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{{Short description|Public, coeducational school in North Tonawanda, New York, USA}}
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| enrollment = 1,157 (2016-17)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3621240&ID=362124003013|title=NORTH TONAWANDA HIGH SCHOOL|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=February 15, 2019}}</ref>
| enrollment = 1,046 (2018-19)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3621240&ID=362124003013|title=NORTH TONAWANDA HIGH SCHOOL|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=March 1, 2021}}</ref>
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'''North Tonawanda High School''' ('''NTHS''') is a public high school located in [[North Tonawanda, New York]]. N.T.H.S. is the high school for the [[North Tonawanda City School District]]. The current principal is Mr. James Fisher, and the current assistant principals are Mr. Joshua Janese and Mr. Joseph Pray.
'''North Tonawanda High School''' ('''NTHS''') is a public high school located in [[North Tonawanda, New York]]. N.T.H.S. is the high school for the [[North Tonawanda City School District]]. The current principal is Bradley Rowles.


== Academics ==
== Academics ==
=== Academies ===
=== Academies ===
North Tonawanda High School houses four smaller career academies: The Academy of Business and Finance, The Academy of Engineering & Architecture, the Academy of Information Technology, and the Academy of International Studies. Each academy accepts around twenty new students each school year, wherein each student takes a track of classes within that discipline to prepare students for further exploring that career strand in college.
North Tonawanda High School houses five smaller career academies: The Academy of Business and Finance, The Academy of Engineering & Architecture, the Academy of Information Technology, the Academy of International Studies, and the Academy of Health Science. Each academy accepts around twenty new students each school year, wherein each student takes a track of classes within that discipline to prepare students for further exploration of that career strand in college.


== History ==
== History ==
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North Tonawanda High School was built and opened in 1962.
North Tonawanda High School was built in 1962. The building opened on September 5, 1962 and was dedicated on October 14, 1962.


=== Selected former principals ===
=== Selected former principals ===
''Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses''
''Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses''
*Mr. George L. Lowry&ndash;1927-1962 (Teacher - North Tonawanda High School, named Principal of North Tonawanda Junior High<ref name=Lowry>George Lowry, North Tonawanda Principal. (1991, October 14). ''The Buffalo News''</ref>)
*George L. Lowry&ndash;1927-1962 (Teacher - North Tonawanda High School, named Principal of North Tonawanda Junior High<ref name=Lowry>George Lowry, North Tonawanda Principal. (1991, October 14). ''The Buffalo News''</ref>)
*Mr. Earl Fonner&ndash;1962-1972 (Assistant Principal - North Tonawanda High School, retired)
*Earl Fonner&ndash;1962-1972 (Assistant Principal - North Tonawanda High School, retired)
*Dr. B. Frank Sheppard&ndash;?-1979 (Assistant Principal - North Tonawanda Middle School, retired)
*B. Frank Sheppard&ndash;?-1979 (Assistant Principal - North Tonawanda Middle School, retired)
*Mr. John T. Mahoney&ndash;1979-1987 (Principal - [[Perry Junior/Senior High School]], resigned)
*John T. Mahoney&ndash;1979-1987 (Principal - [[Perry Junior/Senior High School]], resigned)
*Mr. Joseph Burruano&ndash;1987-1990 (Principal - Payne Junior High School, retired<ref name=Burrano>Batzer, R. (1990, April 5). N. Tonawanda
*Joseph Burruano&ndash;1987-1990 (Principal - Payne Junior High School, retired<ref name=Burrano>Batzer, R. (1990, April 5). N. Tonawanda
principal stepping down; Burruano retiring from high - school at semester's end. ''The Buffalo News''</ref>)
principal stepping down; Burruano retiring from high - school at semester's end. ''The Buffalo News''</ref>)
*Mr. Martin R. Heavey, Jr.&ndash;1990-1993 (House II Principal - [[Orchard Park High School]], named Principal of [[Cleveland Hill High School]]<ref name=Heavey>Carroll, P. (1993, June 24). Heavey named Cleveland Hill Principal. ''The Buffalo News''</ref>)
*Martin R. Heavey, Jr.&ndash;1990-1993 (House II Principal - [[Orchard Park High School]], named Principal of [[Cleveland Hill High School]]<ref name=Heavey>Carroll, P. (1993, June 24). Heavey named Cleveland Hill Principal. ''The Buffalo News''</ref>)
*Mr. Franklin D. Ruggiero&ndash;1993-1999 (Principal - [[Jefferson Middle School (Watertown, New York)|Jefferson Middle School]], died<ref name=RuggieroObit>Batzer, D. (1999, May 20). Franklin D. Ruggiero dies; Principal of North Tonawanda - High School. ''The Buffalo News'', p. E5.</ref>)
*Franklin D. Ruggiero&ndash;1993-1999 (Principal - [[Jefferson Middle School (Watertown, New York)|Jefferson Middle School]], died<ref name=RuggieroObit>Batzer, D. (1999, May 20). Franklin D. Ruggiero dies; Principal of North Tonawanda - High School. ''The Buffalo News'', p. E5.</ref>)
*Mr. Albert J. Almansberger&ndash;1999-2005 (Principal - [[Keshequa Junior-Senior High School]],<ref name=Almansberger>Batzer, R. (1999, August 12). Homeowner savings of $57 seen in school tax. ''The Buffalo News'', p. B5.</ref> retired)
*Albert J. Almansberger&ndash;1999-2005 (Principal - [[Keshequa Junior-Senior High School]],<ref name=Almansberger>Batzer, R. (1999, August 12). Homeowner savings of $57 seen in school tax. ''The Buffalo News'', p. B5.</ref> retired)
James Fisher (retired 2022)

=== Selected former assistant principals ===
*Mr. Earl H. Tierny
*Mr. Earl Fonner&ndash;1956-1962 (Social Studies teacher - North Tonawanda High School, named Principal of North Tonawanda High School)
*Mr. Cosimo F. LaCorte&ndash;1962-? (Guidance Counselor - North Tonawanda High School, unknown)
*Mr. Joseph Dorczak
*Mr. John R. Baronich Sr.&ndash;?-1985 (Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent - North Tonawanda City School District, retired)
*Ms. Nancy A. Tuebner&ndash;1990-1992 (Assistant Principal - Reszel Junior High School, Principal Spruce Elementary School)
*Mr. Ralph D. Wilson&ndash;?-1994 (unknown, named Principal of [[Alexander Central School District|Alexander Junior-Senior High School]])
*Mr. Richard F. Barone
*Mr. Robert Roth
*Mr. Edward J. Belbas&ndash;1990-2002 (Math teacher - North Tonawanda High School, retired)
*Mrs. Patricia C. Kormash&ndash;1994-2005 (Assistant Principal - [[Lafayette High School (Buffalo)|Lafayette High School]], retired)
*Mr. James V. Fisher&ndash;1998-2002 (Social Studies teacher - [[Lyndonville High School]],<ref name=FisherHire>N. Tonawanda Hires New Assistant Principal. (1998, March 31). ''The Buffalo News'', p. B5.</ref> named Principal of Meadow Elementary School)
*Mrs. Lisa Colburn&ndash;2002-2009 (unknown, named Principal of North Tonawanda Middle School)
*Mr. Paul G. Lyons&ndash;2002-2008 (Business teacher - [[Holland Junior/Senior High School]], named Principal of [[Dunkirk High School]])
*Mrs. Victoria Pohlman&ndash;2005-2007 (unknown, named Assistant Principal of [[Amherst Central High School]])
*Mrs. Dana Hoffman&ndash;2007-2011 (Social Worker - Ohio Elementary School, named Attendance Administrator of North Tonawanda High School)
*Mr. Kristopher W. Clester&ndash;2009-2020 (Math teacher - [[Randolph Academy]], named Chief Technology Officer of North Tonawanda City School District)
*Mr. Michael C. Mann&ndash;2011-2016 (Assistant Principal - North Tonawanda Middle School, named Principal of [[Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District|Edward Town Middle School]])
*Mrs. Katie M. Smith&ndash;2015-2016 (unknown, named Principal of Drake Elementary School)
*Mr. Bradley W. Rowles&ndash;2016-2020 (Assistant Principal - [[Hutchinson Central Technical High School]], named Principal of [[Lewiston-Porter High School]])
*Mrs. Rachel Wagner&ndash;2016-2018 (Instructional Coach - [[Tonawanda City School District]], named Assistant Principal of North Tonawanda Intermediate School)


==Notable alumni, teachers and coaches==
==Notable alumni, teachers and coaches==
*[[Maryalice Demler]], television news anchor
*[[Maryalice Demler]], television news anchor
*[[Tonio di Paolo]], opera singer
*[[Tonio di Paolo]], opera singer
*[[Jill Krowinski]], politician
*[[Stan Rojek]], baseball player
*[[Stan Rojek]], baseball player
*[[Roman Piskor]], American football player
*[[Roman Piskor]], American football player
*[[John Olszowka]], historian
*[[Earl Valiquette]], Canadian football player
*[[Earl Valiquette]], Canadian football player


Latest revision as of 23:21, 2 September 2024

North Tonawanda High School
Address
Map
405 Meadow Drive

North Tonawanda
,
(Niagara County)
,
New York
14120

USA
Coordinates43°03′03″N 78°52′15″W / 43.050764°N 78.870764°W / 43.050764; -78.870764
Information
TypePublic, Coeducational
School boardNorth Tonawanda School Board
School districtNorth Tonawanda City School District
NCES District ID3621240[2]
SuperintendentJeff Jachkewski
CEEB code334-230
NCES School ID4009000100115[3]
PrincipalBradley Rowles
Teaching staff76.99 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,046 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio13.59[1]
Color(s)Red and Blue    
Athletics conferenceSection VI
MascotLumberjack
NewspaperThe Horizon
YearbookNorthStar
Feeder schoolsNorth Tonawanda Middle School
WebsiteNorth Tonawanda High School

North Tonawanda High School (NTHS) is a public high school located in North Tonawanda, New York. N.T.H.S. is the high school for the North Tonawanda City School District. The current principal is Bradley Rowles.

Academics

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Academies

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North Tonawanda High School houses five smaller career academies: The Academy of Business and Finance, The Academy of Engineering & Architecture, the Academy of Information Technology, the Academy of International Studies, and the Academy of Health Science. Each academy accepts around twenty new students each school year, wherein each student takes a track of classes within that discipline to prepare students for further exploration of that career strand in college.

History

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North Tonawanda High School was built in 1962. The building opened on September 5, 1962 and was dedicated on October 14, 1962.

Selected former principals

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Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

James Fisher (retired 2022)

Notable alumni, teachers and coaches

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "NORTH TONAWANDA HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  2. ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for North Tonawanda City School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 26, 2012.
  3. ^ "Search for Public Schools - North Tonawanda High School (4009000100115)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 26, 2012.
  4. ^ George Lowry, North Tonawanda Principal. (1991, October 14). The Buffalo News
  5. ^ Batzer, R. (1990, April 5). N. Tonawanda principal stepping down; Burruano retiring from high - school at semester's end. The Buffalo News
  6. ^ Carroll, P. (1993, June 24). Heavey named Cleveland Hill Principal. The Buffalo News
  7. ^ Batzer, D. (1999, May 20). Franklin D. Ruggiero dies; Principal of North Tonawanda - High School. The Buffalo News, p. E5.
  8. ^ Batzer, R. (1999, August 12). Homeowner savings of $57 seen in school tax. The Buffalo News, p. B5.
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