Today, February 24th, 2026 from 3 PM - 4 PM, Arts Academy will be hosting its monthly SBMT meeting virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is particularly important as it pertains to the school-based budget. Any and all are welcome and encouraged to attend the meeting via the information below. We look forward to having your support.
Site-Based Management
Team Virtual Meetings
Zoom Meeting ID - 619 689 0225
Passcode - BAVPASBMT
This meeting is particularly important as it pertains to the school-based budget. Any and all are welcome and encouraged to attend the meeting via the information below. We look forward to having your support.
Site-Based Management
Team Virtual Meetings
Zoom Meeting ID - 619 689 0225
Passcode - BAVPASBMT
February 24: This Day in Black History — In 1926, Carter G. Woodson launched launched a movement, which later grew into Black History Month.
Reminder! Tomorrow, February 24th, 2026 from 3 PM - 4 PM, Arts Academy will be hosting its monthly SBMT meeting virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is particularly important as it pertains to the school-based budget. Any and all are welcome and encouraged to attend the meeting via the information below. We look forward to having your support.
Site-Based Management
Team Virtual Meetings
Zoom Meeting ID - 619 689 0225
Passcode - BAVPASBMT
Nominations are open for the 2026 BPS Summit Awards hosted by Buffalo Public Schools. Join us June 2, 2026, from 5:00–7:00pm at West Hertel Academy as we honor exceptional students, phenomenal families, and outstanding community partners. Submit nominations by March 7 at www.buffaloschools.org/face
February 23: This Day in Black History — W.E.B. Du Bois, born in 1868, became one of the most influential scholars and civil rights leaders in American history.
We look forward to welcoming our students back tomorrow following Mid-Winter Recess. We hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable break, and we are excited to continue the great work ahead together. See you in the morning!
February 22: This Day in Black History — Dr. J. Ernest Wilkins Jr. was a groundbreaking mathematician and engineer whose work opened doors in STEM and education.
February 20: This Day in Black History — In 1968, students at South Carolina State College protested for civil rights, continuing the fight for equality in education.
February 19: This Day in Black History — The Tuskegee Airmen began their journey in 1942, becoming the first Black military pilots in U.S. history.
February 18: This Day in Black History — Toni Morrison, born in 1931, became a Nobel Prize–winning author whose work transformed American literature.
Happy Lunar New Year! 2026 - Year of the Horse.
Ramadan Kareem to our students, families, and staff observing Ramadan — a month of fasting, reflection, prayer, and community.
Happy Presidents Day!
February 16: This Day in Black History — In 1862, slavery was abolished in Washington, D.C., an important step toward ending slavery nationwide.
💙💛Happy Valentines Day!
Mid-Winter Recess! Schools Closed 2/16/2026-2/20/2026 - Have a Nice Break!
February 13: This Day in Black History — In 1923, Bessie Coleman became a national trailblazer as the first Black woman pilot in the U.S.
This Day in Black History — The NAACP was founded in 1909 to advance civil rights and fight for equality in the United States.
Parents, Guardian, and Families - From all of us at Performing Arts, we look forward to meeting/seeing you tonight for our Parent Teacher Conference Night.
This event starts at 5:30 PM and promptly ends at 7:30 PM. You will follow your students schedule throughout the night.
See you later!
This event starts at 5:30 PM and promptly ends at 7:30 PM. You will follow your students schedule throughout the night.
See you later!
This date in Black History : On February 11, 1990, Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 27 years, marking a historic turning point in the global fight against apartheid and inspiring movements for justice and equality around the world.