Riverside Institute of Technology

Riverside Institute of Technology
Address
51 Ontario Street
Riverside
Buffalo, Erie, New York 14207
United States
Coordinates 42°56′51″N 78°54′20″W / 42.947427°N 78.905489°W / 42.947427; -78.905489Coordinates: 42°56′51″N 78°54′20″W / 42.947427°N 78.905489°W / 42.947427; -78.905489
Information
Type Public, Coeducational
Status Priority School
School district Buffalo Public Schools
School number 205
Principal Jerome J. Piwko
Vice Principal Colleen M. Cunningham
Grades 12
Campus type Urban
Color(s) Purple and Gold          
Athletics conference Section VI
Team name Frontiers
Yearbook The Skipper
Website Riverside High School

Riverside Institute of Technology (formerly known as Riverside High School) is a public high school located in Buffalo, New York. It serves Grade 12 and teaches according to the Board of Regents. The current Principal is Mr. Jerome Piwko, and the current assistant principal is Ms. Colleen Cunningham.

History

Riverside High School began construction in the late in 1920's and was completed in time for the 1930 school year. In 1999, the name of the school was changed to "Riverside Institute of Technology" and was renovated from 2008-2010. The new renovations included updated classrooms and improvements to the auditorium, as well as a new weight room and football field. While the school was being renovated, 9th and 10th graders were temporarily housed at School 51 in nearby Black Rock, while 11th and 12th graders remained in the Riverside building.

In 2015, Riverside Institute of Technology began phasing out due to low academic performance. The final Riverside class will graduate in 2019. It will be replaced by the new Riverside Academy High School, which opened in Fall 2017.

Former Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

Former Assistant Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Mr. Raymond Spear–1930-1942 (Science teacher - Bennett High School, named Assistant Principal of Bennett High School)
  • Mr. Lloyd A. Miller–1942-1946 (Guidance Counselor - Riverside High School, returned to teaching)
  • Dr. Irwin H. Himmele–1946-1948 (Vice Principal - Lafayette High School, named Assistant Superintendent for Buffalo City Schools)
  • Mr. Lloyd Miller–1948-1952 (Guidance Counselor - Riverside High School, named Vice Principal of East High School)
  • Mr. Robert C. McGowan–1952-1956 (Guidance Counselor - Lafayette High School, named Vice Principal of East High School)
  • Mr. Carl Walz–1956-1957 (Assistant Principal - Bennett High School, named Principal of Riverside High School)
  • Dr. A. Benjamin Ravine–1957-1969 (Vice Principal - School 72, took medical leave)
  • Ms. Suzanne M. Kestner–1963-1966 (Social Studies teacher - Grover Cleveland High School, named Director of Social Studies for Buffalo Public Schools)
  • Mr. Franklin R. Weitz–1966-1967 (Science teacher - South Park High School, named Assistant Principal of Bennett High School)
  • Mr. Michael Anelli–1967-1970 (Social studies teacher - Riverside High School, named Assistant Principal of East High School)
  • Mr. James A. Farley–1969-1980 (Social Studies teacher - Seneca Vocational High School, named Assistant Principal of City Honors School)
  • Mr. Summer Nunley [interim]–1970-1971 (Science teacher - Riverside High School, returned to teaching)
  • Mr. Charles L. Sodaro–1971-1979 (Assistant Principal - Kensington High School, named Assistant Principal of Grover Cleveland High School)
  • Mr. John R. Robinson–1973-1974 (Science teacher - Clinton Junior High School, named Assistant Principal of Bennett High School)
  • Mr. William F. Blomberg, Jr.–1979-1982 (Assistant Principal - Kensington High School, retired)
  • Mr. Harry E. Adams–1980-1987
  • Mr. Alfred H. Rasp–1982-1985 (Assistant Principal - Kensington High School, named Assistant Principal of Burgard Vocational High School)
  • Mr. Gary R. Lopez–1985-1995 (Assistant Principal - Kensington High School, returned to Kensington)
  • Mrs. Mary Agnes Scanlon [interim]–1985-1986 (Administrative Assistant - Riverside High School, returned to position)
  • Mrs. Susan M. Doyle–1990-1994 (Special Education coordinator - Buffalo Traditional School, named Principal of Buffalo Traditional)
  • Mr. Thomas F. Vitale–1994-1999 (Educational Diagnostician - Buffalo Public Schools, named Principal of P.S. 42 Occupational Training Center)
  • Mr. Gary R. Lopez–1999-2010[4] (Assistant Principal - Kensington High School, retired[5])
  • Ms. Carol A. Wilson–?-2007 (Business teacher - Riverside High School, retired[6])
  • Ms. Louise A. Klier–2007-2009 (Assistant Principal - International School 45,[7] named Assistant Principal of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Multicultural Institute[8])
  • Mrs. Denise Clarke–2009-2010 (Assistant Principal - Lafayette High School,[8] named Interim Principal of Riverside Institute of Technology[9])
  • Mrs. Laura M. Samulski-Peters–2010-2014 (Academic Intervention teacher - Riverside Institute of Technology, named Instructional Specialist at Buffalo Public Schools)
  • Mrs. Aarin J. Pelliteri–2010-2015 (Assistant Principal - Math, Science, Technology Preparatory School, named Assistant Principal of Emerson School of Hospitality)
  • Mr. Jason B. Madden–2011-2015 (English teacher - Buffalo Academy of Science, named Assistant Principal of Burgard Vocational High School)
  • Mr. David B. Thomas, Jr.–2014-2015 (Dean of Students - School 115, named Assistant Principal of North Park Middle Academy)
  • Mr. Patrick J. Doyle–2014-2017 (Math teacher - Riverside Institute of Technology, named Assistant Principal of The International Preparatory School)
  • Mr. Martin S. Buchnowski–2016-2018 (Dean of Students - Riverside Institute of Technology, named Assistant Principal of The International Preparatory School)

Former Administrators

School 51, where some Riverside students were housed during its reconstruction
Year Superintendent Principal Asst. Principal Asst. Principal Asst. Principal
1930-1931Ernest HartwellCharlie WhitneyRay Spear
1931-1932Ernest HartwellCharlie WhitneyRay Spear
1932-1933Ernest HartwellCharlie WhitneyRay Spear
1933-1934Ernest HartwellCharlie WhitneyRay Spear
1934-1935Ernest HartwellCharlie WhitneyRay Spear
1935-1936Robert PabstCharlie WhitneyRay Spear
1936-1937Robert PabstCharlie WhitneyRay Spear
1937-1938Robert PabstCharlie WhitneyRay Spear
1938-1939Robert PabstCharlie WhitneyRay Spear
1939-1940Robert PabstCharlie WhitneyRay Spear
1940-1941Robert PabstCharlie WhitneyRay Spear
1941-1942Robert PabstCharlie WhitneyRay Spear
1942-1943Robert PabstCharlie WhitneyLloyd Miller
1943-1944Robert PabstRay SpearLloyd Miller
1944-1945Robert PabstRay SpearLloyd Miller
1945-1946Robert PabstRay SpearLloyd Miller
1946-1947Robert PabstRay SpearIrvin Himmele
1947-1948Robert PabstRay SpearIrvin Himmele
1948-1949Robert PabstRay SpearIrvin Himmele
1949-1950Robert PabstRay SpearIrvin Himmele
1950-1951Benjamin WillisRay SpearLloyd Miller
1951-1952Benjamin WillisRay SpearLloyd Miller
1952-1953Benjamin WillisRay SpearRob McGowan
1953-1954Parmer EwingRay SpearRob McGowan
1954-1955Parmer EwingRay SpearRob McGowan
1955-1956Parmer EwingRay SpearRob McGowan
1956-1957Parmer EwingRay SpearMcGowan/Walz
1957-1958Joseph MenchCarl WalzBen Ravine
1958-1959Joseph MenchCarl WalzBen Ravine
1959-1961Joseph MenchCarl WalzBen Ravine
1961-1962Joseph MenchCarl WalzBen Ravine
1962-1963Joseph MenchCarl WalzBen Ravine
1963-1964Joseph MenchCarl WalzBen RavineSuzanne Kestner
1964-1965Joseph MenchCarl WalzBen RavineSuzanne Kestner
1965-1966Joseph MenchCarl WalzBen RavineSuzanne Kestner
1966-1967Joseph MenchCarl WalzBen RavineFrank Weitz
1967-1968Joseph MenchCarl WalzBen RavineMike Anelli
1968-1969Joseph MenchCarl WalzBen RavineMike Anelli
1969-1970Joseph MenchCarl WalzRavine/FarleyMike Anelli
1970-1971Joseph MenchCarl WalzSummer Nunley*Jim Farley
1971-1972Joseph MenchMike AnelliCharlie SodaroJim Farley
1972-1973Joseph MenchMike AnelliCharlie SodaroJim Farley
1973-1974Joseph MenchMike AnelliCharlie SodaroJim FarleyJohn Robinson
1974-1975Joseph MenchMike AnelliCharlie SodaroJim Farley
1975-1976Eugene RevilleMike AnelliCharlie SodaroJim Farley
1976-1977Eugene RevilleMike AnelliCharlie SodaroJim Farley
1977-1978Eugene RevilleMike AnelliCharlie SodaroJim Farley
1978-1979Eugene RevilleMike AnelliCharlie SodaroJim FarleyPaul Weisenburger
1979-1980Eugene RevilleMike AnelliBill BlombergJim Farley
1980-1981Eugene RevilleDoris EricksonBill BlombergJim Farley
1981-1982Eugene RevilleDoris EricksonBill BlombergHarry Adams
1982-1983Eugene RevilleDoris EricksonAl RaspHarry Adams
1983-1984Eugene RevilleDoris EricksonAl RaspHarry Adams
1984-1985Eugene RevilleDoris EricksonAl RaspHarry Adams
1985-1986Eugene RevilleNick DiPirroGary LopezMary Scanlon
1986-1987Eugene RevilleNick DiPirroGary LopezHarry Adams
1987-1988Eugene RevilleJohn VellaGary Lopez
1988-1989Eugene RevilleJohn Vella
1989-1990Alfred ThompsonJohn Vella
1990-1991Alfred ThompsonJohn VellaSusan Doyle
1991-1992Alfred ThompsonJohn VellaSusan Doyle
1992-1993Alfred ThompsonJohn VellaSusan Doyle
1993-1994Alfred ThompsonJohn VellaSusan Doyle
1994-1995Alfred ThompsonJohn VellaTom Vitale
1995-1996Alfred ThompsonJohn VellaTom Vitale
1996-1997Jim HarrisJohn VellaTom Vitale
1997-1998Jim HarrisJohn VellaTom Vitale
1998-1999Jim HarrisJohn VellaTom Vitale
1999-2000Jim HarrisJohn VellaGary Lopez
2000-2001Marion CanedoJohn VellaGary Lopez
2001-2002Marion CanedoJohn VellaGary LopezCarol Wilson
2002-2003Marion CanedoJohn VellaGary LopezCarol Wilson
2003-2004Marion CanedoJohn VellaGary LopezCarol Wilson
2004-2005Yvonne Hargrave*Mike MogaveroGary LopezCarol Wilson
2005-2006James WilliamsMike MogaveroGary LopezCarol Wilson
2006-2007James WilliamsMike MogaveroGary LopezCarol Wilson
2007-2008James WilliamsMike MogaveroGary LopezLouise Klier
2008-2009James WilliamsMike MogaveroGary LopezLouise Klier
2009-2010James WilliamsMike MogaveroGary LopezDenise Clarke
2010-2011James WilliamsDenise Clarke*Aarin PellitieriLaura Samulski
2011-2012Amber Dixon*Denise ClarkeAarin PellitieriLaura SamulskiJason Madden
2012-2013Pamela BrownDenise ClarkeAarin PellitieriLaura SamulskiJason Madden
2013-2014Pamela BrownDenise ClarkeAarin PellitieriLaura SamulskiJason Madden
2014-2015Don Ogilvie*Denise ClarkeMartin Buchnowski*Patrick Doyle*Jason Madden
2015-2016Kriner CashElla DunneAarin PellitieriPatrick DoyleDave Thomas
2016-2017Kriner CashElla DunneMartin BuchnowskiPatrick Doyle
2017-2018Kriner CashJerome PiwkoMartin Buchnowski
2018-2019Kriner CashJerome PiwkoColleen Cunningham

* denotes interim appointment

Notable alumni

Academics

Riverside has three small learning communities within its school: The Academy of Entrepreneurship, the Academy of Finance, and the Academy of Health Sciences. Students earn internships, college credit, and job shadowing through these academies. If successful, they graduate with both a Regents Diploma and a CTE endorsement in their academy from Buffalo Public Schools. Riverside also has multiple community partners, including Medaille College, HSBC, Kaleida Health, and the National Academy Foundation.[10]

In 1990, Riverside was named a School of Excellence by New York State for its high test scores and attendance.[11] It held this distinction for a number of years, but was placed on New York State's list of Persistently Lowest Achieving schools in 2010 due to poor test results and graduation rates.[12] This resulted in a number of changes at Riverside, including a new administration and grant funding from New York State.

Bell Schedule

Period Number Beginning Bell End Bell
Period 17:588:43
Period 28:469:26
Period 39:2910:09
Period 410:1210:52
Period 511:5511:35
Period 611:3812:17
Period 712:201:00
Period 81:031:43
Period 91:462:26
Period 102:303:10

References

  1. ↑ Mills, R. P. (2004). New York State School Report Card Comprehensive Information Report. Albany: New York State Department Of Education.
  2. 1 2 Buffalo Public Schools (2004, August 25). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments.
  3. ↑ Buffalo City Schools. (2004). Elementary Principal Transfers. Archived 2012-03-23 at the Wayback Machine. Board Report (p. 3). Buffalo: Buffalo City Schools.
  4. ↑ Pasiack, M. B. (2010, August 17). Profile: Riverside Institute of Technology. The Buffalo News.
  5. ↑ Buffalo Public Schools (2010, June 9). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments.
  6. ↑ Buffalo Public Schools (2007, May 23). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments.
  7. ↑ Buffalo Public Schools (2006, August 22). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments.
  8. 1 2 Buffalo Public Schools (2009, July 8). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments.
  9. ↑ Buffalo Public Schools (2010, December 1). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments.
  10. ↑ Riverside. (2012, August). Retrieved from http://www.buffaloschools.org/GuidanceDept.cfm?subpage=84143&school=52
  11. ↑ Hammersley, M. (1990, December 13). Schools in Buffalo, Ken-Ton districts achieve the state grade for excellence. The Buffalo News
  12. ↑ Simon, P. (2010, January 22 22). 7 buffalo schools on state list face reforms - measures include changing staff, moving students. The Buffalo News, p. A1.
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