Grand Island Central School District


The Grand Island Central School District is a New York State public school district that serves the town of Grand Island in Erie County. The district consists of 5 schools–3 elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. The middle and high schools share the same address and building. From 2013 to 2017, the district underwent a $58 million renovation, dubbed the "Capital Project" locally. This project included improvements to the district's lighting, air conditioning, auditoriums, gymnasiums, wireless Internet, as well as the addition of new academic wings. Grand Island is known regionally for their music program, and was designated for their community excellence in 2012-2016. More recently, mostly due to the capital project, Grand Island has also become more involved in state and regional technology-related activities.

Administration

The district offices are located at 1100 Ransom Road in Grand Island. The current superintendent is Dr. Brian Graham.

District Administrators

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
Grand Island Senior High School is located at 1100 Ransom Road and serves grades 9-12. The current principal is Mr. Michael Lauria, and the current assistant principals are Mrs. Hillary Harvey and Mrs. Karen Surdyke.

History

Grand Island Senior High School opened in September 1963, housing both the junior and senior high schools.

Renovations

Starting in 2013, the school was renovated to include a new technology wing, science classrooms, and new lighting in the auditorium and gymnasium. A new athletics complex was built, along with an updated front parking lot.

Former Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

Notable alumni

Veronica E. Connor Middle School is located at 1100 Ransom Road and serves grades 6 through 8. The current principal is Mr. John Fitzpatrick.

History

Grand Island Middle School opened on April 14, 1969. The school was named for former district Superintendent Veronica Connor in 1996.

Renovations

New classrooms, including a science center, gymnasium, wi-fi, parking lot, lighting, and technology were some of the renovations made to the middle school as part of the 2014 Capital Project.

Former Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

Huth Elementary School

Huth Elementary School is located at 1773 Huth Road and serves grades 2 through 5. The current principal is Mr. Max Pikula.

History

Huth Road Elementary opened on September 26, 1958.

Renovations

Starting in 2014, new lockers, improvements to classrooms, security, wi-fi, and floors were installed.

Former Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

William Kaegebein Elementary School

William Kaegebein Elementary School is located at 1690 Love Road and serves Grades 2 through 5. The current principal is Mrs. Mary Haggerty.

History

William Kaegebein Elementary opened on February 9, 1953.

Renovations

2014 Renovations included a special education wing, new offices, kitchen, gym, library, conference room, and auditorium. Overall improvements to electrical, lighting, and technology were made as well.

Former principals

Charlotte Sidway Elementary School

Charlotte Sidway Elementary School is located at 2451 Baseline Road and serves grades K through 1. The current principal is Mrs. Denise Dunbar.

History

Charlotte Sidway Elementary was the first school constructed under the new centralized Grand Island District. It opened on February 1, 1937 and operated until closing in 1983. During that time, the building was leased out to multiple businesses in the community. It reopened in 1993 to serve grades PreK-1.

Renovations

Improvements to the main office, health office, select classrooms, the computer lab and library, wi-fi, gym, auditorium, kitchen and lockers were made. In 2016, a new electronic sign was installed, despite the prior controversy preventing it.

Former Principals

* Varies on specials

District Administration

* denotes interim appointment