Good Afternoon Parents and Guardians,
I hope you are doing well. Please review the important school updates and upcoming events below.
After-School Program
Our after-school program began today and will run Monday through Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Students interested in participating should submit a completed registration form. Please see the attached for additional information.
BPS Goes Paperless
Buffalo Public Schools is no longer sending physical progress reports and report cards home. The district will not be mailing report cards. Parents and guardians must register for the Parent Portal to access student progress reports and report cards online.
For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/2273032
Homecoming 2026: Fairy Tale Edition
Date: November 6, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: 75 West Huron Street
Tickets are $15 and will be sold during lunch periods from October 21 through November 4.
Students may bring a guest from another school; however, the guest's school must complete a guest authorization form. Students must be in good academic, attendance, and behavioral standing to attend.
Spirit Week
October 26 - October 30
Monday, October 26: Adam Sandler Day
Tuesday, October 27: Dress Like the 80s or 90s
Wednesday, October 28: White Lies Day or Dress Like Your Type
Thursday, October 29: Frat Boys vs. Sorority
Friday, October 30: Favorite Character Day
Upcoming Dates
October
October 21: SBMT Meeting at 1:00 p.m.
October 23: PSAT for 10th and 11th grade students who opted in
October 23: College Consortium, 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
October 28: Community Night: Let's Get Spooky! from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
November
November 3: Election Day - No School
November 6: Homecoming, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
November 13: Quarter 1 Ends; Grades Close; Quarter 1 Teacher Grade Input Window Opens
November 16: Quarter 2 Begins
November 18: Community Night: Taste of OTC & Buffalo Culinary Fall Festival and Meet the Buffalo Culinary Teachers
November 19: SBMT Meeting at 1:00 p.m. in the Restaurant
November 19 & 20: Senior Picture Days (students will sign up for appointments)
November 20: Quarter 1 Teacher Grade Input Window Closes
November 23: Picture Day for Grades 9 and 10
November 24: Picture Day for Grade 11
November 25-27: Thanksgiving Recess - No School
School Safety Information
As part of New York State's Project SAVE legislation, schools are required to conduct emergency response drills throughout the year. Our school partners with the Buffalo Police Department to ensure these drills are completed safely and effectively.
In compliance with these requirements, we will conduct a Lockdown Drill during the week of October 26, 2026. Prior to the drill, teachers will review procedures with students and explain the purpose of the exercise.
During the drill:
Teachers will close and lock classroom doors.
Students will move to a designated area away from doors and windows and remain seated on the floor.
Everyone will remain in place until an official "all clear" announcement is made by school administration or law enforcement.
Practicing these procedures helps us maintain a safe learning environment and ensures that students and staff know how to respond during an emergency.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (716) 816-4778.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Schuta
Principal