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	'''Orchard Park Central School District''' is a ] that serves ]. The school district consists of 5,157 students in grades K-12 (four K-5 ], one 6-8 ], and one 9-12 ]). The district superintendent is Matthew McGarrity.		'''Orchard Park Central School District''' is a ] that serves ]. The school district consists of 5,157 students in grades K-12 (four K-5 ], one 6-8 ], and one 9-12 ]). The district superintendent is Matthew McGarrity.

			== District ==
			Orchard Park's District Offices are located at 2240 Southwestern Boulevard in ]. The current superintendent is Mr. Matthew McGarrity.

			=== Current Administration ===
			*Mr. Matthew P. McGarrity–Superintendent
			*Ms. Lisa M. Krueger–Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
			*Mr. Cameron J. Morton–Assistant Superintendent for Personnel
			*Mr. Jeffrey R. Petrus–Assistant Superintendent for Business
			*Mr. William F. Bosinski–Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds
			*Ms. S. Lynn Czemerynski–Director of Special Education
			*Mr. John J. D'Angelo–Assistant Director of Special Education
			*Ms. Debra D. Eppolito–Director of Technology & Chief Information Officer
			*Ms. Julianne M. Heinen–Public Relations Director
			*Mr. Thomas A. Blidy–Director of Transportation
			*Mr. David M. Hack–Director of Athletics

			=== Board of Education ===
			*Ms. Natalie Schaffer–President (2016)
			*Mr. David Nielsen–Vice President (2017)
			*Mr. Anthony Agnello (2016)
			*Dr. Christine Gray-Tinnesz (2017)
			*Mr. Dwight Mateer (2017)
			*Ms. Donna Omar (2015)
			*Ms. Elizabeth Quinan (2015)

			=== District History ===
			==== Selected Former Superintendents ====
			''Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses''
			*Mr. Lawrence Godfrey
			*Mr. W. Raymond Buell
			*Mr. C. Clifford McLean–?-1983
			*Dr. Charles L. Stoddart–1983-2004 (unknown, retired<ref name=StoddartRetire>Pasciak, M. (2003, November 5). SUPERINTENDENT TO RETIRE AFTER 21 YEARS IN POST. The Buffalo News, p. B2.</ref>)
			*Mr. Paul J. Grekalski–2004-2005 (Superintendent - ], placed on leave<ref name=Grekalski>Pasciak, M. (2005, April 13). SCHOOL CHIEF RELIEVED OF DUTIES. ''The Buffalo News'', p. A1.</ref>)
			*Mrs. Joan D. Thomasndash;2005 (Principal - Interim Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum - Orchard Park Central School District, named Principal of ]<ref name=ThomasAngels>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</ref>

	==Schools==		==Schools==
			=== Orchard Park High School ===
	===Elementary (K-5)===
			{{Infobox school
	*Eggert Elementary School
			\|name = Orchard Park High School
	*Ellicott Elementary School
			\|image = ]
	*South Davis Elementary School
			\|motto =
	*Windom Elementary School
			\|principal = Jonathan S. Wolf
	===Middle (6-8)===
			\|viceprincipal1 = Missy L. Szczesniak
	*Orchard Park Middle School
			\|viceprincipal_label1 = House 1 Principal
	===High (9-12)===
			\|viceprincipal2 = Aaron R. Grupka
	*]
			\|viceprincipal_label2 = House 2 Principal
			\|viceprincipal3 = Ruth M. Kartalis
			\|viceprincipal_label3 = House 3 Principal
			\|streetaddress = 4040 Baker Road
			\|region =
			\|colors =
			\|team_name = ]s
			\|us_nces_school_id =
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			'''Orchard Park High School''' is located at 4040 Baker Road. and serves Grades 9-12. The current principal is Mr. Jonathan Wolf, and the current assistant principals are Ms. Missy Szczesniak, Mr. Aaron Grupka, and Mrs. Ruth Kartalis.

	===~~Bird's~~ ~~Eye~~ ~~Images~~===		==== History ====
			===== Selected Former Principals =====
	*
			''Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses''
	*
			*Dr. Laurence C. Johnson–?-1947
	*
			*Mr. Paul W. Seager
	*
			*Mr. Elmer E. Handel–1948-1951 (Vice Principal - Orchard Park High School, named Supervising Principal of Orchard Park Central School District)
	*
			*Dr. Winford Swanson–1951-?
	*
			*Dr. Jack Ables–?-1994 (unknown, retired)
	==External links==
			*Mr. Robert P. Farwell–1994-2008 (House I Principal - Orchard Park High School<ref name=Tryon>ORCHARD PARK BOARD TAPS PRINCIPAL. (1994, September 17). ''The Buffalo News'', p. C5.
	*
			</ref>), retired)

			===== Former Assistant Principals =====
			''Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses''
			*Mr. Kenneth B. Floyd–?-1935
			*Mr. Elmer Handel–1943-1947 (Guidance Counselor - Orchard Park School, named Principal of Orchard Park High School)
			*Mr. Winford Swanson
			*Mr. Louis Coplai

			===== Former House 1 Principals =====
			''Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses''
			*Mr. Thomas Traverse
			*Mr. Robert Farwell–?-1994 (unknown, named Principal of Orchard Park High School)
			*Mr. Terence Tryon–1994-1998 (Social Studies teacher - ], named Principal of ]<ref name=Tryon1>ORCHARD PARK TRUSTEES TO TACKLE SCHOOL UNIFORMS. (1998, June 9). ''The Buffalo News'' , p. B4.</ref>)
			*Mr. Gary J. Cerne–1998-1999 (Principal - ], named Assistant Principal of ])
			*Mrs. Suzanne J. Thomas–1999-2004 (Special Education teacher - Orchard Park Central School District, named Principal of ]<ref name=PrincipalDeparture>Pasciak, M. (2004, August 6). SCHOOL PRINCIPAL ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE FROM THE DISTRICT. ''The Buffalo News'', p. D3.</ref>)
			*Mr. Jonathan Wolf–2004-2008 (Guidance Counselor - Orchard Park High School House 1<ref name=PrincipalDeparture/>, named Principal of Orchard Park High School)
			*Dr. Tara DiDomenico-Sorrento–2008-2012 (Guidance Counselor - ], named Principal of ]<ref name=CVCS>Chodan, D. R. (2012, July 16). Principals appointed at CVCS. ''The Observer'' . Retrieved from http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/573910/Principals-appointed-at-CVCS.html?nav=5047</ref>)

			===== Selected Former House 2 Principals =====
			''Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses''
			*Mr. Martin R. Heavey–1978-1990 (Special Education teacher - ], named Principal of ]<ref name=Heavey>Batzer, R. (1990, July 31). BOARD WILL QUIZ HEAVEY FOR SCHOOL POST. ''The Buffalo News''.</ref>)
			*Mr. Donald C. Wesley–1990-2001 (Principal - ]<ref name=Wesley>O'Connor, L. B. (n.d.). WESLEY IS NAMED TO PRINCIPAL'S POST. ''The Buffalo News''.</ref>, named Principal of House 3)
			*Mr. Terence Tryon–2001-2012 (Principal - Queensbury High School, named Principal of Eggert Elementary School)

			===== Selected Former House 3 Principals =====
			''Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses''
			*Mr. Robert Cona
			*Mr. Donald Wesley–?-2006 (House 2 Principal - Orchard Park High School, retired)
			*Mrs. Suzanne Thomas–2006-2008 (Principal - Sweet Home High School<ref name=Shakeup>Pasciak, M. B. (2006, July 25). School district shaken up. ''The Buffalo News'', p. B3.</ref>, named Executive Director of Pupil Services and Technology for Orchard Park Central Schools)
			*Mr. David Lilleck–2008-2009 (Dean of Students - ]<ref name=NewHousePrincipals>Local News Briefs. (2008, June 2). ''The Buffalo News'', p. B3.</ref>, named Principal of Orchard Park Middle School)
			*Dr. Lisa Krueger–2009-2010 (Principal - Eggert Elementary School, returned to Eggert)

			===Orchard Park Middle School===
			{{Infobox school
			\|name = Orchard Park Middle School
			\|image =
			\|motto =
			\|principal = David P. Lilleck
			\|viceprincipal1 = Kimberly B. Cirillo
			\|viceprincipal_label1 = Assistant Principal (6-8)
			\|viceprincipal2 = Jeffrey C. Dolce
			\|viceprincipal_label2 = Assistant Principal (7-8)
			\|streetaddress = 60 South Lincoln Avenue
			\|region =
			\|location =
			\|state =
			\|country =
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			}}
			'''Orchard Park Middle School''' is located at 60 South Lincoln Avenue. and serves Grades 6-8. The current principal is Mr. David Pillick, and the current assistant principals are Ms. Kimberly Cirillo and Mr. Jeffrey Dolce.

			==== History ====
			===== Selected Former Principals =====
			''Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses''
			*Dr. Herman J. Bowman–1959-1967 (Assistant Principal - ], named Assistant Superintendent of ]<ref name=Bowman>"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.</ref>)
			*Dr. Lurly L. Hunsberger–?-1994
			*Mrs. Joan Thomas–1994-2005 (Principal - ], named Interim Assistant Superintendent of instruction<ref name=Thomas>Thomas announces her retirement as superintendent. Buffalo News, The (NY) - September 16, 2009</ref>)
			*Mr. James Higgins–2005-2009 (Assistant Principal - Orchard Park Middle School, named Director of Athletics for Orchard Park Central School District)
			*Ms. Jennifer Curci–2009-2010 (Assistant Principal - ], named Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction of ])

			===== Selected Former Assistant Principals =====
			''Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses''
			*Mr. Robert M. Cluckey–1989-? (Guidance Counselor - ], named Supervisor of Special Education of Orchard Park School District)
			*Mr. Robert J. Breidenstein
			*Mr. David Lovering–?-1998 (unknown, named Principal of South Davis Elementary School)
			*Mr. Gordon Kerr–1997-1999 (Band director - Williamsville Central School District, named Principal of Eggert Elementary School<ref name=Overcrowding>Ploetz, E. (1999, September 22). NINE NEW TEACHERS DROP MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASS SIZES. ''The Buffalo News'' , p. B5.</ref>)
			*Mr. Charles Galluzzo–1999-2002 (Director - ] Adult Education Program<ref name=Galluzzo>ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL NAMED BY ORCHARD PARK BOARD. (1999, December 2). ''The Buffalo News'' , p. B5.</ref>, named Principal of Windom Elementary School<ref name=Galluzo2>WILLIAMSVILLE NAMES TWO ADMINISTRATORS. (2004, June 24). ''The Buffalo News'', p. B3.</ref>)
			*Mr. Dennis Fitscher–2000-2002 (Science teacher - Orchard Park Middle School<ref name=Fitscher>Where we live. (2012, June 24). ''The Buffalo News'', p. D6.</ref>, named Principal of Ellicott Elementary School<ref name=PrincipalDeparture/>)

			===Eggert Elementary School ===
			{{Infobox school
			\|name = Eggert Elementary School
			\|image =
			\|motto =
			\|grades = K-5
			\|principal = Terence H. Tryon
			\|streetaddress = 3580 Eggert Road
			\|region =
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			}}
			'''Eggert Elementary School''' is located at 3580 Eggert Road. and serves Grades K-5. The current principal is Mr. Terence Tryon.

			==== History ====
			===== Selected Former Principals =====
			''Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses''
			*Mr. Peter J. Walders–1981-1999 (unknown, retired<ref name=Jefferis>Ploetz, E. (1999, July 28). JEFFERIS NAMED TO VACANCY ON SCHOOL BOARD. ''The Buffalo News'', p. B5.</ref>)
			*Mr. Gordon S. Kerr–1999-2004 (Assistant Principal - Orchard Park Middle School<ref name=Overcrowding/>, named Principal of ]<ref name=PrincipalDeparture/>)
			*Ms. Lisa M. Krueger–2004-2009 (Teacher - ], placed on leave)
			*Ms. Mary Louise Stahl–2009-2011 (Principal - ], named Assistant Principal of ])
			*Dr. 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<ref name=Nutrition>O'Brien, B. (n.d.). Nutrition, cost of lunches? to increase. ''The Buffalo News'', p. B3.</ref>)

			===Ellicott Elementary School ===
			{{Infobox school
			\|name = Ellicott Elementary School
			\|image =
			\|motto =
			\|grades = K-5
			\|principal = Paul R. Pietrantone
			\|streetaddress = 5180 Ellicott Road
			\|region =
			\|location =
			\|state =
			\|country =
			\|houses =
			\|website =
			}}
			'''Ellicott Elementary School''' is located at 5180 Ellicott Road. and serves Grades K-5. The current principal is Mr. Paul Pietrantone.

			==== History ====
			===== Selected Former Principals =====
			''Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses''
			*Ms. Mabel Parris
			*Dr. Robert D. Horvath–?-1990 (unknown, named Assistant Superintendent of Instruction for Orchard Park Central School District<ref name=Horvath>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.</ref>
			*Mr. James C. Bodziak–1990-2002 (Principal - South Davis Elementary School, named Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Pupil Services of Orchard Park Central School District<ref name=TopPost>Pasciak, M. (2004, May 7). TWO DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS SEEKING TOP POST. ''The Buffalo News'', p. B3.</ref>)
			*Mr. Dennis Fitscher–2002-2004 (Assistant Principal - Orchard Park Middle School, named Principal of Armor Elementary School)
			*Mr. John D. Stemlack–2004-2006 (Principal - ], named Principal of ]<ref name=Stemlack>Becker, M. (2007, December 23). Stelmack's arrest for child porn 'is a shock'. The Buffalo News, p. B1.</ref>)
			*Mr. Terry C. Spicola–2006-2008

			=== South Davis Elementary School ===
			{{Infobox school
			\|name = South Davis Elementary School
			\|image =
			\|motto =
			\|grades = K-5
			\|principal = Christine Rassow
			\|streetaddress = 51 South Davis Street
			\|region =
			\|location =
			\|state =
			\|country =
			\|houses =
			\|website =
			}}
			'''South Davis Elementary School''' is located at 51 South Davis Street. and serves Grades K-5. The current principal is Ms. Christine Rassow.

			==== History ====
			===== Selected Former Principals =====
			''Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses''
			*Mr. Charles Stoddart
			*Mr. James Bodziak–1983-1990 (Teacher - Eggert Elementary School, named Principal of Ellicott Elementary School<ref name=TopPost/>)
			*Ms. Barbara A. Chmura–1990-1998 (unknown, named Principal of Windom Elementary School<ref name=Anomaly>O'Brien, B. (1998, March 11). 'ANOMALY' SEEN IN DROP IN REGENTS DIPLOMAS. ''The Buffalo News'', p. B5.</ref>)
			*Mr. David R. Lovering–1998-2005 (Assistant Principal - Orchard Park Middle School<ref name=Anomaly/>, named Principal of ]<ref name=Lovering>WILLOW RIDGE ELEMENTARY WILL GET NEW PRINCIPAL. (2005, May 12). ''The Buffalo News'', p. B3.</ref>)

			=== Windom Elementary School ===
			{{Infobox school
			\|name = Windom Elementary School
			\|image =
			\|motto =
			\|grades = K-5
			\|principal = Wendy S. Gloss
			\|streetaddress = 3870 Sheldon Road
			\|region =
			\|location =
			\|state =
			\|country =
			\|houses =
			\|website =
			}}
			'''Windom Elementary School''' is located at 51 South Davis Street. and serves Grades K-5. The current principal is Ms. Wendy Gloss.

			==== History ====
			===== Selected Former Principals =====
			''Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses''
			*Mr. Harold P. Rupp–1957-1972 (Principal - Lincoln Elementary School, retired)
			*Mr. Ronald E. Mellerski–?-1998 (unknown, retired)
			*Ms. Barbara Chmura–1998-2002 (Principal - South Davis Elementary School<ref name=Anomaly/>, retired)
			*Mr. Charles A. Galluzzo–2002-2004 (Assistant Principal - Orchard Park Middle School, named Principal of Maple East Elementary School<ref name=PrincipalDeparture/><ref name=Galluzo2/>)

			== References ==
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			==External links==
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Orchard Park Central School District

Location
Orchard Park, New York
District information
Type	Public
Motto	"We will give our children to reach for the stars, the skills and fortitude to climb the ladder, and the wisdom to appreciate the beauty of the journey."
Grades	Pre-K-12
Superintendent	Matthew McGarrity
Budget	$83,640,108 (2012-2013)
Other information
Website	http://www.opschools.org/index.cfm

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.

District

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

Current Administration

Mr. Matthew P. McGarrity–Superintendent
Ms. Lisa M. Krueger–Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
Mr. Cameron J. Morton–Assistant Superintendent for Personnel
Mr. Jeffrey R. Petrus–Assistant Superintendent for Business
Mr. William F. Bosinski–Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds
Ms. S. Lynn Czemerynski–Director of Special Education
Mr. John J. D'Angelo–Assistant Director of Special Education
Ms. Debra D. Eppolito–Director of Technology & Chief Information Officer
Ms. Julianne M. Heinen–Public Relations Director
Mr. Thomas A. Blidy–Director of Transportation
Mr. David M. Hack–Director of Athletics

Board of Education

Ms. Natalie Schaffer–President (2016)
Mr. David Nielsen–Vice President (2017)
Mr. Anthony Agnello (2016)
Dr. Christine Gray-Tinnesz (2017)
Mr. Dwight Mateer (2017)
Ms. Donna Omar (2015)
Ms. Elizabeth Quinan (2015)

District History

Selected Former Superintendents

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

Mr. Lawrence Godfrey
Mr. W. Raymond Buell
Mr. C. Clifford McLean–?-1983
Dr. Charles L. Stoddart–1983-2004 (unknown, retired)
Mr. Paul J. Grekalski–2004-2005 (Superintendent - Frewsburg Central Central School District, placed on leave)
Mrs. Joan D. Thomasndash;2005 (Principal - Interim Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum - Orchard Park Central School District, named Principal of Holy Angels Academy

Schools

Orchard Park High School

School

Orchard Park High School

Address

4040 Baker Road
Information
Principal	Jonathan S. Wolf
Team name	Quakers
Website	Orchard Park High School

Orchard Park High School is located at 4040 Baker Road. and serves Grades 9-12. The current principal is Mr. Jonathan Wolf, and the current assistant principals are Ms. Missy Szczesniak, Mr. Aaron Grupka, and Mrs. Ruth Kartalis.

History

Selected Former Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

Dr. Laurence C. Johnson–?-1947
Mr. Paul W. Seager
Mr. Elmer E. Handel–1948-1951 (Vice Principal - Orchard Park High School, named Supervising Principal of Orchard Park Central School District)
Dr. Winford Swanson–1951-?
Dr. Jack Ables–?-1994 (unknown, retired)
Mr. Robert P. Farwell–1994-2008 (House I Principal - Orchard Park High School), retired)

Former Assistant Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

Mr. Kenneth B. Floyd–?-1935
Mr. Elmer Handel–1943-1947 (Guidance Counselor - Orchard Park School, named Principal of Orchard Park High School)
Mr. Winford Swanson
Mr. Louis Coplai

Former House 1 Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

Mr. Thomas Traverse
Mr. Robert Farwell–?-1994 (unknown, named Principal of Orchard Park High School)
Mr. Terence Tryon–1994-1998 (Social Studies teacher - Burnti Hills - Boston Lake Central School District, named Principal of Queensbury High School)
Mr. Gary J. Cerne–1998-1999 (Principal - Forestville Central High School, named Assistant Principal of Frontier Middle School)
Mrs. Suzanne J. Thomas–1999-2004 (Special Education teacher - Orchard Park Central School District, named Principal of Sweet Home High School)
Mr. Jonathan Wolf–2004-2008 (Guidance Counselor - Orchard Park High School House 1, named Principal of Orchard Park High School)
Dr. Tara DiDomenico-Sorrento–2008-2012 (Guidance Counselor - Frontier Central High School, named Principal of Cassadaga Valley High School)

Selected Former House 2 Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

Mr. Martin R. Heavey–1978-1990 (Special Education teacher - Tonawanda High School, named Principal of North Tonawanda High School)
Mr. Donald C. Wesley–1990-2001 (Principal - Gowanda Junior High School, named Principal of House 3)
Mr. Terence Tryon–2001-2012 (Principal - Queensbury High School, named Principal of Eggert Elementary School)

Selected Former House 3 Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

Mr. Robert Cona
Mr. Donald Wesley–?-2006 (House 2 Principal - Orchard Park High School, retired)
Mrs. Suzanne Thomas–2006-2008 (Principal - Sweet Home High School, named Executive Director of Pupil Services and Technology for Orchard Park Central Schools)
Mr. David Lilleck–2008-2009 (Dean of Students - Grand Island High School, named Principal of Orchard Park Middle School)
Dr. Lisa Krueger–2009-2010 (Principal - Eggert Elementary School, returned to Eggert)

Orchard Park Middle School

School

Orchard Park Middle School
Address

60 South Lincoln Avenue
Information
Principal	David P. Lilleck
Website	Orchard Park Middle School

Orchard Park Middle School is located at 60 South Lincoln Avenue. and serves Grades 6-8. The current principal is Mr. David Pillick, and the current assistant principals are Ms. Kimberly Cirillo and Mr. Jeffrey Dolce.

History

Selected Former Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

Dr. Herman J. Bowman–1959-1967 (Assistant Principal - Amherst Central High School, named Assistant Superintendent of East Aurora Union Free School District)
Dr. Lurly L. Hunsberger–?-1994
Mrs. Joan Thomas–1994-2005 (Principal - Potter Road Elementary School, named Interim Assistant Superintendent of instruction)
Mr. James Higgins–2005-2009 (Assistant Principal - Orchard Park Middle School, named Director of Athletics for Orchard Park Central School District)
Ms. Jennifer Curci–2009-2010 (Assistant Principal - Casey Middle School, named Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction of Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District)

Selected Former Assistant Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

Mr. Robert M. Cluckey–1989-? (Guidance Counselor - Akron Central School District, named Supervisor of Special Education of Orchard Park School District)
Mr. Robert J. Breidenstein
Mr. David Lovering–?-1998 (unknown, named Principal of South Davis Elementary School)
Mr. Gordon Kerr–1997-1999 (Band director - Williamsville Central School District, named Principal of Eggert Elementary School)
Mr. Charles Galluzzo–1999-2002 (Director - Erie 1 BOCES Adult Education Program, named Principal of Windom Elementary School)
Mr. Dennis Fitscher–2000-2002 (Science teacher - Orchard Park Middle School, named Principal of Ellicott Elementary School)

Eggert Elementary School

School

Eggert Elementary School
Address

3580 Eggert Road
Information
Principal	Terence H. Tryon
Grades	K-5
Website	Eggert Elementary School

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

History

Selected Former Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

Mr. Peter J. Walders–1981-1999 (unknown, retired)
Mr. Gordon S. Kerr–1999-2004 (Assistant Principal - Orchard Park Middle School, named Principal of Union Pleasant Elementary School)
Ms. Lisa M. Krueger–2004-2009 (Teacher - Hillview Elementary School, placed on leave)
Ms. Mary Louise Stahl–2009-2011 (Principal - Immaculata Academy, named Assistant Principal of St. Francis High School)
Dr. 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)

Ellicott Elementary School

School

Ellicott Elementary School
Address

5180 Ellicott Road
Information
Principal	Paul R. Pietrantone
Grades	K-5
Website	Ellicott Elementary School

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

History

Selected Former Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

Ms. Mabel Parris
Dr. Robert D. Horvath–?-1990 (unknown, named Assistant Superintendent of Instruction for Orchard Park Central School District
Mr. James C. Bodziak–1990-2002 (Principal - South Davis Elementary School, named Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Pupil Services of Orchard Park Central School District)
Mr. Dennis Fitscher–2002-2004 (Assistant Principal - Orchard Park Middle School, named Principal of Armor Elementary School)
Mr. John D. Stemlack–2004-2006 (Principal - East View Elementary School, named Principal of Scott Lake Elementary School)
Mr. Terry C. Spicola–2006-2008

South Davis Elementary School

School

South Davis Elementary School
Address

51 South Davis Street
Information
Principal	Christine Rassow
Grades	K-5
Website	South Davis Elementary School

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

History

Selected Former Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

Mr. Charles Stoddart
Mr. James Bodziak–1983-1990 (Teacher - Eggert Elementary School, named Principal of Ellicott Elementary School)
Ms. Barbara A. Chmura–1990-1998 (unknown, named Principal of Windom Elementary School)
Mr. David R. Lovering–1998-2005 (Assistant Principal - Orchard Park Middle School, named Principal of WIllow Ridge Elementary School)

Windom Elementary School

School

Windom Elementary School
Address

3870 Sheldon Road
Information
Principal	Wendy S. Gloss
Grades	K-5
Website	Windom Elementary School

Windom Elementary School is located at 51 South Davis Street. and serves Grades K-5. The current principal is Ms. Wendy Gloss.

History

Selected Former Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

Mr. Harold P. Rupp–1957-1972 (Principal - Lincoln Elementary School, retired)
Mr. Ronald E. Mellerski–?-1998 (unknown, retired)
Ms. Barbara Chmura–1998-2002 (Principal - South Davis Elementary School, retired)
Mr. Charles A. Galluzzo–2002-2004 (Assistant Principal - Orchard Park Middle School, named Principal of Maple East Elementary School)

References

"Orchard Park Central School District 2012-13 Budget" (PDF). Retrieved 15 April 2012.
Pasciak, M. (2003, November 5). SUPERINTENDENT TO RETIRE AFTER 21 YEARS IN POST. The Buffalo News, p. B2.
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