Cheektowaga Central Free School District is a school district in Cheektowaga, New York, United States. The current superintendent is Mr. Scott Zipp.
The district operates three schools: Cheektowaga High School, Cheektowaga Middle School, and Union East Elementary School.
Administration The District offices are located 3600 Union Road in Cheektowaga. The current Superintendent is Mr. Scott Zipp.
Current Administrators Mr. Scott Zipp–Superintendent Mr. Michael P. Fatta–Director of Human Resources Mrs. Karin Cyganovich–Director of Learning Mr. Bruce Vona–Director Transportation/Buildings and Grounds Ms. Laurie Widman–School Business Administrator Mrs. Erin Weir–Director of Pupil Services Mr. Michael Amici–District Coordinator of Technology Mr. Gregory Witman–Director of Athletics
District history The town of Cheektowaga had many multiple districts. In 1956, five districts (Union, Losson, Pine Hill, Alexander, and Cayuga) merged to form the new Cheektowaga Central School District.http://www.classmates.com/yearbooks/Cheektowaga-Junior-Senior-High-School/1000253233?page=4
Former Superintendents Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses Dr. Earl J. Boggan–1956-1969 (Principal - Pine Hill High School, retired, named Coordinator of Secondary Education of D'Youville CollegeEarl J. Boggan Jr., a leading educator in the area - Aug. 3, 1915 -- Oct. 21, 2005. (2005, October 26). The Buffalo News, p. B4.) Dr. Omer Renfrow–1969-1976 (Principal - Thornton Township High School, retired) Dr. Andrew P. MulliganBertha K. Dauer, retired official of Cheektowaga schools, is dead. (1990, May 17). The Buffalo News, pp. C-8.–1976-1987 (unknown, retired) Dr. Leslie B. Lewis–1987-2003 (Principal - Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School, retiredO'Brien, B. (2003, April 9). Board appoints Bonenberger new Superintendent of schools. The Buffalo News, p. B2.) Mrs. Delia Bonenberger–2003-2010 (Assistant Superintendent - Cheektowaga Central School District, retired) Mr. Dennis M. Kane–2010-2016 (Assistant Superintendent - Cheektowaga Central School District, retired) Mrs. Mary A. Morris–2016-2021 (Assistant Superintendent - Cheektowaga Central School District, retired) Mr. Steven L. Wright–2021-2022 (Assistant Superintendent - Cheektowaga Central School District, retired)
Cheektowaga Central High School
Cheektowaga Central High School is located at 3600 Union Road and serves grades 9 through 12. The current principal is Mr. Joshua Strzelec and the current assistant principals are Mrs. Alexandra Celeste and Mr. Micah Hanford.
History Cheektowaga Central High School opened on September 7, 1960 and was dedicated on April 23, 1961.
Former principals Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses Mr. Charles S. Allgeier–1960-1969 (Vice Principal - Depew High School, retired) Ms. Bertha K. Dauer–1969-1977 (Vice Principal - Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School, retired) Dr. Leslie Lewis–1977-1987 (Vice Principal - Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School, named Superintendent of Cheektowaga Central School DistrictSchool chief and student to get awards. (2002, December 6). The Buffalo News, p. C3.) Mr. Robert C. D'Angelo–1987-1989 (Assistant Principal - Royalton-Hartland High School, named Assistant Principal of Pembroke Junior/Senior High School) Mr. James G. Christmann–1989-1993 (Assistant Principal - Kensington High School, named Principal of Pine Hill Middle School) Mr. George W. Radka–1993-2000 (Principal - Cheektowaga Middle School, retiredDawson, D. (2000, June 30). Board picks Wright as Radka's successor. The Buffalo News, p. C5.) Mr. Steven L. Wright–2000-2007 (Vice Principal - Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School, named Director of Pupil Personnel Services for Cheektowaga Central SchoolsO'Brien, B. (2007, August 23). 5 administrators get new assignments. The Buffalo News, p. B3.) Mrs. Susan L. Cain–2007-2014 (Assistant Principal - Cheektowaga Central High School, retiredCelano, A. (2014, January 23). CK-central principal to retire at end of January. Cheektowaga Bee. Retrieved from http://www.cheektowagabee.com/news/2014-01-23/Front_Page/CKCentral_principal_to_retire_at_end_of_January.html) Mr. Scott Zipp–2014-2021 (Assistant Principal - Cheektowaga High School, named Assistant Superintendent of Cheektowaga Central School District) Mrs. Karin S. Cyganovich–2021-2025 (Physics teacher - Cheektowaga High School, named Director of Learning of Cheektowaga Central School District)
Former assistant principals Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses Ms. Bertha Dauer–1960-1969 (Secondary Supervisor - Pine Hill High School, named Principal of Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School) Mr. Jack P. Beck–1969-1970 Mr. H. Kenneth Salenger–1970-1974 (unknown, named Principal of New Paltz High School) Dr. Leslie Lewis–1974-1977 (Chemistry teacher - New York City Schools, named Principal of Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School) Mr. Joseph T. McCarthy–1974-1987 (Dean of Students - Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School, retired) Mrs. Christine A. Malarkey–1987-1998 (Social Studies teacher - Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School, named Pupil Services Director of Cheektowaga Central Schools) Mr. Steven Wright–1998-2000 (Math teacher - Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School, named Principal of Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School) Mrs. Gretchen Sukdolak–2000-2005 (Art teacher - Pembroke Junior/Senior High School, named Assistant Principal of Union East Elementary School) Mrs. Susan Cain–2005-2007 (Assistant Principal - Union East Elementary School, named Principal of Cheektowaga High School) Mr. Micah Hanford–2007-2009 (Math teacher - Niagara Falls High School, named Assistant Principal of Cheektowaga Middle School) Mr. Scott Zipp–2009-2014 (Biology teacher on Special Assignment - Cheektowaga High School, named Principal of Cheektowaga High School) Mr. Michael Fatta–2014-2021 (Physical Education teacher - Cheektowaga High School, named Director of Human Resources of Cheektowaga Central School District) Mr. Patrick Cullinan–2018-2020 (Assistant Principal - Union East Elementary, named Principal of Cheektowaga Middle School) Mr. Joshua Strzelec–2022-2025 (Assistant Principal - Clarence Middle School, named Principal of Cheektowaga Central High School)
Cheektowaga Middle School
Cheektowaga Central Middle School is located at 3600 Union Road and serves grades 5 through 8. The current principal is Dr. Christopher Salinas and the current assistant principal is Dr. Katie Daniels.
Academics Cheektowaga Central Middle School offers core academics and exploratories including Fine Arts and Family/Consumer Sciences, as well as an advisement program called Success Through Academics, Character, and Knowledge (STACK).https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MpPukbCT2VbE5MFc1LWyXDSffouzq8wg/view
History Cheektowaga Central Middle School was formed in 1989. Previously, grades 7 and 8 were housed at Cheektowaga High School. From 1993-2003, both the high and middle school shared principals and other staff until the middle school was reborn in 2003. An addition was built onto the east wing of the school to accommodate the new middle school in 2003.
The current Cheektowaga Central Middle School opened on September 3, 2003 and was dedicated on November 20, 2003.
Former Principals Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses Mr. George W. Radka–1989-2000 (Vice Principal - Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School, retired) Mrs. Cheryl M. Buggs–2003-2007 (Assistant Principal - Cheektowaga Middle School, named Director of Human Resources for Cheektowaga Central Schools) Mr. Brian K. Bridges–2007-2013 (Assistant Principal - Cheektowaga Middle School, named Principal of Union East Elementary School) Mrs. Gretchen A. Sukdolak–2013-2016 (Principal - Union East Elementary School, named Director of Pupil Services of Cheektowaga Central School District) Mr. Micah J. Hanford–2016-2020 (Assistant Principal - Cheektowaga Middle School, named Assistant Principal of Cheektowaga High School) Mr. Patrick M. Cullinan–2020-2022 (Assistant Principal - Cheektowaga High School, assigned to Central OfficeSCHREIBER, S. (2022) Cheektowaga Central Middle School Principal ‘reassigned’; parents left with unanswered questions) Mr. Thomas J. Lyons [interim]–2022
Former Assistant Principals Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses Mr. George Radka–1977-1989 (Guidance Counselor - Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School, named Principal of Cheektowaga Middle School) Mr. Steven Wright–1998-2000 (Math teacher - Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School, named Principal of Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School) Mrs. Cheryl Buggs–2000-2003 (Dean of Students/Athletics - Cheektowaga Junior/Senior High School, named Principal of Cheektowaga Central Middle SchoolO'Brien, B. (2002, June 27). Board to appoint principal. The Buffalo News, p. B3.) Mr. Brian Bridges–2003-2007 (Social Worker - Union East Elementary School,Helmets, recycled bicycles given away. (2003, August 18). The Buffalo News, p. B3. named Principal of Cheektowaga Central Middle School) Mrs. Maureen George–2007-2009 (English teacher - City Honors School, named Director of Learning for Cheektowaga Central School District) Mr. Micah Hanford–2009-2016 (Assistant Principal - Cheektowaga High School, named Principal of Cheektowaga Central Middle School) Mr. Frederick J. Hahn–2016-2017 (Dean of Students - Global Concepts Charter School, named Teacher in Residence at Buffalo United Charter School) Mr. Gerald P. Carroll [interim]–2017-2018(6th grade teacher - Cheektowaga Central Middle School, returned to position) Mrs. Elizabeth Zaccarine–2018-2020 (Assistant Principal - St. Mark's School, named Principal of Woodrow Wilson Elementary School)
Union East Elementary School
Union East Elementary School is located at 3550 Union Road and serves grades K through 4. The current principal is Mrs. Melissa Mitchell and the current Assistant Principals are Ms. Julia Hamels and Ms. Monique Jackson-Smith.
History Union East was built and opened on September 4, 1968. The school was dedicated on May 4, 1969.
Former principals Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses Mrs. Ruth P. Peters–1968-1986 (Principal - Alexander Elementary School, retired) Mr. William E. Koepf–1986-1995 (Principal - Alexander Middle School, retired) Mrs. Alison J. Caputy–1995-2000 (Assistant Principal - Union East Elementary, named Principal of Pine Hill Primary School) Ms. Kathleen M. Rudewicz–2000-2009 (Principal - Pine Hill Primary School, retired) Mrs. Gretchen Sukdolak–2009-2013 (Assistant Principal - Union East Elementary School, named Principal of Cheektowaga Middle School) Mr. Brian Bridges–2013-2016 (Principal - Cheektowaga Middle School, placed on leave and named Social Worker at Harvey Austin School)
Selected former assistant principals Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses Mrs. Carolyn J. Nieset–1989-1991 (Co-principal - Pioneer Elementary School, named Principal of John A. Sciole Elementary SchoolLancaster schools tap elementary principals. (1991, August 20). The Buffalo News) Mrs. Nancy Littenberg–1992-1994 (Teacher - North Tonawanda City School District, named Principal of Ledgeview Elementary School) Mrs. Kathleen Rudewicz–1994-1995 (unknown, named Principal of Pine Hill Primary School) Mr. Benjamin Spitzer–1995-1998 (Psychologist - Salamanca City School District,Cheektowaga central fills 3 administrative posts. (1995, August 30). The Buffalo News, p. B5. named Principal of A.J. Schmidt Elementary School) Ms. Mary Beth Muldowney–1998-1999 Ms. Mary Morris–2000-2002 (Guidance Counselor - Cheektowaga High School, named Associate Director of Pupil Personnel Services for Cheektowaga Central School District) Mrs. Susan Cain–2002-2005 (1st Grade Teacher - Pine Hill Primary School, named Assistant Principal of Cheektowaga High School)