More exciting events to look forward to at MECHS.
On February 27, 1988, Debi Thomas became the first African American to win a Winter Olympic medal in figure skating at the 1988 Winter Olympics, earning bronze and breaking barriers in the sport.
February 27: This Day in Black History — In 1970, Maya Angelou published I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, inspiring generations through resilience and truth.
👩🏽🍳🔥 Happening Tonight at MECHS! 🔥👩🏽🍳
Our Family Resource Center (FRC) is hosting a fun and engaging cooking class this evening! 🍽️✨
Great food, great company, and great learning — don’t miss out. Check it out and join us!
#MECHS #FamilyResourceCenter #CookingClass #CommunityStrong
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.
Looking for a job? 💼✨
Wegmans is interviewing THIS Saturday!
Come learn about exciting job opportunities and interview on the spot! This is a great chance to gain experience, build your resume, and start earning.
Show up ready and dressed to impress! 💪
📅 February 28
⏰ 9:30 AM
📍 Bennett High School
Get ready for Saturday Academy on February 28th. Winter Recharge with some great activities.
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.
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.
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
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.
