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.

Holiday cheer filled the Lobby of The City of Buffalo's City Hall today as students from PS 79 Pfc. William J. Grabiarz School of Excellence shared a joyful holiday performance! Their talent and energy truly brightened the day. Missed it? Don’t worry! Join us again on Friday, December 19, from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. for more festive fun and student performances.





Talented BPS students filled the Lobby with festive holiday music, spreading cheer to everyone who stopped by. They’ll be back for more holiday performances: A special thank you to Ms. Anne Landey and the BPS Music Department for making today’s performance so magical!
Don’t miss the next chance to celebrate the season with us!
Don’t miss the next chance to celebrate the season with us!



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

Students hit the ice for some winter fun and healthy activity. Thanks to Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Rich Entertainment Group, BPS students and staff will enjoy 46,000 free ice-skating tickets this season!
We are grateful for this generous gift that gives our students a chance to learn, skate, and enjoy the holidays at Buffalo Waterfront's Canalside.
We are grateful for this generous gift that gives our students a chance to learn, skate, and enjoy the holidays at Buffalo Waterfront's Canalside.






Computer Science Education Week! December 8–14, inspire K–12 students, promote equity, and honor the contributions of students, teachers, and partners in computer science. Learn more: csedweek.org

