West Seneca Central School District
The West Seneca Central School District 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. It was centralized in 1946.
| West Seneca Central School District | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | |
| Erie County United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Established | 1946 |
| Superintendent | Matthew Bystrak |
| Schools | 9[1] |
| NCES District ID | 3630780[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 6,629[1] |
| Teachers | 460.69 (on a FTE basis)[1] |
| Student–teacher ratio | 14.39[1] |
| Athletic conference | Section VI |
| Other information | |
| Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Operations | Jonathan Cervoni |
| Assistant Superintendent for Educational Operations | Carmelina Persico |
| Website | http://www.wscschools.org/ |
District
West Seneca's District Offices are located at 675 Potters Rd, West Seneca NY 14224.
Current Administration
- Matthew Bystrak - Superintendent
- Jonathan Cervoni - Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Operations
- Carmelina Persico – Assistant Superintendent for Educational Operations
- Kristin Collins–Director of Special Education
- Vincent P. Dell'Oso–Director of Athletics
- Beth Johnson–Personnel Supervisor
- Brian Schulz–District Treasurer
- Janice Lewandowski–Financial and Computer Services Manager
- Michael Rybak–School Resource Officer
Board of Education 2018-2019
- Carol A. Jarczyk, President
- Diane Beres, Vice President
- Janice E. Dalbo, Trustee
- Edmund Bedient, Trustee
- Peter Kwitkowski, Trustee
- Lawrence Seibert, Trustee
- Mary J. Busse, Trustee
- Janice E. Dalbo, Trustee
District History
Selected Former Superintendents
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
- Pierce McGrath
- Vincent J. Coppola–?-1994 (unknown, named Superintendent of the Corning-Painted Post Central School District[2])
- Merton L. Haynes [interim]–1994 (Interim Superintendent - Grand Island Central School District, named Interim Superintendent of Alden Central School District[2])
- Richard L. Sagar–1994-2001 (Superintendent - Beacon City School District,[2] fired[3])
- John F. Schleifer, Jr. [interim]–2001-2002 (Deputy Superintendent - West Seneca Central School District,[3] retired)
- James K. Brotz–2002-2007 (Principal - West Seneca West High School, retired[4])
- Jean M. Kovach–2007-2010 (Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction - West Seneca School District, retired[5])
- Mark J. Crawford–2010-2017 (Superintendent - Hamburg Central School District, retired[6])
- Whitney K. Vantine [interim]– 2017 (Superintendent - Tonawanda City School District, terminated)
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)2018
High schools
West Seneca East High School
| West Seneca East High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
4760 Seneca Street New York United States | |
| Information | |
| Motto | East Leads |
| Principal | Jason R. Winnicki |
| Color(s) | Green and Yellow |
| Team name | Trojans |
| Website | West Seneca East High School |
East Senior High School is located at 4760 Seneca Street and serves grades 9-12. The principal is Jason Winnick.
Selected former principals
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
- Wesley Starkweather–1969-1975
- aniel P. Mazuchowski–1975-1991 (Vice Principal - West Seneca East High School, retired[7])
- Renee F. Goshin–1991-2004 (Assistant Principal - West Seneca East High School, retired)
- Angela J. Lapaglia–2004-2011 (Assistant Principal - West Seneca East High School, retired[8])
West Seneca West High School
| West Seneca West High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
3330 Seneca Street New York United States | |
| Information | |
| Motto | Striving For Excllence |
| Principal | John S. Brinker |
| Color(s) | Blue and Yellow |
| Team name | Indians |
| Website | West Seneca West High School |
West Senior High School is located at 3330 Seneca Street and serves grades 9-12. The principal is Jay Brinker.
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
- Thomas F. Daley
- John Schleifer–?-1991 (unknown, named Director of Secondary Education for West Seneca Central School District)
- James Brotz–1991-2002 (Assistant Principal - West Seneca West High School, named Superintendent of West Seneca Central School District)
- Kevin J. Eberle–2002-2004 (Assistant Principal - Lake Shore Central High School,[9] named Principal of Grover Cleveland High School[10])
- Jon T. MacSwan–2004-2011 (Assistant Principal - Williamsville East High School, named Superintendent of Cleveland Hill Union Free School District[11])
Academic Schedule
| Period Number | Beginning Bell | End Bell |
|---|---|---|
| Block 1 | 7:30 | 8:50 |
| Homeroom/Announcements | 8:50 | 8:55 |
| Block 2 | 8:59 | 10:19 |
| Block 3 | 10:23 | 12:18 |
| Block 4 | 12:22 | 1:42 |
Middle schools
East Middle School
| East Middle School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
1445 Center Road | |
| Information | |
| Principal | Sharon M. Loughran |
| Grades | 5-8 |
| Website | East Middle School |
East Middle School serves grades 5-8 and is located at 1445 Center Road. The principal is Sharon Loughran .
Selected former principals
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
- John H. Robson–1964-1967 (Administrative Intern - Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District, named Acting Assistant Superintendent of West Seneca Central School District)
- Monica L. Whitman–1998-2009 (Principal - Hamburg Middle School, resigned)
- James Klubek–2009-2010 (Assistant Principal - West Seneca East High School, named Principal of Silver Creek High School)
- Vincent Dell'Oso–2010-2013 (Principal - Lewiston-Porter Middle School, named Director of Athletics of West Seneca Central School District)
West Middle School
| West Middle School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
395 Center Road | |
| Information | |
| Principal | David Kean |
| Grades | 6-8 |
| Website | West Middle School |
West Middle School is located at 395 Center Road, and serves grades 6-8. The principal is David Kean.
Selected former principals
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
- Louis R. Donato–1972-1985 (Vice Principal - West Seneca West Junior High School, retired)
- Richard Spagenberg; 1986-1990 (unknown, retired)
- Richard D. Caputi–1990-1995 (Assistant Principal - West Seneca West Senior High School, retired)
- Ronald A. Wisher–1995-2006 (unknown, retired)
- 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
References
- "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for <West Seneca Central School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved Nov 30, 2019.
- McCarthy, M. (1994, August 16). W. SENECA SETTLES ON SCHOOLS CHIEF BOARD WILL APPOINT SUPERINTENDENT TONIGHT. The Buffalo News, p. SPLIT.
- PIGNATARO, T. (2001, March 20). BOARD FIRES SUPERINTENDENT ON CHARGES OF MISCONDUCT. The Buffalo News, p. B1.
- O'Brien, B. (2007, December 26). Brotz quietly leaves his post as superintendent. The Buffalo News, p. B3.
- Pasiack, M. (2010, January 22). School chief to retire at summer's end. The Buffalo News, p. B3.
- http://buffalonews.com/2016/11/15/west-seneca-school-superintendent-mark-crawford-retiring-march/
- DANIEL P. MAZUCHOWSKI DIES AT 64; RETIRED W. SENECA EAST - PRINCIPAL. (1999, July 11). The Buffalo News, p. B22.
- NEWS IN BRIEF. (2004, April 27). The Buffalo News, p. B3.
- PRINCIPAL HIRED FOR WEST SENECA WEST. (2002, June 5). The Buffalo News, p. B3.
- Simon, P. (2004, August 11). NEW PRINCIPALS TAKE OVER - CITY SCHOOLS WILL SEE 31 NEW ADMINISTRATORS. The Buffalo News, p. B1.
- 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