Depew Union Free School District

Depew Union Free School District
Location
Depew, New York
 United States
District information
Motto Inspiring, Challenging, Achieving
Grades K-12
Superintendent Jeffrey R. Rabey
Schools 3
Students and staff
Athletic conference Section VI
District mascot Wildcats
Colors Blue and White          
Other information
Assistant Superintendent Susan Frey
Website Depew Union Free School District

Depew Union Free School District is a school district in Depew, New York, United States. The superintendent is Mr. Jeffrey Rabey. The district operates three schools: Depew High School, Depew Middle School, and Cayuga Heights Elementary School.

Administration

The district offices are located at 5201 Transit Road, inside of Depew High School and Middle School. The current superintendent is Mr. Jeffrey Rabey.

Current administrators

  • Dr. Jeffrey R. Rabey–Superintendent
  • Ms. Susan B. Frey–Assistant Superintendent
  • Ms. Susan Arena–Business Administrator
  • Ms. Pauline Bauer–Accounts Receivable
  • Ms. Carol Cavaretta–Payroll
  • Ms. Ginny Milbrand–Payroll
  • Ms. Nancy Gerretsen–Accounts Payable
  • Mr. Lee Hoffman–CIO
  • Ms. Janet Gajewski–Director of Special Education
  • Mr. Brian Wilson–Athletic Coordinator
  • Mr. Joseph D'Amato–Director Of Pupil Services & Instructional Technology Administration

Board of Education

  • Mr. John Spencer–President
  • Mrs. Barbara Staebell–Vice President
  • Mrs. Diane Benczkowski
  • Mrs. Nancy Fumerelle
  • Mr. Michael Fusani
  • Mr. David Sheff
  • Mr. Justin P. Young

Selected former superintendents

  • Dr. William F. Phelan
  • Mr. Marco F. Guerra–1959-1974 (Director of Guidance - Depew High School, retired)
  • Mr. George J. Drescher–1974-1988 (Principal - Cayuga Heights Elementary School,[1] resigned[2])
  • Mr. Raymond Morningstar [interim]–1988-1989 (Assistant Superintendent - Depew Union Free School District, retired[3])
  • Ms. Judith P. Staples [interim] (Assistant Superintendent - Depew Union Free School District, returned to position[4])
  • Mr. Peter M. Brenner–1990-1992 (Superintendent - Schulyersville Central School District, named Superintendent of Washingtonville Central School District)
  • Dr. Eugene Hale–1992-1998 (Principal - Cayuga Heights Elementary School, retired)
  • Mr. Merton L. Haynes–1998-1998 [interim] (Interim Superintendent - Alden Central School District, retired)
  • Dr. Robert D. Olczak–1998-2001 (Superintendent - Starpoint Central School District, named Superintendent of Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES)
  • Mr. Robert F. Defilippo–2001-2007 (Assistant Superintendent - Depew Union Free School District, retired)
  • Ms. Kimberly Mueller–2007-2010 (Director of Elementary Education - Lancaster Central School District, named Superintendent of Wellsville Central School District)
  • Mr. Dennis Ford–2010 [interim] (Superintendent - Amherst Central School District, named Interim Superintendent of Akron Central School District)

Depew High School

Depew High School
Address
5201 Transit Road
Information
Motto Once A Wildcat Always A Wildcat.
NCES School ID 360903000689[5]
Principal Carol A. Townsend
Vice Principal Hillary S. Weir
Grades 9-12
Color(s)           Columbia Blue & White
Rival Lancaster High School
Yearbook The Sentinel
Website Depew High School

Depew High School is located at 5201 Transit Road and serves grades 9 through 12. The current principal is Mrs. Carol Townsend, and the current assistant principal is Mrs. Hillary Weir.

History

Depew High School was housed at Depew Central School until 1954, when the current building opened.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and previous assignment denoted in parentheses

  • Ms. Elizabeth W. Earle–1929-1954 (Teacher - Depew School, retired)
  • Mr. Francis S. Kozub–1954-1979 (Social Studies teacher - Depew High School, retired)
  • Dr. Robert Farkas–1980-1990 (Vice Principal - Depew High School, retired[6])
  • Mr. George L. Morse–1990-1997 (Assistant Principal - Amherst Central High School, named Director of Curriculum & Instruction for Depew Union Free School District[7])
  • Mr. Edward E. Balaban–1997-2003 (Assistant Principal - Olean High School,[8] resigned[9])

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and previous assignment denoted in parentheses

  • Mr. Charles S. Allgeier–1954-1960 (Work Program Coordinator - Depew High School, named Principal of Cheektowaga High School)
  • Mr. Norbert J. Baron (World History teacher - Depew High School, named Principal of Terrace Elementary School)
  • Dr. Robert Farkas–?-1980 (Assistant Principal - Depew Middle School, named Principal of Depew High School[6])
  • Mr. Carl Heiner–1980
  • Mr. Henry Baran [interim]–1980-1981 (Social Studies teacher - Depew High School, returned to position)
  • Mr. Timothy L. Marong–1990-1996 (English teacher - West Seneca West Senior High School, named Assistant Principal of Frontier High School[7])
  • Ms. Petrina Scinta–1996-2001 (Interim Assistant Principal - Williamsville North High School,[10] named Assistant Principal of Williamsville North High School[11])
  • Ms. Carol Townsend–2001-2003 (Assistant Principal - Maryvale Middle School, named Interim Principal of Depew High School)
  • Ms. Lynn Girdlestone–2003-2013 (Assistant Principal, named Assistant Principal of Cayuga Heights Elementary School)
  • Mr. James Lupini–2013-2016 (Supervisor of Instructional Programs - Baker Road Educational Center, named Principal of Depew Middle School)

Famous Teachers, Coaches, and Alumni

  • Pete Scott– New York State High School Softball Hall of Fame Inductee - Class of 2014 (Softball Coach - Depew High School, retired)
  • Don Majkowski– Former Green Bay Packers quarterback; Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Inductee - Class of 2005

Depew Middle School

Depew Middle School
Address
5201 Transit Road
Information
Principal James J. Lupini
Grades 6-8
Website Depew Middle School

Depew Middle School is located at 5201 Transit Road and serves grades 6 through 8. The current principal is Mr. James Lupini.

History

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for denoted in parentheses

  • Mrs. Junia McAfee (unknown, named General Supervisor of Secondary Education of Depew Union Free Schools)
  • Dr. Edward D. Mooradian–1979-1996 (Principal - Williamsville North High School, retired[12])
  • Mr. James L. Wagner–1996-2002 (Assistant Principal - Depew Middle School, retired)
  • Ms. Mary K. Summermatter–2002-2005 (Assistant Principal - Depew Middle School, named Principal of Farnsworth Middle School)
  • Mr. Joseph S. D'Amato–2005-2016 (Assistant Principal - West Seneca East Middle School, named Director of Pupil Services and Instruction Technology of Depew Union Free School District)

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and reason for denoted in parentheses

  • Mr. James Wagner–1980-1996 (unknown, named Principal of Depew Middle School)
  • Mr. Richard F. Barone–1996-1998 (Dean of Students - North Tonawanda Middle School, named Community Service Manager of North Tonawanda City School District)
  • Ms. Mary Summermatter–1998-2002 (Assistant Principal Alexander Junior/Senior High School, named Principal of Depew Middle School)
  • Mr. Christian Ruhl–2003-2005 (Assistant Princial, retired)
  • Mr. Jeffrey J. Jachlewski–2005-2008 (Science teacher - Tonawanda Middle School, named Assistant Principal of Heim Middle School[13])
  • Mr. Daniel L. Amodeo–2008-2011 (Social Studies teacher - North Colonie High School, named Principal of West Valley Central School)

Cayuga Heights Elementary

Cayuga Heights Elementary
Address
1780 Como Park Boulevard
Information
Principal Michelle Kulda
Asst. Principal Lynn Girdlestone
Grades K-5
Website Cayuga Heights Elementary

Cayuga Heights Elementary is located at 1780 Como Park Boulevard and serves grades K through 5. The current principal is Ms. Michelle Kudla, and the current assistant principal is Mrs. Lynn Girdlestone.

History

Cayuga Heights Elementary School was opened in 1970.[1]

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Mr. George Drescher–1970-1974 (unknown, named Superintendent of Depew Union Free School District[1])
  • Dr. Eugene Hale–1979-1992 (Music Coordinator - Depew Union Free School District, named Superintendent of Depew Union Free School District)
  • Ms. Vicki Wright–1992-1995 (Principal - Fricano Elementary School, resigned)
  • Mr. Timothy Olsen–1995-1999 (Teacher - Cloverbank Elementary School, named Director of Special Programs for Depew Union Free Schools)
  • Mr. Robert J. Puchalski–1999-2011 (Assistant Principal - Cayuga Heights Elementary, placed on leave[14][15])

Selected former assistant principals

Previous assignment and previous assignment denoted in parentheses

  • Mr. Thomas J. Slaiman–1990-1992 (Teacher - Cayuga Heights Elementary School, named Principal of Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School)
  • Mr. Robert Puchalski–1993-1999 (Administrator - Kadimah School,[16] named Principal of Cayuga Heights Elementary School)
  • Ms. Michelle Kudla–2001-2011 (unknown, named Interim Principal of Cayuga Heights Elementary[14])
  • Ms. Heidi Slava–2011-2013 (Chief Academic Officer - Depew Union Free School District,[14] returned to position)

Selected former administrators

Year Superintendent Cayuga Heights
Principal		 Cayuga Heights
Vice Principal		 Middle School
Principal		 Middle School
Vice Principal		 High School
Principal		 High School
Vice Principal
1990-1991Pete BrennerGene HaleTom SlaimanEd MooradianJim WagnerGeorge MorseTim Marong
1991-1992Pete BrennerGene HaleTom SlaimanEd MooradianJim WagnerGeorge MorseTim Marong
1992-1993Gene HaleVicki WrightSlaiman/PuchalskiEd MooradianJim WagnerGeorge MorseTim Marong
1993-1994Gene HaleVicki WrightBob PuchalskiEd MooradianJim WagnerGeorge MorseTim Marong
1994-1995Gene HaleVicki WrightBob PuchalskiEd MooradianJim WagnerGeorge MorseTim Marong
1995-1996Gene HaleTim OlsenBob PuchalskiEd MooradianJim WagnerGeorge MorseTim Marong
1996-1998Gene HaleTim OlsenBob PuchalskiJim WagnerRick BaroneGeorge MorsePetrina Scinta
1998-1998Merton Haynes*Tim OlsenBob PuchalskiJim WagnerRick BaroneEd BalabanPetrina Scinta
1998-1999Bob OlczakTim OlsenBob PuchalskiJim WagnerMary SummermatterEd BalabanPetrina Scinta
1999-2000Bob OlczakBob PuchalskiJim WagnerMary SummermatterEd BalabanPetrina Scinta
2000-2001Bob OlczakBob PuchalskiJim WagnerMary SummermatterEd BalabanPetrina Scinta
2001-2002Bob DefilippoBob PuchalskiMichelle KudlaJim WagnerMary SummermatterEd BalabanCarol Townsend
2002-2003Bob DefilippoBob PuchalskiMichelle KudlaMary SummermatterChristian RuhlEd BalabanCarol Townsend
2003-2004Bob DefilippoBob PuchalskiMichelle KudlaMary SummermatterChristian RuhlCarol TownsendLynn Girdlestone
2004-2005Bob DefilippoBob PuchalskiMichelle KudlaMary SummermatterJeff JachlewskiCarol TownsendLynn Girdlestone
2005-2006Bob DefilippoBob PuchalskiMichelle KudlaJoe D'AmatoJeff JachlewskiCarol TownsendLynn Girdlestone
2006-2007Bob DefilippoBob PuchalskiMichelle KudlaJoe D'AmatoJeff JachlewskiCarol TownsendLynn Girdlestone
2007-2008Kim MuellerBob PuchalskiMichelle KudlaJoe D'AmatoJeff JachlewskiCarol TownsendLynn Girdlestone
2008-2009Kim MuellerBob PuchalskiMichelle KudlaJoe D'AmatoDan AmodeoCarol TownsendLynn Girdlestone
2009-2010Mueller/Ford*Bob PuchalskiMichelle KudlaJoe D'AmatoDan AmodeoCarol TownsendLynn Girdlestone
2010-2011Jeff RabeyBob PuchalskiMichelle KudlaJoe D'AmatoDan AmodeoCarol TownsendLynn Girdlestone
2011-2012Jeff RabeyPuchalski/Kudla*Kudla/Salva*Joe D'AmatoCarol TownsendLynn Girdlestone
2012-2013Jeff RabeyMichelle Kudla*Heidi Salva*Joe D'AmatoCarol TownsendLynn Girdlestone
2013-2014Jeff RabeyMichelle KudlaLynn GirdlestoneJoe D'AmatoCarol TownsendJames Lupini
2014-2015Jeff RabeyMichelle KudlaLynn GirdlestoneJoe D'AmatoCarol TownsendJames Lupini
2015-2016Jeff RabeyMichelle KudlaLynn GirdlestoneJoe D'AmatoCarol TownsendJames Lupini
2016-2017Jeff RabeyMichelle KudlaLynn GirdlestoneJames LupiniCarol TownsendHillary Weir

*Denotes interim appointment

References

  1. 1 2 3 Carroll, P. (1989, September 16). Pact of schools chief terminated in Depew. The Buffalo News, p. SPLIT.
  2. ↑ Ex-Depew superintendent named St. Leo's principal. (1994, July 12). The Buffalo News
  3. ↑ Gorlewski , P. (1989, December 1). Depew school board fetes Morningstar. The Buffalo News
  4. ↑ Carroll, P. (1992, August 31). New chief to take school helm. The Buffalo News
  5. ↑ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Depew High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
  6. 1 2 Dinner Friday to honor retiring Depew principal. (1990, June 11). The Buffalo News
  7. 1 2 Troester, D. (1996, October 4). Morse named to oversee curriculum. The Buffalo News, p. C5.
  8. ↑ Balaban to leave Olean for Depew. (1996, December 7). The Buffalo News, p. C5.
  9. ↑ Cervantes, N. (2003, September 18). Principal, coach out over sexual harassment. The Buffalo News, p. B1.
  10. ↑ Assistant Principal named at Depew High School. (1996, December 20). The Buffalo News, p. B5.
  11. ↑ Pignataro, T. J. (2001, March 2). Board hires principal's replacement. The Buffalo News, p. B3.)
  12. ↑ Pasciak, M. (2001, February 21). Ex-educator looks to unseat supervisor. The Buffalo News, p. B3.
  13. ↑ New assistant principal named at heim middle. (2013, August 28). The Buffalo News. Retrieved from http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/schools/new-assistant-principal-named-at-heim-middle-20130828
  14. 1 2 3 Winchester, L. E. (2012, January 27). Changes made due to absence of principal. The Buffalo News, p. D3.
  15. ↑ Saykin, A. (Performer) (2013). Decision reveals why Depew fired elementary principal. WGRZ News at 11. Buffalo: National Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved from "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-10-13. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
  16. ↑ Van Leaven, F. (1993, March 12). Depew mulls self-funding with boces. The Buffalo News, p. SPLIT.
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