Mid-Winter Recess! Schools Closed 2/16/2026-2/20/2026 - Have a Nice Break!
about 3 hours ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Mid-Winter Recess! Schools Closed 2/16/2026-2/20/2026 | A picture of 3 kids on a sled.
February 13: This Day in Black History — In 1923, Bessie Coleman became a national trailblazer as the first Black woman pilot in the U.S.
about 6 hours ago, Buffalo Public Schools

Love Data Week Day-5: Infinite Campus powers BPS data-driven decision-making by keeping grades, attendance, schedules, and enrollment accurate and accessible in real time for staff—and transparent for families through the secure Parent Portal. vhttps://aptg.co/4v6Y6p

about 9 hours ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Infinite Campus During Love Data Week, Buffalo Public Schools showcases the power of meaningful, accessible, and well‑managed data, and Infinite Campus plays a central role in that effort as the district’s web‑based student information system. BPS uses Infinite Campus to support data-driven decision making by allowing student information including grades, attendance, schedules, and enrollment details to be entered once and used instantly across the district. For families, Parent Portal provides transparent, anytime access to school records. The portal empowers parents to view grades, attendance, and progress through a secure platform that reflects BPS’s commitment to accessible and ethical use of educational data. For staff, Infinite Campus supports streamlined reporting, gradebook management, and access to real-time analytics. These capabilities help educators access accurate, well‑structured data to support instructional planning and equitable student support. By centering Infinite Campus as a key data resource, Buffalo Public Schools emphasize transparency, collaboration, and the essential role of reliable data systems in supporting student success
This Day in Black History — The NAACP was founded in 1909 to advance civil rights and fight for equality in the United States.
1 day ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Love Data Week – Day 4: Use the BPS Data Dashboard to turn student data into action with real-time insights on attendance, academics, EWIMS early warning indicators, and district and NYS assessment results.
1 day ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Looking for data to inform your decision-making? Then the BPS Data Dashboard is the place for you! BPS Staff with access to Data Dashboard have the ability to view reports on the students they serve including attendance, academics, EWIMS, disproportionately, and more to help guide your decision-making. Early Warning Intervention and Monitoring System The BPS EWIMS Dashboard uses data to identify students who are at risk of not graduating high school on-time or dropping out as early as kindergarten. Indicators are grouped into three domains: (A) Attendance, (B) Behavior, and (C) Course Performance and Composite/Combined Indicators using hundreds of data points harvested from within district data systems. Students are then classified into one of three categories based on our Go for Graduation Gold! District Assessments The Data Dashboard includes information about student performance on district assessments including DIBELS, iReady, and IXL. These reports will help you explore how your students are performing as individuals and a whole. NYS Assessments The Data Dashboard includes information about student performance on NYS assessments to help you better plan throughout the year.
This date in Black History : On February 11, 1990, Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 27 years, marking a historic turning point in the global fight against apartheid and inspiring movements for justice and equality around the world.
2 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
BPS Connections: Superintendent Mubenga sits down with Chief Financial Officer James Barnes to discuss how the Finance Department is working hard to identify savings across the district as we move forward with Level Two budget planning. ▶️ https://vimeo.com/1163785263
2 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
BPS Connections with Dr. Mubenga

Love Data Week Day 3: Protect student and staff data—use the Student Privacy PIN, store PII only on BPS-approved systems, and report suspected breaches immediately. Details : https://aptg.co/RLcljK

2 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Data Protection 101 Student Privacy PIN Remember to request the Student Privacy PIN from non-BPS staff before giving out information about a student’s location/attendance or any other details over the phone. Data Storage Never store any Student PII or Staff APPR on a non-district device or non-BPS cloud storage. Never email data to/through your personal email. Never store data on an unsecured (password/biometric) portable device including flash drives, external hard drives, or mobile phones. Data Breach If you have a complaint regarding the possible unauthorized disclosure of Student/Staff Personal Identifiable Information (PII), send an email from your BPS email account to DataPrivacy@buffaloschools.org. Please include ONLY the following text, your name, and NO additional details: “I believe a data breach has occurred. Please contact me at (provide your extension or phone number) to discuss this further.” Someone from the Data Protection Office will contact you shortly. Visit the Data Privacy webpage for additional information and resources.
This Day in Black History: On this day in 1865, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, formally abolishing slavery—marking a major step forward in the long fight for freedom and civil rights.
3 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools

Love Data Week Tip of the Day: Not sure where to find the data you need? BPS offers Internal, External, Research, and FOIL request pathways—https://aptg.co/g7glhz

3 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
TIP OF THE DAY L VE DATAWEEK Where’s the Data? Looking for data? Here’s how to get it!
TIP OF THE DAY L VE DATAWEEK Where’s the Data? Looking for data? Here’s how to get it! BPS offers several pathways for accessing data depending on your role and purpose. Internal Data Requests are for BPS employees needing data for jobrelated work and are submitted through the Internal Data Request Form. External Data Requests are for partners, collaborators, or individuals from other educational institutions; applicants must download, complete, and submit the External Data Request Form and required documents. Research Requests are required for anyone conducting research in BPS—including staff conducting non–job-related research—and must include a completed Research Request Form and Data Privacy Agreement outlining data security measures. FOIL Requests allow members of the public to access records of governmental agencies. FOIL provides a process for the review and copying of an agency’s records. Not sure what you need to do? Email datarequest@buffaloschools.org for support

The book fair is all set up and starts tomorrow!!! Here's the link for more information. Cash, card or e-wallet is accepted.

4 days ago, Sarah Gallien
The Book Fair is coming
Love Data Week 2026 is here. This week highlights how data helps us ask better questions, solve real problems, and make smarter decisions in schools and communities. Follow along for daily resources, activities, and student-friendly ways to explore data. https://aptg.co/JhQxdK
4 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
International Love Data Week February 9-13, 2026
TIP OF THE DAY L VE DATAWEEK Where’s the Data? The Buffalo Schools’ Office of Shared Accountability is excited to celebrate Love Data Week by reminding our community of some of the data services we provide. Love Data Week (#LoveData26), celebrated each February around Valentine’s Day, highlights the importance of data in research and everyday life. Each day during the week of February 9, 2026, we will share information related to our data practices. Looking for a quick, fun way to participate? Adopt a dataset! Just choose one from the list of datasets available for adoption (or any dataset in the ICPSR holdings), download it, and start exploring—it’s that easy. Adopting a dataset is kind of like adopting a pet, except less messy. Choose a dataset that interests you, fill out the Adoption Form, and dig into the data. Bring your dataset to life and share what you learn through email, social media, and more. Hint: we have images and templates that make sharing easy. Finish your adoption and download a Certificate of Adoption. You can even be featured on our Wall of Honor. Get ready to feel warm fuzzies and a deep sense of pride. ICPSR’s Adopt a Dataset program is free and open to everyone— students, researchers, nonprofit staff, or anyone curious about data.
International Love Data Week.
Have a great weekend and stay warm! For extra cold weather safety tips visit: https://www.weather.gov/safety/cold
7 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
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The BPS Musical Theater Initiative show listings for 2026 are listed! You are cordially invited to enjoy the talents of our young actors in the following musical theater productions. https://www.buffaloschools.org/article/2622026
8 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
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On This Day in Black History: Rosa Parks was born on February 4, 1913, in Tuskegee, Alabama. Her courageous refusal to give up her bus seat in 1955 helped spark the Montgomery Bus Boycott and became a defining moment of the Civil Rights Movement.
9 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Nominations for the 7th Annual Excellence in Education Awards are still open, and the deadline has been extended to February 14—now is the time to recognize an outstanding educator or staff member making a difference in Buffalo schools.
10 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
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Our annual book fair will be held February 10th - February 12th. Here's the link for more information.

11 days ago, Sarah Gallien
The Book Fair is coming
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.
11 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
MOnday | February 2, 2026 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. A cartoon picture of a groundhog with a hat.
Throughout February, Buffalo Public Schools celebrates Black History Month by highlighting the history, excellence, and impact of Black communities in Buffalo and beyond.
12 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
Celebrate Black History is American History | Black History Month 2025 CLRI & BPS Logos and a collogue of African American Icons.
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.
13 days ago, Buffalo Public Schools
World Hijab Day FEBRUARY 1, 2026 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. Picture of a Girl in a hijab holding books.