• Welcome to the Frontier Central School District

    The Frontier Central School District is located in the Town of Hamburg, along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie and in the shadow of the Peace Bridge to Canada. The District, with an estimated population of 38,000, comprises a suburban area of approximately 39 miles in the southern portion of Erie County, New York.  

    Student enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is 4,477, making Frontier one of the larger school districts in the suburban region of Buffalo, New York. Frontier Central has four elementary schools: Big Tree, Blasdell, Cloverbank and Pinehurst; a Middle School, Grades 6-8; and a High School, Grades 9-12. Big Picture Academy, now in its second year, is a small innovative high school that utilizes a research-based, multi-faceted educational model.

    The Administration and the Board of Education continue to closely monitor student population growth patterns within the geographic boundaries of the District, as new housing developments continue to be developed.

    Frontier Central is committed to providing its students with a challenging, rigorous education, preparing them to be ready for college, the military or a career. In order to meet the needs of all students, the District provides a variety of programs and services to effectively support the educational process.

    The District is in the midst of  the SOAR (Safety, Operations, Academics, Renovations) Project, its  $70.1 million capital improvement initiative, which has already yielded impressive results, with more on the way.

    Phase 1 took place in 2022 and 2023. New playgrounds were installed at all four elementary schools. The High School baseball and softball stadiums were completed last year and would be the envy of many college programs. They feature grandstand seating, synthetic turf, dugouts and batting cages. Blasdell now has a new bus loop that has made entering and exiting the school easier for vehicles. Classroom renovations were completed at Pinehurst in Phase 1; additional work is planned for Phase 4, the final phase of the overall project.

    Phase 2 incorporated substantial work on the Middle School, and the results have been stunning. The pool – which was original to the school and hadn’t been used in several years due to disrepair ­– has been totally renovated from top to bottom, with new locker rooms as well. The result is a beautiful, well-lighted pool decorated in Frontier blue and white. The new fitness center features Gronk Fitness Equipment – a line of equipment promoted by retired All-Pro tight end and four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski. The technology wing is also completely redesigned and features all new equipment with a new dust collection system.

    The new multi-purpose synthetic turf field was also completed this year. The multi-purpose field, along with the baseball and softball stadiums, all have new LED lighting.

    Phase 3 will encompass extensive work at the High School. There will be a major renovation to the main office, a new STEAM suite, gymnasium and auditorium renovations, an overhaul of the kitchen and serving lines, and a total renovation of the pool so it looks much like the Middle School pool. Secured entries and other safety measures have been added at all schools in the District.

    Technology enhances student learning in a variety of ways throughout the District. Integrated into the curriculum, technology offers teachers and students opportunities for addressing different learning styles through differentiated instruction, helping to meet all levels of students’ needs. 

    Each of the District’s four elementary schools offers a nurturing, caring, child-centered environment that fosters strong academic success and social-emotional well-being. Emphasis is placed on developing confident students who are able to apply skills and knowledge to real-life situations, and act in a responsible, respectful manner. In addition, each of the elementary buildings provides access to STEAM materials and resources that help to ignite and develop creativity.  

    Academic intervention in core subject areas, as well as a full continuum of special education services, including co-teaching, are available for students who qualify.  Both District Pre-kindergarten programs, as well as programs offered in collaboration with  Head Start and EduKids, are available to District residents. Additionally, the District contracts with an outside provider (Right at School) for before and after-school care in all four of our elementary schools.   

    Frontier Middle School faculty and staff work with students to develop greater responsibility and independence as learners. An interdisciplinary approach to instruction provides students with numerous opportunities for academic success, as they prepare for the rigors of high school. Students follow a challenging curriculum and are encouraged to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and the arts. 

    Students attending Frontier High School are offered a comprehensive program of academic, business, fine arts and vocational programs. Advanced placement courses are offered in several subject areas. The collective accomplishment of a graduating class is often viewed as an indicator of a strong, highly successful school district. The Frontier Class of 2024 reflected continuous improvement in the District's instructional program. 

    Research indicates that students who are involved in school activities are those who are the most successful in life. Frontier Central offers a wide variety of extra-curricular experiences for students, including a Music Program that has received national recognition in the past from the Music Educators National Conference, which named Frontier as one of the top 100 school districts for the study of music. 

    Frontier's comprehensive interscholastic sports programs offer the chance for more than 1,500 athletes to compete on 78 athletic teams. Frontier Athletics takes pride in our Middle School sports programs and is one of a few schools that offer multiple modified teams in sports such as Football, Cheerleading, Girls Soccer, Boys and Girls Volleyball, Boys Basketball, and Boys Baseball. We also offer multiple Unified athletic teams, which is a New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHAA) sponsored sports team in conjunction with Special Olympics. Frontier has also been recognized by NYSPHAA as a Scholar Athlete School of Excellence.

    Commitment to ongoing professional growth for Frontier teachers is a major area of focus, ensuring that curriculum and instruction are taught to students in the most effective, rigorous manner.  Courses are offered throughout the school year to staff. In addition to staff development provided by the District, training is offered through the Southtowns Teachers’ Center, a collaborative partnership with Frontier Central, Hamburg Central School District and Randolph Academy (Hamburg). The District also works closely with Erie 1 BOCES for professional development, workshops and training sessions. 

    5120 Orchard Avenue

    Hamburg, New York 14075

    Phone:  (716) 926-1700

    Fax: (716) 926-1778

    www.frontiercsd.org