Today is Orthodox Easter. Buffalo Public Schools recognizes its significance to many in our community.
Enjoy the remainder of Spring Recess, BPS students and families! Make the most of this well-deserved break
Wishing our BPS community a joyful and peaceful Easter Sunday! May your day be filled with hope, family, and celebration.

Today marks Good Friday. Buffalo Public Schools acknowledges this observance and its significance to many in our community.
Passover begins today. Buffalo Public Schools recognizes its significance to many in our community.
April is Autism Acceptance Month! BPS celebrates the strengths and unique perspectives of students with autism. This month, we honor understanding, inclusion, and supportive communities for all learners.

Track your child’s school bus in real time with the FIRSTview app—get alerts when the bus is nearby, view route updates, and stay informed with instant notifications all in one place.

On this day in Women’s History, March 24, 1882, Fannie Lou Hamer was born. She later became a powerful voice for voting rights and equality.
On this day in Women’s History, March 23, 1903, Emmeline Pankhurst founded the Women's Social and Political Union, a group that played a major role in the fight for women’s voting rights in the United Kingdom1
On this day in Women’s History, March 22, 1972, Equal Rights Amendment passage by Congress was approved by the U.S. Congress and sent to the states for ratification.
On this day in Women’s History, March 21, 1986, Debi Thomas became the first Black athlete to win the World Figure Skating Championships.
On this day in Women’s History, March 20, 1852, Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe was first published in book form, helping fuel the movement to end slavery.
Happy Eid al-Fitr!
On this day in Women’s History, March 19, 1911, the first International Women's Day events were held in several European countries, with more than a million people advocating for women’s rights and suffrage.
On this day in Women’s History, March 18, 1965, Alexei Leonov became the first person to walk in space aboard Voskhod 2 — a milestone that helped pave the way for future women astronauts and expanded opportunities in space exploration!
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!
