory
Address
167 East Utica Street Masten Park 14209
Information
Closed	2004
School number	8
Grades	PreK-8

Follow Through Magnet/Urban Learning Laboratory is located at the corners of East Utica Street and Masten Avenue and served Grades PreK through 8. The school closed in 2004.

History

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Donald Beck–1966–1991
• Margaret A. Forrester–1991-2001 (Principal - Campus West, retired)
• Kathleen Franklin–2001-2004 (Principal - School 82, named Principal of Poplar E.C.C. 11)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Anne Britt–?-1971 (Teacher - Buffalo Public Schools, retired)
• Joseph N. Ward–?-1989 (unknown, retired)
• June Clark–?-2004 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Community School 53)

PS 11 Poplar E.C.C.

Poplar E.C.C.
Address
100 Poplar Avenue Schiller Park 14211
Information
Closed	2009
School number	11

Poplar Academy E.C.C. is located at 100 Poplar Avenue. It closed in 2009.

History

The school is located near the border of Buffalo and the town of Cheektowaga. After its closing, it served as one of the temporary for the students of Frederick Law Olmsted School 156 during its reconstruction.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Stephen R. Kraus
• Peter Szczap–?-2004 (unknown, retired)
• Kathleen Franklin–2004-2005 (Principal - Follow Through Urban Learning Laboratory, retired)
• Janet Barnes–2005-2009 (Principal - Lincoln Academy, placed on assignment)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Reba Thomas–?-2002 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Southside Elementary))
• Deinse Cobb–2008-2009 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Harvey Austin School)

PS 12 Harriet Ross Tubman E.C.C.

Harriet Ross Tubman E.C.C.
Address
26 Ash Street East Side 14204
Information
Closed	2004
School number	12

History

The school was constructed as "School 12" and was later named after African-American hero Harriet Tubman. In 2004, the school building was closed and merged with nearby School 31, which assumed School 12's younger grades.

Currently, the school serves as the headquarters to Buffalo Public Schools' Department of Special Education.

Selected former principals

• Helen K. Burns
• Evelyn Pizzaro
• Marion Mayfield–?-2004 (unknown, named Principal of E.C.C. 61)

PS 28 Triangle Academy

Triangle Academy
Address
1515 South Park Avenue South Buffalo 14220
Information
Closed	2005
School number	28

History

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Claude D. Clapp–?-1965 (Assistant Principal - School 28, name Director of Finance for Buffalo Public Schools)
• Jill N. Pellis-Bartkowski
• Jean Polino–?-2000 (unknown, named Acting Elementary School Supervisor for Buffalo Public Schools)
• Margaret Boorady–?-2005 (Assistant Principal - Charles Drew Science Magnet, named Principal of Hillery Park Academy)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Claude Clapp (Teacher - Buffalo Public Schools, named Principal of School 28)
• Jerry D. Pope
• Samuel Morales–?-2003 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Campus North)
• Terence Jenkins–2003-2004 (Assistant Principal - Opportunity Program at Kensington, named Assistant Principal of Hutchinson Technical Central High School)
• Timothy Carter–2004-2005 (Teacher - School 81, laid off)

PS 36 Days Park Bilingual E.C.C.

Days Park Bilingual E.C.C.
Address
10 Days Park Lower West Side 14201
Information
Closed	2009
School number	36

Days Park E.C.C. is located at 10 Days Park. It closed in 2009.

History

Selected former principals

• Barbara Ribbick
• Philip Friot–?-2000 (unknown, named Principal of School 77
• Wanda Schoefield–?-2009 (unknown, named Principal of Frank Sedita Academy)
• Maria DeJoy–2009 (Principal on Assignment - Hillery Park Academy, named Principal of Bilingual Center).

PS 40

P.S. 40
Address
89 Clare Street East Side 14206
Information
Closed	2008
School number	40

History

School 40 was closed in 2008. The building was used as a District Office before becoming a satellite of Buffalo's Academy School Alternative program in 2011.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• James Horrigan
• Phyllis Robinson–?-1997
• Tracey E. Singletary–1997-? (Assistant Principal - School 43, unknown)
• Cynthia Mathews–2002-2004 (Principal - Indian Park Academy, named Principal of Roosevelt E.C.C. 65)

PS 44 Lincoln Academy

Lincoln Academy 44
Address
1369 Broadway East Side 14212
Information
Closed	2005
School number	44

Lincoln Academy is located at 1369 Broadway and served Grades PreK through 8. The school closed in 2005.

History

School 44 opened in 1907 and was expanded in 1930. In 2005 the school was closed due to budgetary concerns, although it was used to house West Hertel Academy during its reconstruction. In 2007, it became the home for Buffalo's Academy School program.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Frank Benbenek–?-1990 (unknown, retired)
• Gilbert Hargrave–1990-2004 (unknown, retired)
• Janet Barnes–2004-2005 (Assistant Principal - Opportunity Program at Fulton, named Principal of Poplar E.C.C. 11)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Earl G. Beech–?-1958 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Grover Cleveland High School)
• Michael Ferrentino–?-2003 (unknown, retired)
• Mary Lou Reil–2003-2004 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Houghton Academy)
• Woody Brandy–2004-2005 (Social Studies teacher - William Grabiarz School of Excellence, named Director of Social Studies for Buffalo Public Schools)
• Louise Klier–?-2005 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of International School 45)

PS 51 Black Rock Academy

Black Rock Academy
Address
101 Hertel Avenue Black Rock 14207
Information
Closed	2005
School number	51

Black Rock Academy is located at 101 Hertel Avenue and serves Grades PreK through 8. It closed in 2005.

History

The school was built in 1894 and closed in 2005. After its closure, the school was used as a temporary site for Riverside Institute of Technology (2007–2009) and the Math, Science, and Technology Prep at Seneca (2010–Present) during those schools' respective reconstruction.

Selected former principals

• John Bargnesi–?-1995 (unknown, retired)
• Lum Smith–1995-2001 (Assistant Principal - Campus North, named Principal of Campus North
• Alvion Johnson–2001-? (Principal - West Hertel Academy, placed on assignment)

Selected former assistant principals

• Ann Fronckowiak
• Anita Quinn
• Jerry D. Pope

PS 57 Broadway Village Elementary

Broadway Village
Address
231 Sears Street Polino 14212
Information
Closed	2003
School number	57

Broadway Village Elementary was located at 231 Sears Street. The school closed in 2003.

History

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Catherine Benjamin
• Louis Benton–2001-2003 (Assistant Principal - School 45, school closed)

Selected former principals

• Bonnie Wander
• Della Cummings

PS 60 Riverside Academy

Riverside Academy
Address
238 Ontario Street Riverside 14207
Information
Closed	2002
School number	60

Riverside Academy is located at 238 Ontario Street. The school closed in 2002.

History

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Esther M. Hoeldtke–1961-1971 (Elementary teacher - Buffalo Public Schools, retired)
• Bliss J. Youker
• Marion Canedo
• Arlene Shappee
• Robert Clemens–?-2000 (unknown, named Principal of School 81
• Jean Polino

PS 63 Campus North

Campus North School
Address
120 Minnesota Avenue University District 14214
Information
Closed	2004
School number	63

Campus North School is located at 120 Minnesota Avenue. It closed in 2004.

History

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Anthony P. Catalfamo Sr.
• Ronald Romanowicz
• Lum Smith&ndash?-2003 (Principal - Black Rock Academy, retired)
• Tracie-Michele Lewis–2003-2004 (Assistant Principal - Martin Luther King Multicultural Institute, named Principal of Hamlin Park Elementary)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Carolyn Nero–?-2003 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of North Park Academy)
• Samuel Morales–2003-2004 (Assistant Principal - Triangle Academy, named Assistant Principal of Hamlin Park Academy)

PS 70 Indian Park Academy

Indian Park Academy
Address
76 Buffum Street South Buffalo 14210
Information
Closed	2002
School number	70

Indian Park Academy is located at 76 Buffum Street. It closed in 2002.

History

Selected former principals

• Lillian G. Kozminski (Assistant Principal - Fillmore Middle School, named Principal of Lorraine Elementary)
• Dennis Welka
• Barbara J. Marotto
• Cynthia Mathews–2001-2002 (Principal on Assignment - Buffalo Public Schools, named Principal of School 40)

Selected former assistant principals

• Rafael Mercado

PS 71 WEB E.C.C.

WEB E.C.C.
Address
156 Newburgh Avenue East Side 14215
Information
Closed	2007
School number	71

WEB E.C.C. is located at 156 Newburgh Street. The school closed in 2007.

History

The school closed in 2007. Since that time, it has served as a temporary site for reconstructed schools, including Lovejoy Discovery School and most recently E.C.C. 17.

Selected former principals

• Murray Eisinger
• Sandra Wilhite–2002-2004 (Principal - Harbor Heights Elementary, named Principal of Erie County Health Care Center for Children)

Selected former principals

• Sandra Wilhite

PS 77

School 77
Address
370 Normal Avenue West Side 14213
Information
Closed	2007
School number	77

History

Selected former principals

• Marva J. Daniel–1985-1987 (Human Relations Specialist - Buffalo Public Schools, named Principal of Futures Academy)
• Evelyn Pizzaro
• Philip L. Friot–2000-2006 (Principal - Days Park E.C.C, named Principal of Frank A. Sedita Academy)

Selected former assistant principals =

• Carolyn Singletary–?-2005 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Campus West School)

PS 78

PS 78
Address
345 Olympic Avenue Kensington 14215
Information
Closed	2009
School number	78

History

Originally a traditional elementary school and Early Childhood Center, School 78 eventually became a Montessori School. In 2009, it merged with Bennett Park Montessori School 32 and closed down. It served as a temporary home to the George Blackman ECC and Frederick Law Olmstead 64 schools while their respective buildings were being reconstructed.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Michele Kassirer Pozarny–?-2003 (unknown, retired)
• Adrienne Lockhart [interim]–2003-2007 (Supervisor of Elementary Education - Buffalo Public Schools, denied tenure)

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Shirley Courton
• Robert J. Curtin (Teacher - Buffalo Public Schools, named Principal of Hamlin Park School)
• Stephen Rosputni Jr.–?-1991 (Assistant Principal - Lorraine Elementary, retired)
• Diane Sauer–2007-2010 (Assistant Principal - Bennett Park Montessori, returned to Montessori)

PS 96 Campus West

Campus West
Address
1300 Elmwood Avenue Elmwood Strip 14222
Information
Closed	2011
School number	96

Campus West School was located at 1300 Elmwood Avenue and served Grades K through 8. It closed in 2011.

History

Campus West was located in a building leased from Buffalo State College and was located on Buffalo State's campus. It was closed in 2011 in a money-saving initiative by Buffalo Public Schools.

Selected former principals

• Margaret Forrester–?-1991 (unknown, named Principal of Follow Through School 8)
• Jill Bartkowski
• Michael O'Brien
• Elizabeth Morse–?-2004 (unknown, placed on medical leave)
• Nora Trincanti–2004-2010 (Unknown, named Principal of the William Grabiarz School of Excellence)
• Gregory Mott–2010-2011 (Principal - Academy School 131 @ 44, named Principal of the William Grabiarz School of Excellence)

Selected former assistant principals

• Everett Williams
• Sarah Anderson
• Gabrielle Morquecho–2004-? (Assistant Principal - Frederick Law Olmsted 56 )
• Leslie Watts–?-2004 (unknown, retired)
• Arleen Hollas&ndash:?-2005 (unknown, retired)
• Carolyn Singletary–2005-2011 (Assistant Principal - School 77, named Assistant Principal of the William Grabiarz School of Excellence)
• Craig M. Brodnicki–2006-2008 (Assistant Principal - Opportunity Center 331, named Assistant Principal of Lafayette High School)
• Michael Ryndak–2008-2011 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of the William Grabiarz School of Excellence)

Defunct middle/high schools

PS 142 Fulton Academy

Fulton Academy
Address
220 Fulton Street First Ward 14204
Information
Closed	1996
School number	142

Fulton Academy is located at 220 Fulton Street. The closed in 1996.

History

Fulton Academy served as a school for pregnant and teenage mothers. The program began as an outreach of St. Augustine's Center on the East Side. In the late 1980s, it moved to the Fulton Street site in the Perry Housing projects. It was closed in 1996, but later reopened as the Opportunity Center at Fulton, a temporary alternative school. The building is currently vacant.

Selected former principals

• Josephine Robbins–?-1994 (unknown, retired)

PS 171 WEB Middle School

WEB Middle School
Address
1409 East Delavan Avenue East Side 14215
Information
Closed	2005
School number	171

WEB Middle School was located at 1409 East Delavan Avenue and served Grades 5 through 8. It closed in 2005.

History

The school closed in 2005. Its students were transferred to the new Emerson/Harvey Austin Middle School.

Selected former principals

• Kathleen Vitagliano–2002-2005 (unknown, named Principal of Harvey Austin Middle School)

Selected former assistant principals

• Dennis Hohl–?-2003 (unknown, retired)
• Mary Craig–2003-2004 (Assistant Principal - Grover Cleveland High School, retired)
• Aubrey Lloyd–2004-2005 (Teacher - Schenectady High School, unknown)

PS 192 Buffalo Traditional School

Buffalo Traditional High School
Address
450 Masten Avenue East Side 14209
Information
Closed	2005
School number	192

Buffalo Traditional High School served Grades 5 through 12 and is located at 450 Masten Avenue. It closed in 2005.

History

The building was constructed in 1964 on the site that formerly served as home to the Buffalo Bisons minor-league baseball team. It was known as Woodlawn Junior High School and became a symbol of the Civil Rights and integration battles of Buffalo, due to failed efforts by African-American residents to have the school integrated with white students.

In 2005, the school was closed. The remaining students were transferred to either Emerson/Harvey Austin Middle School or East High School. The building currently serves home to the Buffalo Academy of Visual and Performing Arts.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parenthesis

• James Williams–1977-1983 (Principal - Woodlawn Junior High School, named Principal of Niagara Falls High School)
• Michael Dawkins
• David M. Greco–?-1994 (unknown, named Principal of Hutchinson Central Technical School)
• Susan M. Doyle–1994-2003 (Assistant Principal - Riverside High School, named Principal of Early Middle College High School)
• Michael J. Mogavero–2003-2004 (Assistant Principal - South Park High School, named Principal of Riverside Institute Of Technology)
• Geraldine Horton–2004-2005 (Principal - Buffalo Vocational Technical Center, named Principal of East High School)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

• Paul Weisenberger
• Jerry D. Pope
• Timothy M. Shannon–?-1995 (unknown, named Principal of Alden High School)
• Louise Klier–1995-2004 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Lincoln Academy)
• Janet Barnes–1995-2004 (Program Coordinator - Buffalo Alternative High School, named Assistant Principal of Opportunity Center at Fulton)
• Terence Jenkins–2004-2005 (Assistant Principal - Triangle Academy, resigned)
• Ilene Gelber–2004-2005 (Assistant Principal - West Hertel Academy, named Assistant Principal of East High School)

Former administrators

Year	Superintendent	Principal	Asst. Principal	Asst. Principal
1994-1995	Albert Thompson	Susan Doyle	Tim Shannon
1995-1996	Albert Thompson	Susan Doyle	Louise Klier	Janet Barnes
1996-1997	Jim Harris	Susan Doyle	Louise Klier	Janet Barnes
1997-1998	Jim Harris	Susan Doyle	Louise Klier	Janet Barnes
1998-1999	Jim Harris	Susan Doyle	Louise Klier	Janet Barnes
1999-2000	Jim Harris	Susan Doyle	Louise Klier	Janet Barnes
2000-2001	Marion Canedo	Susan Doyle	Louise Klier	Janet Barnes
2001-2002	Marion Canedo	Susan Doyle	Louise Klier	Janet Barnes
2002-2003	Marion Canedo	Susan Doyle	Louise Klier	Janet Barnes
2003-2004	Marian Canedo	Mike Mogavero	Louise Klier	Janet Barnes
2004-2005	Yvonne Hargrave*	Geraldine Horton	Ilene Gelber	Terence Jenkins

Defunct high schools

PS 202 Grover Cleveland High School

Main article: Grover Cleveland High School (Buffalo, New York)

Grover Cleveland High School is located at 110 Fourteenth Street and generally housed students from Grades 9 - 12. Currently, the school building houses The International Preparatory School at Grover Cleveland.

PS 203 Kensington High School

Main article: Kensington High School

Kensington High School is a former high school located in Buffalo, New York. The building, located at 319 Suffolk Streetin Buffalo, currently serves home to Frederick Law Olmstead Middle/High School.

PS 235 Buffalo Alternative High School

Buffalo Alternative High School
Address
268 Oak Street Downtown 14203
Information
Closed	2004
School number	203
Grades	9-12

Buffalo Alternative High School was located at 268 Oak Street. It was closed in 2008.

History

Buffalo Alternative was created to house students who were disruptive and/or chronically suspended in their traditional schools. The main campus was at 268 Oak Street (formerly the home to Boys Vocational High School), although several satellite sites were established in instances of overcrowding and also to offer more specialized prograThe school's facilities were lacking due to budgetary reasons, and the school was finally closed in 2004. Academy School 131 now serves as the alternative program in Buffalo. Currently, the Oak Street campus serves as a combination of office space for the City of Buffalo as well as residential apartments.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reasons for departure listed in parentheses

• Benjamin L. Randle, Jr.–?-1989 (unknown, named Principal of Grover Cleveland High School)
• Robert M. Barton–1990-1993 (Assistant Principal - Bennett High School, named Principal of Kensington High School)
• Raymond D. Perrault–1993-1995 (Assistant Principal - Grover Cleveland High School, named Principal of South Park High School)
• Elzie B. Fisher–1995-2004 (Assistant Principal - Lafayette High School, school closed)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reasons for departure listed in parentheses

• William F. Riley–1986-1988 (Program Coordinator - Buffalo Alternative High School, named Assistant Principal of McKinley Vocational High School)
• Frank Weitz
• Daniel J. Geary

PS 302 Emerson Vocational High School

Emerson Vocational High School
Address
1405 Sycamore Street East Side 14211
Information
Closed	2004
School number	302
Grades	9-12

Emerson Vocational High School was located at 1405 Sycamore Street and served Grades 9 through 12. It closed in 2005.

History

Emerson High School was one of Buffalo's multiple vocational schools, focusing on hospitality and culinary arts. The school closed in 2005, but retained a satellite on Chippewa Street. The building was renovated and now houses School 97, Harvey Austin School.

Selected former principals

• Robert May
• Salvatore Sedita
• John G. Lyon–1997-2004 (Assistant Principal - Grover Cleveland High School, retired)

Selected former assistant principals

• Archie Rouselle
• Rita Fraiser–?-2001 (unknown, named Principal of E.C.C. 31)
• Phyllis F. Morrell–2002-2007 (Spanish teacher - Kensington High School, named Principal of E.C.C. 31)

PS 306 Seneca Vocational High School

Main article: Seneca Vocational High School

Seneca Vocational High School served grades 9 through 12 and was located at 666 East Delavan Avenue. It closed in 2008. It was one of the first vocational schools built in Western New York. In 2006, the school stopped admitting incoming freshmen classes and reopened that fall as the Math, Science, and Technology Preparatory School at Seneca.

PS 307 Buffalo Vocational Technical Center

Buffalo Vocational Technical Center
Address
820 Northampton Street Humboldt Park 14211
Information
Closed	2005
School number	307
Grades	11-12

Buffalo Vocational/Technical Center was a vocational high school located in the East Side of Buffalo, New York. It was located in the building that houses East High School.

History

The building was constructed in 1926 as East High School. In 1979, due to poor academic performance, East High was closed and was transformed into the Buffalo Vocational Technical Center, where students took vocational and career-oriented classes in addition to the core academics at their regular high school. The school was close to being closed and transformed into an elementary/middle school campus in 1999, but that decision was revoked by the Buffalo Board of Education due to mounting public pressure. In 2002, the Vocational center was ultimately closed, and the building re-opened in 2005 once again as East High School.

Former principals

• William D. Bennett–1979-1992 (Principal - East High School, retired)
• Barbara A. Schnell–1992-1995 (Principal - Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts, retired)
• Salvatore Sedita&ndash–1995-1996 (Principal - Emerson Vocational High School, returned to Emerson)
• John J. Vella–1996-1997 (Principal - Riverside High School, returned to Riverside)
• Robert M. Barton–1997-2000 (Principal - Kensington High School, returned to Kensington)
• Deborah Smith–2000-2001 (Principal - Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts, unknown)
• Geraldine Horton–2001-2002 (Principal - Seneca Vocational High School, school closed)

elected former assistant principals

• Sharon Lanza
• Patricia Preston
• Jerry D. Pope

Other information

The Buffalo Public School System boasts the best academically performing high school in Western New York, the City Honors School at Fosdick-Masten Park, which is recognized as one of the best high schools in the United States. The school was recently ranked as the 11th best school in Newsweek Magazine's 2008 list of "America's Best High Schools". Originally built in 1912 as Masten Park High School, it sits atop the foundation of the original school that was built in 1895, but was destroyed by a fire in 1912. The name was changed in 1927 to Fosdick-Masten Park High School in honor of the first principal Frank Fosdick. The building was used as a girls vocational school from 1953 until 1980 when the City Honors School was moved from P.S. 17 on Main Street over to the current location. City Honors was founded in 1975 for academically gifted and talented high school students, however now accepts students from grades 5- 12.

Another important public high school is Lafayette High School, completed in 1903. It is the oldest Buffalo public school still in its original building, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Lafayette has the largest and most active alumni association of any Buffalo public high school.

The Buffalo Public School System also has 2 Montessori schools, one of which, Bennett Park Montessori Center, has been in existence for over 25 years. Public Montessori schools are not common in U.S. school districts.

Athletics

Buffalo Public Schools has an extensive athletic program. Students can participate in football, (including the Harvard Cup), basketball, baseball, softball, tennis, cross-country, track and field, bowling, swimming, volleyball, ice hockey and rugby.

External links

• • Buffalo Public Schools
  • U.S. Dept. of Education National Center for Education Statistics
  • New York State Education Department
  • Buffalo City Schools New York State Report Card 2007