Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District

Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District is a public school district in New York State located in the Town of Lewiston, New York, about 10 miles (16 km) from Niagara Falls, New York. The District serves students from the towns of Niagara and Wheatfield.

Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District
Location
Niagara Falls, New York
Niagara

United States
District information
TypePublic
MottoOnce a Falcon, always a Falcon
GradesK-12
Established1956
SuperintendentDaniel G. Ljiljanich
Schools6[1]
NCES District ID3620850[1]
Students and staff
Students3,599[1]
Teachers271.66 (on a FTE basis)[1]
Student–teacher ratio13.25[1]
Athletic conferenceSection VI
District mascotFalcons
ColorsBlack and White and Red               
Other information
WebsiteNiagara-Wheatfield Central School District

Administration

The District offices are located at 5700 West Street Sanborn, Niagara, New York The Superintendent Daniel Ljiljanich.

District administrators
  • Daniel Ljiljanich – Superintendent
  • Allison Davis – Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Management
  • Thomas Stack – Assistant Superintendent of Personnel and Pupil Services
  • Jeffery Hazel – Director of Instructional Technology and Learning
  • Mary Sellers – Director of Special Programs
  • Dr. Stephen Metzger – Assistant Director of Special Programs

Board of education

The Board of Education (BOE) consists of seven members who serve rotating 3-year terms. Elections are held each May for board members and to vote on the School District Budget.

  • Steven Sabo–President
  • Rich Halleen–Vice President
  • Lori Pittman
  • David Breier
  • Kathy Fleming
  • Richard Sirianni
  • Christopher Peters

Selected Former Superintendents

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Mabel Sarbaugh Lee
  • Charles R. Clark
  • Joel Radin–?-1994 (unknown, retired)
  • Carol Beebe–1994-1996 (Principal - Colonial Village Elementary, returned to Colonial Village)
  • Peter T. Kachris–1996-1997 [interim]
  • Judith H. Howard–1998-2008 (Assistant Superintendent - Hilton Central School District, retired)
  • Carl Militello–2008-2012 (Superintendent - Carthage Central School District, retired)
  • Kerin Dumphrey–2012 [interim] (School Business Administrator - Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District, returned to position)
  • James Knowles–2012-2013 [interim] (Interim Superintendent - Warsaw Central School District, retired)
  • Lynn M. Fusco–2013-2015 (Superintendent - Alden Central School District, named Superintendent of Erie 1 BOCES)

Schools

The school district operates six schools.[2]

Niagara-Wheatfield High School
Niagara-Wheatfield High School
Address
2292 Saunders Settlement Road

Sanborn
,
Niagara
,
New York
14132
Information
Grades9-12
WebsiteNiagara Wheatfield High School

Niagara-Wheatfield High School is located at 2292 Saunders Settlement Road in Sanborn, New York and serves grades 9 through 12. The current interim principal is Mr. Jeffrey White, and the current assistant principal is Mr. Matthew McCall.

History

Niagara Wheatfield High School was built in 1956 and opened on September 8, 1958.

Former Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted with in parentheses

  • Richard H. Eden–1958-1966
  • Charles T. Pelcin–1966-1994 (Assistant Principal - Niagara Wheatfield High School, retired)
  • William L. Ross–1994-1996 (Assistant Principal/Director of Athletics - Niagara Wheatfield Central School District, returned to position[3])
  • Laura Palka–1996-2002 (Principal - Windermere Boulevard School, named Principal of Edward Town Middle School)
  • Michael J. Vallely–2002-2003 [interim] (Assistant Principal - Niagara Wheatfield High School, named Principal of Southwestern High School)
  • Joseph D. Prisinzano–2003-2005 (Assistant Principal - Sweet Home High School, named Principal of Jericho High School)
  • Michelle A. Spasiano–2005–2007 (Principal - Errick Road Elementary School, named Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction of Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District)
  • Donald F. Mills–2007-2009 (Assistant Principal - Williamsville South High School, named Principal of Ithaca High School)
  • Jeffery D. Hazel–2009-2011 (Math teacher - Niagara-Wheatfield High School, named Principal of St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute)
  • Laura Palka–2011-2012 (Principal - Edward Town Middle School, returned to Edward Town)
  • Timothy P. Carter–2012-2017 (Principal - Colonial Village Elementary School, named Superintendent of Wilson Central School District)
  • Michael C. Mann–2017-2019 (Principal - Edward Town Middle School, resigned[4])

Edward Town Middle School
Edward Town Middle School
Address
2292 Saunders Settlement Road

Sanborn
,
Niagara
,
New York
14132

United States
Information
PrincipalJordan M. Schmidt
Grades6-8
WebsiteEdward Town Middle School

Edward Town Middle School is located at 2292 Sanders Settlement Road in Sanborn and serves grades 6, 7, and 8. The Principal is Mr. Jordan Schmidt.

History

Edward Town Middle School was built in 1964 and opened in 1965. It was named for Edward Town in April 1966, who helped organize the Niagara Wheatfield district.

Former Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted within parentheses

  • Lee W. Lederhouse–1965-1981 (Administrative Assistant - Niagara-Wheatfield Junior/Senior High School, named Administrator for Compensatory Education and Instructional Services of Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District)
  • Mr. F. Lee Pierce–1981-1998 (Vice Principal - Colonial Village Elementary School, retired)
  • Mr. Anthony J. Day–1998-2002 (Assistant Principal - Sweet Home High School, named Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction of Sweet Home Central School District)
  • Laura Palka–2002-2016 (Principal - Niagara-Wheatfield High School, retired)
  • Michael Mann–2016-2017 (Assistant Principal - North Tonawanda High School, named Principal of Niagara-Wheatfield High School)

Colonial Village Elementary School
Colonial Village Elementary School
Address
1456 Saunders Settlement Road

Niagara Falls
,
Niagara
,
New York
14305

United States
Information
PrincipalMarissa Vuich
GradesK-5
WebsiteColonial Village Elementary

Colonial Village Elementary School is located in Lewiston, and is located at 1456 Saunders Settlement Road. It serves grades K through 5. The current principal is Mrs. Marissa Vuich.

History

Colonial Village Elementary was built in 1949.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted within parentheses

  • Raymond VanDeVanter– 1949-1967
  • Mr. A. Robert Filocamo–1967-1992 (Science teacher - Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District, retired)
  • Carol Beebe–1992-1994 (unknown, named Superintendent of Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District)
  • Kathleen A. Cummings–1994-1996 (Assistant Principal - Colonial Village Elementary, placed on assignment)
  • Carol Beebe–1996-2008 (Superintendent - Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District, retired)
  • Timothy Carter–2008–2012 (Vice Principal - West Street Elementary, named Principal of Niagara-Wheatfield High School)
  • Charles A. Smilinich–2012-2015 (Vice Principal - West Street Elementary, named Principal of Dodge Elementary School)
  • Ms. Kami Halgash–2015-2017

Errick Road Elementary
Errick Road Elementary School
Address
6839 Errick Road

North Tonawanda
,
Niagara
,
New York
14120
Information
PrincipalNora O'Bryan
GradesK-5
WebsiteErrick Road Elementary School

Errick Road Elementary School is located at 6839 Errick Road in Wheatfield and serves grades K through 5. The principal is Mrs. Nora O'Bryan

History

Errick Road Elementary was built in 1948.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted within parentheses

  • John E. Thurmon–1963-1976 (Teacher - Tuscarora School, resigned)
  • Ross S. Bellitto–1976-1981 (Principal - Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District, retired)
  • Michelle Spasiano–?-2005 (unknown, named Principal of Niagara-Wheatfield High School)

Tuscarora Indian School
Tuscaroa Indian School
Address
2015 Mount Hope Road

Lewiston
,
Niagara
,
New York
14092

United States
Information
PrincipalElizabeth Corieri
GradesK-6
WebsiteTuscarora Indian School

Tuscarora Indian School is located at 2015 Mt. Hope Street in Lewiston and serves grades K through 6. The current is Elizabeth Corieri.

History

Tuscarora Indian School was built in 1953.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted within parentheses

  • Norman Matteson
  • Charles F. Tortorete–?-1996

West Street Elementary
West Street Elementary School
Address
5700 West Street

Sanborn
,
Niagara
,
New York
14132

United States
Information
PrincipalTheron Mong
GradesK-5
WebsiteWest Street School

West Street Elementary School is located at 5700 West Street in Sanborn and serves grades K through 5. The principal is Theron Mong.

History

West Street Elementary was built in 1997/1998 and opened in September 1999.

Former principal

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted within parentheses

  • Linda McClure–1999-2006 (Administrator - Del Rio,Texas, retired)

School colors and mascot

Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School's official school colors are black & white and red. The school's mascot is the Falcon, and its sports teams and other competitive teams are also referred to as the "Niagara-Wheafield Falcons."

Sports

Athletics: NW has sports programs, including baseball, football, basketball, bowling, wrestling, cheer-leading, track, cross country, tennis, volleyball, swimming, golf, soccer, hockey and softball. Niagara-Wheatfield competes in the NFL (Niagara Frontier League) with rival schools such as Lewiston-Porter, Niagara Falls, and Lockport. Niagara-Wheatfield is in New York's Section 6.

Notable alumni

Rashad Evans, Class of 1998, is a former UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion.

2008: 50 Year Golden Anniversary

In 2008, Niagara-Wheatfield celebrated its "golden anniversary" of 50 years with a 1950s-style sock hop, inviting all NW alumni who have graduated from the school since its opening 50 years ago.[2]

Brief history and student demographics

The original high school was built on the Haseley family farm land in 1958, which the family sold to the state. The dual Edward Town Middle School and Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School complex is located on Saunders Settlement Road (NYS Route 31) near the hamlet of "Walmore",[5] an original Franco-German (Prussian) Lutheran settlement formed in 1843, to which the Haseley family is related. There are still several families living in the town of Wheatfield today who are descendants of the original Franco-German (Prussian) immigrant families. The families established the hamlets of Saint Johnsburg, Bergholz, and Walmore after escaping harsh religious persecution in their former European homeland.[6]

There is also a Native American population (the Tuscarora Nation, one of the Six Nations of Haudenosaunee) with a deep history that has a historical presence in the school district. The Tuscarora reservation (founded in 1803) is located directly across the street from the middle school and high school, and is home to the Tuscarora Nation.

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References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Niagara-wheatfield Central School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved Nov 30, 2019.
  2. Niagara Wheatfield CSD
  3. Thomas J. Prohaska, B. (2015, Dec 13). Public service with a smile - William Ross, coach, teacher and lawmaker, is stepping aside after 12 years as Niagara County Legislature chairman. Buffalo News, The (NY), p. 1.. Retrieved from http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/doc/nb/news/159EAF7E9101AB10?p=AWNB
  4. https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/niagara-county/wheatfield/niagara-wheatfield-principal-resigns-following-rape-case-involving-two-students/
  5. Walmore
  6. History

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