On this day in Women’s History, March 17, 1959, Ruby Bridges became one of the first Black children to attend an integrated school in the South, helping advance the fight for equal education in the United States.
Happy St. Patrick's Day !🍀
On this day in Women’s History, March 16, 1910, Edith Wharton became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1921, paving the way for women in literature and the arts.
5-8 Grade Track and Field registration is now open! To register visit: wwwbuffaloschools.org/athletics
A busy weekend at Buffalo Public Schools with Saturday Academies through BPS Community Schools and Olmsted PS #156 Boys Basketball facing Windsor Central Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Buffalo State, one win away from the NY State Final Four- Good Luck!
On this day in Women’s History, March 13, 1933, Frances Perkins was sworn in as U.S. Secretary of Labor under Franklin D. Roosevelt, becoming the first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet.
On this day in Women’s History, March 11, 1955, Bessie Coleman became the first Black woman to earn an international pilot’s license, paving the way for future generations of women in aviation!
On this day in Women’s History, March 9, 1953, Rosa Parks was born. She would go on to become an iconic figure in the fight for civil rights, famously refusing to give up her bus seat and helping spark the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Say Yes Buffalo is offering a free summer camp for students in Grades PK-6 July 6–August 14, 2026, Monday–Friday, with 7-hour and 4-hour options. Registration closes June 16, with priority for students with economic need April 15–29. Details: https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/2744951
On this day in Women’s History, March 5, 1931, Geraldyn Jerrie Cobb was born. She later became a record-setting pilot and the first woman to pass the astronaut qualifying exams in 1959!
Buffalo Public Schools wishes our students, families, and staff a joyful and colorful Holi! Let’s celebrate the festival of colors, happiness, and togetherness.
On this day in Women’s History, March 4, 1933, Frances Perkins was confirmed as the first woman to serve in a U.S. presidential cabinet, becoming Secretary of Labor under President Franklin D. Roosevelt!
On this day in Women’s History, March 3, 1913, the first major women’s suffrage parade took place in Washington, D.C., marking a pivotal moment in the fight for women’s right to vote in the United States.
On this day in women’s history, March 2, 1860, Susanna M. Salter was born — she went on to become the first woman elected as a mayor (Argonia, Kansas) and the first woman elected to any political office in the United States.
March is Women’s History Month. BPS proudly celebrates the achievements, leadership, and impact of women in our schools and community — past and present.
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.
February 26: This Day in Black History — In 1972, Jubilee Day was recognized in Florida, honoring the day enslaved people learned they were free.
The BPS Musical Theater Initiative 2026 show listings are now live! Come support our talented student performers at this year’s productions presented by the BPS Department of Arts. https://www.buffaloschools.org/article/2622026
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.