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West Seneca Central School District
Location
Erie County
West Seneca, New York
United States
District information
TypePublic
GradesK-12
Established1946
SuperintendentMark Crawford
Schools9
Students and staff
Students7444
Athletic conferenceSection VI
Other information
Assistant Superintendent - Curriculum and InstructionAnne Botticelli
Assistant Superintendent - Human ResourcesPatrick Phelan
Assistant Superintendent - Pupil ServicesBrian Graham
Websitehttp://www.wscschools.org/

The West Seneca Central School District was centralized in 1946, is the third largest central school district in Western New York, and one of the largest school districts in New York State. It serves 25 square miles (65 km2), including a majority of the town of West Seneca, and portions of the towns of Cheektowaga, Orchard Park, and Hamburg.

As of 2015, the school has 5,437 students in 9 school buildings:

  • 2,007 kindergarten - fourth/fifth grade students in five elementary schools
  • 1,204 fifth/sixth grade - eighth grade students in two middle schools
  • 2,805 ninth grade - twelfth grade students in two high schools

District

West Seneca's District Offices are located at 1397 Orchard Park Road. The current superintendent is Dr. Mark Crawford.

Current Administration

  • Dr. Mark J. Crawford–Superintendent
  • Ms. Anne Botticelli–Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
  • Mr. Brian S. Graham–Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Services
  • Dr. Patrick M. Phelan–Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
  • Ms. Kristin Collins–Director of Special Education
  • Mr. Vincent P. Dell'Oso–Director of Athletics
  • Ms. Beth Johnson–Personnel Supervisor
  • Ms. Janice Lewandowski–Financial and Computer Services Manager
  • Off. Michael Rybak–School Resource Officer
  • Mr. Brian Schulz–District Treasurer

Board of Education 2016-2017

  • Kate Newton, President
  • Gwendolyn A. Phillips, Vice President
  • Edmund Bedient, Trustee
  • Mary J. Busse, Trustee
  • Janice E. Dalbo, Trustee
  • Carol A. Jarcyzk, Trustee
  • Dr. Lauren Nicholas, Trustee

District History

Selected Former Superintendents

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

2013-present

In 2013, the district underwent major changes. State funding to the district was cut much like all over New York State. District-wide enrollment dropped, and over 10% of the staff in the district left the payroll. The Alternative Learning Center was closed and students were sent back to either East or West High Schools. The start times and bell schedules of the middle and high schools were changed and moved to an earlier time to minimize transportation costs. Middle School grades were changed from previously 7-8 grade to 6-8 on the West side and 5-8 on the East side. East Elementary school which formerly shared a building with East Middle school was closed to accommodate the new grades in the middle school. The former K-4th graders at East El. were sent to nearby Clinton Street Elementary School or Northwood Elementary School and the former 5th and 6th graders at East El. moved to East Middle school.

Schools

At the high schools, over 10% of the students are enrolled in Advanced Placement Courses. The high schools offer National Academy Foundation diplomas in the courses of the Academy of Finance and the Academy of Information Technology. Over 80% of the graduates seek higher education opportunities. Looping through grade levels have been implemented in the elementary grades as well as middle school. A district-wide gifted and talented program exists at the intermediate and middle school levels.

Elementary schools

  • Allendale Elementary School (Grades K-5)
  • Clinton Street Elementary School (Grades K-4)
  • Northwood Elementary School (Grades K-4)
  • West Elementary School (Grades K-5)
  • Winchester Elementary School (Grades K-5)

High schools

West Seneca East High School

West Seneca East High School
Address
4760 Seneca Street

New York

United States
Information
MottoEast Leads
PrincipalJonathan M. Cervoni
Color(s)Green and Yellow
Team nameTrojans
WebsiteWest Seneca East High School
Main article: West Seneca East Senior High School

East Senior High School is located at 4760 Seneca Street and serves grades 9-12. The current principal is Dr. Jon Cervoni, and the current assistant principals are Ms. Mary Beth Sweeney and Mr. Jason Winnicki.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Mr. Wesley Starkweather–?-1975
  • Mr. Daniel P. Mazuchowski–1975-1991 (Vice Principal - West Seneca East High School, retired[5])
  • Mrs. Renee F. Goshin–1991-2004 (unknown, retired)
  • Mrs. Angela J. Lapaglia–2004-2011 (Assistant Principal - West Seneca East High School, retired[6])

West Seneca West High School

West Seneca West High School
Address
3330 Seneca Street

New York

United States
Information
MottoStriving For Excllence
PrincipalJohn S. Brinker
Color(s)Blue and Yellow
Team nameIndians
WebsiteWest Seneca West High School
Main article: West Seneca West Senior High School

West Senior High School is located at 3330 Seneca Street and serves grades 9-12. The current principal is Mr. Jay Brinker, and the current assistant principals are Mrs. Ellen Stoeckert and Mrs. Dana McManus.

Closed schools

  • East Elementary School (Grades K-6, closed June 2013)
  • Potters Road Elementary School (Grades K-5, closed June 2015)
  • Alternative Learning Center (Grades 9-12, closed June 2013)

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

Academic Schedule

Period Number Beginning Bell End Bell
Block 1 7:25 8:45
Homeroom/Announcements 8:45 8:50
Block 2 8:55 10:15
Block 3 10:20 12:12
Block 4 12:17 12:37

Middle schools

East Middle School

East Middle School
Address
1445 Center Road
Information
PrincipalSharon M. Loughran
Grades5-8
WebsiteEast Middle School

East Middle School serves grades 5-8 and is located at 1445 Center Road. The current principal is Mrs. Sharon Loughran and the current assistant is Mr. Ryan MacKellar.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

West Middle School

West Middle School
Address
395 Center Road
Information
PrincipalMr. David Kean
Grades6-8
WebsiteWest Middle School

West Middle School is located at 395 Center Road, and serves grades 6-8. The current principal is Mr. David Kean, and the current assistant principal is Mr. Jason Marchiolli.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Mr. Louis R. Donato–1972-1985 (Vice Principal - West Seneca West Junior High School, retired)
  • Mr. Richard D. Caputi–?-1995 (Assistant Principal - West Seneca West Senior High School, retired)
  • Mr. Ronald A. Wisher–1995-2006 (unknown, retired)
  • Mr. Brian Graham–2006-2013 (Principal - Winchester Elementary School, named Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Services of West Seneca Central School District)

Bird's Eye Images

Elementary schools

Middle schools

High schools

References

  1. ^ a b c McCarthy, M. (1994, August 16). W. SENECA SETTLES ON SCHOOLS CHIEF BOARD WILL APPOINT SUPERINTENDENT TONIGHT. The Buffalo News, p. SPLIT.
  2. ^ a b PIGNATARO, T. (2001, March 20). BOARD FIRES SUPERINTENDENT ON CHARGES OF MISCONDUCT. The Buffalo News, p. B1.
  3. ^ O'Brien, B. (2007, December 26). Brotz quietly leaves his post as superintendent. The Buffalo News, p. B3.
  4. ^ Pasiack, M. (2010, January 22). School chief to retire at summer's end. The Buffalo News, p. B3.
  5. ^ DANIEL P. MAZUCHOWSKI DIES AT 64; RETIRED W. SENECA EAST - PRINCIPAL. (1999, July 11). The Buffalo News, p. B22.
  6. ^ NEWS IN BRIEF. (2004, April 27). The Buffalo News, p. B3.
  7. ^ PRINCIPAL HIRED FOR WEST SENECA WEST. (2002, June 5). The Buffalo News, p. B3.
  8. ^ Simon, P. (2004, August 11). NEW PRINCIPALS TAKE OVER - CITY SCHOOLS WILL SEE 31 NEW ADMINISTRATORS. The Buffalo News, p. B1.
  9. ^ MacSwan named Cleve-Hills new superintendent. (2011, August 11). West Seneca Sun. Retrieved September 17, 2014, from http://www.communitypapersofwny.com/news/856-MacSwan_named_Cleve-Hills_new_superintendent.html
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