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Love Data Week Day 3: Protect student and staff data—use the Student Privacy PIN, store PII only on BPS-approved systems, and report suspected breaches immediately. Details : https://aptg.co/RLcljK

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Data Protection 101 Student Privacy PIN Remember to request the Student Privacy PIN from non-BPS staff before giving out information about a student’s location/attendance or any other details over the phone. Data Storage Never store any Student PII or Staff APPR on a non-district device or non-BPS cloud storage. Never email data to/through your personal email. Never store data on an unsecured (password/biometric) portable device including flash drives, external hard drives, or mobile phones. Data Breach If you have a complaint regarding the possible unauthorized disclosure of Student/Staff Personal Identifiable Information (PII), send an email from your BPS email account to DataPrivacy@buffaloschools.org. Please include ONLY the following text, your name, and NO additional details: “I believe a data breach has occurred. Please contact me at (provide your extension or phone number) to discuss this further.” Someone from the Data Protection Office will contact you shortly. Visit the Data Privacy webpage for additional information and resources.

Reminder: There is a Native American Resource Program - Parent/Student Committee Meeting tonight. Details: https://aptg.co/9vltCK

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This Day in Black History: On this day in 1865, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, formally abolishing slavery—marking a major step forward in the long fight for freedom and civil rights.

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Love Data Week Tip of the Day: Not sure where to find the data you need? BPS offers Internal, External, Research, and FOIL request pathways—https://aptg.co/g7glhz

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TIP OF THE DAY L VE DATAWEEK Where’s the Data? Looking for data? Here’s how to get it!

TIP OF THE DAY L VE DATAWEEK Where’s the Data? Looking for data? Here’s how to get it! BPS offers several pathways for accessing data depending on your role and purpose. Internal Data Requests are for BPS employees needing data for jobrelated work and are submitted through the Internal Data Request Form. External Data Requests are for partners, collaborators, or individuals from other educational institutions; applicants must download, complete, and submit the External Data Request Form and required documents. Research Requests are required for anyone conducting research in BPS—including staff conducting non–job-related research—and must include a completed Research Request Form and Data Privacy Agreement outlining data security measures. FOIL Requests allow members of the public to access records of governmental agencies. FOIL provides a process for the review and copying of an agency’s records. Not sure what you need to do? Email datarequest@buffaloschools.org for support

Thank you, Coach Bryant 🏀! We recognized a truly special moment at East High School as Coach Starling Bryant coached his final game as the boys basketball head coach. Coach Bryant's impact goes far beyond wins and losses. He has been a mentor, leader, and role model- shaping the lives of young people through discipline, accountability, and pride in representing East High School.

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Coach Bryant with Principal, AD and Guy holding a jersey.

Coach Bryant and Marquita Bryant talking on a micorphone.

What a weekend for BPS Competitive Cheerleading! These girls started with a bang! Getting a 1st place result in Lancaster's Class A Division 1 Saturday morning and a 2nd place Class A Division result on Friday in Gowanda! Great Job!

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BPS Competitive Cheerleading Squad picture

BPS Competitive Cheerleading Squad cheering

BPS Competitive Cheerleading coaches holding a certificate.

Love Data Week 2026 is here. This week highlights how data helps us ask better questions, solve real problems, and make smarter decisions in schools and communities. Follow along for daily resources, activities, and student-friendly ways to explore data. https://aptg.co/JhQxdK

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International Love Data Week February 9-13, 2026

TIP OF THE DAY L VE DATAWEEK Where’s the Data? The Buffalo Schools’ Office of Shared Accountability is excited to celebrate Love Data Week by reminding our community of some of the data services we provide. Love Data Week (#LoveData26), celebrated each February around Valentine’s Day, highlights the importance of data in research and everyday life. Each day during the week of February 9, 2026, we will share information related to our data practices. Looking for a quick, fun way to participate? Adopt a dataset! Just choose one from the list of datasets available for adoption (or any dataset in the ICPSR holdings), download it, and start exploring—it’s that easy. Adopting a dataset is kind of like adopting a pet, except less messy. Choose a dataset that interests you, fill out the Adoption Form, and dig into the data. Bring your dataset to life and share what you learn through email, social media, and more. Hint: we have images and templates that make sharing easy. Finish your adoption and download a Certificate of Adoption. You can even be featured on our Wall of Honor. Get ready to feel warm fuzzies and a deep sense of pride. ICPSR’s Adopt a Dataset program is free and open to everyone— students, researchers, nonprofit staff, or anyone curious about data.

Have a great weekend and stay warm! For extra cold weather safety tips visit: https://www.weather.gov/safety/cold

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The BPS Musical Theater Initiative show listings for 2026 are listed! You are cordially invited to enjoy the talents of our young actors in the following musical theater productions. https://www.buffaloschools.org/article/2622026

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Congratulations Heart of a Champions Character Athlete award recipients!
South Park- Tyree
McKinley- Anthony

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Basketball Coaches and Players from McKinley and South Park

Happy Groundhog Day! A tradition in folklore where a groundhog, specifically Punxsutawney Phil, emerges from his burrow to "predict" the weather. If he sees his shadow, six more weeks of winter are predicted; if not, an early spring is expected.

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MOnday | February 2, 2026 Happy Groundhog Day! A tradition in folklore where a groundhog, specifically Punxsutawney Phil, emerges from his burrow to "predict" the weather. If he sees his shadow, six more weeks of winter are predicted; if not, an early spring is expected. A cartoon picture of a groundhog with a hat.

Throughout February, Buffalo Public Schools celebrates Black History Month by highlighting the history, excellence, and impact of Black communities in Buffalo and beyond.

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Celebrate Black History is American History | Black History Month 2025 CLRI & BPS Logos and a collogue of African American Icons.

World Hijab Day, observed on February 1st, raises awareness about the hijab and promotes religious tolerance. It encourages women of all backgrounds to wear a hijab for a day to foster understanding and combat stereotypes.

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World Hijab Day FEBRUARY 1, 2026 World Hijab Day, observed on February 1st, raises awareness about the hijab and promotes religious tolerance. It encourages women of all backgrounds to wear a hijab for a day to foster understanding and combat stereotypes. Picture of a Girl in a hijab holding books.

Have a great weekend and stay warm!

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Looking for a strong start for your preschooler? Buffalo Public Schools offers free, high-quality Pre-K that builds early reading, math, and social skills—so your child is confident and ready for kindergarten. Enroll Today! ▶️https://vimeo.com/1144601729

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Reminder: FREE virtual tutoring is available for Buffalo Public Schools students in grades 5–12 through the Brainy Bulls Tutoring Program, offering support in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies in partnership with the University at Buffalo, Tuesday–Thursday from 2:30–6:30 p.m. https://www.buffaloschools.org/article/2468366

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Brainy Bulls | UB Offers Free Tutoring Mentorship Program to BPS Students in Grades 5-12 Buffalo Public Schools The University at Buffalo in collaboration with the Graduate School of Education offers FREE virtual tutoring services for students in grades 5 - 12 across a range of subject areas.

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Today marks Dr. Pascal Mubenga’s 100th day as Superintendent of Buffalo Public Schools. In that time, he has visited all 60 schools, hosted four community town halls, met with 11 district unions, and engaged with students, staff, families, and community leaders across Buffalo.

Focused on listening, learning, and building relationships, this marks just the beginning as we move forward together for our students and families.

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Superintendent Mubenga in the School Community

2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Basketball Classic — thank you, Buffalo, for an incredible weekend celebrating basketball and community. Special thanks to our student-athletes, families, and to McKinley High School and City Honors School for their outstanding support.

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