Orchard Park Central School District

Orchard Park Central School District is a public school district that serves Orchard Park, New York. The school district consists of 5,157 students in grades K-12 (four K-5 elementary schools, one 6-8 middle school, and one 9-12 high school). The district superintendent is Matthew McGarrity.

Orchard Park Central School District
Location
Orchard Park, New York
Coordinates42.810284°N 78.719428°W / 42.810284; -78.719428
District information
TypePublic
Motto"We will give our children the vision to reach for the stars, the skills and fortitude to climb the ladder, and the wisdom to appreciate the beauty of the journey."
GradesPre-K-12
SuperintendentMatthew McGarrity
Budget$83,640,108 (2012-2013)[1]
Other information
Websitehttp://www.opschools.org/index.cfm

District

Orchard Park's District Offices are located at 2240 Southwestern Boulevard in West Seneca, New York. The current superintendent is Matthew McGarrity.

Current Administration
  • Matthew P. McGarrity–Superintendent[2]
  • Lisa M. Krueger–Assistant Superintendent for Instruction[3]
  • David Lilleck–Assistant Superintendent for Personnel
  • Jeffrey R. Petrus–Assistant Superintendent for Business
  • William F. Bosinski–Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds
  • S. Lynn Czemerynski–Director of Special Education
  • Wendy Gloss– Director of Special Programs
  • Sarah Hornung–Director of Technology & Chief Information Officer
  • Julianne Becker–Public Relations Director
  • Joseph Haier–Director of Transportation
  • David M. Hack–Director of Athletics

Board of Education

(term in office runs from July - June)

  • David Nielsen – President (2008- 2017)
  • Christine Gray-Tinnesz –Vice President (2014-2017)
  • Dwight Eagan (2016-2019)
  • Karen Kane (2015-2018)
  • Robert Mahnay (2016-2019)
  • Dwight Mateer (2014-2017)
  • Elizabeth Quinlan (2012-2018)

Selected Former Superintendents

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Lawrence Godfrey
  • W. Raymond Buell
  • C. Clifford McLean–?-1983
  • Charles L. Stoddart–1983-2004 (Principal - South Davis Elementary School, retired[4])
  • Paul J. Grekalski–2004-2005 (Superintendent - Frewsburg Central Central School District, placed on leave[5])
  • Joan D. Thomas–2005-2010 (Interim Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum - Orchard Park Central School District, named Principal of Holy Angels Academy[6])

Schools

Orchard Park High School
Orchard Park High School
Address
4040 Baker Road
Information
PrincipalJonathan S. Wolf
Grades9-12
Team nameQuakers
WebsiteOrchard Park High School

Orchard Park High School is located at 4040 Baker Road. and serves Grades 9-12. The current principal is Jonathan Wolf.

Selected Former Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Laurence C. Johnson–?-1946
  • Paul W. Seager–1946-1947
  • Elmer E. Handel–1947-1951 (Vice Principal - Orchard Park High School, named Supervising Principal of Orchard Park Central School District)
  • Winford Swanson–1951-?
  • Thomas Grant
  • Jack Ables–1971-1994 (unknown, retired)
  • Robert P. Farwell–1994-2008 (House I Principal - Orchard Park High School[7]), retired)

    Orchard Park Middle School
    Orchard Park Middle School
    Address
    60 South Lincoln Avenue
    Information
    PrincipalAaron R. Grupka
    Grades6-8
    WebsiteOrchard Park Middle School

    Orchard Park Middle School is located at 60 South Lincoln Avenue. and serves Grades 6-8. The current principal is Aaron Grupka.

    Former Principals

    Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

    Eggert Elementary School
    Eggert Elementary School
    Address
    3580 Eggert Road
    Information
    PrincipalTerence H. Tryon
    GradesK-5
    WebsiteEggert Elementary School

    Eggert Elementary School is located at 3580 Eggert Road. and serves Grades K-5. The current principal is Terence Tryon.

    Selected Former Principals

    Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

    • Peter J. Walders–1981-1999 (unknown, retired[10])
    • Gordon S. Kerr–1999-2004 (Assistant Principal - Orchard Park Middle School,[11] named Principal of Union Pleasant Elementary School[12])
    • Lisa M. Krueger–2004-2009 (Teacher - Hillview Elementary School, placed on leave)
    • Mary Louise Stahl–2009-2011 (Principal - Immaculata Academy, named Assistant Principal of Saint Francis High School)
    • Lisa Krueger–2011-2012 (House Principal - Orchard Park High School, named Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Pupil Services for Orchard Park Central School District[13])

    Ellicott Elementary School
    Ellicott Elementary School
    Address
    5180 Ellicott Road
    Information
    PrincipalPaul R. Pietrantone
    GradesK-5
    WebsiteEllicott Elementary School

    Ellicott Elementary School is located at 5180 Ellicott Road. and serves Grades K-5. The current principal is Paul Pietrantone.

    Selected Former Principals

    Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

    • Mabel Parris
    • Robert D. Horvath–1968-1990 (unknown, named Assistant Superintendent of Instruction for Orchard Park Central School District[14]
    • James C. Bodziak–1990-2002 (Principal - South Davis Elementary School, named Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Pupil Services of Orchard Park Central School District[15])
    • Dennis Fitscher–2002-2004 (Assistant Principal - Orchard Park Middle School, named Principal of Armor Elementary School)
    • John D. Stemlack–2004-2006 (Principal - East View Elementary School, named Principal of Scott Lake Elementary School[16])
    • Terry C. Spicola–2006-2012 (Gifted Education teacher - Eggert Elementary School, retired)

    South Davis Elementary School
    South Davis Elementary School
    Address
    51 South Davis Street
    Information
    PrincipalChristine Rassow
    GradesK-5
    WebsiteSouth Davis Elementary School

    South Davis Elementary School is located at 51 South Davis Street. and serves Grades K-5. The current principal is Christine Rassow.

    History

    South Davis Elementary School is a K - 5 school located in the Southtowns of Western New York. South Davis is one of four elementary schools in the Orchard Park Central School District. It is located at 51 South Davis Street in the Village of Orchard Park. South Davis is proud to be a part of "village life" in Orchard Park. The school is conveniently located near Yates Park, the Orchard Park Municipal Building, the Orchard Park Historical Society, the Quaker Arts Pavilion and the Orchard Park Middle School.

    Selected Former Principals

    Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

    • Charles Stoddart–1970-1983 (Teacher - South Davis Elementary School, named Superintendent of Orchard Park Central School District)
    • James Bodziak–1983-1990 (Teacher - Eggert Elementary School, named Principal of Ellicott Elementary School[15])
    • Barbara A. Chmura–1990-1998 (unknown, named Principal of Windom Elementary School[17])
    • David R. Lovering–1998-2005 (Assistant Principal - Orchard Park Middle School,[17] named Principal of WIllow Ridge Elementary School[18])

    Windom Elementary School
    Windom Elementary School
    Address
    3870 Sheldon Road
    Information
    PrincipalPhilip M. Johnson
    GradesK-5
    WebsiteWindom Elementary School

    Windom Elementary School is located at 3870 Sheldon Avenue. and serves Grades K-5. The current principal is Philip M. Johnson.

    Selected Former Principals

    Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

    • Harold P. Rupp–1957-1972 (Principal - Lincoln Elementary School, retired)
    • Ronald E. Mellerski–1972-1998 (unknown, retired)
    • Barbara Chmura–1998-2002 (Principal - South Davis Elementary School,[17] retired)
    • Charles A. Galluzzo–2002-2004 (Assistant Principal - Orchard Park Middle School, named Principal of Maple East Elementary School[12][19])
    • Wendy S. Gloss; 2005-2016

    References
    1. "Orchard Park Central School District 2012-13 Budget" (PDF). Retrieved 15 April 2012.
    2. "Superintendent of Schools / Superintendent of Schools & District Clerk". www.opschools.org. Retrieved 2019-06-02.
    3. "Curriculum and Instruction / Curriculum and Instruction Information". www.opschools.org. Retrieved 2019-06-02.
    4. Pasciak, M. (2003, November 5). SUPERINTENDENT TO RETIRE AFTER 21 YEARS IN POST. The Buffalo News, p. B2.
    5. Pasciak, M. (2005, April 13). SCHOOL CHIEF RELIEVED OF DUTIES. The Buffalo News, p. A1.
    6. Bertola, D. (2009, September 23). OP's Thomas hired at Holy Angels. BizJournals, p. B3. Retrieved October 18, 2014, from http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/stories/2009/09/21/daily25.html
    7. ORCHARD PARK BOARD TAPS PRINCIPAL. (1994, September 17). The Buffalo News, p. C5.
    8. "Herman J. Bowman, former superintendent of East Aurora School District." Buffalo News 2 Mar. 2014, sec. Obits: 5. The Buffalo News. Web. 25 Oct. 2014.
    9. Thomas announces her retirement as superintendent. Buffalo News, The (NY) - September 16, 2009
    10. Ploetz, E. (1999, July 28). JEFFERIS NAMED TO VACANCY ON SCHOOL BOARD. The Buffalo News, p. B5.
    11. Ploetz, E. (1999, September 22). NINE NEW TEACHERS DROP MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASS SIZES. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. B5.
    12. Pasciak, M. (2004, August 6). SCHOOL PRINCIPAL ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE FROM THE DISTRICT. The Buffalo News, p. D3.
    13. O'Brien, B. (n.d.). Nutrition, cost of lunches? to increase. The Buffalo News, p. B3.
    14. O'Connor, L. B. (1991, April 30). BOARD PROPOSES PARING SCHOOL BUDGET $2.68 MILLION SPENDING PLAN - SOUGHT FOR ORCHARD PARK. The Buffalo News, p. SPLIT.
    15. Pasciak, M. (2004, May 7). TWO DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS SEEKING TOP POST. The Buffalo News, p. B3.
    16. Becker, M. (2007, December 23). Stelmack's arrest for child porn 'is a shock'. The Buffalo News, p. B1.
    17. O'Brien, B. (1998, March 11). 'ANOMALY' SEEN IN DROP IN REGENTS DIPLOMAS. The Buffalo News, p. B5.
    18. WILLOW RIDGE ELEMENTARY WILL GET NEW PRINCIPAL. (2005, May 12). The Buffalo News, p. B3.
    19. WILLIAMSVILLE NAMES TWO ADMINISTRATORS. (2004, June 24). The Buffalo News, p. B3.
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