The Lancaster Central School District is a New York school district including the area surrounding Lancaster, New York. The district consists of 7 schools and for the 2015-2016 school year has a total enrollment of 5,278 students [1]. The current Superintendent is Dr. Michael Vallely. The school district had received national media attention due to controversy over the school's former mascot, the Lancaster Redskins. In June 2015, the mascot was changed to the Lancaster Legends.
Lancaster's District Offices are located at 177 Central Avenue. The current superintendent is Dr. Michael Vallely.
Dr. Michael J. Vallely–SuperintendentMs. Marie Parini–Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Pupil Personnel ServicesMs. Jamie Phillips–Assistant Superintendent for Business & Support ServicesMs. Michele Ziegler–Director of Instructional Technology Services and AccountabilityMrs. Karen Marchioli–Director of Elementary EducationDr. Andrew Kufel–Director of Secondary EducationMr. John Armstrong;–Director of Special EducationMs. Sandra Cammarata–Assistant Director of Special EducationMr. Walter Foltarz–Superintendent of Buildings & GroundsMs. Patricia Burgio–Director of CommunicationsMr. Brian Wild–Athletic DirectorMr. Patrick Uhteg–PresidentMr. Bill Gallagher–Vice PresidentMrs. Brenda ChristopherMrs. Kelly DepczynskiMr. Kenneth Graber, Esq.Mrs. Marie MacKayMr. Michael SagePrevious assignment and reason for departure noted in parentheses
Dr. Joseph L. Girardi–1986-2003 (Assistant Superintendent - Oneida City School District, retiredMr. Thomas J. Markle–2003-2007 (Superintendent - Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District, named Superintendent of Seaford Central School District)Mr. Edward Myszka–2007-2013 (Assistant Superintendent of Business and Support Services - Lancaster Central School District, retired)Lancaster High School is located 1 Forton Drive and serves Grades 9-12. The current principal is Mr. Cesar Marchioli, and the current assistant principals are Mrs. Terry Adamec, Mrs. Stephanie Lackie, and Mr. Jamie Pernick.
Lancaster High School was established in 1894. It moved to the Aurora Street School (currently Lancaster Middle School) in 1922. It moved to the current building in the 1960s.
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Mr. Burt A. Fonsworth–1894-1904Mr. William J. Burr–1904-1907Mr. Levi L. Higley–1907-1901Mr. D.J. Zellman–1910-1919Ms. Nora A. Kinnicutt–1919-1930Mr. John J. White–1930-1939Mr. Frank Cosgrove–1939-1941Mr. Milton W. Brown–1941-1945Mr. H. William Kling–1948-1964 (Principal - Lancaster Junior High School, retired)Mr. Larry A. Prince–1964-1965 (Principal - Silver Creek High School, named Principal of Rush Henrietta High School)Mr. Leo Koeser–1965Mr. Oscar B. Roaldi–1965-1990 (Mathematics teacher - Lancaster High School, retired)Mr. Daniel G. Paveljack–1990-2011 (Principal - Warsaw Central School, retired)Former Assistant Principals
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Mr. Frank S. Boffa–1967-1968Mr. Robert W. German–1968-1969 (Director of Guidance - West Genesee High School, named Assistant Principal of East Syracuse-Minoa High School)Mr. Richard Gessert–1969-1986 (Science teacher - Lancaster High School, retired)Mr. John Visone–1969-1991 (unknown, retired)Mr. Douglas R. Seil–1986-1994 (American Studies teacher - Lancaster High School, retired)Mrs. Joan L. Johnston–1991-1992 (House Principal - Grand Island Senior High School, named Director of Curriculum and Staff Development of Clarence Central School District)Mrs. Marcia J. Kaster–1992-1996 (English teacher - Williamsville Central School District, named Director of Curriculum of Lancaster Central School District)Mr. Peter Kruszynski–1994-2000 (Technology teacher - Cleveland Hill High School, named Principal of Aurora Middle School)Mr. Edward Turkasz, Jr.–1996-2000 (Assistant Principal - Hamburg High School, named Principal of Maple Grove Junior-Senior High School)Mr. John D. Bender–2000-2013 (Science teacher - Marietta Middle School, named Assistant Principal of Lancaster Middle School)Mr. Edwin K. Ponvert–2000-2007 (English teacher - Lancaster High School, retired)Mr. Michael R. Cornell–2006-2010 (Social Studies teacher - Kenmore West Senior High School, named Principal of Amherst Middle School)Mr. Cesar Marchioli–2010-2011 (Assistant Principal - Lancaster Middle School, named Principal of Lancaster High School)Dr. Andrew P. Kufel–2011-2013 (Assistant Principal - Northside Middle School, named Director of Secondary Education of Lancaster Central School District)Mrs. Monica B. Daigler–2013-2016 (Curriculum Coordinator - Erie 1 BOCES, named Principal of Starpoint Intermediate School)Lancaster Middle School is located at 148 Aurora Street in Lancaster and serves Grades 7 and 8. The current principal is Mr. Peter Kruszynski and the current assistant principal is Mr. Scott Bindemann.
The middle school building was constructed in 1922 to serve as home as Lancaster High School. After Grades 9-12 moved to Forton Drive, Grades 7 and 8 were housed in the building, now known as Aurora Middle School. Grade 6 was added in 1989. The building changed its name from Aurora Middle School to Lancaster Middle School in 2003 to avoid confusion with East Aurora Middle School.
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Mr. Herman W. Kling–?-1948 (unknown, named Principal of Lancaster High School)Mr. Joseph P. Spina–1972-1984 (Assistant Principal - Aurora Middle School, retired)Dr. Terrence J. Smerka–1984-2000 (Assistant Principal - Benjamin Franklin Junior High School, named Principal of Mount Mercy Academy)Selected former assistant principals
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Mr. Joseph Spina–?-1972 (unknown, named Principal of Aurora Middle School)Mr. John I. Parker–1972-1998 (Science teacher - Aurora Middle School, named Interim Director of Pupil Personnel Services of Lancaster Central School District)Mr. Daryl C. Janus–1998-2002 (Social Studies teacher - Cleveland Hill Middle School, named Principal of Sweet Home Middle School)Mrs. Jacqueline Clinard–2002-2004 (English teacher - Aurora Middle School, named Assistant Principal of William Street School)Ms. Michele Ziegler–2004-2007 (Guidance Counselor - West Seneca East High School, named Secondary Curriculum Coordinator of Lancaster Central School District)Mrs. Sharon Loughran [interim]–2007 (Guidance Counselor - Lancaster Middle School, named Assistant Principal of West Middle School)Mr. Cesar Marchioli–2007-2010 (Social Studies teacher - Lancaster High School, named Assistant Principal of Lancaster High School)Mrs. Amy Moeller–2010-2013 (Principal - DeWitt Clinton Elementary School, named Principal of Hillview Elementary School)Mr. John Bender–2013-2015 (Assistant Principal - Lancaster High School, terminated)Mrs. Melissa Bernhardt [interim]–2015-2016 (5th grade teacher - Smallwood Elementary School, resigned)William Street School is located at 5201 William Street in Lancaster and serves Grades 4 through 6. The current principal is Mrs. Jacqueline Bull and the current assistant principals are Ms. Janelle Finn and Mr. Gregory Feer.
William Street School was constructed and opened in 1998.
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Mrs. Karen MacGamwell–1998-2013 (Principal - Pioneer Middle School, retired)Former assistant principals
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Mrs. Deborah A. Bojanowski–1998-2003 (German teacher - Aurora Middle School, named Principal of Court Street Elementary School)Mrs. Debra C. Veronica–2003-2004 (unknown, named Principal of Maryvale Primary School)Mrs. Jacqueline Clinard–2004-2010 (Assistant Principal - Lancaster Middle School, named Principal of Court Street Elementary School)Mr. Steven Smith–2010-2014 (unknown, named Principal of Alden Middle School)Como Park Elementary School is located at 1985 Como Park Boulevard in Lancaster and serves Grades K through 3. The current principal is Mrs. Mary Marcinelli.
Como Park Elementary School opened in 1950.
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Mr. C. Campbell Putnam–?-1972 (Teacher - Como Park Elementary School, retired)Mr. Rochford Harmon, Jr.–?-1989 (unknown, retired)Dr. Andrea Stein–1989-2000 (unknown, retired)Dr. Sarah D. Weidler–2000-2007 (Associate Professor of Education - Buffalo State College, named Director of Elementary Education of Lancaster Central Schools)Court Street Elementary School is located at 91 Court Street in Lancaster and serves Grades K through 3. The current principal is Mrs. Jacqueline Clinard.
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Mr. Frank J. Rizzo–?-1991 (Principal - Bowmansville Elementary School, named Principal of Central Avenue Elementary School)Ms. Nancy C. Buscaglia–1991-1998 (Principal - Main Street Elementary School, retired)Ms. Susan H. Corrie–1998-2003 (unknown, named Principal of Harris Hill Elementary School)Ms. Deborah Bojanowski–2003-2010 (Assistant Principal - WIlliam Street School, retired)Hillview Elementary School is located at 11 Pleasantview Drive in Lancaster and serves Grades K through 3. The current principal is Mrs. Amy Moeller.
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Mr. Kenneth N. Hamilton–1967-1991 (Principal - Holland Elementary School, retired)Mr. Thomas G. Robinson–1991-1994 (Principal - Riverview Elementary School, tenure denied)Mrs. Suzanne Jacobs [interim]–1991-1992 (Teacher - Hillview Elementary School, returned to position)Mr. Rochford Harmon interim]–1994-1995 (Principal - Como Park Elementary School, retired)Mr. Patrick J. Brady–1995-1997 (Assistant Principal - Indian River Middle School, resigned)Mrs. Kimberly A. Mueller–1997-2003 (Principal - Highland Elementary School, named Director of Elementary Education for Lancaster Central School District)Mrs. Kathleen C. Knauth–2003-2013 (Principal - Colden Elementary School, retired)John A. Sciole Elementary School (formerly Alys Drive Elementary School) is located at 86 Alys Drive in Depew and serves Grades K through 3. The current principal is Mrs. Carrie Greene.
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Mr. John A. Sciole–?-1980 (Sixth grade teacher - Bowmansville Elementary School, retired)Mrs. Arlene M.. Boardway–1980-1991Mrs. Carolyn J. Niesett–1991-2002 (Assistant Principal - Union East Elementary School, retired)Ms. Margaret A. Hopkins–2003-2013 (Librarian - William Street School, retired)Bowmansville Elementary SchoolCentral Avenue Elementary School (grades K-3), Closed June 2010Westinghouse Elementary School