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The Mission of the West Seneca Central School District is to provide a diversified educational program which will produce literate, caring, ethical, responsible and productive citizens who are capable of adapting to change.
West Seneca is a modern, suburban, residential community with a population of just under 45,000. It is located immediately south of Buffalo, 1/2 mile south at Exit 54 of the NYS Thruway (Interstate 90). West Seneca service and business organizations provide support and lend themselves to the positive climate at East Senior.
Public School grades 9 - 12.District Enrollment: 7141
East Senior Enrollment: 793
Teaching Faculty: 69
4 ten-week grading periods, 4 x 4 blocks: 80 minutes per class
School Hours: 7:25am - 1:37pm
Main Office Staff:
Mrs. Debbie Deney, Clerk (ddeney@wscschools.org)
Mrs. Sheri Hawley, Senior Clerk (shawley@wscschools.org)
Ms. Melissa Koller, Clerk (mkoller@wscschools.org)
Nursing Staff:
Mrs. Rebecca Boxler, RN (rboxler@wscschools.org)
Mrs. Cindy Wagner, LPN (cwagner@wscschools.org)
Student Services Staff:
Mrs. Susie Clar, School Counselor (sclar@wscschools.org)
Mr. Darren Kavanaugh, Psychologist (dkavanaugh@wscschools.org)
Officer Jeremy Maloney, School Resource Officer (jmaloney@wscschools.org)
Mrs. Jodi Mucciaccio, Senior Clerk (jmucciaccio@wscschools.org)
Mrs. Kelly Page, School Counselor (kpage@wscschools.org)
Mrs. Jill Smilinich, School Counselor (jsmilinich@wscschools.org)
Mrs. Kristen Syracuse, Social Worker (ksyracuse@wscschools.org)
Mrs. Laura Taboni, Clerk (ltaboni@wscschools.org)
Custodial Staff:
Mr. Darryl Hertel, Head Custodian (dhertel@wscschools.org)
Library Staff:
Mrs. Michele Pava, Librarian (mpava@wscschools.org)
Mrs. Sherri Gerardi, Clerk (sgerardi@wscschools.org)
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Mr. Winnicki began his career as a middle school Social Studies teacher in Orchard Park. He has been with the West Seneca Central School District since November 2005, serving as Assistant Principal at both East Middle and East Senior High School before being appointed the Principal of East Senior. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Social Studies Education from Canisius College, a Master's Degree from SUNY at Buffalo and completed his Administrative coursework at Canisius College.
Email: jwinnicki@wscschools.org
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Mr. Lanigan began his career as a History teacher at Iroquois High School in the spring of 2008 before working as a History teacher at St. Francis High School in the fall of 2008-2022. He served as the Assistant Principal of Student Life & Discipline at St. Francis High School from May 2022–November 2024. He was appointed as Assistant Principal at East Senior in November 2024. Mr. Lanigan has a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Social Studies Education, a Master’s Degree in Differentiated Instruction, and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, all from Canisius University, where he completed his administrative coursework.
Email: alanigan@wscschools.org
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Ms. Sweeney began her career at Baker Victory Services in 1993. She then worked as a Social Studies teacher at Eden Junior/Senior High School from 1997-2014. She was appointed Assistant Principal at East Senior in 2014. Mrs. Sweeney has a Bachelor’s of Arts from St. Bonaventure University, a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from Buffalo State College, and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Canisius College, where she also completed her administrative coursework.
Email: msweeney@wscschools.org
