BUFFALO

Congratulations Henry Peterson & City Honors School! ICYMI. The Buffalo News: City Honors' Henry Peterson wins USA Track and Field National Junior Olympic Championships title Link: https://buffalonews.com/sports/high-school/city-honors-henry-peterson-wins-usa-track-and-field-national-junior-olympic-championships-title/article_afb5ad48-2e59-11ee-97ff-035e0a46fa11.html

Time is running out to submit your book summaries and receive your invitation to Mayor Byron Brown's Reading Rules Awards Ceremony on August 26th at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. Please submit your summaries right away at https://www.buffalony.gov/1637/Reading-Rules-Summer-Reading-Challenge

Mark your calendar: MWBE Contractor & Vendor Recruitment Expo on Tuesday, August 1st, at the Buffalo Employment & Training Center.

Attention tradespeople! The BPS Adult Education program has teaching opportunities for knowledgeable tradespeople. To apply, visit: www.UpSkill.org

📣 The Center for Innovation, Technology, and Training (CITT) at 1515 South Park Ave. will be open until 3:30 starting next week. If you're having a technical issue with a district issued device 💻 please come on in! Students and families are welcome to walk-in. Staff, please make an appointment in Team Dynamix.

🌞 BPS has kicked off its Free Summer Meal Program! 🍽️ Children aged 18 and under can now enjoy nutritious meals at no cost! Discover a nearby location and learn more about this awesome initiative here: https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/page/food-service

Due to an air quality alert today for all Western New York the Buffalo Public Schools is putting restrictions on outside activities for our Extended Learning Opportunity Program for July 17, 2023. We will continue to monitor all information and recommendations and adjust if appropriate. We still suggest that people who are vulnerable avoid strenuous outdoor activities, keep outdoor activities short, and consider moving physical activities indoors or rescheduling them.

Parents & caregivers: Are your child's immunizations up to date? NYS requires certain vaccines for school. Schedule with your healthcare provider this summer to ensure compliance. Deadline: Sept. 21, 2023. For more info: https://buffaloschools.org/page/immunization-requirements

Seeking a rewarding career? Look no further! Join our BPS team as a security officer today. With over 60 unique schools and 30,000 students, BPS is the place to be. Don't miss out on becoming part of our dedicated team! Apply at: http://buffaloschools.org/security

Today was the opening of the Say Yes Summer Camps for Buffalo Public School students in grades pre-K to six. Through Say Yes summer camps' various locations throughout the city, our children are given the opportunity to explore some exciting new activities in a safe and enriching environment.

Reminder: High School Summer Programs start Wednesday, July 12th.

Reminder: Summer Programing starts Monday, July 10th for PreK through 8th grade.

And, we have lift off! Our new website is launched! Better communication with every stakeholder.

We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and beautiful summer break!

Congratulations to the Class of 2023! We are so proud of your hard work and determination.

Last day for students June 22!

Juneteenth Buffalo is quickly approaching on June 17th and 18th . Please join the Buffalo Public Schools Office of Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Initiatives as we collaborate with the Juneteenth Committee of Buffalo, New York to implement the 2023 Juneteenth FreeThem Land Experience. This will be an amazing opportunity for celebrating African American emancipation, pride, and joy, and for engaging in literacy, arts, music, dance, athletics, performances, and much, much more!!! Our site will be immediately adjacent to the Dr. Charles R. Drew Science Magnet School #59 from 12:30pm-5:00pm on 6/17/23. Hope to see you there!

Be sure to check out all the summer programs BPS has to offer!

Best wishes for success to all of our BPS students taking the NYS Regents exams! You've got this! #BPSstrong

Reminder: No school on Monday for Juneteenth holiday.