Hamburg Central School District is a New York State public school district that serves the town of Hamburg of Erie County. It operates one high school, one middle school, and four elementary schools.
Administration
The District offices are located at 5305 Abbott Road in Hamburg. The current Superintendent is Mr. Michael Cornell.
District administrators
- Mr. Michael Cornell Superintendent of Schools
- Ms. Colleen Kaneyâ€"Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Curriculum & Instruction
- Ms. Barbara S. Sporyzâ€"Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services & Finance/District Clerk
- Mr. Kevin Strongâ€"Maintenance Mechanic Crew Chief
- Ms. Michele Darsteinâ€"Coordinator of Community Relations
- Ms. Anne Rich;Food Service Director
- Mr. Patrick Cauleyâ€"Director of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
- Mr. Brent F. Jordanâ€"Chief Information Officer/Director of Technology
- Ms. Lorraine Simonickâ€"Human Resources Office Manager
- TBA-Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction
- Ms. Julieann Hoernerâ€"Director of Pupil Services
Board of Education
- Mr. David Yovieneâ€" (2016)
- Mr. Thomas F. Flynn III President (2017)
- Mr. Cameron Hall (2017)
- Mrs. Laura Heeter (2016)
- Mr. Robbin List(2015)
- Mr. Nick Brodfuehrer- Student Representative
Selected Former Superintendents
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
- Mr. Glenn C. Harris
- Mr. Ford R. Park
- Mr. Frederick Moffit
- Mr. Harry H. Hattenâ€"1957-1971
- Mr. Donald J. Ogilvieâ€"1989-1997 (Superintendent - Southwestern Central School District, named Superintendent of Erie 1 BOCES)
- Dr. Peter G. Roswellâ€"1997-2007 (Superintendent - Holland Central School District, retired)
- Mr. Gordon Kerr [interim]â€"2007 (Assistant Superintendent - Hamburg Central School District, returned to position)
- Mr. Mark J. Crawfordâ€"2007-2010 (Superintendent - Dryden Central School District, named Superintendent of West Seneca Central School District)
- Mr. Steven A. Achramovitchâ€"2010-2013 (Superintendent - Greece Central School District, retired)
- Dr. Richard Jetterâ€"2013-2014 (Assistant Superintendent for Technology - Hamburg Central School District, Resigned)
Hamburg High School
Hamburg High School is located at 4111 Legion Road and serves grades 9-12. The current principal is Mr. Michael Gallagher, and the current assistant principals are Mr. John Crangle and Mr. Michael Tylock.
History
Former principals
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
- Mr. Byron Heath
- Mr. Ford R. Park
- Mr. Albert H. Downeyâ€"1909-1918 (Principal - Williamsville High School, named Principal of Waterloo High School)
- Mr. Frank N. Zurbickâ€"1918-1926
- Mr. Vernon Simmonsâ€"1926-1940 (History teacher - Hamburg High School, resigned)
- Mr. Leon E. Leaderâ€"1940-1946
- Mr. Spencer W. Ravelâ€"1940-1972 (unknown, retired)
- Mr. Lawrence S. Hoodâ€"1972-1998 (Assistant Principal - Westhill Junior-Senior High School, retired)
- Mrs. Jean M. Kovachâ€"1998-2000 (Assistant Principal - West Seneca East High School, named Director of Instruction of Hamburg Central School District)
- Mrs. Jacqueline K. Pefferâ€"2000-2005 (Principal - Middleport Elementary School, named Principal of Union Pleasant Elementary School)
Selected former assistant principals
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
- Mr. Lloyd S. Janeâ€"1959-1972 (Chemistry/Physics teacher - Hamburg High School, retired)
- Mr. Charles E. Youngâ€"1972-1991 (Director of Counseling - Hamburg High School, named Assistant Principal of Hamburg Junior High School)
- Mr. John M. Connors (Math teacher - Hamburg Junior High School, named Assistant Principal of Union Pleasant Elementary School)
- Ms. Mary Jane Mahnke-Russellâ€"1987-1998 (Math teacher - Sweet Home High School, retired)
- Mr. Edward Turkasz Jr.â€"1994-1996 (Biology teacher - Hamburg High School, named Assistant Principal of Lancaster High School)
- Ms. Jacqueline Pefferâ€"1997-1999 (Administrative Intern - Hamburg High School, named Principal of Middleport Elementary School)
- Mr. Michael Gallagherâ€"1998-2002 (Math teacher - Albion Middle School, named Principal of North Collins Junior/Senior High School)
- Mr. Vincent P. Dell'Osoâ€"2001-2002 (Physical Education teacher - Royalton-Hartland Junior/Senior High School, named Dean of Students of Lewiston-Porter High School)
- Ms. Margaret A. Mosesâ€"2001-2005 (Assistant Principal - Union East Elementary School, retired)
- Mr. Thomas Wattsâ€"2001-2003 (Special Education teacher - Hamburg High School, named Principal of Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES)
- Mr. James Martinezâ€"2003-2009 (Special Education teacher - Erie 2 BOCES, named Assistant Principal of Union Pleasant Elementary School)
- Mr. Brent Jordanâ€"2005-2013 (Technology teacher - Hamburg Middle School, named Director of Technology of Hamburg Central School District)
- Mrs. Amanda Bolinâ€"2013-2017 (Business Teacher -Hamburg High School, named Hamburg Middle School Assistant Principal)
Schedule
Hamburg Middle School
Hamburg Middle School is located at 360 Division Street and serves grades 6 through 8. The current principal is Ms. Jennifer Giallella, and the current assistant principal is Mrs. Amanda Bolin.
History
Former Principals
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
- Mr. Arthur W. Robinsonâ€"1985-1994 (unknown, named Director of Instruction of Hamburg Central School District)
- Ms. Monica Whitmanâ€"1994-1998 (Assistant Principal - Hamburg Middle School, named Principal of West Seneca East Middle School)
- Mr. Geoffrey L. Graceâ€"1998-2010 (Principal - Fredonia Middle School, retired)
Selected Former Assistant Principals
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
- Mr. Charles Youngâ€"1991-1992 (Assistant Principal - Hamburg High School, retired)
- Ms. Monica Whitmanâ€"1992-1994 (unknown, named Interim Principal of Hamburg Middle School)
- Ms. Margaret Mosesâ€"1994-1998 (Physical Education teacher - Hamburg High School, named Principal of Union East Elementary School)
- Mr. Steven H. Burleyâ€"1998-2002 (Acting Assistant Principal - Iroquois High School, named Principal of Newfane High School)
- Mr. Michael Tylockâ€"2002-2009 (Social Studies teacher - Fredonia High School, named Assistant Principal of Hamburg High School)
- Ms. Jennifer Giallellaâ€"2009-2010 (Assistant Principal - Union Pleasant Elementary School, named Principal of Hamburg Middle School)
- Mr. Keith Kranickâ€"2010-2011 (Supervisor - Genesee Valley Educational Partnership, named Director of Continuing Education at Jamestown Community College)
- Mr. John Crangleâ€"2011-2017( named Hamburg High School Assistant Principal)
Schedule
Armor Elementary School
Armor Elementary School is located at 5301 Abbott Road and serves grades K through 5. The current principal is Mrs. Leslie Bennett.
History
Armor Elementary School opened in 1970 as a single-floor brick building. It was renovated in 1997 to include eight additional classrooms, a new main office, and improved special classrooms.
Former Principals
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
- Mr. Martin J. Finnerty
- Mr. Donald Woodâ€"?-1994
- Mr. Charles Young [interim]â€"1994 (Assistant Principal - Hamburg Junior High School, retired)
- Ms. Mary Ellen Monafoâ€"1994-2004 (Assistant Principal - Union Pleasant Elementary School, retired)
- Ms. Cathy Mihalicâ€"2004-2009 (Assistant Principal - Union Pleasant Elementary School, named Principal of Maple East Elementary School)
Schedule
Boston Valley Elementary School
Boston Valley Elementary School is located at 7476 Back Creek Road and serves Grades K through 5. The current principal is Mr. James Martinez.
History
Former principals
- Dr. Greg K. Gibbsâ€"?-1996 (Curriculum Coordinator - Erie 1 Boces, named Principal of Maple East Elementary School)
- Mr. Eric A. Pearlsteinâ€"1996-2008 (Principal - Middleport Elementary School, retired)
- Mr. Paul R. Pietrantoneâ€"2008-2012 (Assistant Principal - Eggert Elementary School, named Principal of Ellicott Elementary School)
Schedule
Charlotte Avenue Elementary School
Charlotte Avenue School is located at 301 Charlotte Avenue and serves grades K through 5. The current principal is Mrs. Danielle Lango.
History
Selected former principals
- Mr. Donald Wood
- Mr. Martin J. Finnertyâ€"?-1998 (Principal - Armor Elementary School, retired)
- Mr. Gregg Davisâ€"1998-2004 (Assistant Principal - Union Pleasant Elementary School, named Director of Instructional Support and Programs of Hamburg Central School District)
- Ms. Trina Moore- 2004-2012 (Unknown, retired)
Schedule
Union Pleasant Elementary School
Union Pleasant School is located at 150 Pleasant Avenue and serves grades K through 5. The current principal is Mrs. Jacqueline Peffer, and the current assistant principal is Mrs. Merrie Maxie.
History
Selected former principals
- Mr. John Connorsâ€"?-1993 (Assistant Principal - Union pleasant Elementary School, retired)
- Ms. Cheryl M. Haakeâ€"1993-2004 (Coordinator - West Seneca Central School District, retired)
- Mr. Gordon Kerrâ€"2004-2005 (Principal - Eggert Elementary School, named Assistant Superintendent of Hamburg Central School District)
Selected former assistant principals
- Ms. Mary Ellen Monafoâ€"1993-1994 (Speech Pathologist - West Seneca Central School District, named Principal of Armor Elementary School)
- Ms. Dawn Olczakâ€"1995-1997 (unknown, named Principal of Jackson School)
- Mr. Gregg Davisâ€"1998 (Music coordinator - Hamburg Central School District, named Principal of Charlotte Avenue Elementary School)
- Ms. Margaret Mosesâ€"1998-2001 (Assistant Principal - Hamburg Middle School, named Assistant Principal of Hamburg High School)
- Ms. Cathy Mihalicâ€"2001-2005 (Elementary teacher - Fredonia City School District, named Principal of Armor Elementary School)
- Ms. Jennifer Giallellaâ€"2005-2009 (Hamburg High School Teacher, named Assistant Principal of Hamburg Middle School)
- Mr. James Martinezâ€"2009-2012 (Assistant Principal - Hamburg High School, named Principal of Boston Valley Elementary School)
- Mrs. Julie Gajewskiâ€"2012-2015 (Data Coordinator - Grand Island Central School District, named Principal of Lewiston-Porter Intermediate Education Center)
- Ms. Merrie C. Maxieâ€"2015-2016 (Special Education teacher - Seneca Primary School, named Principal of Silver Creek Elementary School)
Schedule
District Administration
* Denotes interim appointment
References
External links
- Hamburg Central School District