February 26: This Day in Black History — In 1972, Jubilee Day was recognized in Florida, honoring the day enslaved people learned they were free.
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February 25: This Day in Black History — In 1964, Muhammad Ali won the heavyweight title and became one of the most influential athletes in history.
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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
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February 24: This Day in Black History — In 1926, Carter G. Woodson launched launched a movement, which later grew into Black History Month.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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February 18: This Day in Black History — Toni Morrison, born in 1931, became a Nobel Prize–winning author whose work transformed American literature.
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Happy Lunar New Year! 2026 - Year of the Horse.
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  Happy Lunar New Year! Year of the Horse Tuesday | February 17, 2026 Schools & Central Office Closed | 2/17/2026. A graphic of a Hourse
Ramadan Kareem to our students, families, and staff observing Ramadan — a month of fasting, reflection, prayer, and community.
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Ramadan Mubarak to our students, families, and staff observing Ramadan — a month of fasting, reflection, prayer, and community.
Happy Presidents Day!
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Presidents’ Day Monday | February 16, 2026 Schools & Central Office Closed | A picture of Mount Rushmore in the Background
February 16: This Day in Black History — In 1862, slavery was abolished in Washington, D.C., an important step toward ending slavery nationwide.
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💙💛Happy Valentines Day!
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BPS Logo in a Heart
Mid-Winter Recess! Schools Closed 2/16/2026-2/20/2026 - Have a Nice Break!
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Mid-Winter Recess! Schools Closed 2/16/2026-2/20/2026 | A picture of 3 kids on a sled.
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.
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This Day in Black History — The NAACP was founded in 1909 to advance civil rights and fight for equality in the United States.
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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!
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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.
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BPS Connections: Superintendent Mubenga sits down with Chief Financial Officer James Barnes to discuss how the Finance Department is working hard to identify savings across the district as we move forward with Level Two budget planning. ▶️ https://vimeo.com/1163785263
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BPS Connections with Dr. Mubenga

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.