Depew Union Free School District
| Depew Union Free School District | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
 United States | |
| District information | |
| Motto | Inspiring, Challenging, Achieving |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Superintendent | Jeffrey R. Rabey |
| Schools | 3 |
| Students and staff | |
| Athletic conference | Section VI |
| District mascot | Wildcats |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Other information | |
| Assistant Superintendent | Susan Frey |
| Website | Depew Union Free School District |
Depew Union Free School District is a school district in Depew, New York, United States. The superintendent is Mr. Jeffrey Rabey. The district operates three schools: Depew High School, Depew Middle School, and Cayuga Heights Elementary School.
Administration
The district offices are located at 5201 Transit Road, inside of Depew High School and Middle School. The current superintendent is Mr. Jeffrey Rabey.
Current administrators
- Dr. Jeffrey R. Rabey–Superintendent
- Ms. Susan B. Frey–Assistant Superintendent
- Ms. Susan Arena–Business Administrator
- Ms. Pauline Bauer–Accounts Receivable
- Ms. Carol Cavaretta–Payroll
- Ms. Ginny Milbrand–Payroll
- Ms. Nancy Gerretsen–Accounts Payable
- Mr. Lee Hoffman–CIO
- Ms. Janet Gajewski–Director of Special Education
- Mr. Brian Wilson–Athletic Coordinator
- Mr. Joseph D'Amato–Director Of Pupil Services & Instructional Technology Administration
Board of Education
- Mr. John Spencer–President
- Mrs. Barbara Staebell–Vice President
- Mrs. Diane Benczkowski
- Mrs. Nancy Fumerelle
- Mr. Michael Fusani
- Mr. David Sheff
- Mr. Justin P. Young
Selected former superintendents
- Dr. William F. Phelan
- Mr. Marco F. Guerra–1959-1974 (Director of Guidance - Depew High School, retired)
- Mr. George J. Drescher–1974-1988 (Principal - Cayuga Heights Elementary School,[1] resigned[2])
- Mr. Raymond Morningstar [interim]–1988-1989 (Assistant Superintendent - Depew Union Free School District, retired[3])
- Ms. Judith P. Staples [interim] (Assistant Superintendent - Depew Union Free School District, returned to position[4])
- Mr. Peter M. Brenner–1990-1992 (Superintendent - Schulyersville Central School District, named Superintendent of Washingtonville Central School District)
- Dr. Eugene Hale–1992-1998 (Principal - Cayuga Heights Elementary School, retired)
- Mr. Merton L. Haynes–1998-1998 [interim] (Interim Superintendent - Alden Central School District, retired)
- Dr. Robert D. Olczak–1998-2001 (Superintendent - Starpoint Central School District, named Superintendent of Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES)
- Mr. Robert F. Defilippo–2001-2007 (Assistant Superintendent - Depew Union Free School District, retired)
- Ms. Kimberly Mueller–2007-2010 (Director of Elementary Education - Lancaster Central School District, named Superintendent of Wellsville Central School District)
- Mr. Dennis Ford–2010 [interim] (Superintendent - Amherst Central School District, named Interim Superintendent of Akron Central School District)
Depew High School
| Depew High School | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Address | |
5201 Transit Road | |
| Information | |
| Motto | Once A Wildcat Always A Wildcat. |
| NCES School ID | 360903000689[5] |
| Principal | Carol A. Townsend |
| Vice Principal | Hillary S. Weir |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Color(s) | Columbia Blue & White |
| Rival | Lancaster High School |
| Yearbook | The Sentinel |
| Website | Depew High School |
Depew High School is located at 5201 Transit Road and serves grades 9 through 12. The current principal is Mrs. Carol Townsend, and the current assistant principal is Mrs. Hillary Weir.
History
Depew High School was housed at Depew Central School until 1954, when the current building opened.
Selected former principals
Previous assignment and previous assignment denoted in parentheses
- Ms. Elizabeth W. Earle–1929-1954 (Teacher - Depew School, retired)
- Mr. Francis S. Kozub–1954-1979 (Social Studies teacher - Depew High School, retired)
- Dr. Robert Farkas–1980-1990 (Vice Principal - Depew High School, retired[6])
- Mr. George L. Morse–1990-1997 (Assistant Principal - Amherst Central High School, named Director of Curriculum & Instruction for Depew Union Free School District[7])
- Mr. Edward E. Balaban–1997-2003 (Assistant Principal - Olean High School,[8] resigned[9])
Selected former assistant principals
Previous assignment and previous assignment denoted in parentheses
- Mr. Charles S. Allgeier–1954-1960 (Work Program Coordinator - Depew High School, named Principal of Cheektowaga High School)
- Mr. Norbert J. Baron (World History teacher - Depew High School, named Principal of Terrace Elementary School)
- Dr. Robert Farkas–?-1980 (Assistant Principal - Depew Middle School, named Principal of Depew High School[6])
- Mr. Carl Heiner–1980
- Mr. Henry Baran [interim]–1980-1981 (Social Studies teacher - Depew High School, returned to position)
- Mr. Timothy L. Marong–1990-1996 (English teacher - West Seneca West Senior High School, named Assistant Principal of Frontier High School[7])
- Ms. Petrina Scinta–1996-2001 (Interim Assistant Principal - Williamsville North High School,[10] named Assistant Principal of Williamsville North High School[11])
- Ms. Carol Townsend–2001-2003 (Assistant Principal - Maryvale Middle School, named Interim Principal of Depew High School)
- Ms. Lynn Girdlestone–2003-2013 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of Cayuga Heights Elementary School)
- Mr. James Lupini–2013-2016 (Supervisor of Instructional Programs - Baker Road Educational Center, named Principal of Depew Middle School)
Famous Teachers, Coaches, and Alumni
- Pete Scott– New York State High School Softball Hall of Fame Inductee - Class of 2014 (Softball Coach - Depew High School, retired)
- Don Majkowski– Former Green Bay Packers quarterback; Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Inductee - Class of 2005
Depew Middle School
| Depew Middle School | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Address | |
5201 Transit Road | |
| Information | |
| Principal | James J. Lupini |
| Grades | 6-8 |
| Website | Depew Middle School |
Depew Middle School is located at 5201 Transit Road and serves grades 6 through 8. The current principal is Mr. James Lupini.
History
Selected former principals
Previous assignment and reason for denoted in parentheses
- Mrs. Junia McAfee (unknown, named General Supervisor of Secondary Education of Depew Union Free Schools)
- Dr. Edward D. Mooradian–1979-1996 (Principal - Williamsville North High School, retired[12])
- Mr. James L. Wagner–1996-2002 (Assistant Principal - Depew Middle School, retired)
- Ms. Mary K. Summermatter–2002-2005 (Assistant Principal - Depew Middle School, named Principal of Farnsworth Middle School)
- Mr. Joseph S. D'Amato–2005-2016 (Assistant Principal - West Seneca East Middle School, named Director of Pupil Services and Instruction Technology of Depew Union Free School District)
Selected former assistant principals
Previous assignment and reason for denoted in parentheses
- Mr. James Wagner–1980-1996 (unknown, named Principal of Depew Middle School)
- Mr. Richard F. Barone–1996-1998 (Dean of Students - North Tonawanda Middle School, named Community Service Manager of North Tonawanda City School District)
- Ms. Mary Summermatter–1998-2002 (Assistant Principal Alexander Junior/Senior High School, named Principal of Depew Middle School)
- Mr. Jeffrey J. Jachlewski–2003-2008 (Science teacher - Tonawanda Middle School, named Assistant Principal of Heim Middle School[13])
- Mr. Daniel L. Amodeo–2008-2011 (Social Studies teacher - North Colonie High School, named Principal of West Valley Central School)
Academics
Schedule
| Period | Begin | End |
|---|---|---|
| Homeroom | 7:35 | 7:43 |
| Period 1 | 7:47 | 8:27 |
| Period 2 | 8:31 | 9:11 |
| Period 3 | 9:15 | 9:55 |
| Period 4 | 9:59 | 10:39 |
| Period 5 | 10:43 | 11:27 |
| Grade 6 Lunch | 10:43 | 11:17 |
| Period 6 (Grade 6) | 11:21 | 12:05 |
| Period 6 | 11:31 | 12:15 |
| Grade 7 Lunch | 11:31 | 12:05 |
| Period 7 | 12:09 | 12:51 |
| Grade 8 Lunch | 12:19 | 12:51 |
| Period 8 | 12:55 | 1:35 |
| Period 9 | 1:39 | 2:20 |
Cayuga Heights Elementary
| Cayuga Heights Elementary | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Address | |
1780 Como Park Boulevard | |
| Information | |
| Principal | Michelle Kulda |
| Asst. Principal | Lynn Girdlestone |
| Grades | K-5 |
| Website | Cayuga Heights Elementary |
Cayuga Heights Elementary is located at 1780 Como Park Boulevard and serves grades K through 5. The current principal is Ms. Michelle Kudla, and the current assistant principal is Mrs. Lynn Girdlestone.
History
Cayuga Heights Elementary School was opened in 1970.[1]
Selected former principals
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
- Mr. George Drescher–1970-1974 (unknown, named Superintendent of Depew Union Free School District[1])
- Dr. Eugene Hale–1979-1992 (Music Coordinator - Depew Union Free School District, named Superintendent of Depew Union Free School District)
- Ms. Vicki Wright–1992-1995 (Principal - Fricano Elementary School, resigned)
- Mr. Timothy Olsen–1995-1999 (Teacher - Cloverbank Elementary School, named Director of Special Programs for Depew Union Free Schools)
- Mr. Robert J. Puchalski–1999-2011 (Assistant Principal - Cayuga Heights Elementary, placed on leave[14][15])
Selected former assistant principals
Previous assignment and previous assignment denoted in parentheses
- Mr. Thomas J. Slaiman–1990-1992 (Teacher - Cayuga Heights Elementary School, named Principal of Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School)
- Mr. Robert Puchalski–1993-1999 (Administrator - Kadimah School,[16] named Principal of Cayuga Heights Elementary School)
- Ms. Michelle Kudla–2001-2011 (unknown, named Interim Principal of Cayuga Heights Elementary[14])
- Ms. Heidi Slava–2011-2013 (Chief Academic Officer - Depew Union Free School District,[14] returned to position)
Selected former administrators
| Year | Superintendent | Cayuga Heights Principal |
Cayuga Heights Vice Principal |
Middle School Principal |
Middle School Vice Principal |
High School Principal |
High School Vice Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-1991 | Pete Brenner | Gene Hale | Tom Slaiman | Ed Mooradian | Jim Wagner | George Morse | Tim Marong |
| 1991-1992 | Pete Brenner | Gene Hale | Tom Slaiman | Ed Mooradian | Jim Wagner | George Morse | Tim Marong |
| 1992-1993 | Gene Hale | Vicki Wright | Slaiman/Puchalski | Ed Mooradian | Jim Wagner | George Morse | Tim Marong |
| 1993-1994 | Gene Hale | Vicki Wright | Bob Puchalski | Ed Mooradian | Jim Wagner | George Morse | Tim Marong |
| 1994-1995 | Gene Hale | Vicki Wright | Bob Puchalski | Ed Mooradian | Jim Wagner | George Morse | Tim Marong |
| 1995-1996 | Gene Hale | Tim Olsen | Bob Puchalski | Ed Mooradian | Jim Wagner | George Morse | Tim Marong |
| 1996-1998 | Gene Hale | Tim Olsen | Bob Puchalski | Jim Wagner | Rick Barone | George Morse | Petrina Scinta |
| 1998-1998 | Merton Haynes* | Tim Olsen | Bob Puchalski | Jim Wagner | Rick Barone | Ed Balaban | Petrina Scinta |
| 1998-1999 | Bob Olczak | Tim Olsen | Bob Puchalski | Jim Wagner | Mary Summermatter | Ed Balaban | Petrina Scinta |
| 1999-2000 | Bob Olczak | Bob Puchalski | Jim Wagner | Mary Summermatter | Ed Balaban | Petrina Scinta | |
| 2000-2001 | Bob Olczak | Bob Puchalski | Jim Wagner | Mary Summermatter | Ed Balaban | Petrina Scinta | |
| 2001-2002 | Bob Defilippo | Bob Puchalski | Michelle Kudla | Jim Wagner | Mary Summermatter | Ed Balaban | Carol Townsend |
| 2002-2003 | Bob Defilippo | Bob Puchalski | Michelle Kudla | Mary Summermatter | Ed Balaban | Carol Townsend | |
| 2003-2004 | Bob Defilippo | Bob Puchalski | Michelle Kudla | Mary Summermatter | Jeff Jachlewski | Carol Townsend | Lynn Girdlestone |
| 2004-2005 | Bob Defilippo | Bob Puchalski | Michelle Kudla | Mary Summermatter | Jeff Jachlewski | Carol Townsend | Lynn Girdlestone |
| 2005-2006 | Bob Defilippo | Bob Puchalski | Michelle Kudla | Joe D'Amato | Jeff Jachlewski | Carol Townsend | Lynn Girdlestone |
| 2006-2007 | Bob Defilippo | Bob Puchalski | Michelle Kudla | Joe D'Amato | Jeff Jachlewski | Carol Townsend | Lynn Girdlestone |
| 2007-2008 | Kim Mueller | Bob Puchalski | Michelle Kudla | Joe D'Amato | Jeff Jachlewski | Carol Townsend | Lynn Girdlestone |
| 2008-2009 | Kim Mueller | Bob Puchalski | Michelle Kudla | Joe D'Amato | Dan Amodeo | Carol Townsend | Lynn Girdlestone |
| 2009-2010 | Mueller/Ford* | Bob Puchalski | Michelle Kudla | Joe D'Amato | Dan Amodeo | Carol Townsend | Lynn Girdlestone |
| 2010-2011 | Jeff Rabey | Bob Puchalski | Michelle Kudla | Joe D'Amato | Dan Amodeo | Carol Townsend | Lynn Girdlestone |
| 2011-2012 | Jeff Rabey | Puchalski/Kudla* | Kudla/Salva* | Joe D'Amato | Carol Townsend | Lynn Girdlestone | |
| 2012-2013 | Jeff Rabey | Michelle Kudla* | Heidi Salva* | Joe D'Amato | Carol Townsend | Lynn Girdlestone | |
| 2013-2014 | Jeff Rabey | Michelle Kudla | Lynn Girdlestone | Joe D'Amato | Carol Townsend | James Lupini | |
| 2014-2015 | Jeff Rabey | Michelle Kudla | Lynn Girdlestone | Joe D'Amato | Carol Townsend | James Lupini | |
| 2015-2016 | Jeff Rabey | Michelle Kudla | Lynn Girdlestone | Joe D'Amato | Carol Townsend | James Lupini | |
| 2016-2017 | Jeff Rabey | Michelle Kudla | Lynn Girdlestone | James Lupini | Carol Townsend | Hillary Weir |
*Denotes interim appointment
References
- ^ a b c Carroll, P. (1989, September 16). Pact of schools chief terminated in Depew. The Buffalo News, p. SPLIT.
- ^ Ex-Depew superintendent named St. Leo's principal. (1994, July 12). The Buffalo News
- ^ Gorlewski , P. (1989, December 1). Depew school board fetes Morningstar. The Buffalo News
- ^ Carroll, P. (1992, August 31). New chief to take school helm. The Buffalo News
- ^ "Search for Public Schools - Depew High School (360903000689)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
- ^ a b Dinner Friday to honor retiring Depew principal. (1990, June 11). The Buffalo News
- ^ a b Troester, D. (1996, October 4). Morse named to oversee curriculum. The Buffalo News, p. C5.
- ^ Balaban to leave Olean for Depew. (1996, December 7). The Buffalo News, p. C5.
- ^ Cervantes, N. (2003, September 18). Principal, coach out over sexual harassment. The Buffalo News, p. B1.
- ^ Assistant Principal named at Depew High School. (1996, December 20). The Buffalo News, p. B5.
- ^ Pignataro, T. J. (2001, March 2). Board hires principal's replacement. The Buffalo News, p. B3.)
- ^ Pasciak, M. (2001, February 21). Ex-educator looks to unseat supervisor. The Buffalo News, p. B3.
- ^ New assistant principal named at heim middle. (2013, August 28). The Buffalo News. Retrieved from http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/schools/new-assistant-principal-named-at-heim-middle-20130828
- ^ a b c Winchester, L. E. (2012, January 27). Changes made due to absence of principal. The Buffalo News, p. D3.
- ^ Saykin, A. (Performer) (2013). Decision reveals why Depew fired elementary principal. WGRZ News at 11. Buffalo: National Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved from http://www.wgrz.com/news/article/196763/13/Decision-Reveals-Why-Depew-Fired-Elementary-Principal
- ^ Van Leaven, F. (1993, March 12). Depew mulls self-funding with boces. The Buffalo News, p. SPLIT.