BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Dr. Tonja M. Williams Knight
Superintendent of Schools
April 9, 2025
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Due to ongoing statewide technical issues with the New York State computer-based testing platform, the Buffalo Public Schools will conduct state ELA testing on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the following schools:
• PS 3 D’Youville Porter Campus School
• PS 6 Buffalo Elementary School of Technology
• PS 18 Dr. Antonia Pantoja Community School of Excellence
• PS 19 Native American Magnet School
• PS 30 Frank A. Sedita Academy
• PS 31 Harriet Ross Tubman School
• PS 33 Bilingual Center
• PS 43 Lovejoy Discovery School
• PS 45 International School
• PS 48 Martin Luther King Cultural Institute
• PS 53 Community School
• PS 72 Lorriane Elementary
• PS 76 Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy
• PS 94 West Hertel Academy
• PS 95 Waterfront Elementary
• PS 192 Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts
Seventh and eighth grade students will participate in state ELA testing after spring break on
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, and Thursday, April 24, 2025. All other students will participate in
state ELA testing at a later date. Once available, BPS will share the new testing dates with
affected students and families. We appreciate the continued support and understanding of our
students, staff, and families.
Should the New York State computer-based testing platform continue to experience technical
difficulties, testing will resume after spring break.
We appreciate your support and understanding. If you have any questions, please feel free to
contact your child’s principal.
Sincerely,
Dr. Tonja M. Williams Knight
Superintendent