Have a great weekend and stay warm! For extra cold weather safety tips visit: https://www.weather.gov/safety/cold
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.
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.
Have a great weekend and stay warm!
Stay warm and stay in the know! Follow BPS social media for the latest news, updates, and highlights from across BPS—timely, informative, and always up to date.
Facebook: @buffalopublicschools
Instagram: @buffalopublicschools
YouTube: @buffalopublicschoolsboard
Good luck to all of our Regents exam takers! Stay focused, do your best, and finish strong!
Plenty to explore in BPS! BPS Family Resource Centers offer free programs—from Citizenship Prep to Line Dancing—for families, students, and staff. Conveniently located across the city and open year-round. See offerings here: https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/dept-family-and-community-engagement/page/familyresourcecenters
Reminder to restart your device at least every Wednesday to ensure you receive the latest updates from our IT Department. Regular restarts help keep your device secure and running smoothly.
Interested in volunteering? The Online Volunteer Application is LIVE and makes it easy for parents and community members to support students and schools across Buffalo Public Schools. Details: https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/1769279
We hope everyone had a great break and is ready to start the New Year!
Reminder: Classes resume on Monday. Have a great weekend!
Progress Reports available in Infinite Campus Backpack today! https://www.buffaloschools.org/article/2273032
BPS CTE programs help students fix, build, and create through hands-on learning that leads to real-world skills, industry-recognized credentials, college credit, and work-based experience—all while still in high school. Put your student on the fast track to a career that works.
Learn: www.buffaloschools.org/CTE
Watch: ▶️https://vimeo.com/1148632841
Learn: www.buffaloschools.org/CTE
Watch: ▶️https://vimeo.com/1148632841
BPS Family Resource Centers (FRCs) offer free programming and resources year-round. FRCs are open to all BPS families, students, and staff! Located conveniently across the city! https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/dept-family-and-community-engagement/page/familyresourcecenters
Visit www.buffaloschools.org/athletics for BPS Athletics schedules, registration, physical times, scores, and more.
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
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.
from the 156 security staff...
ONE-WAY POLICY
Effective January 5, 2026, one-way bus passes will be issued according to the following policy. Parents/caregivers have been notified by mail from the district.
1. Any student who states that they lost or forgot their bus pass must stay after school, and a parent/caregiver must be contacted to verify that the student needs a bus pass.
2. Once contact has been made and the need for a one-way pass is verified, you may issue a pass to get home only — not to school.
3. The parent/guardian must bring the student to school the next day and meet with the security officer to complete a lost pass form online.
Too many one-way passes are being handed out. Thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions, please speak with Security.
ONE-WAY POLICY
Effective January 5, 2026, one-way bus passes will be issued according to the following policy. Parents/caregivers have been notified by mail from the district.
1. Any student who states that they lost or forgot their bus pass must stay after school, and a parent/caregiver must be contacted to verify that the student needs a bus pass.
2. Once contact has been made and the need for a one-way pass is verified, you may issue a pass to get home only — not to school.
3. The parent/guardian must bring the student to school the next day and meet with the security officer to complete a lost pass form online.
Too many one-way passes are being handed out. Thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions, please speak with Security.
Olmsted's Holiday Spirit Week is NEXT WEEK! See pic and EVENTS page for details.
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.
