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.
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!
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.
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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.
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
We hope everyone had a great break and is ready to start the New Year!
Reminder: Classes resume on Monday. Have a great weekend!
Progress Reports available in Infinite Campus Backpack today! https://www.buffaloschools.org/article/2273032
BPS CTE programs help students fix, build, and create through hands-on learning that leads to real-world skills, industry-recognized credentials, college credit, and work-based experience—all while still in high school. Put your student on the fast track to a career that works.
Learn: www.buffaloschools.org/CTE
Watch: ▶️https://vimeo.com/1148632841
Learn: www.buffaloschools.org/CTE
Watch: ▶️https://vimeo.com/1148632841
BPS Family Resource Centers (FRCs) offer free programming and resources year-round. FRCs are open to all BPS families, students, and staff! Located conveniently across the city! https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/dept-family-and-community-engagement/page/familyresourcecenters
Visit www.buffaloschools.org/athletics for BPS Athletics schedules, registration, physical times, scores, and more.
Check out our BPS social media accounts to see student spotlights and learn more about the amazing students in our district and their stories.! https://www.buffaloschools.org/SocialMediaDirectory
Hanukkah begins today. Wishing our families, students, and staff a meaningful start to Hanukkah. May the Festival of Lights bring joy, reflection, and time with loved ones throughout the eight days ahead.
Join us for our Merry Mental Health Saturday Academy on December 6!
This event will focus on self-care, featuring activities like massages, yoga, healing Sound Baths (Bowls) and Tai Chi. UB's community Mental Health Team will be here checking our vitals and armed with information for a healthier lifestyle, all designed to remind us of the importance of when we take care of ourselves, we are taking care of others. We’ll also have fun activities for kids, including cookie decorating, ornament making, and Pokémon battles. We'll have our annual New Year's balloon drop, holiday caroling from Calvary Baptist Church, and live music from The Nicholas Brothers.
This event will focus on self-care, featuring activities like massages, yoga, healing Sound Baths (Bowls) and Tai Chi. UB's community Mental Health Team will be here checking our vitals and armed with information for a healthier lifestyle, all designed to remind us of the importance of when we take care of ourselves, we are taking care of others. We’ll also have fun activities for kids, including cookie decorating, ornament making, and Pokémon battles. We'll have our annual New Year's balloon drop, holiday caroling from Calvary Baptist Church, and live music from The Nicholas Brothers.
Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Observed each year on December 3, this day raises awareness about the challenges faced by persons with disabilities and promotes their full and equal participation in political, social, economic, and cultural life.
Students, visit www.buffaloschools.org/students to find for everything you need—student spotlights, scholarships, tech help, BPS programs... all student resources in one place!
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Family Resource Centers continue to offer free programs, education, and support for all BPS families, students, and staff at East, Lafayette, South Park, and Bennett High Schools. Explore services or register anytime: https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/dept-family-and-community-engagement/page/familyresourcecenters Watch: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3927/BPS/5381983/bps_family_resource_centers.mp4