Frontier Central High School

Frontier Central High School is located at 4432 Bayview Road in Hamburg, New York. The name "Frontier" comes from the geographic area the district covers. With more urban townships like Lackawanna and the City of Buffalo to the north and the rural setting of Evans and Eden to the south, Frontier is often called the "outmost frontier" of the city and acts as the gateway to the rural Southtowns. The high school is attended by students in grades 9-12. It is the high school for the Frontier Central School District. The principal is Mr. Daniel Charland, and the assistant principals are Dr. David Smaczniak, Mr. James Helmicki, and Mrs. Shannon Thurston.

Frontier Central High School
Address
4432 Bayview Road

Hamburg
,
New York
14075

United States
Information
TypePublic
NCES School ID4009000100115[1]
PrincipalDaniel A. Charland
Faculty116.29[1]
Enrollment1307 [1] (2016-2017 [1])
 • Grade 9422[1]
 • Grade 10376[1]
 • Grade 11420[1]
 • Grade 12376[1]
Student to teacher ratio13.92[1]
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Royal Blue  , White  
Team nameFalcons
Websitewww.frontiercsd.org/Domain/31

Frontier Central High School is located in the Southtowns of Western New York. The school had an enrollment of 1,882 students ranging from 9-12 grade in the 2016-17 school year. It is the 4th largest school in Western New York according to a 2017 Niche Survey. Their athletic mascot is a Falcon.

History

Frontier High School was built in 1954 and opened in September 1955, replacing the former Blasdell High School (1843-1955).

In 2012, renovations commenced on the science wing, the auditorium, and basement. A new library was added, and the main hallway was renovated. In addition, a new vestibule was constructed next to the new library. All the renovations were completed in 2014.

Former Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure noted in parentheses

  • Mr. Wilbur Morgenfeld–1955-1973 (Industrial Arts teacher - Blasdell High School, retired[2])
  • Mr. Gerald R. Baldelli–1973-1984 (Principal - Amsdell Heights Junior High School, named Assistant Superintendent for Personnel of Frontier Central Schools[3])
  • Mr. John J. Sullivan–1984-1991 (Director - Frontier Adult Evening School,[4] resigned[5])
  • Mr. M. Kerry Courtney–1991-1996 (Assistant Principal - Frontier High School,[6] named Principal of Frontier Middle School[7])
  • Dr. Mary Ann H. Costello–1996-2002 (Assistant Principal - Frontier High School,[8] named Chief Information Officer for Frontier Central Schools[9])
  • Mr. Michael J. Baumann–2002-2008 (Principal - Maryvale High School, named Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Planning of Sweet Home Central School District[10])
  • Mr. Jeffrey A. Sortisio–2008-2017 (Assistant Principal - West Seneca West Senior High School, named Superintendent of Fredonia Central School District)
  • Dr. Brett Apthorpe– July 2017- August 2017 *Acting Principal (Superintendent of Schools, named Superintendent of Jamestown City School District)
  • Mr. Frank Movalli– August 2017-October 2017 *Acting Principal (Principal of Lockport High School, retired)
  • Mr. James K. Brotz– October 2017-December 2017 *Acting Principal (Superintendent of West Seneca Central School District; retired)
  • Dr. James Newton– December 2017-June 2018 *Acting Principal (Superintendent of Tonawanda City School District; named Principal of Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School)

Noted alumni

See also

References
  1. "Search for Public Schools - Frontier Central High School (4009000100115)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
  2. Frontier holds sports awards banquets. (1997, January 1). Hamburg Sun.
  3. Retirement party set for Frontier's Gerald Baldelli. (1996). Hamburg Sun.
  4. Frontier names Sullivan head of high school. (1984, August 23). Hamburg Sun, p. 1.
  5. Frontier High Principal submits his resignation. (1991, May 8). The Buffalo News, p. Local.
  6. Frontier trustnees name Senior High principal. (1991, July 3). The Buffalo News, p. Local.
  7. FRONTIER BOARD OKS PACT WITH SUPERVISORY STAFF. (1996, June 27). The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. B4.
  8. Bermingham, C. (1996, August 21). DISTRICT'S FINAL TAX RATE IS UP 56 CENTS PER $1,000. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. B5.
  9. Pasciak, M. (2012, April 19). NEW POSITION WILL INTEGRATE TECHNOLOGIES. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. C3.
  10. 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
  11. http://www.wgrz.com/story/sports/high-school/2015/10/16/dave-wohlabaugh-gold-football-frontier-high-school/74071302/

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