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Superintendent of Schools

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NICHOLAS GANSTER
Superintendent

Nicholas Ganster was appointed as Superintendent of the Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District during a special meeting of the Board of Education on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, after a committee of students, staff, and community members, informed by nearly 300 survey responses guided by outside search consultants, came together to interview potential candidates.  Mr. Ganster brings a wealth of experience to Midlakes schools and seeks to instill positive values while echoing a mission of life-long learning for all students, faculty, and staff. EMAIL THE SUPERINTENDENT

Districtwide

Phelps-Clifton Springs CSD District Office: 1490 Route 488, Clifton Springs, NY 14432, (315) 548-6420
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KARL DUBASH
Business
Administrator

JEFFREY HAMELINCK
Director of
Curriculum & Instruction

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ANDREA ELDRIDGE
Director of
Special Programs

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DR. LYDIA SCHADLER 
Director of Innovation & Professional Development

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RYAN TILBURG
Director of
Facilities

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LESLIE JONES
Director of
Transportation

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JIL SWARTHOUT
Director of
Food Services

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MARGO LACURE
MTSS/Community
Schools Coordinator

Midlakes Middle/High School (7-12)

1554 State Route 488, Clifton Springs, NY 14432    |    Main Office: (315) 548-6300    |    Fax: (315) 548-6319       
Nurse’s Office: (315) 548-6320, (315) 548-6321    |    Pupil Support Office: (315) 548-6310    |    Athletic Director: (315) 548-6450

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DANIEL MCALPIN
Principal

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JIM GIANCURSIO
Assistant Principal 

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LAURA VAN LAEKEN
Assistant Principal

JOHN LOMBARDI
Director of Health, Physical Education & Athletics

Midlakes Elementary School

1500 State Route 488, Clifton Springs, NY 14432   |   Main Office: (315) 548-6900  |  Fax: (315) 548-6709  
Grade UPK-2 Nurse: (315) 548-6720   |   Grade 3-6 Nurse: (315) 548-6721   |   Pupil Support Office: (315) 548-6700 

CHRISTOPHER MOYER
Principal

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JESSICA VAN DAMME
Assistant Principal
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BRIANNE RAES
Assistant Principal