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, 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.
District
West Seneca's District Offices are located at 900 Mill Rd, West Seneca NY 14224.Administration
- Lisa Krueger - Superintendent
- Jonathan Cervoni - Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Operations
- Carmelina Persico - Assistant Superintendent for Educational Operations
- Kristin Collins-Director of Special Education
- Marisa Fallacaro-Dougherty athletic director
- Beth Johnson-Personnel Supervisor
- Brian Schulz-District Treasurer
- Janice Lewandowski-Financial and Computer Services Manager
- Michael Rybak-School Resource Officer
Board of Education
As of 2024–2025 the Board of Education is:- Edmund Bedient, President
- Laura Sokol-Scott, Vice President
- Lorene Barulich
- Marla Greenberg
- Jeremy Maloney
- Sarah Piwowarczyk
- Vincent Vanderlip
District History
Selected Former Superintendents
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses- Pierce McGrath
- Vincent J. Coppola-1987-1994
- Merton L. Haynes -1994
- Richard L. Sagar-1994-2001
- John F. Schleifer Jr.-2001-2002
- James K. Brotz-2002-2007
- Jean M. Kovach-2007-2010
- Mark J. Crawford-2010-2017
- Whitney K. Vantine - 2017
- Jeffrey R. Rabey -2023-2024
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.In 2015, Potters Road Elementary School closed due to a vote by the school board, but was reopened for the 2021–2022 school year under the name Winchester Potters Elementary School.
In 2021, Winchester Elementary School was closed down also due to a vote by the school board. Fifth graders were moved back to Clinton Street and Northwood Elementary Schools for the first time since 2013.
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.High schools
West Seneca East High School
East Senior High School is located at 4760 Seneca Street and serves grades 9–12. The principal is Jason Winnicki.Selected former principals
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses- Wesley Starkweather-1969-1975
- Daniel P. Mazuchowski-1975-1991
- Renee F. Goshin-1991-2004
- Angela J. Lapaglia-2004-2011
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.Selected former principals
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses- Thomas F. Daley
- James Kavenaugh-?-1987
- John Schleifer-1987-1991
- James Brotz-1991-2002
- Kevin J. Eberle-2002-2004
- Jon T. MacSwan-2004-2011
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 serves grades 6-8 and is located at 1445 Center Road. The principal is Jason Marchioli. Assistant principal is Erin Farley.Selected former principals
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses- John H. Robson-1964-1967
- Monica L. Whitman-1998-2009
- James Klubek-2009-2010
- Vincent Dell'Oso-2010-2013
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
- Richard D. Caputi-1985-1986
- Richard Spagenberg; 1986-1990
- Richard D. Caputi-1990-1995
- Ronald A. Wisher-1995-2006
- Brian Graham-2006-2013
Elementary schools
- Allendale Elementary School Cornerstone laid on January 9, 1955, with 1954 inscribed on it. Opened on September 12, 1955, and dedicated on January 20, 1957
- Clinton Elementary School Opened on September 25, 1967
- Northwood Elementary School Opened in September 1970
- West Elementary School
- Winchester Potters Elementary School Opened on January 1, 1968
Closed schools
- Allendale Junior High School Became the West Seneca Central Education Center on June 9, 1987, and is currently West Elementary School as of July 6, 1999
- East Elementary School
- Winchester Elementary School Built in 1939 as West Seneca District School No. 8. An addition was built and dedicated on May 5, 1957. Closed in June 2021
- Alternative Learning Center
- Ebenezer School
- Reserve Elementary School
- Bellwood School
- Gardenville School
- Abbott Road Elementary
Bird's Eye Images
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