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.
24 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!

24 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!
25 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!
25 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
25 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
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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!
26 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!
26 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.

26 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Burgard Basketball Playerswith Trophy
Burgard Basketball Players with Trophy
Burgard Basketball Players with Trophy and Coach
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.
27 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

29 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools

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

29 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.
about 1 month 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
Prep Takes the Plunge! For the 5th year, International Prep's students took on the Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics New York. They showed amazing courage and school pride as they braved the icy water! Thanks to everyone who donated, iPrep raised $2,000 — double what was raised last year! 💙❄️🌊
about 1 month ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Group of iPrep Students with a polar bear mascot outside Lake Erie
Group of iPrep Students with a polar bear mascot outside of a warming Hut
Group of iPrep Students with a polar bear mascot inside a warming hut.
Discover the Prekindergarten your child deserves! https://vimeo.com/1144601729
about 1 month ago, Buffalo Public Schools
DisCover The Prekindergarten Your Child Deserves Enoll Today!
Today, members of the Inter High School Student Council had the opportunity to meet with Superintendent Dr. Mubenga to share their voices, ideas, and perspectives. We are proud of our student leaders for stepping up and engaging in meaningful conversations about the future of our schools!
about 1 month ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Members of the High School Student Council standing in a group photo with Dr. Mubenga and Dr. Sharon Brown
Computer Science Education Week! December 8–14, inspire K–12 students, promote equity, and honor the contributions of students, teachers, and partners in computer science. Learn more: csedweek.org
about 1 month ago, Buffalo Public Schools

BPS celebrates cultural traditions today with Bodhi Day, celebrating enlightenment, and Karen New Year, a time of community, reflection, and new beginnings.

about 1 month ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Holiday giving is in full swing at North Park Community School #50! Parents and students donated cozy socks and crafted ornaments to spread warmth and joy to children at Oishei Children’s Hospital. A huge thank you to our wonderful teachers for organizing this meaningful event and inspiring kindness all around!
about 1 month ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Picture of christmas ornamints
Teacher making Chirstmas crafts with a student
Parents, teachers and students warpping gifts at a table
Two Students wrapping gifts
3 adults smiling
two parents with two students sitting at a table
a parent with two students
Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Observed each year on December 3, this day raises awareness about the challenges faced by persons with disabilities and promotes their full and equal participation in political, social, economic, and cultural life.
about 1 month ago, Buffalo Public Schools
International Day of Persons with Disabilities December 3, 2025  International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a day meant to raise awareness about the challenges faced by persons with disabilities and to promote their full and equal participation in all aspects of political, social, economic, and cultural life.
Students, visit www.buffaloschools.org/students to find for everything you need—student spotlights, scholarships, tech help, BPS programs... all student resources in one place!
about 1 month ago, Buffalo Public Schools