Type Public Superintendent Dr. Brian Graham Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction Karen Cuddy-Miller | Grades K-12 District mascot Vikings Number of schools 5 | |
Motto The mission of Grand Island Schools is to foster academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsiblility | ||
Grand Island Central School District is a public school district that serves the town of Grand Island in Erie County, New York. The district is undergoing a $58 million renovation, known as the "Capital Project." This renovation drastically improves the quality of the buildings and grounds, and is on pace to be completed by late 2017. Grand Island is known regionally for their music program, and was designated for their community excellence in 2012-2016. More recently, Grand Island has become more involved in state and regional technology-related activities.
Contents
- Map of Grand Island Central School District
- Grand Island High School
- Renovations
- Notable alumni
- Veronica E Connor Middle School
- History
- Huth Elementary School
- William Kaegebein Elementary School
- Charlotte Sidway Elementary School
- References
Map of Grand Island Central School District
Grand Island High School
Grand Island Senior High School is located at 1100 Ransom Road and serves grades 9-12. The current principal is Mr. Michael Lauria, and the current assistant principal is Mr. Michael Carter.
Renovations
Starting in 2013, the school was renovated to include a new technology wing, science classrooms, and new lighting in the auditorium and gymnasium. A new athletics complex was built, along with an updated front parking lot.
Notable alumni
Veronica E. Connor Middle School
Veronica E. Connor Middle School is located at 1100 Ransom Road and serves grades 6 through 8. The current principal is Mr. John Fitzpatrick and the current assistant principal is Mrs. Danielle Wallenhorst Hawkins.
History
Grand Island Middle School opened in 1968. The school was named for former district Superintendent Veronica Connor in 1996.
Renovations
New classrooms, including a science center, gymnasium, wi-fi, parking lot, lighting, and technology were some of the renovations made to the middle school as part of the Capital Project.
Huth Elementary School
Huth Elementary School is located at 1773 Huth Road and serves grades 2 through 5. The current principal is Mrs. Kerri Nowak.
Renovations
Starting in 2014, new lockers, improvements to classrooms, security, wi-fi, and floors were installed.
William Kaegebein Elementary School
William Kaegebein Elementary School is located at 1690 Love Road and serves Grades 2 through 5. The current principal is Mrs. Mary Haggerty.
History
Kaegebein Elementary opened in 1953.
Renovations
Renovations included a special education wing, new offices, kitchen, gym, library, conference room, and auditorium. Overall improvements to electrical, lighting, and technology were made as well.
Charlotte Sidway Elementary School
Charlotte Sidway Elementary School is located at 2451 Baseline Road and serves grades K through 1. The current principal is Mrs. Denise Dunbar.
History
Charlotte Sidway Elementary was the first school constructed under the new centralized Grand Island District. It opened in 1937 and operated until closing in the 1983. During that time, the building was leased out to multiple businesses in the community. It reopened in 1993 to serve grades PreK-1.
Renovations
Improvements to the main office, health office, select classrooms, the computer lab and library, wi-fi, gym, auditorium, kitchen and lockers were made. In 2016, a new electronic sign was installed, despite the prior controversy preventing it.
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