Superintendent Pascal Mubenga sits down with Director of Communications Jeffery Hammond to reflect on his first 100 days leading the Buffalo Public Schools. He shares key insights from visiting all schools, engaging with the community, and highlights early progress toward building one unified school system and setting the stage for the district’s strategic plan. Watch ▶️https://vimeo.com/1152082019
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!
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
Happy Karen New Year!
Visit www.buffaloschools.org/athletics for BPS Athletics schedules, registration, physical times, scores, and more.
PS 61 celebrated the season with Winter Around the World, a multicultural holiday concert featuring selected 3rd and 4th grade chorus students, a violin orchestra, and a dance performance. A wonderful showcase of talent, culture, and creativity—great job to our students and staff!
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.
A busy weekend across Buffalo Public Schools including Painting & Drawing at the FRC North Zone, the NARP Orange Shirt Design Contest deadline, Admissions Testing for Gifted & Talented, districtwide Saturday Academies, and multiple performances of Othello at the Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts. Details: https://www.buffaloschools.org/events?start_date=2025-12-12&end_date=2025-12-13
Progress Report grades for Quarter 2 close today! Keep up the good work!
Superintendent Mubenga sits with Athletic Director Aubrey Lloyd to explain that, at the modified level, students can expect a focus on skill development, teamwork, confidence building, and learning the fundamentals of organized sports in a supportive, fun environment ▶️ https://vimeo.com/1144950494
