Lancaster Central School District
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 . 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.
District
Lancaster's District Offices are located at 177 Central Avenue. The current superintendent is Dr. Michael Vallely.Current Administration
- Dr. Michael J. Vallely-Superintendent
- Dr. Andrew Kufel-Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Pupil Personnel Services
- Ms. Jamie Phillips-Assistant Superintendent for Business & Support Services
- Ms. Michele Ziegler-Director of Instructional Technology Services and Accountability
- Mrs. Karen Marchioli-Director of Elementary Education
- Mr. Andrew Krazimen-Director of Secondary Education
- Mr. John Armstrong-Director of Special Education
- Ms. Sandra Cammarata-Assistant Director of Special Education
- Mr. Walter Foltarz-Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds
- Ms. Patricia Burgio-Director of Communications
- Mr. Brian Wild-Athletic Director
Board of Education
- Mr. Patrick Uhteg-President
- Mr. Bill Gallagher-Vice President
- Mrs. Brenda Christopher
- Mrs. Kelly Depczynski
- Mr. Kenneth Graber, Esq.
- Mrs. Marie MacKay
- Mr. Michael Sage
District History
Former superintendents
Previous assignment and reason for departure noted in parentheses- Dr. Joseph L. Girardi-1986-2003
- Mr. Thomas J. Markle-2003-2007
- Mr. Edward Myszka-2007-2013
Schools
Lancaster High School">Lancaster High School (Lancaster, New York)">Lancaster High School
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 and Mr. Jamie Pernick.History
Lancaster High School was established in 1894. It moved to the Aurora Street School in 1922, and to the current building in 1956.Former Principals
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses- Mr. Burt A. Fonsworth-1894-1904
- Mr. William J. Burr-1904-1907
- Mr. Levi L. Higley-1907-1901
- Mr. D.J. Zellman-1910-1919
- Ms. Nora A. Kinnicutt-1919-1930
- Mr. John J. White-1930-1939
- Mr. Frank Cosgrove-1939-1941
- Mr. Milton W. Brown-1941-1945
- Mr. H. William Kling-1948-1964
- Mr. Larry A. Prince-1964-1965
- Mr. Leo Koeser-1965
- Mr. Oscar B. Roaldi-1965-1990
- Mr. Daniel G. Paveljack-1990-2011
Former Assistant Principals
- Mr. Frank S. Boffa-1967-1968
- Mr. Robert W. German-1968-1969
- Mr. Richard Gessert-1969-1986
- Mr. John Visone-1969-1991
- Mr. Douglas R. Seil-1986-1994
- Mrs. Joan L. Johnston-1991-1992
- Mrs. Marcia J. Kaster-1992-1996
- Mr. Peter Kruszynski-1994-2000
- Mr. Edward Turkasz, Jr.-1996-2000
- Mr. John D. Bender-2000-2013
- Mr. Edwin K. Ponvert-2000-2007
- Mr. Michael R. Cornell-2006-2010
- Mr. Cesar Marchioli-2010-2011
- Dr. Andrew P. Kufel-2011-2013
- Mrs. Monica B. Daigler-2013-2016
- Mrs. Stephanie Lackie-2016-2020
Academics
Bell Schedule
Lancaster Middle School
Lancaster Middle School is located at 148 Aurora Street in Lancaster and serves Grades 7 and 8. The current principal is Mrs. Stephanie Lackie and the current assistant principal is Mr. Scott Bindemann.History
Lancaster Middle School was built and opened in 1922 as Lancaster High School. After Grades 9-12 moved to the newly constructed Lancaster High School on Forton Drive in 1956, Grades 7 and 8 remained housed in the building, and became known as Aurora Middle School. The building changed its name from Aurora Middle School to Lancaster Middle School in 2003 to avoid confusion with East Aurora Middle School.Selected former principals
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses- Mr. Herman W. Kling-1922-1948
- Mr. Joseph P. Spina-1972-1984
- Dr. Terrence J. Smerka-1984-2000
- Mr. Peter F. Kruszynski-2000-2020
Selected former assistant principals
- Mr. Joseph Spina-?-1972
- Mr. John I. Parker-1972-1998
- Mr. Daryl C. Janus-1998-2002
- Mrs. Jacqueline Clinard-2002-2004
- Ms. Michele Ziegler-2004-2007
- Mrs. Sharon Loughran -2007
- Mr. Cesar Marchioli-2007-2010
- Mrs. Amy Moeller-2010-2013
- Mr. John Bender-2013-2015
- Mrs. Melissa Bernhardt -2015-2016
Academics
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William Street School
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. Stacy Conti and Mr. Gregory Heer.History
William Street School was built and opened in 1998.Former principal
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses- Mrs. Karen MacGamwell-1998-2013
Former assistant principals
- Mrs. Deborah A. Bojanowski-1998-2003
- Mrs. Debra C. Veronica-2003-2004
- Mrs. Jacqueline Clinard-2004-2010
- Mr. Steven Smith-2010-2014
- Mrs. Janelle L. Finn-2014-2017
Academics
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Como Park Elementary 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.History
Como Park Elementary School opened in 1950.Selected former principals
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses- Mr. C. Campbell Putnam-1950-1972
- Mr. Rochford Harmon, Jr.-1972-1989
- Dr. Andrea Stein-1989-2000
- Dr. Sarah D. Weidler-2000-2007
Bell Schedule
Court Street Elementary School
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.History
Selected former principals
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses- Mr. Frank J. Rizzo-?-1991
- Ms. Nancy C. Buscaglia-1991-1998
- Ms. Susan H. Corrie-1998-2003
- Ms. Deborah Bojanowski-2003-2010
Academics
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Hillview Elementary School
Hillview Elementary School is located at 11 Pleasantview Drive in Lancaster and serves Grades K through 3. The current principal is Mrs. Amy Moeller.History
Hillview Elementary was built and opened in 1967.Selected former principals
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses- Mr. Kenneth N. Hamilton-1967-1991
- Mr. Thomas G. Robinson-1991-1994
- Mrs. Suzanne Jacobs -1991-1992
- Mr. Rochford Harmon -1994-1995
- Mr. Patrick J. Brady-1995-1997
- Mrs. Kimberly A. Mueller-1997-2003
- Mrs. Kathleen C. Knauth-2003-2013
Academics
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John A. Sciole Elementary School
John A. Sciole Elementary School is located at 86 Alys Drive in Depew and serves Grades K through 3. The current principal is Mrs. Carrie Greene.History
Selected former principals
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses- Mr. John A. Sciole-?-1980
- Mrs. Arlene M.. Boardway-1980-1991
- Mrs. Carolyn J. Niesett-1991-2002
- Ms. Margaret A. Hopkins-2003-2013
Academics
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Former Schools
- Bowmansville Elementary School
- Central Avenue Elementary School, Closed June 2010
- Westinghouse Elementary School