Frontier Central School District

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Frontier Central School District
Frontier Central Schools.png
"To inspire each student to exhibit integrity as a self-directed life-long learner, achieving personal goals while responsibly contributing to an ever-changing world."
Location
Erie County
Hamburg, New York
United States
District information
Type Public
Grades K-12
Established 1951
Superintendent Bret Apthorpe
Schools 6
Students and staff
Students 5,500
Staff 1,000
District mascot Falcon
Colors Royal Blue and White
Other information
Website http://www.frontier.wnyric.org/site/default.aspx

Frontier Central School District is a school district in the U.S. state of New York. It serves the southern portion of Erie County, New York, and has about 5,500 students, 1,000 employees and six schools. Frontier's mascot is a falcon.

The district was created in the 1950s to serve as a main school district along the edge of Lake Erie, in suburban Buffalo, New York. Currently there are four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. All of the schools in the district are located outside of the village of Hamburg because Hamburg Central School District services the students there. The Frontier District Music Department also hosts an annual event known as a "Spectrum Concert", which showcases all of the band, orchestra, or chorus students in the District. This concert is held at Frontier Central High School.

The district's main athletic rivals are the Bulldogs from Hamburg Central Schools, the Quakers from Orchard Park among others.

District

Frontier's District Offices are located at 5120 Southwestern Boulevard. The current superintendent is Dr. Bret Apthorpe.

Current Administration

  • Dr. Bret C. Apthorpe–Superintendent
  • Dr. Mary Ann Costello– Assistant Superintendent of Instruction
  • Ms. Myra Pinker–Assistant Superintendent of Personnel
  • Ms. Carolyn Robertson–Assistant Superintendent of Business
  • Mrs. Iris Reed;School Lunch Manager RPT
  • Ms. Colleen Duggan–Director of Pupil Personnel Services
  • Ms. Gail Lewis–Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services
  • Mr. Jim Ciulis–Transportation Supervisor
  • Mr. Richard L. Gray–Athletic Director
  • Off. Dennis Horrigan–School Resource Officer

Board of Education

  • Mr. Patrick T. Boyle–President
  • Mr. Larry J. Albert–Vice President
  • Mr. Thomas Best
  • Mr. Martin Lalka
  • Ms. Janet MacGregor Plarr
  • Mr. Davis Podkulski
  • Mr. David Patton

District History

Former superintendents

Previous assignment and reason for departure noted in parentheses

Schools

Frontier High School

Frontier Central High School
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Responsible to be Accountable
Address
4432 Bayview Road
Hamburg
Big Tree
NY
USA
Information
NCES School ID 4009000100115[16]
Principal Jeffrey A. Sortisio
Color(s) Royal Blue and White          
Team name Falcons
Website Frontier High School

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Main article: Frontier Central High School

Frontier Central High School is located at 4432 Bayview Road in Hamburg, New York. The high school is attended by students in grades 9-12. The principal is Mr. Jeffrey Sortisio, and the assistant principals are Mrs. Courtney Charleson-Smith, Mr. William McDonagh, and Mr. David Smaczniak.

History

Frontier High School was opened in 1955, replacing the former Blasdell High School.

Former Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure noted in parentheses

  • Mr. Wilbur Morgenfeld–1955-1973 (Industrial Arts teacher - Blasdell High School, retired[17])
  • Mr. Gerald R. Baldelli–1973-1984 (Principal - Amsdell Heights Junior High School, named Assistant Superintendent for Personnel of Frontier Central Schools[18])
  • Mr. John J. Sullivan–1984-1991 (Director - Frontier Adult Evening School,[19] resigned[20])
  • Mr. M. Kerry Courtney–1991-1996 (Assistant Principal - Frontier High School,[21] named Principal of Frontier Middle School[22])
  • Dr. Mary Ann H. Costello–1996-2002 (Assistant Principal - Frontier High School,[23] named Chief Information Officer for Frontier Central Schools[24])
  • Mr. Michael J. Baumann–2002-2008 (Principal - Maryvale High School, named Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Planning of Sweet Home Central School District[25])
Former Assistant Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure noted in parentheses

  • Mr. Serofino J. Grottanelli–1965-1984 (Math teacher - Frontier High School, retired)
  • Mr. Edwin R. O'Reilly–1984-1987 (Biology teacher - Frontier High School, retired[26])
  • Mr. M. Kerry Courtney–1984-1991 (Guidance Counselor - Frontier High School, named Principal of Frontier High School[21])
  • Mr. John P. Todorof–1987-1992 (English teacher - Lackawanna High School,[27] named Language Arts Coordinator of West Seneca Central School District)
  • Mr. Paul R. Lewandowski–1992-1995 (Assistant Principal - Starpoint High School, died[28])
  • Dr. Mary Ann Costello–1991-1996 (Assistant Principal - Amherst High School, named Principal of Frontier High School[23])
  • Dr. Warren F. Crouse–1995-1997 (Principal - Cardinal O'Hara High School, named Principal of West Valley Central School)
  • Mr. Timothy Marong–1996-2001 (Assistant Principal - Depew High School,[23] named Director of Athletics for Frontier Central Schools)
  • Mrs. Anne Trapper-Edwards–1997-2004 (Dean of Attendance - Frontier High School, named Assistant Principal of Frontier Middle School)
  • Ms. Colleen M. Duggan–2001-2002 (Administrative Intern - Frontier High School,[29] named Assistant Principal of Frontier Middle School)
  • Mr. Robert W. Pollaro–2002-2004 (Social Studies teacher - Maryvale High School, named Social Studies Coordinator of North Colonie High School)
  • Mr. Anthony Scanzuso–2004-2009 (Business teacher - Lancaster High School, named Assistant Principal of Williamsville East High School[30])
  • Mr. Peter G. Frank–2009-2012 (Physics teacher - Clarence High School, named Assistant Principal of Maryvale High School[31])

Academic Schedule

Period Number Beginning Bell End Bell
Period 1 7:25 8:05
Period 2 8:10 8:50
Period 3 8:55 9:35
Period 4 9:40 10:20
Period 5 10:25 11:05
Period 6 11:10 11:50
Period 7 11:55 12:35
Period 8 12:40 1:20
Period 9 1:25 2:05

Frontier Middle School

Frontier Middle School
Address
2751 Amsdell Road
Hamburg
Amsdell Heights
NY
United States
Information
Principal Ryan M. Sikorski
Houses Green, Yellow, Red, and Blue
Website Frontier Middle School

Frontier Middle School (formerly Amsdell Junior High School and later Amsdell Heights Middle School) is located at 2751 Amsdell Road. The middle school is attended by students in grades 6-8. The current principal is Mr. Ryan Sikorski, the assistant principals ars Mrs. Anne Edward and Ms. Deanne Lester.

History

Former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure noted in parentheses

  • Mr. Leslie R. Hawley–1965-1971 (Principal - Blasdell Junior High School, retired[32])
  • Mr. Gerald Baldelli–1971-1973 (Math teacher - Amsdell Junior High School, named Principal of Frontier Senior High School[18])
  • Mr. Rodney E. Will–1973-1996 (Science teacher - Amsdell Junior High School,[33] retired)
  • Mr. M. Kerry Courtney–1996-2010 (Principal - Frontier High School, retired)
  • Ms. Margaret Jones-Carey–2010-2012 (Director of Regional Services - Erie 1 BOCES, named Principal of Randolph Academy[34])
  • Mr. Paul Hashem [interim]–2012 (Interim Superintendent - Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District, named Interim Superintendent of Grand Island Central School District)
  • Mrs. Barbara A. Shea–2012-2015 (Assistant Principal - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Multicultural Institute, named Director of Reading of Buffalo Public Schools)
Former assistant principals
  • Mr. Paul J. Carrigg–1965-1986 (Assistant Principal - Blasdell Junior High School, retired[35])
  • Mr. Richard Emer–1986-1996
  • Mr. Paul M. Connelly–1996-1999 (Special Education teacher - Orchard Park High School, named Assistant Superintendent of Personnel of Frontier Central School District[36][37])
  • Ms. Mary Mallon–1999-2000 (Teacher - Williamsville Central School District, named Principal of East Elementary School)
  • Mr. Gary J. Cerne–2000-2004 (House Principal - Orchard Park High School,[38] named Principal of Springville Middle School[39])
  • Ms. Kimberly Moritz–2001-2002 (Dean of Students/Instructional Technology Coordinator - Pine Valley Central School,[40] named Principal of Randolph Junior/Senior High School[41])
  • Ms. Colleen Duggan–2002-2004 (Assistant Principal - Frontier High School, named Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services for Frontier Central School District[42])
  • Ms. Myra Pinker–2004-2008 (Guidance Counselor - Pioneer High School,[42] named Assistant Superintendent for Personnel of Frontier Central School District[43])
  • Mr. William J. McDonagh–2008-2009 (Physical Education teacher - Springville Elementary School, named Principal of Cloverblank Elementary School[44])
  • Mr. Erich A. Poletz–2009-2012 (Guidance Counselor - Cattaraugus Little Valley Central School District, named Assistant Principal of Williamsville South High School[45])
  • Mr. Keith M. Crombie–2012-2015 (Science teacher - Eden Junior/Senior High School, named Assistant Principal of Amherst Middle School)
  • Mr. Jason A. Iwankow [interim]–2015 (Physical Education teacher - Blasdell Elementary School, returned to position)

Schedule

Period Begin End
AM Homeroom 8:00 8:11
Period 1 8:14 8:56
Period 2 8:59 9:41
Period 3 9:44 10:26
Lunch 1 10:29 10:53
Period 4/5 10:29 11:11
Period 5/6 10:56 11:38
Lunch 2 11:14 11:38
Period 6/7 11:14 11:56
Period 7/8 11:41 12:23
Lunch 3 11:59 12:23
Period 8/9 11:59 12:41
Period 9/10 12:26 1:08
Lunch 4 12:44 1:08
Period 11 1:11 1:53
Period 12 1:56 2:38
PM Homeroom/Dismissal 2:41 2:49
Period 13 2:49 3:15

Big Tree Elementary

Big Tree Elementary School
Address
4460 Bayview Road
Big Tree
Information
Principal Joanne C. Saniewski
Website Big Tree Elementary School

Big Tree Elementary School is located at 4460 Bayview Road. The elementary school is attended by students in grades K-5. The principal is Ms. Joanne Saniewski.

History

Big Tree Elementary opened in 1993, replacing the former Blasdell Annex, Wanakah Elementary, and Woodlawn Elementary Schools.

Former principal

Previous assignment and reason for departure noted in parentheses

  • Mr. Donald W. Griffin–1993-1999 (Principal - Woodlawn Elementary School,[46] retired[47])

Blasdell Elementary

Blasdell Elementary School
Address
3780 South Park Avenue
Blasdell
United States
Information
Principal Linda E. Dansa
Website Blasdell Elementary School

Blasdell Elementary School is located at 3780 South Park Avenue. The elementary school is attended by students in grades K-5. The principal is Mrs. Linda Dansa.

History

Former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure noted in parentheses

  • Mr. Donald J. Dix–1953-1973 (Principal - Lake View Elementary School, retired[48])
  • Mrs. Patricia Bulger–1973-1974 (Principal - Woodlawn Elementary School,[33] named Supervisor of Elementary Education for Frontier Central Schools[49])
  • Mr. Stephen J. Maricic, Jr.–1974-1993 (Assistant Principal - Northwood Elementary School,[49] named Principal of Federal Programs for Frontier Central School District[46])
  • Mrs. Dolores M. Gaeta-Prezyna–1993-2008 (Principal - Blasdell Annex,[46] retired[43])

Cloverbank Elementary

Cloverbank Elementary School
Address
2761 Cloverbank Road
Cloverbank
Information
Principal Renee M. Kumiega
Website Cloverbank Elementary School

Cloverbank Elementary School is located at 2760 Cloverbank Road. The elementary school is attended by students in grades K-5. The principal is Mrs. Renee Kumiega.

History

Cloverbank Elementary opened in 1959.[50]

Former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure noted in parentheses

Pinehurst Elementary

Pinehurst Elementary School
Address
6050 Fairway Court
Pinehurst
Information
Principal Jennifer E. Makowski
Website Pinehurst Elementary School

Pinehurst Elementary School is located at 6050 Fairway Court. The elementary school is attended by students in grades K-5. The principal is Mrs. Jennifer Makowski.

History

Pinehurst Elementary opened in 1956.

Former Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure noted in parentheses

  • Mrs. Hildegard Bagg–1956-1977 (Teacher - Athol Springs School, retired[54])
  • Mr. Robert W. Christmann–1977-1982 (Assistant Elementary Principal - Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District, named Principal of Woodlawn Elementary School[55])
  • Mr. Andrew F. Podlucky–1982-1991 (Principal - Woodlawn Elementary School,[55] retired)
  • Ms. Joanne Saniewski–1991-1999 (Assistant Principal - Wanakah Elementary School,[56] named Principal of Big Tree Elementary School[47])
  • Ms. Mary Haggerty–1999-2002 (Administrative Intern - Sweet Home Central School District,[36] named Principal of Huth Elementary School[41])
  • Mr. Larry J. Leaven–2002-2010 (Assistant Principal - Churchville-Chili Intermediate School,[57] named Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction of Sweet Home Central School District[58])
  • Mrs. Dolores Prezyna [interim]–2010 (Principal - Blasdell Elementary School, retired[58])

Other buildings

  • Frontier Educational Center
  • Frontier Community Learning Center

See also

Bird's Eye Images

References

  1. ↑ Woodlawn High School Dedication. (n.d.). Hamburg Sun [Hamburg].
  2. ↑ Frontier Schools head to retire. (1983, January 6). Hamburg Sun [Hamburg], p. 1.
  3. ↑ Shands leaving Frontier. (1989, May 11). The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. Split.
  4. ↑ Frontier names Little superintendent. (1989, November 22). The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. Split.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Lanham, K. (1994, December 16). Glose named superintendent at Frontier. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. C5.
  6. ↑ Frontier expected to tap interim superintendent. (2000, June 20). The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. B5.
  7. ↑ O'Brien, B. (2000, September 28). New school chief coming from Sweet Home. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. B3.
  8. ↑ Pasciak, M. (2004, March 3). Cooper leaving to head Pennsylvania district. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. B3.
  9. ↑ Pasciak, M. (2004, June 7). Bradley to take helm of district in interim post. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. B3.
  10. ↑ Pasciak, M. B. (2004, November 3). Board picks Guiffreda as Superintendent. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. B3.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Ernst, T. (2006, July 25). Temporary superintendent is secured. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. B3.
  12. ↑ Pasciak, M. B. (2007, January 24). Board approves pact with DeCarli. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. B3.
  13. ↑ Robinson, K. (2010, June 3). Superintendent resigns at heated executive meeting. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. B3.
  14. ↑ Robinson, K. (2010, December 15). Board backs Bodziak unanimously as superintendent. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. B3.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Robinson, K. (2013, July 26). Frontier gives Hashem job of interim superintendent. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. 10.
  16. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  17. ↑ Frontier holds sports awards banquets. (1997, January 1). Hamburg Sun.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Retirement party set for Frontier's Gerald Baldelli. (1996). Hamburg Sun.
  19. ↑ Frontier names Sullivan head of high school. (1984, August 23). Hamburg Sun, p. 1.
  20. ↑ Frontier High Principal submits his resignation. (1991, May 8). The Buffalo News, p. Local.
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Frontier trustnees name Senior High principal. (1991, July 3). The Buffalo News, p. Local.
  22. ↑ FRONTIER BOARD OKS PACT WITH SUPERVISORY STAFF. (1996, June 27). The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. B4.
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 Bermingham, C. (1996, August 21). DISTRICT'S FINAL TAX RATE IS UP 56 CENTS PER $1,000. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. B5.
  24. ↑ Pasciak, M. (2012, April 19). NEW POSITION WILL INTEGRATE TECHNOLOGIES. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. C3.
  25. ↑ Sherman, D. F. (2008, April 16). Sweet Home adopts budget, names assistant superintendent. Amherst Bee [Amherst]. Retrieved from http://www.amherstbee.com/news/2008-04-16/local_news/031.html
  26. ↑ Edwin R. O’Reilly, Frontier High School educator, coach. (2014, July 21). The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. 4. Retrieved from http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/obituaries/edwin-r-oreilly-frontier-high-school-educator-coach-20140721
  27. ↑ Frontier school taxpayers get piece of good news from board. (1987, August 13). Hamburg Sun [Hamburg], p. 24.
  28. ↑ PAUL R. LEWANDOWSKI, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL. (1995, May 26). The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. E11.
  29. ↑ New assistant principal named at Frontier. (2001, September 13). Hamburg Sun, p. 18.
  30. ↑ New Principal, assistant appointed at East High. (n.d.). Williamsville Central Schools. Retrieved July 26, 2014, from http://www.williamsvillek12.org/news.cfm?story=500
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 Robinson, K. (2012, October 20). Ex-principal appointed to new post. The Buffalo News, p. D3.
  32. ↑ Services Being Held Today for Leslie Hawley Retired Principal of Amsdell Heights School. (1973, April 19). Hamburg Sun [Hamburg], p. 4.
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 Frontier board names new principals of at Amsdell, Blasdell, Woodlawn units. (1973, September 20). Blasdell-Woodlawn Front Page [Hamburg], p. 9.
  34. ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=28901865&authType=OUT_OF_NETWORK&authToken=GguN&trk=nmp_rec_act_profile_name
  35. ↑ Longtime Frontier School Administrator Closes 35-Year Career With Retirement. (1986, August 7). Hamburg Sun [Hamburg], p. 28.
  36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 O'Brien, B. (1999, May 19). Board names Connelly assistant superintendent. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. B5.
  37. ↑ O'Brien, B. (2011, July 8). Springville-Griffith board appoints new superintendent. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. B5.
  38. ↑ (2000, October 12). Hamburg News [Hamburg], p. 17
  39. ↑ Hill, D. J. (n.d.). Tomani and Fiegel retained as officers. Hamburg Sun [Hamburg].
  40. ↑ Newsmakers. (2001, January 11). Hamburg Sun [Hamburg], p. 15.
  41. ↑ 41.0 41.1 Two resign Frontier Central posts. (2002, August 2). The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. B3.
  42. ↑ 42.0 42.1 (2004, November 25). Hamburg Sun [Hamburg], p. 14.
  43. ↑ 43.0 43.1 Local News Briefs. (2008, October 9). The Buffalo News [Hamburg], p. B3. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "2008Admins" defined multiple times with different content
  44. ↑ 44.0 44.1 Robinson, K. (2009, August 13). Frontier board approves principal. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. B5.
  45. ↑ Two new assistant principals named for South HS. (n.d.). Williamsville Central Schools. Retrieved July 27, 2014, from http://www.williamsvillek12.org/news.cfm?story=1006&school=8
  46. ↑ 46.0 46.1 46.2 Frontier. (1992, September 3). Hamburg Sun [Hamburg], p. 18.
  47. ↑ 47.0 47.1 O'Brien, B. (1999, April 21). Parents want Saniewski kept at Pinehurst. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. C5.
  48. ↑ Rites are held for Donald J. Dix retired Blasdell Elementary School principal. (1979, February 22). Hamburg Sun [Hamburg], p. 4.
  49. ↑ 49.0 49.1 New principal at Blasdell Elem. (1976, August 29). Blasdell-Woodlawn Front Page [Hamburg], p. 1.
  50. ↑ Frontier Students Enter New Schools. (1959, September 10). Frontier Herald [Hamburg], p. 3.
  51. ↑ 51.0 51.1 Frontier board names Cloverbank principal; names athletic field. (1977, October 13). Blasdell-Woodlawn Front Page [Hamburg], p. 1.
  52. ↑ Pasciak, M. (2003). Supervisor named for math, science. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. B8.
  53. ↑ Tan, S. (2014, April 2). Two educators from Pinnacle seek charter up to grade 5. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. 3.
  54. ↑ Mrs. Hildegard Bagg; School Principal. (1977, October 6). Hamburg Sun [Hamburg].
  55. ↑ 55.0 55.1 Two grade school heads switched by Frontier school board. (1982, August 5). Hamburg Sun [Hamburg], p. 1.
  56. ↑ Frontier vexed by potential state aid loss. (n.d.). Hamburg News [Hamburg], p. 1.
  57. ↑ Adamczak, R. (2002, November 28). Leavan is new principal at Pinehurst School. Hamburg Sun [Hamburg], p. 3.
  58. ↑ 58.0 58.1 Pinehurst Elementary School appoints interim principal. (2010, September 6). The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. B3.

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