Buffalo Public Schools will be Closed on Wednesday, January 22
Due to continuing extreme wind chill and snowfall along with declared emergencies by the Governor and City of Buffalo, the Buffalo Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. All students and staff are to stay home.
High School Regents exams scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday will be rescheduled for Thursday and Friday. Please keep warm and safe.
If you or someone you know is in need of support, call 211 for food needs and emergency shelter information or call 988 for mental health resources.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (January 20, 2025) – Out of an abundance of caution and concern, due to reported and anticipated snow accumulation overnight and extreme wind chill factors for tomorrow morning, along with the New York State Governor declaring a Disaster Emergency for Erie County, the Buffalo Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, with no remote instruction.
All students and staff are to stay home and stay safe.
High School Regents exams scheduled for Tuesday will be rescheduled because of the state of emergency order issued by New York State. The district will submit a request to the New York State Education Department to recover any snow days used during the emergency order.
Extreme wind chill weather challenges are expected to continue onWednesday. Although a final decision for Wednesday has not been determined, it is possible that it will be a day of remote instruction, which will require high school students needing to report for Regentsexams. In that circumstance, all staff will be expected to report to their worksites.
Parents, please plan for this and plan, if at all possible, to:
Drive them to and from their exams.
Ensure they're dressed in layers with proper outside winter gear.
Check NFTA schedules to delay bus wait time.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: All students and staff must be prepared to engage in remote learning in the case of future school closures. The district has utilized all three of its allotted snow days for the 2024-2025 school year. As you may be aware, all public schools in New York State, including Buffalo Public Schools, are required to have 180 days a year.
In the event of a remote day of learning, next week specifically between 1/21 – 1/24 due to the New York State Regents exams taking place all staff will be expected to report to their worksites.
Any student who is scheduled to take a NYS Regents must report to their school to take their exam. This is mandatory.
High school students not taking a Regents exam should stay home.
Elementary students in grades 3 – 8 are instructed to stay home, and to connect remotely with their teachers using their school-issued or personal devices through such platforms as Schoology, Clever, and Teams.
Students in PreK – 2, teachers have sent home printed work to be kept for future use in the event the district is conducting remote learning.
If families have questions, they can call the helpdesk at 716-816-3510.
Happening Today: City Honors School at 9:00 AM for the 45th annual "Keeping the Dream Alive" assembly, celebrating justice, equality, and Dr. King's legacy! https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/1962047
Today is the final day of The Peace Project 2024-2025, an inspiring exhibition celebrating humanity, peace, and love through the eyes of our talented BPS youth. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the creative brilliance of students from: PS #54, PS #95 and PS #212. https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/1925941
▶️ It's time for Wednesdays with Williams! Hutch Tech students are reaching for the stars in NASA’s App Development Challenge, solving real-world problems to support the Artemis missions. In this week’s episode, Superintendent Dr. Tonja Williams Knight highlights their journey, alongside their teacher Mr. Kelvin Hux, as they collaborate with NASA experts to shape the future of space exploration! Watch now! https://vimeo.com/1046985931
In need of device maintenance? Don't forget to check holiday hours at The Center for Innovation, Technology and Training (CITT) https://www.buffaloschools.org/CITT
Happy Orthodox New Year!
Reminder: NARP will be having a Parent/Student Committee Meeting tonight 1/14/2025 at 6:00 PM. https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/1945253
Happy Monday! Today is recognized as National Korean American Day! January 13th commemorates the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States in 1903.
🏈🎉 Today’s Bills Rally with Mayor Christopher P. Scanlon and Team City Hall was a blast! Let’s cheer on the Buffalo Bills as they head into the playoffs!
Go Bills! 🦬💙
Check out Saturday Academies, and Farmers Markets happening at various BPS Schools! Find a location near you! https://buffalopsny.sites.thrillshare.com/o/dept-strategic-alignment-innovation/page/saturday-academy
Statement from the Buffalo Public Schools on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter .
▶ It's time for Wednesdays with Williams! Superintendent Dr. Tonja Williams Knight and Assistant Superintendent & Data Protection Officer Dr. Laura Samulski-Peters, are introducing a new four-digit PIN system, effective February 1st, adding an extra layer of security for accessing student-specific information. ▶ https://vimeo.com/1044973779
The district decided to postpone the boys and girls basketball games between Hutchinson Central Technical High and McKinley High School that were originally planned for today, Tuesday, January 7, 2025, after learning about a possible student-related incident. The games will be rescheduled.
Wishing a happy Orthodox Christmas today!
Happy Three Kings Day/Feliz Día de Reyes!
Riverside Academy High School to have Remote Learning Day on Friday, January 3, 2025, due to Water Main Break
BUFFALO, N.Y. (January 3, 2025) – Due to an unanticipated water main break on Ontario Street, Riverside Academy High School #208, will not have water in the school on Friday, January 3, 2025.
All students are to stay home and to engage in a remote day of instruction. Staff are to report to West Hertel Academy. Remote instruction will start at the beginning of the school day, all students will need to log on to the online platform to engage in remote learning. For assistance, please call 716-816-3510.
There will be a Buffalo Board of Education Reorganizational Meeting tonight, January 2, 2025 at City Hall to swear-in newly elected Board Members and select Officers of the Board for 2025. https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/1942472
Happy New Year from Buffalo Public Schools! Wishing our students, staff, and families a year filled with growth, success, and endless possibilities. Let’s make 2025 our best year yet!
