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 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.
Buffalo Public Schools wishes our students, families, and staff a joyful and colorful Holi! Let’s celebrate the festival of colors, happiness, and togetherness.
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!
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.
March is Women’s History Month. BPS proudly celebrates the achievements, leadership, and impact of women in our schools and community — past and present.
February 24: This Day in Black History — In 1926, Carter G. Woodson launched launched a movement, which later grew into Black History Month.
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 18: This Day in Black History — Toni Morrison, born in 1931, became a Nobel Prize–winning author whose work transformed American literature.
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!
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.
Love Data Week 2026 is here. This week highlights how data helps us ask better questions, solve real problems, and make smarter decisions in schools and communities. Follow along for daily resources, activities, and student-friendly ways to explore data. https://aptg.co/JhQxdK
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.
Throughout February, Buffalo Public Schools celebrates Black History Month by highlighting the history, excellence, and impact of Black communities in Buffalo and beyond.
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!