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 | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Once a Falcon, always a Falcon |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Established | 1956 |
| Superintendent | Daniel G. Ljiljanich |
| Schools | 6[1] |
| NCES District ID | 3620850[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 3,599[1] |
| Teachers | 271.66 (on a FTE basis)[1] |
| Student–teacher ratio | 13.25[1] |
| Athletic conference | Section VI |
| District mascot | Falcons |
| Colors | Black and White and Red |
| Other information | |
| Website | Niagara-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 | |
|---|---|
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| Address | |
2292 Saunders Settlement Road Sanborn , , New York 14132 | |
| Information | |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Website | Niagara 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 | |
|---|---|
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| Address | |
2292 Saunders Settlement Road Sanborn , Niagara , New York 14132 United States | |
| Information | |
| Principal | Jordan M. Schmidt |
| Grades | 6-8 |
| Website | Edward 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 | |
| Principal | Marissa Vuich |
| Grades | K-5 |
| Website | Colonial 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 | |
|---|---|
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| Address | |
6839 Errick Road North Tonawanda , Niagara , New York 14120 | |
| Information | |
| Principal | Nora O'Bryan |
| Grades | K-5 |
| Website | Errick 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 | |
| Principal | Elizabeth Corieri |
| Grades | K-6 |
| Website | Tuscarora 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 | |
| Principal | Theron Mong |
| Grades | K-5 |
| Website | West 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.
References
- "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.
- Niagara Wheatfield CSD
- 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
- https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/niagara-county/wheatfield/niagara-wheatfield-principal-resigns-following-rape-case-involving-two-students/
- Walmore
- History