BPS Family Resource Centers (FRCs) offer free programming and resources year-round. FRCs are open to all BPS families, students, and staff! Located conveniently across the city! https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/dept-family-and-community-engagement/page/familyresourcecenters
about 18 hours ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Family Resource Centers Logo

Happy Karen New Year!

about 19 hours ago, Buffalo Public Schools

Visit www.buffaloschools.org/athletics for BPS Athletics schedules, registration, physical times, scores, and more.

about 21 hours ago, Buffalo Public Schools
New Website www.buffaloschools.org/athletics
Houghton Academy gives K–6 students a hands-on opportunity to shop for family gifts while building literacy and financial skills through list-making, math connections, and thoughtful decision-making. This experience supports the school’s Pathway to Proficiency and reflects Houghton Academy’s commitment to student growth and learning.
about 21 hours ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Class with Santa
Kids at a table shopping in an auditorium
Kids at a table shopping in an auditorium
Kids at a table shopping in an auditorium
McKinley PS #305’s Horticulture Holiday Sale features a variety of student-grown seasonal plants, wreaths, arrangements, and greenery, with select items available for pre-order by contacting by December 19, 2025! Details: https://5il.co/3swjw
2 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
2025 Holiday McKinley PS #305 Horticulture Sale 1500 Elmwood Avenue
Holiday cheer filled the Lobby of The City of Buffalo's City Hall today as students from PS 79 Pfc. William J. Grabiarz School of Excellence shared a joyful holiday performance! Their talent and energy truly brightened the day. Missed it? Don’t worry! Join us again on Friday, December 19, from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. for more festive fun and student performances.
3 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Elementary Students Singing
Students Playing Drums on Buckets
Elementary Students Singing
Students Playing Drums on Buckets
Elementary Students Singing

Our Hutch Tech JROTC cadets are spreading holiday cheer across Buffalo! They shared festive caroling at City Hall and brought smiles to the VA Clinic. This week, they’ll continue spreading holiday joy at locations around the city, including the VA Hospital and other community sites. Thank you to our cadets for sharing the spirit of the season!

3 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
JROTC Students with Santa hats in a hallway
PS 61 celebrated the season with Winter Around the World, a multicultural holiday concert featuring selected 3rd and 4th grade chorus students, a violin orchestra, and a dance performance. A wonderful showcase of talent, culture, and creativity—great job to our students and staff!
4 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Student Violinist On Stage from School 61
Student Choir Sining
Teacher Playing the Guitar
Student Violinist On Stage from School 61  Performing
Talented BPS students filled the Lobby with festive holiday music, spreading cheer to everyone who stopped by. They’ll be back for more holiday performances: A special thank you to Ms. Anne Landey and the BPS Music Department for making today’s performance so magical!
Don’t miss the next chance to celebrate the season with us!
4 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Students Singing Holiday Songs at Buffalo City Hall
Students Singing Holiday Songs at Buffalo City Hall
Students Singing Holiday Songs at Buffalo City Hall
Check out our BPS social media accounts to see student spotlights and learn more about the amazing students in our district and their stories.! https://www.buffaloschools.org/SocialMediaDirectory
4 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
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Board of Education President Kathy Evans-Brown and Superintendent Mubenga Announce Pause on School Closures. Dr. Kathy Evans-Brown, in consensus with Superintendent Mubenga, has decided to pause any action on school closures until the new Board of Education is in place in January. No action will be taken at the board meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17, to close any specific schools.

5 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Director of Arts Michele Agosto spoke at the Wonderbrink Speaker Series, sharing her professional journey—Pa’lante—with a room full of members from Buffalo’s creative community - a beautiful and inspiring morning!
5 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Director of Arts Michele Agosto
Director of Arts Michele Agosto speaking
Director of Arts Michele Agosto standing with artwork
Director of Arts Michele Agosto speaking in a larger room.
Day 67 at PS 67 Discovery School… yeah, it’s a 6-7 kind of day!
5 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Group Students with hands up in air and towards balloons
Two students sitting at desks
4 teachers with 67 tee shirts on
Students dancing with principal on the Microphone
Two students sitting at a desk
Two students sitting at a desk
Two students sitting at a desk

Congratulations to the Burgard Bulldogs boys basketball team! They braved the weather and won the championship in the Christian Central Academy Tournament while improving to 5 - 0. They defeated a tough Tonawanda team 70 - 58. Senior Mohamed was named Tournament MVP and fellow senior Patience was named to the All - Tournament team. Congrats to Coach Phil Butler and his squad.

5 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Burgard Basketball Playerswith Trophy
Burgard Basketball Players with Trophy
Burgard Basketball Players with Trophy and Coach

2025 Horticulture Holiday Sale - The annual sale at McKinley PS #305 is underway. Support student work and find festive plants and seasonal arrangements at 1500 Elmwood Avenue. https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/2593938

5 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Hanukkah begins today. Wishing our families, students, and staff a meaningful start to Hanukkah. May the Festival of Lights bring joy, reflection, and time with loved ones throughout the eight days ahead.
5 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools

A busy weekend across Buffalo Public Schools including Painting & Drawing at the FRC North Zone, the NARP Orange Shirt Design Contest deadline, Admissions Testing for Gifted & Talented, districtwide Saturday Academies, and multiple performances of Othello at the Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts. Details: https://www.buffaloschools.org/events?start_date=2025-12-12&end_date=2025-12-13

8 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools

Progress Report grades for Quarter 2 close today! Keep up the good work!

8 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Premiering today and all weekend: BAVPA proudly presents the 2025 High School Play, Othello, directed by Connor Graham—a bold, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s classic, powered by our incredible student cast and crew. Don’t miss it! https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/2574952
9 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Students hit the ice for some winter fun and healthy activity. Thanks to Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Rich Entertainment Group, BPS students and staff will enjoy 46,000 free ice-skating tickets this season!

We are grateful for this generous gift that gives our students a chance to learn, skate, and enjoy the holidays at Buffalo Waterfront's Canalside.
10 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Students Ice Skating with Teacher
Students Ice Skating
Two Girls sitting with Hot Cocoa
Students Ice Skating
Group Photo with Penguin Mascot
Group Photo with BPS Leadership