BUFFALO

Join us at the Buffalo Public Schools Prekindergarten Fall Festival on October 5th, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at The Buffalo Zoo! It's a fantastic evening of fun for all BPS UPK students and their families, with FREE admission and parking. 🍁🍂

Don't miss this week's Wednesdays with Williams as we discuss the importance of immunization! Watch here: https://youtu.be/K5AMFVFwYkI

Mark your calendars: PS 032 Bennett Park Montessori Open House on October 11th. Discover the excellence of PS 032 Bennett Park Montessori at our Open House on October 11th, from 5 PM to 7 PM, located at 342 Clinton St, Buffalo, NY 14204.

Don't miss the screening of "Right to Read" hosted by BPS and the WNY Literacy Initiative on Saturday, October 7th, at West Hertel Academy. Join us at 9:30 a.m. for the film, with special guest Producer Kareem Weaver in attendance.

Apply now for 2024-2025 auditions at Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts! 📍In-Person Auditions at 450 Masten Avenue: Grades 9 - 12: Oct 14 & Oct 21 Grades 5 - 8: Nov 4 & Nov 18 ⏰ Auditions start at 8:00 AM 🏫 Join our Open House on Oct 4 at 6:00 PM For more info at BuffaloArtsAcademy.org or call 716-816-4220

Buffalo Public Schools united for a powerful #OrangeShirtDay! Join us tonight at BPS Native American Magnet School #19, 5:30 pm - 8 pm, for an exciting Native American Night celebration! 🧡

🌟 Reminder: Native American Night Tomorrow! 🌟 🗓️ Date: September 29, 2023 🕠 Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 Location: BPS Native American Magnet School #19 97 West Delavan Ave. 🧡 Also, do not forget to wear ORANGE for Orange Shirt Day to show your support and solidarity!

Watch a special episode of Wednesdays with Williams that shines a spotlight on the brainchild of Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, who now applied his inventiveness and innovation to education for our students with WozEd Watch here: https://youtu.be/ghoVEyfO8-A

🧡 Orange Shirt Day at BPS - Wear Orange on Friday, Sept. 29! 🧡 Join us as BPS honors and remembers Indigenous children who endured residential schools. Wear orange on September 29th and send your pictures to BPSWEBMASTER@BUFFALOSCHOOLS.ORG to be featured on our website and social media. Let's stand together in solidarity. #OrangeShirtDay

Save the date! The High School Showcase offers middle school students and their families an opportunity to learn about the various educational options available that are designed to prepare them for success in high school, college, and the workforce. Sept. 30th, 9 a.m. - noon.

Last night, during the BOE meeting Daijha Mims was officially sworn in as the president of the All-High Student Council. Additionally, BPS extended our congratulations to the students from PS 363 Lewis J. Bennett School of Innovative Technology who participated in the Cybersecurity Summer Program at Trocaire College. 🎓👏

🌟 Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with us on this special episode of Wednesdays with Williams! 🎉 Joining forces with Bilingual Center PS #33 and Alicia Barinas, we'll highlight the rich Hispanic culture. 🌎 Watch here: https://youtu.be/ehq-pA55RBs

Buffalo Public Schools takes the safety of its students and staff very seriously. We are aware that the FBI is investigating a nationwide cyber threat that originated in Texas and that is not specific to New York State or the City of Buffalo. Out of an abundance of caution, however, all recess activities were conducted indoors today at our schools. It’s crucial to stress that students and staff were not at risk, and this will not affect dismissal or evening sporting events.

Buffalo Public Schools proudly embrace National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th. 🌟

ATTN: High school football is a time for excitement and spirited competition, but it must be done in a safe environment. New spectator rules are in effect for BPS football games. Learn more about them here: https://www.buffaloschools.org/article/1239858

Watch this week's Wednesdays with Williams about the 2023-2024 school year being one of action and accountability. Link: https://youtu.be/8jSGAJdVFTI

What an incredible first day of school! 📚✨ Dr. Williams and her team kicked off the day with a back-to-school bus tour multiple schools to personally greet students, staff, and parents. Joining the tour was Mayor Byron W. Brown, members of the Board of Education, as well as Casimiro Rodriguez, Sr., and Zeneta Everhart, who have been strong supporters of BPS students and staff. This memorable day set a positive tone for the academic year, fostering unity and shared purpose in the school community. Here's to a year filled with growth and cherished moments! 🚌🏫👩‍🏫📚✨

Today is the start of the new 3-tier bell system which will mean shorter bus rides and more time in school, thanks to our hardworking BPS staff and First Student partners. Remember to thank your bus drivers and bus aides for their hard work. Let's go!

Make sure your child's vaccinations are up-to-date! Vaccinations must be updated by September 21, 2023. Your child’s doctor can answer questions about your child’s vaccine status. Please send updated vaccination records to Medicalrecords@buffaloschools.org.

Please join us today at 10:30am for Dr. Williams' State of the Schools 2023, in-person at City Hall or on our YouTube channel live stream.