Reminder: WHJESP 11th Annual S.T.E.A.M. Fair – March 21, 2026 at Waterfront Elementary! Grades 3–12 can Code, Create, and Play with hands-on STEM + Arts activities. https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/2677080
On this day in Women’s History, March 19, 1911, the first International Women's Day events were held in several European countries, with more than a million people advocating for women’s rights and suffrage.
BPS Connections Episode 12 - Dr. Mubenga discusses developing a five-year, community-driven strategic plan focused on improving student achievement, grounded in current data and long-term goals. Educators and district leaders are collaborating to implement targeted strategies in classrooms that will drive measurable outcomes. ▶️Watch
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!
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.
Happy St. Patrick's Day !🍀
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Game on. Meetings underway for the BPS Technology Department’s eSports program as teams from Lafayette (207), IPrep (198), South Park (206), and DaVinci (212) get ready to compete. Level up and learn more at www.buffaloschools.org/esports.
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!
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.
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.
We’re officially 3 weeks away from Ready, Set, College!
Get ready for expert financial aid help, college apps support, giveaways, food & more!
March 28, 2026 | 11AM–1PM
📍 Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts
Let’s get our students college‑ready!
Register today! https://forms.office.com/r/HTQZa2HpMH
Get ready for expert financial aid help, college apps support, giveaways, food & more!
March 28, 2026 | 11AM–1PM
📍 Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts
Let’s get our students college‑ready!
Register today! https://forms.office.com/r/HTQZa2HpMH
On this day in Women’s History, March 6, 1937, Valentina Tereshkova was born. In 1963, she made history by becoming the first woman to travel to space aboard Vostok 6.
Say Yes Buffalo is offering a free summer camp for students in Grades PK-6 July 6–August 14, 2026, Monday–Friday, with 7-hour and 4-hour options. Registration closes June 16, with priority for students with economic need April 15–29. Details: https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/2744951
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!
Buffalo Public Schools wishes our students, families, and staff a joyful and colorful Holi! Let’s celebrate the festival of colors, happiness, and togetherness.