Dr. DeBarbieri has been deputy superintendent for Baldwinsville since 2016 and has also served as acting superintendent of schools. He took on the role of permanent superintendent on July 1, 2023. Dr. DeBarbieri began his career in Baldwinsville in 2002 as a math teacher at Charles W. Baker High School. He has worked as a building administrator at Baker High School and Van Buren Elementary School and also served as assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction before taking on the role as deputy superintendent. Dr. DeBarbieri has a Doctor of Education from Syracuse University, a Certificate of Advanced Studies from Syracuse University, a Master of Science from Le Moyne College, and a Bachelor of Arts from Syracuse University.

May 30, 2025

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff,

Our Bees will be busy this weekend. The Marching Bees are participating in the Baldwinsville Memorial Day parade at 6 p.m. this evening. The Girls Softball and Boys Lacrosse teams are vying for Sectional titles on Saturday. Go Bees! The Senior Ball is Saturday night at the Oncenter in Syracuse. Have fun, make good decisions and stay safe! 

I wanted to also remind families that there is no school for all students on Friday, June 6th. 

I have a few announcements to share with you today:

Athletic Update:

Congratulations to our Sectional Champions from Boys & Girls Outdoor Track & Field Sectionals that were held on Wednesday at Cicero-North Syracuse:

• Kamryn Barton in the 800 meters with the winning time of 2:14.76
• Kamryn Barton in the 2000 meter steeplechase with the winning time of 7:18.14
• Leah Bahamonde in the discus with the winning distance of 110-7
• Doug Clark in the pole vault with the winning height of 12 feet

Go Bees! Good luck to all our Bees in postseason action this weekend and beyond:

• Boys Varsity Baseball will compete in the Sectional Semifinals at 7 p.m. tonight against Cicero-North Syracuse at Falcon Park. (If they win, Sectional Finals are 6 p.m. Sunday at Onondaga Community College.)
• Girls Varsity Softball will compete in the Sectional Finals at 11 a.m. Saturday against Rome Free Academy at Carrier Park Field. 
• Boys Varsity Lacrosse will compete in the Sectional Finals at 12 p.m. Saturday against West Genesee at Cicero-North Syracuse.
• Members of the Boys Outdoor Track & Field team will compete in the State Qualifier Meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Cicero-North Syracuse.
• Members of the Girls Outdoor Track & Field team will compete in the State Qualifier Meet at 4 p.m. Thursday at Cicero-North Syracuse.
• Boys Tennis Doubles team Mason Doan & Ethan Haahr qualified for the State Tournament, which will be held on June 6-8th at the U.S. Open in Flushing.

Mock DWI:

C.W. Baker High School held a mock DWI experience for seniors Thursday afternoon. The event included police, fire, EMS and funeral services. Thank you to all the agencies who participated, the student actors, film crew and other volunteers. We hope this demonstration sent a message to our seniors on the dangers of driving while impaired. Thank you to the Baldwinsville Police Department, North West Fire District, Falardeau Funeral Home and Greater Ambulances Corps (GBAC). Thank you to all the staff who worked hard to deliver this important message. Class of 2025, please make good decisions and stay safe!  Baldwinsville Police Chief Michael Lefancheck had a message to the Class of 2025: “Our community wants you to have a good time, but more importantly our entire community wants you to be safe.” Check out photos on our Facebook page.

Athletic Awards: 

The annual Athletic Award Ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday. The event honors varsity student-athletes for their outstanding performances during the 2024-2025 school year. The event also includes the induction ceremony for the Baldwinsville Community Athletic Hall of Fame. Learn more about the inductees on our website. 

School Supply Lists:

Our staff has compiled district-wide school supply lists for each grade level for the 2025-2026 school year. The lists are now available on our website.

Calendar Reminders:

• Athletic Hall of Fame Induction and Athletic Awards will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 5th in the auditorium at C.W. Baker HIgh School.
• There is no school for all students on Friday, June 6th.
• Baker High Scholarship Awards Ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11th in the auditorium at C.W. Baker HIgh School.
• There is no school for all students and district offices are closed on Thursday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.
• The schedule for the end of the school year is posted on our website. 

Have a great weekend. Go Bees!

Sincerely,

Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Superintendent of Schools

Read all messages from Dr. DeBarbieri – 2024-25 School Year