Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities! Observation of this day has been promoted by the United Nations since 1992. It aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society.
Today is National Special Education Day! This day recognizes changes in federal legislation that led to the nation's first federal special education law.
We hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving Recess!
We're excited to see the BPS family showing off red, white and blue for Bills spirit! https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/1885670
This weekend - Saturday Academies are happening near you at BPS Community Schools! Check out the programs and fun for the whole family! https://www.buffaloschools.org/article/1854510
It's time for Wednesdays with Williams! Join Superintendent Dr. Tonja Williams Knight in honoring Native American Heritage Month by participating in the BPS Orange Shirt Art Contest, where students can express their creativity while learning about the important history behind this powerful symbol. | https://vimeo.com/1031393132
Today is School-Related Professionals Recognition Day!
It's American Education Week! Presented by the National Education Association #aew2024
Don't forget to 'Rock Your Mocks' on Friday! https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/1864019
Reminder: Friday 11/15/2024 is the deadline to submit applications for City Honors and Olmsted Saturday admissions testing. https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/dept-admissions-registration/page/city-honors-olmsted-registration-application-testing-information-copy
Superintendent Dr. Tonja Williams Knight is excited to announce that BPS’ Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts will perform Disney’s MOANA JR., a musical adaptation of the 2016 animated film. The story follows Moana and the demigod Maui on a journey of self-discovery, featuring all the beloved songs from the film. ▶https://vimeo.com/1029051907
Don't forget to check the District Events Calendar to keep up with BPS. Tonight is a busy night for various BPS Community Meetings! https://www.buffaloschools.org/events?date=2024-11-12&start_date=2024-11-01&view=list-month§ion_ids=304026
Grades close today for the first quarter marking period! 💯
Native American Heritage Month | This month we celebrate the ancestry and time honored traditions of American Indians & Alaska Natives in North America.| Research and Celebrate!
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On Thursday, October 31, School 53 held a walk-a-thon to support the Patricia Allen Fund at Oishei Children’s Hospital and Roswell Park Cancer Institute for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 💖
Thanks to the generosity of students, staff, and families, they raised $1,000 for these important causes! School 53 is proud of its community’s efforts 🌟
It's time for Wednesdays with Williams! Join Superintendent Dr. Tonja Williams Knight as she highlights McKinley High School’s top-rated horticulture program, where students gain hands-on experience in plant cultivation and environmental stewardship. Don’t miss the annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale, with all proceeds supporting this exceptional program.
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Today marks the beginning of National Children's Book Week!
Happy Monday! Reminder that Tuesday 11/5/2024 Schools and Central Office will be closed for Election Day.
Another busy weekend of Saturday Academies and Farmers Markets! Check one out at a school near you! https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/article/1854510
Happy Diwali!