There is a Board of Education meeting, tonight, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 5:30PM. An Executive Session may convene at 4:00PM. The meeting will be held in-person at Buffalo Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts (450 Masten Avenue). You can watch the livestream by visiting our homepage.
Hello Parents, Caregivers, and Community Members,
After our recent meetings last week to discuss changes to our District's Code of Conduct, we have compiled the discussed changes for you to review. You can access them using this link: https://www.buffaloschools.org/article/1201357
📢 Join Buffalo Public Schools on Aug 8 & 15 to discuss proposed district budgets for federal programs, the American Rescue Plan (ESSER), Contract for Excellence & Foundation Aid. Parents, teachers, administrators, support staff, students & members of the Buffalo community are encouraged to attend to ask questions and share ideas.
We're holding public meetings to discuss proposed changes to our District's Code of Conduct on Thursday, Aug. 10th, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Bennett High School. And a virtual meeting on Aug. 11th, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A link to that meeting will be on the District’s website.
🚍 Now Hiring Bus Aides! 🌟
📅 Aug 5, 2023 ⏰ 9 am - 1 pm
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👉 No experience required! Join us and make a difference.
ATTENTION BUFFALO STUDENT-ATHLETES!
Want to participate in fall sports? Ensure you have an updated physical (within 12 months) to join the game!
Appointments at BPS school sites from 8:30 am to 2 pm. Don't miss out, pre-register now at: https://tinyurl.com/27rhnv7z
UPDATE: Discovery School PS 67 will resume normal operations on Thursday, August 3, 2023 after the water supply to the school has been restored.
Our commitment to MWBEs perfectly aligns with our 5 by 2025 goals & the values of BPS. Thank you to those who attended the BPS MWBE Expo including special guests E.C. EEO Dir. James Blackwell and Pres. & CEO Terrence Clark of New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council. Thank you BETC for hosting this amazing event at your facility.
ICYMI. BPS and Say Yes Buffalo expand innovative Little Scholars Program. https://www.wkbw.com/news/eye-on-education/say-yes-buffalo-is-expanding-its-little-scholars-prek-program
UPDATE: School canceled today at Discovery School PS 67 due to a re-break of a nearby water main. All students are to stay home. The Leaders in Training Program hosted at PS 67 is also canceled. All School 67 staff are to report to Southside Elementary 93.
Due to an unanticipated rebreak of the water main in the vicinity of Discovery School #67 there no water supply to the school. Due to this disruption, there will be no Extended Learning Opportunity Summer School at School #67 on Wednesday August 2, 2023. All students are to stay home. The Leaders in Training Program hosted at School #67 is also canceled. Staff will report to Southside Elementary #93.
MWBE Contractor & Vendor Recruitment Expo happening NOW: 2:00-4:00pm, Tuesday, August 1st, at the Buffalo Employment & Training Center.
UPDATE: Discovery School (PS 67) will resume normal operations on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, after a water main break in the vicinity of PS 67 caused school to be canceled today, August 1, 2023.
Congratulations Henry Peterson & City Honors School!
ICYMI. The Buffalo News: City Honors' Henry Peterson wins USA Track and Field National Junior Olympic Championships title
Link: https://buffalonews.com/sports/high-school/city-honors-henry-peterson-wins-usa-track-and-field-national-junior-olympic-championships-title/article_afb5ad48-2e59-11ee-97ff-035e0a46fa11.html
Time is running out to submit your book summaries and receive your invitation to Mayor Byron Brown's Reading Rules Awards Ceremony on August 26th at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center.
Please submit your summaries right away at https://www.buffalony.gov/1637/Reading-Rules-Summer-Reading-Challenge
Mark your calendar: MWBE Contractor & Vendor Recruitment Expo on Tuesday, August 1st, at the Buffalo Employment & Training Center.
Attention tradespeople!
The BPS Adult Education program has teaching opportunities for knowledgeable tradespeople. To apply, visit: www.UpSkill.org
📣 The Center for Innovation, Technology, and Training (CITT) at 1515 South Park Ave. will be open until 3:30 starting next week. If you're having a technical issue with a district issued device 💻 please come on in! Students and families are welcome to walk-in. Staff, please make an appointment in Team Dynamix.
🌞 BPS has kicked off its Free Summer Meal Program! 🍽️
Children aged 18 and under can now enjoy nutritious meals at no cost! Discover a nearby location and learn more about this awesome initiative here: https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/page/food-service
Due to an air quality alert today for all Western New York the Buffalo Public Schools is putting restrictions on outside activities for our Extended Learning Opportunity Program for July 17, 2023. We will continue to monitor all information and recommendations and adjust if appropriate.
We still suggest that people who are vulnerable avoid strenuous outdoor activities, keep outdoor activities short, and consider moving physical activities indoors or rescheduling them.