The BPS Musical Theater Initiative show listings for 2026 are listed! You are cordially invited to enjoy the talents of our young actors in the following musical theater productions. https://www.buffaloschools.org/article/2622026
On This Day in Black History: Rosa Parks was born on February 4, 1913, in Tuskegee, Alabama. Her courageous refusal to give up her bus seat in 1955 helped spark the Montgomery Bus Boycott and became a defining moment of the Civil Rights Movement.
Reminder: High school students—apply by Friday for M&T Bank’s 2026 Tech Academy High School Web Development Program to gain paid, hands-on experience with mentorship, networking, and real-world coding skills. https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/2631167
Buffalo Public Schools is designing a new school/program intended to better support students whose needs are not being fully met in traditional school settings. Your feedback is requested. The survey window will close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/2678992
Nominations for the 7th Annual Excellence in Education Awards are still open, and the deadline has been extended to February 14—now is the time to recognize an outstanding educator or staff member making a difference in Buffalo schools.
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!
Students: It is very easy to join your classes today. Please follow these instructions.
The link will take you to a waiting room and we will admit you into our main room. Homeroom begins at 8:40 and Instruction for 1st period begins at 8:50 AM.
In the Main room, make sure you edit your name and write your full name so that we can count you present in the attendance sheet.
Share your camera. Wear clothing that is respectable. Be courteous and respectful.
Join your classes at the regular times for your schedule
Some teachers may teach virtually for the full period. Others will be in their virtual room for 10 minutes to explain an assignment. Other teachers may not be present at all because they are correcting exams. Your counselor will let you know ahead of time if the teacher is available in the virtual room. All teachers have posted an assignment on Schoology that needs to be completed for you to receive attendance credit for this day.
So, join the class or not, everyone must complete the assignment and submit it to your teacher for you to receive credit for the attendance day. Your assignment will be found on Schoology. When you are in a virtual classroom, you are expected to have your camera on, be respectful, follow code of conduct rules as if you are in a regular classroom.
Thank you everyone! We hope that we all return to school by Wednesday. We will see you soon!
Fred Sales, Principal
The link will take you to a waiting room and we will admit you into our main room. Homeroom begins at 8:40 and Instruction for 1st period begins at 8:50 AM.
In the Main room, make sure you edit your name and write your full name so that we can count you present in the attendance sheet.
Share your camera. Wear clothing that is respectable. Be courteous and respectful.
Join your classes at the regular times for your schedule
Some teachers may teach virtually for the full period. Others will be in their virtual room for 10 minutes to explain an assignment. Other teachers may not be present at all because they are correcting exams. Your counselor will let you know ahead of time if the teacher is available in the virtual room. All teachers have posted an assignment on Schoology that needs to be completed for you to receive attendance credit for this day.
So, join the class or not, everyone must complete the assignment and submit it to your teacher for you to receive credit for the attendance day. Your assignment will be found on Schoology. When you are in a virtual classroom, you are expected to have your camera on, be respectful, follow code of conduct rules as if you are in a regular classroom.
Thank you everyone! We hope that we all return to school by Wednesday. We will see you soon!
Fred Sales, Principal
Reminder: FREE virtual tutoring is available for Buffalo Public Schools students in grades 5–12 through the Brainy Bulls Tutoring Program, offering support in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies in partnership with the University at Buffalo, Tuesday–Thursday from 2:30–6:30 p.m. https://www.buffaloschools.org/article/2468366
Students: It is very easy to join your classes today. Please follow these instructions.
The link will take you to a waiting room and we will admit you into our main room. Homeroom begins at 8:40 and Instruction for 1st period begins at 8:50 AM.
In the Main room, make sure you edit your name and write your full name so that we can count you present in the attendance sheet.
Share your camera. Wear clothing that is respectable. Be courteous and respectful.
Join your classes at the regular times for your schedule
Some teachers may teach virtually for the full period. Others will be in their virtual room for 10 minutes to explain an assignment. Other teachers may not be present at all because they are correcting exams. Your counselor will let you know ahead of time if the teacher is available in the virtual room. All teachers have posted an assignment on Schoology that needs to be completed for you to receive attendance credit for this day.
So, join the class or not, everyone must complete the assignment and submit it to your teacher for you to receive credit for the attendance day. Your assignment will be found on Schoology. When you are in a virtual classroom, you are expected to have your camera on, be respectful, follow code of conduct rules as if you are in a regular classroom.
Thank you everyone! We hope that we all return to school by Wednesday. We will see you soon!
Fred Sales, Principal
The link will take you to a waiting room and we will admit you into our main room. Homeroom begins at 8:40 and Instruction for 1st period begins at 8:50 AM.
In the Main room, make sure you edit your name and write your full name so that we can count you present in the attendance sheet.
Share your camera. Wear clothing that is respectable. Be courteous and respectful.
Join your classes at the regular times for your schedule
Some teachers may teach virtually for the full period. Others will be in their virtual room for 10 minutes to explain an assignment. Other teachers may not be present at all because they are correcting exams. Your counselor will let you know ahead of time if the teacher is available in the virtual room. All teachers have posted an assignment on Schoology that needs to be completed for you to receive attendance credit for this day.
So, join the class or not, everyone must complete the assignment and submit it to your teacher for you to receive credit for the attendance day. Your assignment will be found on Schoology. When you are in a virtual classroom, you are expected to have your camera on, be respectful, follow code of conduct rules as if you are in a regular classroom.
Thank you everyone! We hope that we all return to school by Wednesday. We will see you soon!
Fred Sales, Principal
Students: It is very easy to join your classes today. Please follow these instructions.
The link will take you to a waiting room and we will admit you into our main room. Homeroom begins at 8:40 and Instruction for 1st period begins at 8:50 AM.
In the Main room, make sure you edit your name and write your full name so that we can count you present in the attendance sheet.
Share your camera. Wear clothing that is respectable. Be courteous and respectful. Join your classes at the regular times for your schedule
Some teachers may teach virtually for the full period. Others will be in their virtual room for 10 minutes to explain an assignment. Other teachers may not be present at all because they are correcting exams. Your counselor will let you know ahead of time if the teacher is available in the virtual room. All teachers have posted an assignment on Schoology that needs to be completed for you to receive attendance credit for this day.
So, join the class or not, everyone must complete the assignment and submit it to your teacher for you to receive credit for the attendance day. Your assignment will be found on Schoology.
When you are in a virtual classroom, you are expected to have your camera on, be respectful, follow code of conduct rules as if you are in a regular classroom.
Thank you everyone! We hope that we all return to school by Wednesday. We will see you soon! The Zoom Link and information is as follows:
Time: Jan 27, 2026 08:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81984792558?pwd=cQbyuF5ozDPB67zTvx00UCOCOyleHG.1
Meeting ID: 819 8479 2558
Passcode: GoTigers!
Fred Sales, Principal
The link will take you to a waiting room and we will admit you into our main room. Homeroom begins at 8:40 and Instruction for 1st period begins at 8:50 AM.
In the Main room, make sure you edit your name and write your full name so that we can count you present in the attendance sheet.
Share your camera. Wear clothing that is respectable. Be courteous and respectful. Join your classes at the regular times for your schedule
Some teachers may teach virtually for the full period. Others will be in their virtual room for 10 minutes to explain an assignment. Other teachers may not be present at all because they are correcting exams. Your counselor will let you know ahead of time if the teacher is available in the virtual room. All teachers have posted an assignment on Schoology that needs to be completed for you to receive attendance credit for this day.
So, join the class or not, everyone must complete the assignment and submit it to your teacher for you to receive credit for the attendance day. Your assignment will be found on Schoology.
When you are in a virtual classroom, you are expected to have your camera on, be respectful, follow code of conduct rules as if you are in a regular classroom.
Thank you everyone! We hope that we all return to school by Wednesday. We will see you soon! The Zoom Link and information is as follows:
Time: Jan 27, 2026 08:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81984792558?pwd=cQbyuF5ozDPB67zTvx00UCOCOyleHG.1
Meeting ID: 819 8479 2558
Passcode: GoTigers!
Fred Sales, Principal
Stay warm and stay in the know! Follow BPS social media for the latest news, updates, and highlights from across BPS—timely, informative, and always up to date.
Facebook: @buffalopublicschools
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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.