Cheektowaga Central School District

Cheektowaga Central Free School District is a school district in Cheektowaga, New York, United States. The current superintendent is Ms. Mary Morris.

Cheektowaga Central School District
Location
Cheektowaga, New York
Erie County

United States
District information
GradesK-12
SuperintendentMary Morris
Schools3
Students and staff
Athletic conferenceSection VI
District mascotWarriors
Other information
Websitecheektowagacentral.org

The district operates three schools: Cheektowaga High School, Cheektowaga Middle School, and Union East Elementary School.

Administration

The District offices are located 3600 Union Road in Cheektowaga. The current Superintendent is Ms, Mary Morris.

Current Administrators

  • Ms. Mary MorrisSuperintendent
  • Ms. Christine LjungbergAssistant Superintendent
  • Mr. Steven WrightChief Technology Officer
  • Ms. Cheryl BuggsDirector of Human Resources
  • Mrs. Gretchen A. SukdolakDirector of Pupil Services
  • Dr. Jocelyn MassaroCPSE Chairperson
  • Mrs. Maureen GeorgeDirector of Learning
  • Mr. Ronald LaVereDistrict Coordinator of Technology
  • Mr. Brian HicksonDirector of Athletics
  • Mr. Bruce VonaDirector Transportation/Buildings and Grounds

District history

The town of Cheektowaga had many multiple districts. In 1956, five districts (Union, Losson, Pine Hill, Alexander, and Cayuga) merged to form the new Cheektowaga Central School District.[1]

Former Superintendents

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Dr. Earl J. Boggan1956-1969 (Principal - Pine Hill High School, retired, named Coordinator of Secondary Education of D'Youville College[2])
  • Dr. Omer Renfrow1969-1976 (Principal - Thornton Township High School, retired)
  • Dr. Andrew P. Mulligan[3]1976-1987 (unknown, retired)
  • Dr. Leslie B. Lewis1987-2003 (Principal - Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School, retired[4])
  • Mrs. Delia Bonenberger2003-2010 (Assistant Superintendent - Cheektowaga Central School District,[4] retired)
  • Mr. Dennis M. Kane2010-2016 (Assistant Superintendent - Cheektowaga Central School District, retired)

Cheektowaga Central High School

Cheektowaga High School
Address
3600 Union Road

Cheektowaga
,
Erie
,
New York
14225
Information
PrincipalScott R. Zipp
Asst. PrincipalMichael P. Fatta
Dean of StudentsBrian J. Hickson
Grades9-12
YearbookCentorial
WebsiteCheektowaga High School

Cheektowaga Central High School is located at 3600 Union Road and serves grades 9 through 12. The current principal is Mr. Scott Zipp and the current assistant principal is Mr. Michael Fatta.

History

The first secondary school in Cheektowaga was Pine Hill High School, erected in 1921 at 1635 East Delavan Avenue. This school operated for forty years before the current Cheektowaga Central High School was constructed and opened in 1960. The high school housed grades 7-12 before the opening of Central Middle School in 1989 in an adjacent wing of the high school.

Former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Mr. Charles S. Allgeier1960-1969 (Vice Principal - Depew High School, retired)
  • Ms. Bertha K. Dauer1969-1977 (Vice Principal - Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School, retired[3])
  • Dr. Leslie Lewis1977-1987 (Vice Principal - Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School, named Superintendent of Cheektowaga Central School District[5])
  • Mr. Robert C. D'Angelo1987-1989 (Assistant Principal - Royalton-Hartland High School, named Assistant Principal of Pembroke Junior/Senior High School)
  • Mr. James G. Christmann1989-1993 (Assistant Principal - Kensington High School, named Principal of Pine Hill Middle School)
  • Mr. George W. Radka1993-2000 (Principal - Cheektowaga Middle School, retired[6])
  • Mr. Steven L. Wright2000-2007 (Vice Principal - Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School,[6] named Director of Pupil Personnel Services for Cheektowaga Central Schools[7])
  • Mrs. Susan L. Cain2007-2014 (Assistant Principal - Cheektowaga Central High School, retired[8])

Former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Ms. Bertha Dauer1960-1969 (Secondary Supervisor - Pine Hill High School, named Principal of Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School)
  • Mr. Jack P. Beck1969-1970
  • Mr. H. Kenneth Salenger1970-1974 (unknown, named Principal of New Paltz High School)
  • Dr. Leslie Lewis1974-1977 (Chemistry teacher - New York City Schools, named Principal of Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School)
  • Mr. Joseph T. McCarthy1974-1987 (Dean of Students - Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School, retired)
  • Mrs. Christine A. Malarkey1987-1998 (unknown, named Pupil Services Director of Cheektowaga Central Schools)
  • Mr. Steven Wright1998-2000 (Math teacher - Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School, named Principal of Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School)
  • Mrs. Gretchen Sukdolak2000-2005 (Art teacher - Pembroke Junior/Senior High School, named Assistant Principal of Union East Elementary School)
  • Mrs. Susan Cain2005-2007 (Assistant Principal - Union East Elementary School,[8] named Principal of Cheektowaga High School[7])
  • Mr. Micah Hanford2007-2009 (Math teacher - Niagara Falls High School, named Assistant Principal of Cheektowaga Middle School)
  • Mr. Scott Zipp2009-2014 (Biology teacher on Special Assignment - Cheektowaga High School, named Principal of Cheektowaga High School)

Cheektowaga Middle School

Cheektowaga Middle School
Address
3600 Union Road

Cheektowaga
,
Erie
,
New York
14225
Information
PrincipalMicah D. Hanford
Vice PrincipalElizabeth L. Zaccarine
Grades5-8
WebsiteCheektowaga Middle School

Cheektowaga Central Middle School is located at 3600 Union Road and serves grades 5 through 8. The current principal is Mr. Micah Hanford and the current assistant principal is Mrs. Elizabeth Zaccarine.

History

Cheektowaga Central Middle School was formed in 1989. Previously, grades 7 and 8 were housed at Cheektowaga High School. From 1993-2003, both the high and middle school shared principals and other staff until the middle school was reborn in 2003. An addition was built onto the east wing of the school to accommodate the new middle school in 2003.

Former Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Mr. George W. Radka1989-2000 (Vice Principal - Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School, retired[6])
  • Mrs. Cheryl M. Buggs2003-2007 (Assistant Principal - Cheektowaga Middle School, named Director of Human Resources for Cheektowaga Central Schools[7])
  • Mr. Brian K. Bridges2007-2013 (Assistant Principal - Cheektowaga Middle School, named Principal of Union East Elementary School)
  • Mrs. Gretchen Sukdolak2013-2016 (Principal - Union East Elementary School, named Director of Pupil Services of Cheektowaga Central School District)

Former Assistant Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Mr. George Radka1977-1989 (Guidance Counselor - Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School, name Principal of Cheektowaga Middle School)
  • Mr. Steven Wright1998-2000 (Math teacher - Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School, named Principal of Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School)
  • Mrs. Cheryl Buggs2000-2003 (Dean of Students/Athletics - Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School, named Principal of Cheektowaga Middle School[9])
  • Mr. Brian Bridges2003-2007 (Social Worker - Union East Elementary School,[10] named Principal of Cheektowaga Middle School[7])
  • Mrs. Maureen George2007-2009 (English teacher - City Honors School, named Director of Learning for Cheektowaga Central School District)
  • Mr. Micah Hanford2009-2016 (Assistant Principal - Cheektowaga High School, named Principal of Cheektowaga Middle School)
  • Mr. Frederick J. Hahn2016-2017 (Dean of Students - Global Concepts Charter School, named Teacher in Residence at Buffalo United Charter School)

Union East Elementary School

Union East Elementary School
Address
3550 Union Road

Cheektowaga
,
Erie
,
New York
14225
Information
PrincipalMelissa A. Mitchell
Asst. PrincipalJulia Hamels
GradesK-4
WebsiteUnion East Elementary

Union East Elementary School is located at 3550 Union Road and serves grades K through 4. The current principal is Mrs. Melissa Mitchell.

History

Union East was constructed in the 1960s and opened in 1968.

Former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Mrs. Ruth P. Peters1968-1986 (Principal - Alexander Elementary School, retired)
  • Mr. William E. Koepf1986-1995 (Principal - Alexander Middle School, retired)
  • Mrs. Alison J. Caputy1995-2000 (Assistant Principal - Union East Elementary, named Principal of Pine Hill Primary School)
  • Ms. Kathleen M. Rudewicz2000-2009 (Principal - Pine Hill Primary School, retired)
  • Mrs. Gretchen Sukdolak2009-2013 (Assistant Principal - Union East Elementary School, named Principal of Cheektowaga Middle School)
  • Mr. Brian Bridges2013-2016 (Principal - Cheektowaga Middle School, placed on leave and named Social Worker at Harvey Austin School)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Mrs. Carolyn J. Nieset1989-1991 (Co-principal - Pioneer Elementary School, named Principal of Sciole Elementary School[11])
  • Mrs. Nancy Littenberg1992-1994 (Teacher - North Tonawanda City School District, named Principal of Ledgeview Elementary School)
  • Mrs. Kathleen Rudewicz1994-1995 (unknown, named Principal of Pine Hill Primary School)
  • Mr. Benjamin Spitzer1995-1998 (Psychologist - Salamanca City School District,[12] named Principal of A.J. Schmidt Elementary School)
  • Ms. Mary Beth Muldowney1998-1999
  • Ms. Mary Morris2000-2002 (Guidance Counselor - Cheektowaga High School, named Associate Director of Pupil Personnel Services for Cheektowaga Central School District)
  • Mrs. Susan Cain2002-2005 (1st Grade Teacher - Pine Hill Primary School, named Assistant Principal of Cheektowaga High School[8])
  • Mrs. Gretchen Sukdolak2005-2009 (Assistant Principal - Cheektowaga High School, named Principal of Union East Elementary School)
  • Mrs. Melissa Mitchell2009-2016 (6th grade teacher - Cheektowaga Middle School, named Interim Principal of Union East Elementary School)
  • Ms. Shannon L. Thurston [interim]2016-2017 (Teacher - Dr. Lydia T. Wright School of Excellence, named Assistant Principal of Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center)
  • Mr. Patrick Cullinan2017-2018 (Assistant Principal - Pine Hill Education Center, named Assistant Principal of Cheektowaga Alternative High School)
  • Mrs. Julia S. Hamels2018-2019 (Assistant Principal - South Buffalo Charter School, resigned)

Defunct Schools

Pine Hill Education Center

Pine Hill Education Center
Address
1635 East Delavan Avenue

Buffalo
,
Erie
,
New York
14215
Information
GradesPK-12

Pine Hill Education Center was located at 1635 East Delavan and serves grades PK through 12

History

Pine Hill was opened as an elementary school in 1960 at the site of the former Pine Hill High School. After several years, Pine Hill High School was demolished and the current Pine Hill school was constructed in its place. The new building's defining feature was the "open classroom" design which allowed for greater student interaction between classrooms. It began as an elementary school, later became a middle school for grades five and six, before finally switching to primary grades. The primary school closed in 2011, and the building now houses the district's alternative education program. The alternative program, opened in 2011, serves students who are referred from the Cheektowaga Middle and High Schools in needed of a smaller, more structured learning environment.

In 2018, the school was closed and the alternative education program was moved to the high school campus. The building now houses the EDGE Academy from Erie 1 BOCES.

Former Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Mr. Robert J. Schlageter1960-1986 (Principal - Losson Road School, retired[13])
  • Mr. Frank G. Cantie1986-1993 (4th grade teacher - Union East Elementary School, retired)
  • Mr. James G. Christmann1993-1994 (Principal - Cheektowaga High School, named Principal of Royalton-Hartland High School)
  • Mrs. Alison Caputy1994-1995 (Teacher - Charlotte Cross Elementary School, named Principal of Union East Elementary)
  • Mrs. Kathleen Rudewicz1995-2000 (Assistant Principal - Union East Elementary, named Principal of Union East Elementary)
  • Mrs. Alison Caputy2000-2009 (Principal - Union East Elementary, retired)
  • Mr. Steven Wright2009-2018 (Director of Pupil Personnel Services - Cheektowaga Central School District, named Chief Technology Officer or Cheektowaga Central School District)

Selected former administrators

Year Superintendent Pine Hill
Principal
Union East
Principal
Union East
Vice Principal
Middle School
Principal
Middle School
Vice Principal
High School
Principal
High School
Vice Principal
1960-1961Earl BogganBob SchlageterCharlie AllgaierBertha DauerCharlie AllgaierBertha Dauer
1961-1962Earl BogganBob SchlageterCharlie AllgaierBertha DauerCharlie AllgaierBertha Dauer
1962-1963Earl BogganBob SchlageterCharlie AllgaierBertha DauerCharlie AllgaierBertha Dauer
1963-1964Earl BogganBob SchlageterCharlie AllgaierBertha DauerCharlie AllgaierBertha Dauer
1964-1965Earl BogganBob SchlageterCharlie AllgaierBertha DauerCharlie AllgaierBertha Dauer
1965-1966Earl BogganBob SchlageterCharlie AllgaierBertha DauerCharlie AllgaierBertha Dauer
1966-1967Earl BogganBob SchlageterCharlie AllgaierBertha DauerCharlie AllgaierBertha Dauer
1967-1968Earl BogganBob SchlageterCharlie AllgaierBertha DauerCharlie AllgaierBertha Dauer
1968-1969Earl BogganBob SchlageterRuth PetersCharlie AllgaierBertha DauerCharlie AllgaierBertha Dauer
1969-1970Omar RenfrowBob SchlageterRuth PetersBertha DauerJack BeckBertha DauerJack Beck
1970-1971Omar RenfrowBob SchlageterRuth PetersBertha DauerKen SalengerBertha DauerKen Salenger
1971-1972Omar RenfrowBob SchlageterRuth PetersBertha DauerKen SalengerBertha DauerKen Salenger
1972-1973Omar RenfrowBob SchlageterRuth PetersBertha DauerKen SalengerBertha DauerKen Salenger
1973-1974Omar RenfrowBob SchlageterRuth PetersBertha DauerKen SalengerBertha DauerKen Salenger
1974-1975Omar RenfrowBob SchlageterRuth PetersBertha DauerLeslie LewisBertha DauerJoe McCarthy
1975-1976Omar RenfrowBob SchlageterRuth PetersBertha DauerLeslie LewisBertha DauerJoe McCarthy
1976-1977Omar RenfrowBob SchlageterRuth PetersBertha DauerLeslie LewisBertha DauerJoe McCarthy
1977-1978Andy MulliganBob SchlageterRuth PetersLeslie LewisGeorge RadkaLeslie LewisJoe McCarthy
1978-1979Andy MulliganBob SchlageterRuth PetersLeslie LewisGeorge RadkaLeslie LewisJoe McCarthy
1979-1980Andy MulliganBob SchlageterRuth PetersLeslie LewisGeorge RadkaLeslie LewisJoe McCarthy
1980-1981Andy MulliganBob SchlageterRuth PetersLeslie LewisGeorge RadkaLeslie LewisJoe McCarthy
1981-1982Andy MulliganBob SchlageterRuth PetersLeslie LewisGeorge RadkaLeslie LewisJoe McCarthy
1982-1983Andy MulliganBob SchlageterRuth PetersLeslie LewisGeorge RadkaLeslie LewisJoe McCarthy
1983-1984Andy MulliganBob SchlageterRuth PetersLeslie LewisGeorge RadkaLeslie LewisJoe McCarthy
1984-1985Andy MulliganBob SchlageterRuth PetersLeslie LewisGeorge RadkaLeslie LewisJoe McCarthy
1985-1986Andy MulliganBob SchlageterRuth PetersLeslie LewisGeorge RadkaLeslie LewisJoe McCarthy
1986-1987Andy MulliganFrank CantieRuth PetersLeslie LewisGeorge RadkaLeslie LewisJoe McCarthy
1984-1985Andy MulliganFrank CantieRuth PetersLeslie LewisGeorge RadkaLeslie LewisJoe McCarthy
1985-1986Andy MulliganFrank CantieRuth PetersLeslie LewisGeorge RadkaLeslie LewisJoe McCarthy
1986-1987Andy MulliganFrank CantieBill KeopfLeslie LewisGeorge RadkaLeslie LewisJoe McCarthy
1987-1988Leslie LewisFrank CantieBill KoepfBob D'AngeloGeorge RadkaBob D'AngeloChristine Malarkey
1988-1989Leslie LewisFrank CantieBill KoepfBob D'AngeloGeorge RadkaBob D'AngeloChristine Malarkey
1989-1990Leslie LewisFrank CantieBill KoepfCarolyn NiesetGeorge RadkaJim ChristmannChristine Malarkey
1990-1991Leslie LewisFrank CantieBill KoepfCarolyn NiesetGeorge RadkaJim ChristmannChristine Malarkey
1991-1992Leslie LewisFrank CantieBill KoepfNancy LittenbergGeorge RadkaJim ChristmannChristine Malarkey
1992-1993Leslie LewisFrank CantieBill KoepfNancy LittenbergGeorge RadkaJim ChristmannChristine Malarkey
1993-1994Leslie LewisJim ChristmannBill KoepfNancy LittenbergGeorge RadkaGeorge RakdaChristine Malarkey
1994-1995Leslie LewisAlison CaputyBill KoepfKate RudewiczGeorge RadkaGeorge RakdaChristine Malarkey
1995-1996Leslie LewisKate RudewiczAlison CaputyBen SpitzerGeorge RadkaGeorge RakdaChristine Malarkey
1996-1997Leslie LewisKate RudewiczAlison CaputyBen SpitzerGeorge RadkaGeorge RakdaChristine Malarkey
1997-1998Leslie LewisKate RudewiczAlison CaputyBen SpitzerGeorge RadkaGeorge RakdaChristine Malarkey
1998-1999Leslie LewisKate RudewiczAlison CaputyMary MuldowneyGeorge RadkaSteve WrightGeorge RakdaSteve Wright
1999-2000Leslie LewisKate RudewiczAlison CaputyGeorge RadkaSteve WrightGeorge RakdaSteve Wright
2000-2001Leslie LewisAlison CaputyKate RudewiczMary MorrisSteve WrightCheryl BuggsSteve WrightGretchen Sukdolak
2001-2002Leslie LewisAlison CaputyKate RudewiczMary MorrisSteve WrightCheryl BuggsSteve WrightGretchen Sukdolak
2002-2003Leslie LewisAlison CaputyKate RudewiczSusan CainSteve WrightCheryl BuggsSteve WrightGretchen Sukdolak
2003-2004Delia BonenbergerAlison CaputyKate RudewiczSusan CainCheryl BuggsBrian BridgesSteve WrightGretchen Sukdolak
2004-2005Delia BonenbergerAlison CaputyKate RudewiczSusan CainCheryl BuggsBrian BridgesSteve WrightGretchen Sukdolak
2005-2006Delia BonenbergerAlison CaputyKate RudewiczGretchen SukdolakCheryl BuggsBrian BridgesSteve WrightSusan Cain
2006-2007Delia BonenbergerAlison CaputyKate RudewiczGretchen SukdolakCheryl BuggsBrian BridgesSteve WrightSusan Cain
2007-2008Delia BonenbergerAlison CaputyKate RudewiczGretchen SukdolakBrian BridgesMaureen GeorgeSusan CainMicah Hanford
2008-2009Delia BonenbergerAlison CaputyKate RudewiczGretchen SukdolakBrian BridgesMaureen GeorgeSusan CainMicah Hanford
2009-2010Delia BonenbergerSteve WrightGretchen SukdolakMelissa GladwellBrian BridgesMicah HanfordSusan CainScott Zipp
2010-2011Dennis KaneSteve WrightGretchen SukdolakMelissa GladwellBrian BridgesMicah HanfordSusan CainScott Zipp
2011-2012Dennis KaneSteve WrightGretchen SukdolakMelissa GladwellBrian BridgesMicah HanfordSusan CainScott Zipp
2012-2013Dennis KaneSteve WrightGretchen SukdolakMelissa GladwellBrian BridgesMicah HanfordSusan CainScott Zipp
2013-2014Dennis KaneSteve WrightBrian BridgesMelissa GladwellGretchen SukdolakMicah HanfordSusan CainScott Zipp
2014-2015Dennis KaneSteve WrightBrian BridgesMelissa GladwellGretchen SukdolakMicah HanfordScott ZippMike Fatta
2015-2016Dennis KaneSteve WrightBrian BridgesMelissa GladwellGretchen SukdolakMicah HanfordScott ZippMike Fatta
2016-2017Mary MorrisSteve WrightMelissa Mitchell*Shannon Thruston*Micah HanfordFred HahnScott ZippMike Fatta
2017-2018Mary MorrisSteve WrightMelissa MitchellPatrick CullinanMicah HanfordScott ZippMike Fatta
2018-2019Mary MorrisN/AMelissa MitchellJulia HamelsMicah HanfordLiz ZaccarineScott ZippMike Fatta
2019-2020Mary MorrisN/AMelissa MitchellJulia HamelsMicah HanfordLiz ZaccarineScott ZippMike Fatta

*Denotes interim appointment

References

  1. http://www.classmates.com/yearbooks/Cheektowaga-Junior-Senior-High-School/1000253233?page=4
  2. Earl J. Boggan Jr., a leading educator in the area - Aug. 3, 1915 -- Oct. 21, 2005. (2005, October 26). The Buffalo News, p. B4.
  3. Bertha K. Dauer, retired official of Cheektowaga schools, is dead. (1990, May 17). The Buffalo News, pp. C-8.
  4. O'Brien, B. (2003, April 9). Board appoints Bonenberger new Superintendent of schools. The Buffalo News, p. B2.
  5. School chief and student to get awards. (2002, December 6). The Buffalo News, p. C3.
  6. Dawson, D. (2000, June 30). Board picks Wright as Radka's successor. The Buffalo News, p. C5.
  7. O'Brien, B. (2007, August 23). 5 administrators get new assignments. The Buffalo News, p. B3.
  8. Celano, A. (2014, January 23). CK-central principal to retire at end of January. Cheektowaga Bee. Retrieved from http://www.cheektowagabee.com/news/2014-01-23/Front_Page/CKCentral_principal_to_retire_at_end_of_January.html Archived 2014-02-23 at the Wayback Machine
  9. O'Brien, B. (2002, June 27). Board to appoint principal. The Buffalo News, p. B3.
  10. Helmets, recycled bicycles given away. (2003, August 18). The Buffalo News, p. B3.
  11. Lancaster schools tap elementary principals. (1991, August 20). The Buffalo News
  12. Cheektowaga central fills 3 administrative posts. (1995, August 30). The Buffalo News, p. B5.
  13. Robert J. Schlageter, Cheektowaga school principal. (1998, June 5). The Buffalo News, p. A12.
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