Celebrating 10 years of Community Schools in Buffalo! There will be a Community Forum at Southside Elementary March 7th at 10:00am. Join us in a discuss with those involved in the program now and at it's origin. https://aptg.co/bbkBxC

February 26: This Day in Black History — In 1972, Jubilee Day was recognized in Florida, honoring the day enslaved people learned they were free.
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.
Congratulations to our Yale Cup Division 2 and Division 3 basketball champions. Olmsted and Middle Early College finished as Co-champs in Division 2 while East locked up the Division 3 title in Coach Bryant's final season. Great job boys and good luck this week in Section VI playoffs! Also, Congratulations to the South Park High School; Community School Sparks Varsity Girls Basketball team. 2025/26 Canisius Cup Champions!! Congratulations 13-0 undefeated division champs!!




February 24: This Day in Black History — In 1926, Carter G. Woodson launched launched a movement, which later grew into Black History Month.
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.
