The following students were recognized at the May 27, 2027 Math Honor Society Meeting for achieving a 100% on a regents exam:
Brooklynn Bartlett - Geometry 2024
Emily Waldron -Algebra 2 2024
Madison Gawron - Algebra 1 June 2025
Alivia Volpe - Geometry June 2023 No picture
Congratulations go out to these talented young women.
Brooklynn Bartlett - Geometry 2024
Emily Waldron -Algebra 2 2024
Madison Gawron - Algebra 1 June 2025
Alivia Volpe - Geometry June 2023 No picture
Congratulations go out to these talented young women.
Starpoint Middle School recently hosted its 2nd Annual Career Fair, welcoming more than 50 presenters from a wide range of professions to share their experiences, skills and career journeys with our students. Thanks to the growth of the event this year, both 6th and 7th grade students had the opportunity to participate, allowing students to begin exploring future career possibilities and interests at an early age. The Career Fair continues to be a valuable experience that helps students make meaningful connections between their education and future opportunities. We are grateful to our community members that helped make the event successful!
Special thanks to our presenters:
Mr. Damon Antonetti - Air Force Officer
Mrs. Robin Banks - Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Mrs. Eva Berg - Safety Engineer
Mrs. Amber Beyer - Police Captain
Mr. Mason Brown - Construction Superintendent
Ms. Kacy Carbone - Theatre Director/Vocal Teacher
Ms. Stephanie Castiglione-Ton - Behavior Analyst
Ms. Cami Clune - Singer/Songwriter
Mr. Patrick Conners - Train Engineer
Mrs. Colby Damon - Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Mrs. Helene DiPasquale - Family/DSS Attorney
Mrs. Tara Dorgan - High School Counselor
Mrs. Katie Graves - Craft Coffee House Owner
Ms. Sharon Greenfield - Mechanical Engineer & Program Manager
Mrs. Megan Gulino - Photographer
Dr. Grace Haapapuro - Physical Therapist
Mrs. Anna Henesey - Pharmacy Operations Manager
Mrs. Dana Hollingsworth - Real Estate Agent
Mr. Patrick Hollingstworth - Owner of Panda Water Systems
Mr. Shane Horne - Pipe Fitter
Mr. Benjamin Kay - Nurse Anesthetist
Mr. Zachary Kay - Public Health Family Coordinator
Mrs. Nicole Kuna - Speech Language Pathologist
Mr. John Logal - Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Dr. Claude Louis - Physician
Dr. Sarah Lowry - Veterinarian
Mrs. Alexandra Marcus - Salon Owner/Hair Stylist
Mrs. Shannon Matos - Project Manager
Mr. Nick Montaldi - Construction Management
Ms. Daniella Neal - HVAC
Mr. Josh Neal - NYS Trooper
Dr. Allison O’Toole - Veterinarian
Mr. Andy Pilecki - Fire Chief
Mr. Chris Powers - Graphic Designer
Ms. Megan Preisch - Animal Care Specialist
Mrs. Beth Pyskaty - Campaign Coordinator for United Way Niagara
Mrs. James Reiter - Surgical Nurse Manager
Mr. Eric Retzlaff - VP of Obijway Construction Corp
Mr. Johnathan Roller - Certified Public Accountant & Registered Investment Advisor
Ms. Julianna Scaccia - Engineer
Mr. Benjamin Sirica - Engineer & Business Owner
Ms. Sara Stierly - Broadcast Meteorologist
Mrs. Christine Wendt - Industrial Engineering Manager
Ms. Ashley Zawadzki - Dog Groomer
Mr. Michael Zeller - Software Engineer
Special thanks to our presenters:
Mr. Damon Antonetti - Air Force Officer
Mrs. Robin Banks - Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Mrs. Eva Berg - Safety Engineer
Mrs. Amber Beyer - Police Captain
Mr. Mason Brown - Construction Superintendent
Ms. Kacy Carbone - Theatre Director/Vocal Teacher
Ms. Stephanie Castiglione-Ton - Behavior Analyst
Ms. Cami Clune - Singer/Songwriter
Mr. Patrick Conners - Train Engineer
Mrs. Colby Damon - Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Mrs. Helene DiPasquale - Family/DSS Attorney
Mrs. Tara Dorgan - High School Counselor
Mrs. Katie Graves - Craft Coffee House Owner
Ms. Sharon Greenfield - Mechanical Engineer & Program Manager
Mrs. Megan Gulino - Photographer
Dr. Grace Haapapuro - Physical Therapist
Mrs. Anna Henesey - Pharmacy Operations Manager
Mrs. Dana Hollingsworth - Real Estate Agent
Mr. Patrick Hollingstworth - Owner of Panda Water Systems
Mr. Shane Horne - Pipe Fitter
Mr. Benjamin Kay - Nurse Anesthetist
Mr. Zachary Kay - Public Health Family Coordinator
Mrs. Nicole Kuna - Speech Language Pathologist
Mr. John Logal - Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Dr. Claude Louis - Physician
Dr. Sarah Lowry - Veterinarian
Mrs. Alexandra Marcus - Salon Owner/Hair Stylist
Mrs. Shannon Matos - Project Manager
Mr. Nick Montaldi - Construction Management
Ms. Daniella Neal - HVAC
Mr. Josh Neal - NYS Trooper
Dr. Allison O’Toole - Veterinarian
Mr. Andy Pilecki - Fire Chief
Mr. Chris Powers - Graphic Designer
Ms. Megan Preisch - Animal Care Specialist
Mrs. Beth Pyskaty - Campaign Coordinator for United Way Niagara
Mrs. James Reiter - Surgical Nurse Manager
Mr. Eric Retzlaff - VP of Obijway Construction Corp
Mr. Johnathan Roller - Certified Public Accountant & Registered Investment Advisor
Ms. Julianna Scaccia - Engineer
Mr. Benjamin Sirica - Engineer & Business Owner
Ms. Sara Stierly - Broadcast Meteorologist
Mrs. Christine Wendt - Industrial Engineering Manager
Ms. Ashley Zawadzki - Dog Groomer
Mr. Michael Zeller - Software Engineer
We wanted to send a congratulations to the Starpoint High School Musical Club cast, crew and orchestra of Disney's Frozen for their outstanding performance at Shea's Performing Arts Center on May 16th at The Wonder Awards ceremony.
Natalie Prosser, Braelyn Szpilewski and Carter Maier were finalists for Best Performance by an Actor/Actress and performed in the opening number as finalists for The Jimmy Awards. They participated in a week-long intensive STAGE program, which is a selective conservatory-style deep dive into singing, acting, dancing, and storytelling. Additionally, Joey Misztal was recognized as part of the "All Star Cast" for this year's show. The cast performed a 5 minute medley on stage at Shea's that evening. We took home two "Wonder Awards" including Outstanding Execution by a Crew (for the number, "Let it Go") and the Showstopper Award for the song, "End this Winter/Monster". We are so incredibly proud of our talented performers and students, but most of all of their character that was represented as they celebrated the success of peers from other schools.
Attached are some photos and backstage video footage of their performance! As always, thank you to the Starpoint community for your continuous support of this program and the arts!
Sincerely,
The Directing Team
Natalie Prosser, Braelyn Szpilewski and Carter Maier were finalists for Best Performance by an Actor/Actress and performed in the opening number as finalists for The Jimmy Awards. They participated in a week-long intensive STAGE program, which is a selective conservatory-style deep dive into singing, acting, dancing, and storytelling. Additionally, Joey Misztal was recognized as part of the "All Star Cast" for this year's show. The cast performed a 5 minute medley on stage at Shea's that evening. We took home two "Wonder Awards" including Outstanding Execution by a Crew (for the number, "Let it Go") and the Showstopper Award for the song, "End this Winter/Monster". We are so incredibly proud of our talented performers and students, but most of all of their character that was represented as they celebrated the success of peers from other schools.
Attached are some photos and backstage video footage of their performance! As always, thank you to the Starpoint community for your continuous support of this program and the arts!
Sincerely,
The Directing Team
Congratulations to our Varsity Softball team on being crowned Section VI Class A1 champions by beating Grand Island 6-2. They will play for the overall Class A championship on Saturday at 1:30pm at Grand Island HS.
Summer Open Library for Grades K-5. See attached poster for details
Starpoint is Accepting Applications for their
Academic Wall of Fame & Sports Wall of Fame
The Starpoint Central School District is accepting nominations for the Dr. C. Douglas Whelan Academic Wall of Fame and the Sports Wall of Fame for the 2026-27 school year. Nominees for the Academic Wall of Fame and the Sports Wall of Fame should be graduates between the years of 1958-2016. Nomination information and applications can be downloaded from the school's website at www.starpointcsd.org under the Menu and scroll down to the Parents/Community and click on Alumni https://www.starpointcsd.org/page/alumni or by contacting Jane Wilson jwilson@starpointcsd.org or 716-210-2307 for more information. Nominations will be accepted until June 30, 2026 for the Academic Wall of Fame and Achievement and until June 15, 2026 for the Sports Wall of Fame.
Academic Wall of Fame & Sports Wall of Fame
The Starpoint Central School District is accepting nominations for the Dr. C. Douglas Whelan Academic Wall of Fame and the Sports Wall of Fame for the 2026-27 school year. Nominees for the Academic Wall of Fame and the Sports Wall of Fame should be graduates between the years of 1958-2016. Nomination information and applications can be downloaded from the school's website at www.starpointcsd.org under the Menu and scroll down to the Parents/Community and click on Alumni https://www.starpointcsd.org/page/alumni or by contacting Jane Wilson jwilson@starpointcsd.org or 716-210-2307 for more information. Nominations will be accepted until June 30, 2026 for the Academic Wall of Fame and Achievement and until June 15, 2026 for the Sports Wall of Fame.
Congratulations to Ellie Barone (12), Sophia Mussell (11) and Evie Ohol (8) for representing Starpoint at the Section VI Girls golf tournament at Gowanda Country Club on Monday 5/18. The girls battled through warm conditions and finished the year strong. Great job ladies!
The Scholastic Achievement Recognition Dinner (SARD) is an annual event hosted by the Erie-Niagara School Superintendents Association. It typically honors the top three graduating seniors from public, private, and parochial high schools across Erie and Niagara Counties in Western New York.
Congratulations to the 2026 top 3 Starpoint seniors who were recognized at the 46th Annual SARD dinner.
Shannon Zugelder
Adrianna Grapes
Kasey Boswell (not pictured)
Congratulations to the 2026 top 3 Starpoint seniors who were recognized at the 46th Annual SARD dinner.
Shannon Zugelder
Adrianna Grapes
Kasey Boswell (not pictured)
CIA Club is hosting a School Supplies Fundraiser beginning Monday, 5/18 - 5/29. All donations will be distributed to Starpoint students in need during our Back to School Event in August. We appreciate your help to ensure every student begins the school year prepared, confident, and ready to learn! New donations can be dropped off at the main office of the high school, attention to Brenda Angelucci and Megan Koshinski.
Middle School World Language students recently embarked on a trip to Toronto. The students' itinerary included visits to the Hockey Hall of Fame, Little Canada, lunch at the Eaton Centre, Ripley's Aquarium, and a taco buffet dinner.
Starpoint is looking for Technology Department Student workers . See attached flier for details.
Starpoint is looking for Student workers for Buildings & Grounds. See attached flier for details.
Minecraft Movie being shown on the big screen in the High School Auditorium!!
Tuesday, May 19 - Budget Vote day. 6-7:30 PM
See poster for details
Congratulations to the High School Students of the Month for JUNE!!
Aubrey Baker
Kaelan Bevilacqua
Aubrey Baker
Kaelan Bevilacqua
Yesterday, May 11, the boys golf team competed in the section VI team championship event at Shelridge CC and finished 2nd out of 4 teams falling short to Fredonia. Nevertheless, an outstanding showing from our Spartan golfers represented by Sam Prezioso, Braeden Lee, Hunter Leuer, Luke Cyrek and Dylan Cyrek.
Individually, sophomore Braeden Lee became the first Starpoint golfer to win the State qualifying event with a 27 hole aggregate score of 110, winning by 3 shots. Braeden shot an even par 72 followed by a 38 to secure the win. Congrats to Braeden on an outstanding tournament! Next up the NYS tournament held at Mill Creek on June 7-8.
Coach Cuviello
StoryTime Adventures for Ages Preschool-K
5 Classes July 14, 21, 28, Aug 4 & 11 - 10-11am
See attached poster for details.
5 Classes July 14, 21, 28, Aug 4 & 11 - 10-11am
See attached poster for details.
Starpoint Students Take Top Honors at NYS SkillsUSA. Congratulations to all these students!!!!
Seven Starpoint High School students, who attend Orleans/Niagara BOCES, took home medals at the New York State SkillsUSA competition.
The students competed April 22-24 at the 2026 New York State SkillsUSA Leadership Conference and Competition held at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse.
Congratulations to our SkillsUSA students:
Michael Gorbach, a senior in the Diesel Technology/Heavy Equipment Program, who brought home a gold medal in the Job Skill Demonstration Competition.
Erica Smith, a senior in the Diesel Technology/Heavy Equipment Program, who brought home a gold medal in the Job Skill Demonstration Competition.
Scott Stoddard, a senior in the Computer Technology Program, who brought home a gold medal in the Information Technology Services.
Abigiele Chukhanenko, Madison Ciupa and Lillian Diegelman, juniors in the Allied Health Program, who brought home bronze medals in the Community Service Competition.
Anthony DiPaolo, a senior in the Diesel Technology/Heavy Equipment Program, who brought home a bronze medal in the Motorcycle Service Technology Competition.
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student to excel and empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens.
Our first place winners — Michael, Erica and Scott — had the opportunity to go on to the National competition in Atlanta, Georgia held in early June.
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1: SkillsUSA student wearing a medal and black-and-red jacket stands on stage during the New York state awards ceremony.
2: Two SkillsUSA students smile and bite their medals while celebrating at a crowded state conference awards event.
3: Three SkillsUSA students wearing red jackets and medals pose together after receiving awards at the New York state conference.
4: SkillsUSA advisor and student pose with a state champion banner after winning first place in Information Technology Services at the New York conference.
Seven Starpoint High School students, who attend Orleans/Niagara BOCES, took home medals at the New York State SkillsUSA competition.
The students competed April 22-24 at the 2026 New York State SkillsUSA Leadership Conference and Competition held at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse.
Congratulations to our SkillsUSA students:
Michael Gorbach, a senior in the Diesel Technology/Heavy Equipment Program, who brought home a gold medal in the Job Skill Demonstration Competition.
Erica Smith, a senior in the Diesel Technology/Heavy Equipment Program, who brought home a gold medal in the Job Skill Demonstration Competition.
Scott Stoddard, a senior in the Computer Technology Program, who brought home a gold medal in the Information Technology Services.
Abigiele Chukhanenko, Madison Ciupa and Lillian Diegelman, juniors in the Allied Health Program, who brought home bronze medals in the Community Service Competition.
Anthony DiPaolo, a senior in the Diesel Technology/Heavy Equipment Program, who brought home a bronze medal in the Motorcycle Service Technology Competition.
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student to excel and empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens.
Our first place winners — Michael, Erica and Scott — had the opportunity to go on to the National competition in Atlanta, Georgia held in early June.
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1: SkillsUSA student wearing a medal and black-and-red jacket stands on stage during the New York state awards ceremony.
2: Two SkillsUSA students smile and bite their medals while celebrating at a crowded state conference awards event.
3: Three SkillsUSA students wearing red jackets and medals pose together after receiving awards at the New York state conference.
4: SkillsUSA advisor and student pose with a state champion banner after winning first place in Information Technology Services at the New York conference.
KIDS CHOICE SPORTS... See attached flier for details.
Please join us in congratulating Fricano 1st-grade teacher, Tara Pfohl, for being honored earlier this week as a NYS Woman of Distinction in Albany. See attached article.
Congratulations to the High School Students of the Month for May!!!
Maria Kwasniak & Gracelyn Peters
Maria Kwasniak & Gracelyn Peters
