Seneca Falls Central School District
| Seneca Falls Central School District | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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Seneca Falls, New York United States | |
| District information | |
| Excellence in Education | |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Superintendent | Robert McKeveny |
| Schools | 4 |
| Students and staff | |
| Teachers | 257 |
| Staff | 127 |
| Athletic conference | Section V |
| District mascot | Blue Devils |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Other information | |
| Website |
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Seneca Falls Central School District is a school district in Seneca Falls, New York, United States. The superintendent is Robert McKeveney.
The district operates four schools: Mynderse Academy, Seneca Falls Middle School, Elizabeth Cady Stanton School, and Frank Knight Elementary.
Administration
The District offices are located 98 Clinton Street in Seneca Falls. The current Superintendent is Robert McKeveny.[1]
Current Administrators
- Robert J. McKeveny–Superintendent
- Robert Boulware–Business Manager
- Rebecca Elder–Transportation Supervisor
- Karen Kelley–Director of Buildings and Grounds
- Scott Redding–Director of Athletics
Board of Education
- Michael Day–President
- Melissa Baxter
- Lori Bentley
- Christina Ganzon
- Susanne Hawker
- Michael Hryzak
- Joseph McNamara
- Vivian Rescorl
- Peter Wormuth
Mynderse Academy
| Mynderse Academy | |
|---|---|
 Mynderse Academy | |
| Address | |
| 105 Troy Street | |
| Information | |
| Principal | Andrew M. Doell |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Yearbook | The Myndersian |
| Website | Mynderse Academy |
Mynderse Academy is located at 105 Troy Street and serves grades 9 through 12. The current principal is Mr. Andrew Doell, and the current assistant principal/athletic director is Mr. Scott Redding.
History
Mynderse Academy was previously located at 12 North Park Street in Seneca Falls. In 1951-1952, the Seneca Falls School District began construction of the current Troy Street location, which began housing students in 1954. The Park Street building, Known as "Academy Square", the former Mynderse/Junior High building currently houses offices for several businesses and service groups.
Seneca Falls Middle School
| Seneca Falls Middle School | |
|---|---|
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| Address | |
| 95 Troy Street | |
| Information | |
| Principal | Wallace Kevin Rhinehart |
| Grades | 6-8 |
| Website | Seneca Falls Middle School |
Seneca Falls Middle School is located at 95 Troy Street and serves grades 6 through 8. The current principal is Mr. Kevin Rhinehart.
History
At one point, Seneca Falls Junior High was located in the former Academy Square building. In the 1973 the Middle School was constructed as an extension onto the High School building. For several years it held grades 7-9 and Grades 5 through 8.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton School
| Elizabeth Cady Stanton School | |
|---|---|
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| Address | |
| 38 Garden Street | |
| Information | |
| Principal | Amy M. Hibbard |
| Grades | 3-5 |
| Website | Elizabeth Cady Stanton School |
Elizabeth Cady Stanton School is located at 38 Garden Street and serves approximately 300 students in grades 3 through 5.[2] The current principal is Ms. Amy Hibbard.
History
ECS is named after Suffrage activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton, who lived in Seneca Falls. The school was constructed in 1935, replacing the Third and Fourth Ward schools in the district.
The school previously housed all elementary grades, including Grades K-6. In 1982, the school switched to intermediate grades due to space issues. Since that time, the school has generally housed grades 3-5.[3]
Awards
In 2010, Elizabeth Cady Stanton School was awarded a National Blue Ribbon Award for an improving or high performance school.[2] It is the highest award given by the United States Department of Education.
Frank M. Knight Elementary
| Frank Knight Elementary | |
|---|---|
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| Address | |
| 98 Clinton Street | |
| Information | |
| Principal | Janet Clendenen |
| Grades | K-2 |
| Website | Frank Knight Elementary |
Frank M. Knight Elementary is located at 98 Clinton Street and serves grades K through 2. The current principal is Ms. Janet Clendenen.
History
The school was built on Clinton Street in Seneca Falls, and is named for former Board of Education President Frank Knight.
The school previously housed all elementary grades, including Grades K-5. In 1982, the school switched to intermediate grades due to space issues. Since that time, the school has generally housed grades K-2, although Grade 3 has been housed in the school at times.[3]
Defunct Schools
Seneca Falls Intermediate School
| Seneca Falls Intermediate School | |
|---|---|
 Former Seneca Falls Intermediate School Building | |
| Address | |
| 12 North Park Street | |
| Information | |
| Closed | 1982 |
The Seneca Falls Intermediate School was a school that housed grades 4 through 8 in Seneca Falls. It was located at the former Mynderse Academy building on Park Street in Seneca Falls. The school was closed in 1982 as a money-saving initiative by the district.[4]
References
- ↑ McKeveny, R. L. (2010, September). A Message From Our Superintendent. Retrieved October 30, 2010, from Seneca Falls Central School.
- 1 2 Carroll, S. (2010, September 9). 3 Local Blue Ribbon Schools.
- 1 2 '82 Busy Year For Falls. (1982). The Citizen.
- ↑ Rosenberry, J. (1982, June 29). Moving Brings Mixed Emotions. Finger Lakes Times, p. 15.