Houghton Academy

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P.S. 69 - Houghton Academy
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Houghton Academy
1725 Clinton Street

Kaisertown

14206
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School number69
PrincipalElaine Vandi-Kirkland
Grades PK-8
Website Houghton Academy

P.S. 69 - Houghton Academy is an elementary/middle school located in the Kaisertown neighborhood of Buffalo, New York. It is located at 1725 Clinton Street, near Houghton Park, and serves Grades PK through 8. The current principal is Elaine Vandi-Kirkland.

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History

School 9 was constructed to replace School 7, located on nearby Bailey Avenue, and opened in 1922. It was renamed Houghton Academy as part of the desegregation plan. [1]

Former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

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References

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  3. 1 2 Simon, P. (1995, July 27). New Principals Named At 12 City Schools. The Buffalo News, p. B5.

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