Congratulations Dr. Lesniak on becoming new Bennett High School Principal! Most recently, Dr. Lesniak served as principal of Harriet Ross Tubman School and has held multiple assistant principal positions at BPS schools. He earned an early childhood degree from Trocaire College, an elementary education degree from D’Youville University, a master’s degree in reading from Canisius University, and a second master’s degree in administration from the University at Buffalo. Dr. Lesniak completed his doctorate in learning and teaching in social contexts at UB. He is a proud United States Marine Corps veteran, devoted father of eight children, and grandfather of four.
1st Place — Samir F. (Olmsted)
2nd Place — Riley W. (CHS)
3rd Place — Mack V. (Olmsted)
4th Place — Simon K. (CHS)
A tremendous showcase of skill, determination, and sportsmanship was on display yesterday. Buffalo Athletics is proud of all of our student-athletes for an incredible season and competitive All-High Tournament!
Check out the latest construction photos of the new BPS Central Commissary at 1016 East Delevan Avenue, a modern facility that will bring fresher, healthier meals to students across the district for years to come!
Protect your student’s school device with optional low-cost insurance coverage, covering accidental damage, theft, loss, and more — learn more.
Student-athletes interested in playing Division I or II college sports should register with the NCAA Eligibility Center as early as Grade 9. Learn about eligibility requirements, approved core courses, and registration information through the NCAA Clearinghouse resources available on the BPS website.
Another great week across BPS! We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Mother's Day weekend, and don’t forget to check out Saturday Academies tomorrow and visit the BPS Athletics website for upcoming games and events. View Calendar.
Reminder: RSVP ends today for Buffalo Public Schools Pre-K Family Night at Sahlen Field on Friday, June 12. Details
BPS Cybersecurity protects our schools by helping staff recognize suspicious emails, secure sensitive information, and report potential threats. We remind all BPS to stay vigilant by forwarding concerns to BPS Cybersecurity, marking suspicious messages as spam/phishing, or contacting the IT Help Desk at (716) 816-3510 - BPS Cybersecurity Webpage
Reminder: Tomorrow is the last day for students in grades K–12 to submit their Queen City Clean Waters Fair mascot design for a chance to win a Buffalo Zoo gift card and have their artwork featured citywide! Details
Celebrate National Children’s Book Week 2026 (May 4–10, 2026) by inspiring a love of reading in every child—because every page turned builds imagination, creativity, and a lifelong passion for learning. Visit Website.
Looking to get into a high-demand career? Buffalo Public Schools offers unique Career & Technical Education (CTE) opportunities with hands-on learning, real-world experiences, and pathways that set students apart for college and careers. Visit CTE Webpage..
Announcement: Due to technical difficulties with the New York State computer-based testing platform, Buffalo Public Schools (BPS) is pausing all Grades 3–8 computer-based testing for today and will resume testing tomorrow, Thursday, April 30. BPS is working closely with the New York State Education Department and school administrators and will provide guidance regarding next steps and the rescheduling of testing. As further information becomes available, schools will notify students. Students will not be penalized as a result of this interruption. We value the patience and understanding of our students, families, and staff as we address this issue.
Report Cards for Quarter 3 are now available in Infinite Campus Backpack. Families and students can log in to view and download their reports. Infinite Campus.