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Lackawanna City School District
Location
Lackawanna, New York
United States
District information
GradesK-12
SuperintendentKeith Lewis
Schools4
Students and staff
Athletic conferenceSection VI
District mascotSteelers
ColorsBlue and White    
Other information
Websitewww.lackawannaschools.org

Lackawanna City School District is a school district in Lackawanna, New York, United States. The superintendent is Mr. Keith Lewis.

The district operates four schools: Lackawanna High School, Lackawanna Middle School, Martin Road Elementary School, and Truman Elementary School.

Administration

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The District offices are located 245 South Shore Boulevard in Lackawanna. The current Superintendent is Mr. Keith Lewis.[1] The superintendent is Keith Lewis.[citation needed]

Lackawanna High School

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See also: Lackawanna High School
Lackawanna High School
Address
550 Martin Road

Lackawanna
,
Erie
,
New York
14218
Information
PrincipalDeborah M. Biastre
Vice PrincipalPaul P. Lyons
Grades9-12
WebsiteLackawanna High School

Lackawanna High School (formerly Lackawanna Secondary Center) is located at 550 Martin Road and serves grades 9 through 12. The current principal is Mrs. Deborah Biastre, and the current assistant principal is Mr. Paul Lyons.

History

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Former principals

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Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Mr. Berchmans J. Boland–?-1932 (Latin teacher – Lackawanna High School, named Superintendent of Lackawanna City School District[2])
  • Mr. Berchmans Boland–1934-1944 (Superintendent - Lackawanna City School District, retired[3])
  • Mr. Edward F. Moss [interim]–1944-1946
  • Mr. John P. Osborne–1946-1967 (Assistant Principal – Lackawanna High School,[4] retired)
  • Mr. Harry Doherty–1967-1971 (Assistant Principal – Lackawanna High School, retired)
  • Mr. Eugene J. Zadzilka–1971-1985 (Assistant Principal - Lackawanna High School, retired[5])
  • Mr. Robert J. Liskowski–1985-1987 (Principal – Franklin Elementary School, name Principal of McKinley Intermediate Center)
  • Mr. William J. Bilowus–1987-2002 (Assistant Principal - Lackawanna Secondary Center, retired)
  • Dr. Craig Pawlak–2002-2005 (Director of Guidance – Lackawanna High School,[6] named Principal of Clyde-Savannah Junior/Senior High School)
  • Mr. Peter A. Hazzan–2005-2009 (Principal - Turner-Carroll High School,[7] named Supervisor of Adult/Continuing Education at Genesee Valley Educational Partnership)
  • Mr. Stephen A. Dimitroff–2009-2012 (Assistant Principal – Sweet Home High School, named Assistant Principal/Director of Athletics of Akron Junior/Senior High School)
  • Mr. Bruce R. Axelson–2012-2018 (Principal - Lackawanna Middle School, named Principal of Technology of Lackawanna City School District)

Selected former assistant principals

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Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Mr. Edward A. Gunn
  • Mr. Leo A. Joyce–1932-? (Science teacher - Lackawanna High School,[2] unknown)
  • Mr. John Osborne
  • Mr. Edward Moss
  • Mr. Celestine A. Shea
  • Mr. Clinton C. Couhig
  • Mr. Harry Doherty–1958-1967 (Athletic Director - Lackawanna City School District,[8] named Principal of Lackawanna High School)
  • Mr. Robert K. Hasler–?-1967
  • Mr. John J. Yoviene–1967-1971 (Teacher - Lackawanna High School, retired[9])
  • Mr. Eugene Zadzilka–1967-1971 (Social Studies teacher - Lackawanna High School, named Principal of Lackawanna High School[5])
  • Mr. Joseph Gonsiorek
  • Mr. Mark Balen–1972-1975 (Social Studies teacher – Lackawanna High School, named Superintendent of Lackawanna City School District[10])
  • Mr. Robert W. Miller–1972-1996 (Math teacher - Cleveland Hill High School, retired[11])
  • Mr. Robert T. Empric–?-1987 (Assistant Principal – Truman Elementary School, named Assistant Principal of McKinley School)
  • Mr. William Bilowus–1986-1987 (Physical Education teacher - Lackawanna High School, named Principal of Lackawanna Secondary Center)
  • Mr. Ronald A. Wisher–1987-1991 (Grade 6 teacher – Truman School, named Principal of West Middle School)
  • Mr. Michael Jakubowski–1987-1993 (Math teacher - Lackawanna Secondary Center, named Principal of Truman Elementary School[12])
  • Ms. Linda E. Cipriano–1993 (Director of Personnel/Purchasing - Lackawanna City School District,[12] named Principal of Personnel, Curriculum and Staff Development of Lackawanna City Schools[13])
  • Mr. Michael Jakubowski–1993-1997 (Principal - Truman Elementary School, named Principal of Lackawanna Middle School)
  • Mr. Matteo A. Anello Jr.–2003-2009 (Math teacher – Sweet Home High School,[14] named Chief Information Officer of Lackawanna City Schools)
  • Mr. Bruce Axelson–2009-2011 (Assistant Principal – Martin Road School, named Principal of Lackawanna Middle School)
  • Mr. Matteo Anello–2011-2013 (Principal of Technology - Lackawanna City School District, returned to position)
  • Mr. Jared Taft–2013-2017 (Principal – Martin Road Elementary School, named Principal of Lewiston-Porter High School)
  • Dr. Andres Arroyo–2017-2018 (Principal - Sweet Home High School, named Principal of Truman Elementary School)

Lackawanna Middle School

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Lackawanna Middle School
Address
500 Martin Road

Lackawanna
,
Erie
,
New York
14218
Information
PrincipalMatteo Anello
Asst. PrincipalJulie Clark
Grades6-8
WebsiteLackawanna Middle School

Lackawanna Middle School is located at 500 Martin Road and serves grades 6 through 8. The current principal is Mr. Matteo Anello, and the current assistant principal is Mrs. Julie Clark.

History

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The current Lackawanna Middle School was built in 1986 and opened in 1997, in the old wing of Lackawanna High School. At the time it served Grades 6-9.[15]

Former Principals

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Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Mr. Michael D. Jakubowski–1997-2010 (Assistant Principal - Lackawanna High School, retired)
  • Ms. Mary M. Hoffman–2010-2011 (Principal of Federal Programs - Lackawanna City School District, named Principal of Technology of Lackawanna City School District)
  • Mr. Bruce Axelson–2011-2012 (Assistant Principal – Lackawanna High School, named Principal of Lackawanna High School)
  • Mr. Matthew M. McKenna–2012-2015 (Director of Athletics – Lackawanna City School District, named Interim Assistant Principal of Veronica Conner Middle School)
  • Mrs. Bethany Schill–2015-2019 (Principal - William B. Tecler Arts in Education Magnet School, named principal of the Math, Science, Technology Preparatory School 196 @ 39)
  • Mrs. Jennifer Maslakowski; 2019-2021 (unknown, resigned)

Bell Schedule

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Period Start End
Period 1 7:30 8:15
Period 2 8:19 9:00
Period 3 9:04 9:45
Period 4 9:49 10:30
Lunch 5 10:34 11:04
Period 5/6 10:34 11:15
Period 6/7 11:08 11:49
Lunch 7 11:19 11:49
Period 7/8 11:19 12:00
Period 8/9 11:53 12:34
Lunch 9 12:04 12:34
Period 10 12:38 1:19
Period 11 1:23 2:04

Martin Road School

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Martin Road School
Address
135 Martin Road

Lackawanna
,
Erie
14218
Information
PrincipalJulie Andreozzi
Asst. PrincipalBruce Axelson
GradesK-5
WebsiteMartin Road School

Martin Road School is located at 135 Martin Road and serves grades K through 5. The current principal is Mrs. Julie Andreozzi. The current assistant principal is Mr. Bruce Axelson.

History

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Martin Road School opened in 2003,[16] replacing the former Washington and Franklin Schools.[17] It originally served Grades 3-6,[17] before switching to Grades 2-5 for the 2014 school year. Grades K-1 were added in 2016.

Former principals

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Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Mr. Thomas E. Mazurek–2003-2005 (Principal - McKinley Elementary School, retired[6])
  • Mr. Keith E. Kuwick–2005-2008 (unknown, named Principal of Ledgeview Elementary School)
  • Mr. Jared D. Taft–2008-2013 (Principal - Royalton-Hartland Middle School, assigned to Lackawanna High School)
  • Ms. Maureen D. Fernandez–2013-2014 (Principal - Truman Elementary School, retired)
  • Mrs. Julie Andreozzi–2014-2018 (Principal of Special Education - Lackawanna City School District, returned to position)
  • Mr. Fredrick Hahn–2018-2021 (Dean of Students - Global Concepts Charter School, resigned)
  • Mr. Matteo Anello–2021 (Principal, assigned to Lackawanna Middle School)

Truman Elementary School

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Truman Elementary School
Address
15 Innerview Drive

Lackawanna
,
Erie
,
NY
14218
Information
PrincipalAshley Wakelee
GradesPK-1
WebsiteTruman Elementary

Truman Elementary School is located at 15 Innerview Drive and serves grades PK through 1. The current principal is Mrs. Ashley Wakelee.

History

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Truman Elementary was built in 1966 for grades pre-kindergarten to 2, but the second graders were moved to Martin Road Elementary at the start of the 2014-2015 school year.[18]

Selected former principals

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Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Ms. Nellie King–?-1986 (Principal – New Lincoln Elementary School, named Principal of Secondary Curriculum of Lackawanna City School District)
  • Mr. Nicholas Korach–1986-1990 (unknown, named Interim Superintendent of Lackawanna City School District)
  • Mr. Michael Jakubowski–1990-1991 (Assistant Principal - Lackawanna High School, returned to position)
  • Mr. Nicholas Korach–1991-1994 (Interim Superintendent - Lackawanna City School District, named Principal of Special Programs of Lackawanna City School District[12])
  • Mr. Michael Jakubowski–1994-1995 (Assistant Principal - Lackawanna High School, returned to position[19])
  • Mr. Nicholas Korach–1995-2003 (Assistant Principal - Lackawanna High School,[19] named Principal of Purchasing, Transportation and Records Management of Lackawanna City School District[20])
  • Ms. Maureen Fernandez–2003-2013 (unknown, named Principal of Martin Road School)
  • Ms. Angela McCaffrey–2013-2018 (unknown, named Principal of Curriculum & Instruction of Lackawanna City School District)
  • Dr. Andres R. Arroyo–2018-2019 (Vice Principal - Lackawanna High School, named Spanish teacher at Middle Early College High School)

Selected former administrators

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Year Superintendent Truman Principal Martin Rd. Principal LMS Principal LHS Principal LHS Vice Principal
1990-1991 Nellie King Mike Jakubowski* Ronald Wisher Bill Bilowus Mike Jakubowski
1991-1992 Nellie King Nick Korach Bill Bilowus Mike Jakubowski
1992-1993 Nellie King Nick Korach Bill Bilowus Mike Jakubowski
1993-1994 Nellie King Nick Korach Bill Bilowus Mike Jakubowski
1994-1995 Nellie King Mike Jakubowski* Bill Bilowus Nick Korach
1995-1996 Nellie King Nick Korach Bill Bilowus Mike Jakubowski
1996-1997 Nellie King Nick Korach Bill Bilowus Mike Jakubowski
1997-1998 Nellie King Nick Korach Mike Jaukubowski Bill Bilowus
1998-1999 Nellie King Nick Korach Mike Jaukubowski Bill Bilowus
1999-2000 Nellie King Nick Korach Mike Jaukubowski Bill Bilowus
2000-2001 Monika Kole Nick Korach Mike Jaukubowski Bill Bilowus
2001-2002 Paul Hashem Nick Korach Mike Jaukubowski Bill Bilowus
2002-2003 Paul Hashem Nick Korach Mike Jaukubowski Craig Pawlak
2003-2004 Paul Hashem Maureen Fernandez Tom Mazurek Mike Jaukubowski Craig Pawlak Matteo Anello
2004-2005 Paul Hashem Maureen Fernandez Tom Mazurek Mike Jaukubowski Craig Pawlak Matteo Anello
2005-2006 Paul Hashem Maureen Fernandez Keith Kuwick Mike Jaukubowski Peter Hazzan Matteo Anello
2006-2007 Paul Hashem Maureen Fernandez Keith Kuwick Mike Jaukubowski Peter Hazzan Matteo Anello
2007-2008 Paul Hashem Maureen Fernandez Keith Kuwick Mike Jaukubowski Peter Hazzan Matteo Anello
2008-2009 Fred Wille Maureen Fernandez Jake Taft Mike Jaukubowski Peter Hazzan Matteo Anello
2009-2010 Fred Wille Maureen Fernandez Jake Taft Mike Jaukubowski Steve Dimitroff Bruce Axelson
2010-2011 Nick Corach Maureen Fernandez Jake Taft Mary Hoffman Steve Dimitroff Bruce Axelson
2011-2012 Nick Corach Maureen Fernandez Jake Taft Bruce Axelson Steve Dimitroff Matteo Anello
2012-2013 Nick Corach Maureen Fernandez Jake Taft Matt McKenna Bruce Axelson Matteo Anello
2013-2014 Anne Spadone Angela McCaffrey Maureen Fernandez Matt McKenna Bruce Axelson Jake Taft
2014-2015 Anne Spadone Angela McCaffrey Maureen Fernandez Matt McKenna Bruce Axelson Jake Taft
2015-2016 Anne Spadone Angela McCaffrey Julie Andreozzi Beth Schill Bruce Axelson Jake Taft
2016-2017 Anne Spadone Angela McCaffrey Julie Andreozzi Beth Schill Bruce Axelson Jake Taft
2017-2018 Anne Spadone Angela McCaffrey Julie Andreozzi Beth Schill Bruce Axelson Andres Arroyo
2018-2019 Keith Lewis Andres Arroyo Fred Hahn Beth Schill Deb Biastre Paul Lyons
2019-2020 Keith Lewis Ashley Wakelee Fred Hahn Matteo Anello Jennifer Maslakowski Deb Biastre Paul Lyons

Defunct schools

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  • Bethlehem Park School (1928-1977)
  • Franklin School (1923-2003)
  • Lincoln School (1925-1988)
  • McKinley School
  • Ridge/Hoover Junior High School (1906-1980)
  • Roosevelt School (1904-1976)
  • Washington School (1904-2005)
  • Wilson School (1904-1975)

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