Extended Learning Department (ELT)
Mission
Extended learning excellence for all of our students is one of the essential elements of the BPS promise "Next Level: One Voice, One Vision, One Mission." Extended learning time (ELT) in BPS is comprised of after-school and summer programming.
See Announcements Below:
1) BPS Summer Jamboree - SAVE THE DATES
2) UB Brainy Bulls Tutoring - FREE for all students grades 5-12!
3) YMCA Swim Lessons - FREE for all BPS Students!
4) Read to Succeed Buffalo - FREE Parent Literacy Workshops March 4 & April 22!
5) Willie Hutch STEAM Fair - March 21st!
Announcement - BPS Summer Jamboree - SAVE THE DATES.
Saturdays - March 7th and 28th!
The 3rd annual Jamborees have been announced! Check the flyer below for further details - we are already planning for Summer 2026 and making connections with many local organizations providing robust, engaging, and fun learning experiences. Updates are coming in January!
Announcement - UB Brainy Bulls Tutoring
Begins October 8th!
Brainy Bulls Tutoring is available once again this year! Please check the flyer below for information to sign up for help in any of the 4 core subject areas.
Announcement - YMCA FREE Swim Lessons
The YMCA is offering FREE swim lessons for all BPS Students in grades 5-12! See the flyer below for information to sign up!
Announcement - RTSB FREE Parent Literacy Workshops
March 4 and April 22
Read to Succeed Buffalo is offering 2 FREE Parent Literacy Workshops - childcare is provided and FREE books to take home! See the flyer below for information to sign up!
Announcement - Willie Hutch STEAM FAIR
March 21 at Waterfront Elementary
The 11th annual Willie Hutch Jones STEAM Fair - see the flyer below for information to participate or attend!
BPS also provides opportunities for additional out-of-school learning opportunities through its Community Schools Programming.