Planning to play a 2024 fall sport at BPS? Student-Athletes must have an updated physical every 12 months. Limited spots available to get a physical at one of our hub schools. https://www.buffaloschools.org/article/1639248
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Consolidated Application Meeting Series. We need your feedback to inform budgeting decisions for Federal Program grants. You may attend either in-person or virtually. See more: https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/1680727
Saturday, August 10, 2024, BPS is hosting two events! Community Education Workshop, and Open Interviews for School Bus Aides and Food Service Workers! Find more information below.
Community Education Workshop
https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/1684076
Open Interviews for School Bus Aides and Food Service Workers https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/1697245
BPS joined News 4 WIVB Wake Up! this morning to remind families that students must be up to date with mandated vaccinations by 9/18/25. Students not in compliance with NYS Public Health Law 2164 will begin being excluded from classes starting 9/19/2024.
More info: https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/1641938
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIr37KlS7Kw
The school year is quickly coming, and it's time to prepare with school supplies. Check School Supply Lists to know exactly what you need in September! 📓 🖍 https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/1690129
Planning to play a 2024 fall sport at BPS? Student-Athletes must have an updated physical every 12 months. BPS offers physicals at school buildings, see below for dates and locations. More information here: https://www.buffaloschools.org/article/1639248
Reminder: Wednesday 7/17/24 is the last day that the district will collecting your feedback for the Response to Critical/Emergency Incidents plan. https://www.buffaloschools.org/article/1645825
BPS FOOD SERVICE SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM 🍏🍉🥪
We provide FREE Summer meals to children 18 years and under. Children must consume meals at the site.
The Summer program will begin Monday, July 8 and run through Friday, August 16, 2024.
Check out enriching summer programs available to students now ! //buffalopsny.sites.thrillshare.com/o/dept-extended-learning/page/specialized-summer-programs
Reminder: Today is the last day to submit artwork for the District Calendar Artwork Contest: https://forms.office.com/r/Gk9GmZ5UeD
School is over, but learning never stops—don't forget to explore new adventures with your summer reading list! 📚🌞
Summer Reading List: https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/1654215
🎉 Happy last day of school! Enjoy your summer break and see you in the fall! 🌟
Buffalo Public Schools Announces Return to Regular School Schedule Next Week
BUFFALO, N.Y. (June 21, 2024) – The National Weather Service is forecasting more seasonal temperatures in the Buffalo area next week. As a result, the district will return to its regular school day schedule. Again, no changes have been made to the NYS regents exam schedules, and the exams have not been canceled. High school students will be expected to report for their regularly scheduled regents exams next week. The last day of school for students is Tuesday, June 25 and the last day for teachers is Thursday, June 27.
Happy Friday! Good luck to our High Schoolers taking Regents Exams today!
Summer Solstice today - longest day of the year, and official first day of summer 🌞!
🎨 Today is the last chance to see the BPS Celebrating Arts Exhibit 2024! https://www.buffaloschools.org/article/1590347
Today we celebrate Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Let's continue to support and uplift each other in the pursuit of justice. #Juneteenth
Reminder: Today is the last day to register for Say Yes Summer Camps. https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/1558748
Beat the Heat: Tips and Advice for Coping with Extreme Heat, available at https://www3.erie.gov/health/health/
Buffalo Public Schools Announces Half Days Next Week Due to Excessive Heat
The National Weather Service is forecasting excessive heat in the Buffalo area this week. In anticipation of this and out of great concern for students, the Buffalo Public Schools has decided to implement four half days next week for students in all Early Childhood, elementary, and middle school grade levels (Pre K- Grade 8) on Monday, June 17, Tuesday, June 18, Thursday, June 20, and Friday, June 21. Lunch will be served to all students prior to their dismissal. Students will be released three and a half hours earlier (10:55 a.m., 11:45 a.m., and 12:35 p.m.) than their typical dismissal times.
High school students are not in school on Monday due to NYS regents exams. However, high school students will be expected to report for their regularly scheduled NYS regents exams throughout the rest of the week. Water stations will be available for students taking the regents exams.
Please be reminded that Wednesday, June 19 is a City Holiday and as such, all staff and students are scheduled to be off that day.
Staff will remain at their assigned locations for full workdays next week. Thank you.