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.

January 9, 2026

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff,

I hope everyone has settled back into their routines after our two-week break. It is a busy time in our Hive! Regents exams begin on January 20th and the second marking period for students in grades 6–12 will conclude in just two weeks. Our school musical has entered its final month of rehearsals, and I am looking forward to seeing our production of Meredith Willson's The Music Man next month. Varsity winter sports are in full swing and our Bees are breaking school records and winning big games. Our modified Winter II sports also kicked off this week. It’s a busy time, but the Hive is buzzing with excitement and we are off to a great start to 2026!

I have a few announcements to share with you today: 

Senior High All-County Festival

Congratulations to the 34 student musicians selected to participate in the Onondaga County Senior High All-County Festival, taking place today and Saturday at Solvay High School. Each year, the Onondaga County Music Educators Association (OCMEA) hosts county-wide festivals for elementary, junior high and senior high students. These prestigious events bring together top musicians from across the county to perform in band, orchestra, chorus and jazz ensembles. Students work with distinguished guest conductors and are challenged with advanced repertoire and ensemble techniques. The Senior High All-County Festival includes students in grades 10–12 and represents a significant musical achievement. See the list of participants. Go Bees!

Scholar Athlete Team Awards

Congratulations to our fall 2025 varsity teams who qualified for the NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team Award. To qualify, 75% of the team’s roster must be 90% or higher. You can see the entire list of athletes by clicking HERE.

First LEGO League

Students from all five of our elementary schools, along with Ray Middle School, will take part in the First LEGO League robotics competition this Saturday at Roxboro Middle School. The competition is hosted by OCM BOCES. Our student engineers have spent weeks designing, building and coding LEGO robots that will compete alongside teams from other local elementary and middle schools. First LEGO League is an international, inquiry-based program that introduces students ages 9–14 to science, technology, problem-solving and teamwork. Now in its fifth year locally, this exciting challenge showcases creativity, collaboration and innovation. Best of luck to our student engineers. We’re incredibly proud of your dedication and hard work!

Musical Tickets

The Baldwinsville Theater Arts Program will present Meredith Willson’s The Music Man from February 5th to 8th. Online tickets will be available on January 15th at BTAP's website. Tickets are available at no cost to the public. No online fees are assessed for free tickets. 

Community Café

You’re invited to join us for our next Community Café on Wednesday, January 21st at C.W. Baker High School in the cafeteria. The topic discussed will be Graduation Measures. The Community Café, which will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., is an opportunity to bring together students, staff, parents and community members to discuss important topics impacting the school district. Guests will gather in small groups as we share ideas, perspectives and light refreshments. Registration is required. We hope you can join us!

January Calendar Reminders

• There is a half day for Pre-kindergarten to 5th Grade students on Friday, January 16th for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
• There is no school for all students and District offices are closed on Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
• The second marking period (grade 6-12) ends on Friday, January 23rd.
• Report Cards (grades 6-12) will be available in the Parent Portal (SchoolTool) on Friday, January 30th.

Please continue to check ParentSquare, your email and our website at www.bville.org for important updates. As always, please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. 

Have a great weekend. Go Bees!

Sincerely,

Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Superintendent of Schools

Read all messages from Dr. DeBarbieri – 2025-26 School Year