On this day in Women’s History, March 18, 1965, Alexei Leonov became the first person to walk in space aboard Voskhod 2 — a milestone that helped pave the way for future women astronauts and expanded opportunities in space exploration!
14 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
On this day in Women’s History, March 17, 1959, Ruby Bridges became one of the first Black children to attend an integrated school in the South, helping advance the fight for equal education in the United States.
15 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Happy St. Patrick's Day !🍀
15 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
On this day in Women’s History, March 16, 1910, Edith Wharton became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1921, paving the way for women in literature and the arts.
16 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
A busy weekend at Buffalo Public Schools with Saturday Academies through BPS Community Schools and Olmsted PS #156 Boys Basketball facing Windsor Central Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Buffalo State, one win away from the NY State Final Four- Good Luck!
19 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Student leaders from across Buffalo Public Schools met at City Hall for the BPS Inter High Student Council meeting. They toured City Hall, met with Superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga and city leaders, and shared ideas about our community. Thanks to the Student Support Department for helping students get involved in local government.
19 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
On this day in Women’s History, March 13, 1933, Frances Perkins was sworn in as U.S. Secretary of Labor under Franklin D. Roosevelt, becoming the first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet.
19 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Congrats to the Olmsted Owls Boys Basketball on a 65–56 Far West Regional WIN over Bishop Kearney Kings—next up vs. the Windsor Black Knights at Buffalo State on March 14 at 7:30 PM.
20 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
This day in Women’s History, March 12, 1912, Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts of the USA in Savannah, creating an organization that would empower generations of girls through leadership, service, and community engagement.
20 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
On this day in Women’s History, March 11, 1955, Bessie Coleman became the first Black woman to earn an international pilot’s license, paving the way for future generations of women in aviation!
21 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
On this day in Women’s History, March 10, 1876, Margaret Hello reportedly heard the first words transmitted by Alexander Graham Bell during an early telephone experiment, marking a milestone in modern communication.
22 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
On this day in Women’s History, March 9, 1953, Rosa Parks was born. She would go on to become an iconic figure in the fight for civil rights, famously refusing to give up her bus seat and helping spark the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
23 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Congratulations goes out to the Frederick Law Olmsted boys basketball team as they won the Section VI overall Class B championship with a dominant performance over Tapestry 58 - 45.
23 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
B1 CHAMPIONS!
The Olmsted Boys Varsity Basketball Team defeated Medina 68–33 to win the Section VI B1 Championship! Congrats to Principal Dr. Giovanna Claudio-Cotto, Coaches Bush & Vaccaro, and the entire team for their hard work and sportsmanship.
27 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
On this day in Women’s History, March 5, 1931, Geraldyn Jerrie Cobb was born. She later became a record-setting pilot and the first woman to pass the astronaut qualifying exams in 1959!
27 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Buffalo Public Schools wishes our students, families, and staff a joyful and colorful Holi! Let’s celebrate the festival of colors, happiness, and togetherness.
28 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
On this day in Women’s History, March 4, 1933, Frances Perkins was confirmed as the first woman to serve in a U.S. presidential cabinet, becoming Secretary of Labor under President Franklin D. Roosevelt!
28 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
On this day in Women’s History, March 3, 1913, the first major women’s suffrage parade took place in Washington, D.C., marking a pivotal moment in the fight for women’s right to vote in the United States.
29 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
It’s Monday—tune in to Board Talk Radio: with the Board of Education on WUFO 96.5 FM from 6–7 PM for updates on Board priorities, leadership perspectives, and district initiatives!
30 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
On this day in women’s history, March 2, 1860, Susanna M. Salter was born — she went on to become the first woman elected as a mayor (Argonia, Kansas) and the first woman elected to any political office in the United States.
30 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
