District Contacts

Curtisville Primary Center

Mr. Christopher Brough, Principal
1715 Saxonburg Boulevard
Tarentum, PA 15084
(724) 265-5340 or (888) 709-4115

East Union Intermediate Center

Mr. James Schweinberg, Principal
57 East Union Road
P.O. Box 30
Russellton, PA 15076-0030
(724) 265-5330 or (888) 709-4115

Deer Lakes Middle School

Dr. Thomas Lesniewski, Principal
Mr. Jim Pearson, Assistant Principal
17 East Union Road
P.O. Box 20
Russellton, PA 15076-0020
(724) 265-5310 or (888) 709-4115

Deer Lakes High School

Ms. Karen Hulse, Principal
Mr. David Campos, Assistant Principal
163 East Union Road
P.O. Box 40
Russellton, PA 15076-0040
(724) 265-5320 or (888) 709-4115

Central Administration

Administration Office

Deer Lakes School District
P.O. Box 10, 17 East Union Road
Russellton, PA 15076-0010

Superintendent
Dr. Dean A. Casello x1210

Assistant Superintendent
Dr. Janet R. Ciramella x1213

Business Manager/Board Secretary
Mr. Richard L. Trulick x1216

Director of Special Education
Dr. Barbara D. Tomlinson x2647

School Psychologist
Dr. Steven J. Pasquinelli x2643

Director of Buildings and Grounds and Transportation
Mr. Garry R. Dixson x1218

Director of Food Service
Mrs. Lindsay W. Radzvin x5685

Custodial Maintenance Supervisor
Mr. Mark R. Harby x1257

Director of Technology
Mr. Angelo Furiga x2656

Athletic Director
Mr. Dan O'Neil x2634

Director of Public Relations
Mrs. Kathryn N. Makuta

Secretary to the Superintendent
Mrs. Virginia C. Pompe x1212

Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent/Business Manager
Mrs. Janene J. Pacek x1219

Secretary to Director of Support Services/Switch Board Operator
Ms. Christine A. Girty x1254

Accountant
Mr. Michael S. Zourelias x1215

Administration

The Deer Lakes administrative team is dedicated to providing children with the best programs and services available. Members of the team are responsible for implementing the board's educational mission and serving as the liaison between the board, teachers, parents, students, local government and residents. To enhance their skills and keep abreast of leading-end trends in education, administrative team members regularly attend academic conferences to review, study and analyze the latest in educational research. They meet regularly with professional colleagues and the elected Deer Lakes board of school directors to upgrade the level of education in the district.

Professional Staff

Recognizing the importance of a quality professional staff, the Deer Lakes School District makes an effort to hire only the best and brightest. While the educators are already well-qualified and prepared to teach, they continually upgrade their skills and knowledge with staff development programs.

The district employs 155 professional staff members who have an average of 20 years of teaching experience. Sixty percent of the staff have advanced degrees.

Work Experience Coordinator
Mrs. Deborah Helwig x2672

Special Education Secretary
Mrs. Carol McManus x2642

Attendance Secretary
Mrs. Leighann Gacci x2624

Guidance Counselors
Mrs. Susan Oliver - Grades 11 and 12 x2670
Ms. Tina Pascucci – Grades 9 and 10 x2671
Ms. Jacqueline Jaros - Grades 6, 7 and 8 x3670
Mrs. Jennifer Barnes - Kindergarden - Grade 5 x5670

Guidance Secretaries
Mrs. Sharon Krol - High School x2626
Mrs. Carole Dancisin - Middle School x3626

Support Staff

A dedicated team of secretaries, bus drivers, mechanics, aides, maintenance workers, custodians and food service employees provide tactical support for the Deer Lakes School District. With their assistance, district operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Accreditation for Growth

On May 1, 2003, following an extensive review by a Middle States evaluation team, Deer Lakes High School received its validation for "Accreditation for Growth" (AFG).

Two AFG objectives of Cross Curricular Writing and Computer Technology Usage and Application will be the focus of achievement over the next four years. Both objectives are student performance based and are securely supported by valid assessments and action-implementation.

Focusing on these two important areas will enable our students to greatly improve their communication and computer skills by the year 2006.

The advantages of being recognized as an accredited high school is vital because it is a validation from outside sources and gives the students more respected profiles in their future endeavors - college, employment, or the military - when they are graduates from an accredited high school.

Community Relations

Only through open lines of communication will children get the best education possible. That's why the Deer Lakes School District works hard to build solid relationships with parents and community members.

The parent organizations are active and involved, organizing many valuable programs for the schools. The P.T.G. (Parent Teacher Group) supports the primary and intermediate schools by hosting fund-raisers, academic programs and extra-curricular activities for the students.

The district also has many booster organizations that support the school's extracurricular activities.

While parents are crucial to school success, the district also recognizes the importance of sharing community resources. During the school year, the district sponsors special events for senior citizens and the general public. These include various student productions such as plays, concerts and holiday dinners.

Many residents take advantage of the district's attractive and well-maintained facilities. Community members and organizations use classrooms as well as the auditorium, pool, stadium and track throughout the year.

The district keeps residents informed of these activities with its annual school calendar and community newsletter, The Scribe. More timely information is published regularly in local newspapers and on the district's web sites: www.deerlakes.net.

Use of Student Photos and Interviews for Publicity

Individual and/or group interviews, photographs or videotapes of students may be taken during the school year for use in district publications, video productions, newspapers, on television, on community web sites and the district's web site. These methods are used to inform the community about the district's educational philosophy as well as its programs, services and special events. The Deer Lakes School District also facilitates positive media publicity by arranging for interviews and/or photographs of its students.

If you DO NOT want your child's photograph to appear in any of these publications or on the Internet, and/or if you DO NOT want your child to be interviewed for publicity purposes, please notify your child's building principal in writing.

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