Congratulations to McKinley High School and Bennett High School! Both teams are advancing to the big stage at Highmark Stadium for the Section VI Class A and Class AA Finals—McKinley on Thursday, November 13, and Bennett on Friday, November 14. Our athletes are showing incredible drive, talent, and true Buffalo Public Schools pride!
Lafayette High School is the Class B Far West Regional Champion! After a thrilling 2–1 victory over Hornell, the Boys Soccer team is headed to the New York State Final Four next weekend in Middletown, NY. What a season of heart, hustle, and championship spirit—on to the Final Four!
BPS Athletics brought together dedicated athletic leaders and female coaches from across the district for the first EmpowerHER Coaches Roundtable discussion. From breaking barriers to building confidence, our coaches shared their experiences, insights, and ideas for enhancing BPS’ girls access, equity, and participation in sports. Together, we are moving from good to great!
Track Your Student’s Bus with the FIRSTview App! Stay informed with real-time bus tracking, alerts when the bus is nearby, and district updates - all in one app. Download Now! https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/dept-transportation/page/firstview
Don’t forget—registration is now open for all JV, Varsity, and Winter Modified sports! Register your student-athlete for a winter sport today. https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/2502713
This week we celebrate National Children’s Book Week, honoring the joy of reading and children’s literature. Schools, libraries, and families nationwide join in with activities and events!
Native American Heritage Month — November is a time to recognize and celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Native American peoples. Buffalo Public Schools invites you to visit the Native American Resource Program (NARP) webpage to learn more and explore upcoming events.
Congratulations to the Lafayette High School boys soccer team on winning the Section VI Class B Championship with a 4–1 victory over Springville!
Happy Halloween 🎃🍬!
Buffalo League SAAC on the move! Student-athletes from Olmsted, Burgard, East, I-Prep, and Riverside took part in the first of three Section VI SAAC Summits at Villa Maria College! Our athletes connected with Villa Maria’s Women’s Flag Football team and college professors to talk about balancing academics and athletics, joined in on team-building activities, toured the campus, and heard from Serena Sordetto, Head Coach of Villa Maria’s D1 Women’s Basketball team. An inspiring day of leadership, learning, and teamwork!
Reminder: Tonight is the third of four 100-Day Plan Town Hall Meetings with Dr. Pascal Mubenga at PS #50!
Share your ideas and help shape the future of Buffalo Public Schools. Details: https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/2411420
Interested in volunteering with your school or a district department? Fill out our new Online Volunteer Application today! https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/1769279
BPS Family Resource Centers offer a wide range of free programs, education, and resources to help families and students thrive—open to all BPS families, students, and staff at East, Lafayette, South Park, and Bennett High Schools! Discover all they have to offer or register today at https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/dept-family-and-community-engagement/page/familyresourcecenters
Buffalo Public Schools supports Red Ribbon Week, October 23–31, 2025 — promoting drug and violence prevention through Student Support Services. See the Parent/School Planning Guide for details: https://5il.co/3rh9z
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Happy Diwali! Wishing joy, light, and prosperity to all who celebrate this Festival of Lights!
The NFTA notified the Buffalo Public Schools due to a mechanical issue that there will be no aboveground rail service on Monday, October 20, 2025, between Allen Medical Station and Canalside Station. Trains will stop and unload at the Allen Medical Campus station and will take passengers to all above-ground stops. Shuttles will also stop at all aboveground stations to take students heading north to load on trains at the Allen Medical Campus station. Bus shuttles will continue to run approximately every 20 minutes to assist. If there are service issues, please call NFTA customer care at 716-855-7211.
Record Breaker Alert! The City Honors Girls Varsity Swim Team made waves last week—breaking TWO relay records and qualifying for sectionals! 200 Free Relay: 1:50.09, 400 Free Relay: 4:03.70 Shoutout to Lucy, Teagan, Frances, Josie, Abby—you crushed it!
Today marks the final day of Hispanic Heritage Month. BPS proudly celebrated the cultures, histories, and contributions of our Hispanic communities. We continue to honor and recognize the rich traditions that strengthen and inspire our schools year-round.
In an incredible day of competition! Our talented Game Day Cheer Team gave it their all—showcasing spirit, skill, and teamwork. Their hard work, energy, and district pride shone through every routine, resulting in: 2nd Place Overall!
1st Place Tumbling: Aloni M.
3rd Place Tumbling: Lani G.
1st Place Jumps: Mia C.
2nd Place Jumps: Rishya A.
3rd Place Jumps: Leilani L.
Thank you to our coaches, families, and supporters for cheering them on every step of the way.
