Nominations are now open for the 7th Annual Excellence in Education Awards, celebrating the educators and staff making a difference in Buffalo schools—submit a nomination by February 7, 2026 at https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/2647316
BPS Connections | Dr. Mubenga sits with Brianna Pride to talk about the Student Technology Leadership Program, giving Buffalo students unique opportunities to learn, lead, and grow in tech. Visit the STLP Webpage to apply, watch student videos, and explore paid internship opportunities. Watch ▶️ https://vimeo.com/1156881143
2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Basketball Classic — thank you, Buffalo, for an incredible weekend celebrating basketball and community. Special thanks to our student-athletes, families, and to McKinley High School and City Honors School for their outstanding support.
Good luck to all of our Regents exam takers! Stay focused, do your best, and finish strong!
Faculty and Staff,
I hope everyone is well at home. Now that school will be closed for Tuesday, I wanted to quickly share our Regents exam plan as we adjust our schedules to the weather crisis: (See Image). Our proctoring assignments would remain the same, however the proctoring days would change. We are hoping that these changes would have minimal to no disruptions on the proctoring schedule for equity's sake. If you are having any difficulty, being on time or being present to any of your duties, please notify Mrs. Collea-Taylor asap.
This situation opens the possibility of having a virtual day on Monday, January 26th to allow our teachers to finish corrections. I will know about this after 11 AM tomorrow. Also, be advised that, if we go virtual, our plan involves using a posted ZOOM link in our school's website. Students would join there and be sent to their regularly schedule classes. Each teacher would have a classroom and our admin and leadership team would assist moving students from class to class. Students will not need a district device to join. Teachers are encouraged to have a PowerPoint, Nearpod or any other activity ready with an assignment. This assignment should be posted on Schoology as well. District policy allows students to receive attendance credit for the snow day when they complete this assignment within 2 weeks of the snow day. The district's expectation is that you would be teaching and interacting with your students virtually.
We will be observing this inclement weather period, and we are hopeful that school cancellations do not extend into Wednesday. If it does, we will send another email with our new plan at that time.
Stay warm and safe and as always, we will overcome these challenges!
Fred Sales, Principal
I hope everyone is well at home. Now that school will be closed for Tuesday, I wanted to quickly share our Regents exam plan as we adjust our schedules to the weather crisis: (See Image). Our proctoring assignments would remain the same, however the proctoring days would change. We are hoping that these changes would have minimal to no disruptions on the proctoring schedule for equity's sake. If you are having any difficulty, being on time or being present to any of your duties, please notify Mrs. Collea-Taylor asap.
This situation opens the possibility of having a virtual day on Monday, January 26th to allow our teachers to finish corrections. I will know about this after 11 AM tomorrow. Also, be advised that, if we go virtual, our plan involves using a posted ZOOM link in our school's website. Students would join there and be sent to their regularly schedule classes. Each teacher would have a classroom and our admin and leadership team would assist moving students from class to class. Students will not need a district device to join. Teachers are encouraged to have a PowerPoint, Nearpod or any other activity ready with an assignment. This assignment should be posted on Schoology as well. District policy allows students to receive attendance credit for the snow day when they complete this assignment within 2 weeks of the snow day. The district's expectation is that you would be teaching and interacting with your students virtually.
We will be observing this inclement weather period, and we are hopeful that school cancellations do not extend into Wednesday. If it does, we will send another email with our new plan at that time.
Stay warm and safe and as always, we will overcome these challenges!
Fred Sales, Principal
Today we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day . On this day we remember his leadership of the modern American Civil Rights Movement.
Today we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day . On this day we remember his leadership of the modern American Civil Rights Movement.
Plenty to explore in BPS! BPS Family Resource Centers offer free programs—from Citizenship Prep to Line Dancing—for families, students, and staff. Conveniently located across the city and open year-round. See offerings here: https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/dept-family-and-community-engagement/page/familyresourcecenters
Reminder to restart your device at least every Wednesday to ensure you receive the latest updates from our IT Department. Regular restarts help keep your device secure and running smoothly.
Attention high school students! Launch your tech career with M&T Bank’s 2026 High School Web Development Program – mentorship, networking, and hands-on coding experience.
Regents exams are coming next week. Get your practice in—Castle Learning is a great way to prepare on your own.
Interested in volunteering? The Online Volunteer Application is LIVE and makes it easy for parents and community members to support students and schools across Buffalo Public Schools. Details: https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/1769279
Today is Orthodox Christmas, observed by members of our school community.
We hope everyone had a great break and is ready to start the New Year!
Reminder: Classes resume on Monday. Have a great weekend!
Happy New Year from BPS! We wish our entire school community a safe, healthy, and successful 2026.
Kwanzaa begins today , Happy Kwanzaa!
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Progress Reports available in Infinite Campus Backpack today! https://www.buffaloschools.org/article/2273032
Winter Break Reminder: Schools will be closed from December 24, 2025 through January 2, 2026. Classes resume on Monday, January 5, 2026. Enjoy a safe and restful break!