On this day in Women’s History, March 19, 1911, the first International Women's Day events were held in several European countries, with more than a million people advocating for women’s rights and suffrage.
On this day in Women’s History, March 18, 1965, Alexei Leonov became the first person to walk in space aboard Voskhod 2 — a milestone that helped pave the way for future women astronauts and expanded opportunities in space exploration!
On this day in Women’s History, March 17, 1959, Ruby Bridges became one of the first Black children to attend an integrated school in the South, helping advance the fight for equal education in the United States.
Happy St. Patrick's Day !🍀
Girls Who Game Junior Mentors from Schools 37, 43, 76, and 79 edited "She Leads STEAM Women Profile Videos" with help from School 355 STLP-Cinematography Students at The CITT today!
It’s Monday—tune in to Board Talk Radio: with the Board of Education on WUFO 96.5 FM from 6–7 PM for updates on Board priorities, leadership perspectives, and district initiatives!
On this day in Women’s History, March 16, 1910, Edith Wharton became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1921, paving the way for women in literature and the arts.
5-8 Grade Track and Field registration is now open! To register visit: wwwbuffaloschools.org/athletics
A busy weekend at Buffalo Public Schools with Saturday Academies through BPS Community Schools and Olmsted PS #156 Boys Basketball facing Windsor Central Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Buffalo State, one win away from the NY State Final Four- Good Luck!
Student leaders from across Buffalo Public Schools met at City Hall for the BPS Inter High Student Council meeting. They toured City Hall, met with Superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga and city leaders, and shared ideas about our community. Thanks to the Student Support Department for helping students get involved in local government.
On this day in Women’s History, March 13, 1933, Frances Perkins was sworn in as U.S. Secretary of Labor under Franklin D. Roosevelt, becoming the first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet.
Congrats to the Olmsted Owls Boys Basketball on a 65–56 Far West Regional WIN over Bishop Kearney Kings—next up vs. the Windsor Black Knights at Buffalo State on March 14 at 7:30 PM.
This day in Women’s History, March 12, 1912, Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts of the USA in Savannah, creating an organization that would empower generations of girls through leadership, service, and community engagement.
Game on. Meetings underway for the BPS Technology Department’s eSports program as teams from Lafayette (207), IPrep (198), South Park (206), and DaVinci (212) get ready to compete. Level up and learn more at www.buffaloschools.org/esports.
On this day in Women’s History, March 11, 1955, Bessie Coleman became the first Black woman to earn an international pilot’s license, paving the way for future generations of women in aviation!
On this day in Women’s History, March 10, 1876, Margaret Hello reportedly heard the first words transmitted by Alexander Graham Bell during an early telephone experiment, marking a milestone in modern communication.
Congratulations to the 1st Place Research Raptors Unified Bowling Team! So proud!
On this day in Women’s History, March 9, 1953, Rosa Parks was born. She would go on to become an iconic figure in the fight for civil rights, famously refusing to give up her bus seat and helping spark the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
We’re officially 3 weeks away from Ready, Set, College!
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March 28, 2026 | 11AM–1PM
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March 28, 2026 | 11AM–1PM
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Congratulations goes out to the Frederick Law Olmsted boys basketball team as they won the Section VI overall Class B championship with a dominant performance over Tapestry 58 - 45.
