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Depew Union Free School District

Depew Union Free School District
Location
Depew, New York
United States
District information
MottoInspiring, Challenging, Achieving
GradesK-12
SuperintendentJeffrey R. Rabey
Schools3
Students and staff
Athletic conferenceSection VI
District mascotWildcats
ColorsBlue and White    
Other information
WebsiteDepew Union Free School District

Depew Union Free School District is a school district in Depew, New York, United States. The superintendent is Dr. 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.

Selected former superintendents

Depew Middle/High School

Depew Middle/High School
Address
5201 Transit Road
Information
MottoOnce A Wildcat Always A Wildcat.
NCES School ID360903000689[5]
Executive PrincipalJames J. Lupini
Grades6-12
Color(s)    Columbia Blue & White
RivalLancaster High School
YearbookThe Sentinel
WebsiteDepew High School

Depew Middle/High School is located at 5201 Transit Road and serves grades 6 through 12. The current principal is Mr. James Lupini.

History

Depew High School was housed at Depew Central School until September 8, 1954 when the current building opened. It was dedicated on June 9, 1955. It consolidated with the middle school in 2020.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and previous assignment denoted in parentheses

  • Elizabeth W. Earle–1929-1954 (Teacher - Depew School, retired)
  • Francis S. Kozub–1954-1979 (Social Studies teacher - Depew High School, retired)
  • Robert Farkas–1980-1990 (Vice Principal - Depew High School, retired[6])
  • George L. Morse–1990-1997 (Assistant Principal - Amherst Central High School, named Director of Curriculum & Instruction for Depew Union Free School District[7])
  • Edward E. Balaban–1997-2003 (Assistant Principal - Olean High School,[8] resigned[9])
  • Carol A. Townsend–2003-2020 (Vice Principal - Depew High School, retired)

Notable alumni

Depew Middle School entrance
  • Don Majkowski– Former Green Bay Packers quarterback; Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Inductee - Class of 2005

Cayuga Heights Elementary

Cayuga Heights Elementary
Address
1780 Como Park Boulevard
Information
PrincipalMichelle Kulda
GradesK-5
WebsiteCayuga Heights Elementary

Cayuga Heights Elementary is located at 1780 Como Park Boulevard and serves grades K through 5. The current principal is Michelle Kudla.

History

Cayuga Heights Elementary School was built and opened in 1970.[1] The school was dedicated on November 22, 1970.

Selected former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • George Drescher–1970-1974 (unknown, named Superintendent of Depew Union Free School District[1])
  • Eugene Hale–1979-1992 (Music Coordinator - Depew Union Free School District, named Superintendent of Depew Union Free School District)
  • Vicki Wright–1992-1995 (Principal - Fricano Elementary School, resigned)
  • Timothy Olsen–1995-1999 (Teacher - Cloverbank Elementary School, named Director of Special Programs for Depew Union Free Schools)
  • Robert J. Puchalski–1999-2011 (Assistant Principal - Cayuga Heights Elementary, placed on leave[10][11])

References

  1. ^ a b c 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 - Depew High School (360903000689)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
  6. ^ Dinner Friday to honor retiring Depew principal. (1990, June 11). The Buffalo News
  7. ^ 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. ^ Winchester, L. E. (2012, January 27). Changes made due to absence of principal. The Buffalo News, p. D3.
  11. ^ Saykin, A. (Performer) (2013). Decision reveals why Depew fired elementary principal. WGRZ News at 11. Buffalo: National Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved from "Decision Reveals Why Depew Fired Elementary Principal | WGRZ.com". Archived from the original on 2013-10-13. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
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