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.

March 13, 2026

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff,

March is Music in Our Schools Month and Youth Art Month, and it has been wonderful to celebrate the musical and artistic talents of our Bees throughout our schools.

I also want to take this opportunity to remind families that if you are unable to attend one of the concerts held in the auditorium at C.W. Baker High School, we do offer a live stream on YouTube. You can also view recordings of past concerts and performances!

Our Indoor Drumline is having an amazing season, earning three first-place finishes in their first three competitions. Tomorrow, the drumline will join the rest of the Marching Bees for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Syracuse, which marks the band’s 12th annual appearance. Best of luck to our students, and have a great time representing our district!

The arts are also alive across our schools. You are invited to visit the Secondary All-District Art Show at the Baldwinsville Public Library, where we are showcasing the incredible talent of our students in grades 6–12. The exhibit features a wide variety of artistic expressions from painting and sculpture to digital media and photography. The exhibit is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our students’ hard work and creativity. The artwork will be on display through March 24th.

Our commitment to the visual and performing arts as a district is a reflection of our belief that creativity, expression and the exploration of ideas are essential parts of a well-rounded education. The arts inspire our students, help them develop confidence and critical thinking skills, and strengthen the sense of community within our schools. Thank you for continuing to support the arts and the many opportunities they provide for our students to shine.

I have several announcements to share with you today: 

Athletic Updates:

• Our Girls Varsity Basketball team is the Section III Class AAA Champion! The Bees won 62-36 over Rome Free Academy at Saturday’s Sectional final, which was held at SRC Arena. This win marked the first Section III championship for our girls basketball team in more than 30 years. The Bees play in the NYSPHSAA AAA Girls Basketball Regional Finals versus Section II Champion - Shaker - at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy at 8 p.m. tonight. Get Tickets. Go Bees!
• Boys Bowler Zenon Gasiorowski and Girls Bowler Samantha Hass are competing Saturday in the NYSPHSAA individual bowling championships at Strike ‘N Spare Lanes. Go Bees!
• Congratulations to our athletes who represented us at the NYS Indoor Track and Field Championships last week. Here’s a recap:
  • Kamryn Barton placed 5th in NYS / 5th in the Federation in the 1000m Run, setting a new school record of 2:52.84.
  • Camden Davis finished 6th in NYS / 8th in the Federation in the Weight Throw, also setting a new school record of 62-9! Cam was also named the Section III Sportsmanship Award winner.
  • Girls 4x800 Relay – 8th Place Division 1 NYS / 11th Overall. Team: Yolanda Wei, Madelyn Donhauser, Emmy Buchanan and Kamryn Barton. Alternates: Isabella Koskowski and Samantha Donardo.
  • Boys 4x800 Relay – 12th Place Division 1 NYS / 23rd Overall. Team: Liam McOmber, Logan Bolton, Peyton Brutcher and Dom Dottolo. Alternates: Gaspar Rosario and Landon Royce. Gaspar Rosario also served as an alternate for the Section III Intersectional Relay.
  • Kayden Gilbert – 19th NYS / 20th Federation, High Jump.
  • Doug Clark – 17th NYS / 22nd Federation, Pole Vault.

• Spring sports are underway! Junior varsity and varsity teams began their seasons on Monday. Best of luck to all of our athletes and coaches. Have a great season. Go Bees!

• Registration for all modified spring sports begins on Saturday on Family ID. The deadline to register is Monday, April 6, 2026. Spring Modified Sports begin on Monday, April 13, 2026.

Visual & Performing Arts:

• Our Marching Bees will be part of Syracuse’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade again this year. The parade begins at noon on Saturday and is held in downtown Syracuse. Go Bees!
• Congratulations to our Indoor Drumline who took first place again on March 7th. Their next competition is on March 21st at Victor Senior High School. Go Bees!
• Congratulations to our ERA, and Junior Varsity Winter Guard groups who both took first place on March 7th in Rome. The Winter Guard teams compete next at the Mid-York Color Guard Circuit Championships on Saturday, March 28th at East Syracuse-Minoa High School. Go Bees!
• Congratulations to Isabella Tapia, a 9th grader at Durgee Junior High School, for being selected to and performing with the New York State Band Directors Association High School Honor Band that took place at the NYSBDA Winter Symposium last week. Great job, Isabella! 
• Congratulations to the 2026 inductees into the Baldwinsville Community Hall of Fame for the Visual and Performing Arts: Stephen Butler, Todd Hobin, Carol Jacobe, Jennifer Matott, David Smart and Dianne Spoto. The Induction Ceremony is on Tuesday, April 7th in the C.W. Baker High School Auditorium. The ceremony is free and open to the public. Biographies of the class of inductees are available on the Hall of Fame’s website.  

Retirement: 

Durgee Junior High School Principal T.J. Fraher recently announced to Durgee families that he will retire at the end of the school year. His retirement was approved by the Board of Education earlier this school year. Fraher has served the Baldwinsville Central School District for 14 years and has led Durgee as principal since the 2019–2020 school year. We congratulate Principal Fraher on his upcoming retirement and thank him for his years of leadership and dedication to the Baldwinsville Central School District. We wish him all the best in this next chapter. The search for the next principal of the junior high school is in its final stages, and more information will be shared with the school community soon.

Community Café:

You’re invited to join us for our Community Café on Wednesday, March 18th at C.W. Baker High School in the cafeteria. The topic discussed will be Artificial Intelligence. 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!

BTAP Production:

The Baldwinsville Theater Arts Program (BTAP) proudly presents Radium Girls by D.W. Gregory at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 20th and Saturday, March 21st. Based on the powerful true story of the dial painters who made labor history, Radium Girls brings to life the courage, resilience and fight for justice that changed workplace safety standards forever. Tickets are available now on the BTAP website. No online fees are assessed for free tickets. Go Bees!

March Calendar Reminders:

• The Trimester (Grades PK-5) ends today - Friday, March 13th.
• Trimester (Grades PK-5) Report Cards will be available in the Parent Portal (ParentSquare and SchoolTool) on Friday, March 20th.
• There is no school for students on Friday, March 20th for Superintendent’s Conference Day.
• Spring Break will be held from Monday, March 30th to Friday, April 3rd.

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