Student Placement & Registration staff are available to answer questions and provide clarification. Parents can call 716-816-3717 or email BPSSchoolChoiceApplication@buffaloschools.org

Parents/Caregivers can pick up a registration packet at Central Registration Center, 33 Ash Street (between Broadway & Sycamore using the Spruce Street entrance) on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or email BPSSchoolChoiceApplication@buffaloschools.org and a staff member will email you a registration packet or the proper forms needed.

A student is “new” if he or she has NEVER attended a Buffalo Public School. 

A student is “returning” if he or she previously attended a Buffalo Public School and withdrew to attend a Charter, Private, and Parochial or relocated to another city, state or country and enrolled in another school district.  BPS Home Schooled students are also considered returning students.

Once parents/caregivers have dropped off their completed registration packet, at the designated days and times (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-12 noon at 33 Ash Street) and the information has been reviewed and entered into our Student Information System, parents/caregivers will receive an email or telephone call verifying that registration has been completed.

Yes.  Student Placement and Registration will contact parents/caregivers if any information is needed.

Student Placement and Registration will only process registration information using the drop off method.  Please deliver completed registration packets to Central Registration Center, 33 Ash Street (between Broadway & Sycamore using the Spruce Street entrance) on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

You may be considered a family living in temporary housing, defined as McKinney-Vento.  Please email MV@buffaloschools.org or call 816-3717 to receive assistance with registration and transportation.

The following documents must be copied and included in the registration packet to complete the registration process: 

• Child’s Proof of Birth 
• Documents that Link the Student to the Parent  
• Parent/Caregiver’s Photo Identification  
• Current Report Card for students entering grades 1- 9 and Transcript for students entering grades 10-12 
• Two Proofs of Address  

If you have a copy of your child’s immunization records or physical examination, please provide a copy of them with your other registration documents.  Please Note:  Immunization records and physical examination are not required in order to complete registration.  However, they must be provided to your child’s school immediately once school resumes.

Only parents listed on the child’s birth certificate, or legal guardians who have obtained custody of the child through the court system.

Yes, unless you have court documents that state the father’s parental rights have been legally terminated.  Even if you have full custody of the child, you must still list the father.  Please ensure all custody documents, or a divorce decree that addresses custody, is provided with your registration documents.

No, unless your wife legally adopted your child.  Your new wife will be listed in the Emergency Contact Section.

List any person who you grant permission to pick up your child, or to sign your child out of school, or who can be contacted in the event of an emergency if the school cannot reach you or another custodial parent.