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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.

Parents & caregivers: Are your child's immunizations up to date? NYS requires certain vaccines for school. Schedule with your healthcare provider this summer to ensure compliance. Deadline: Sept. 21, 2023. For more info: https://buffaloschools.org/page/immunization-requirements

Seeking a rewarding career? Look no further! Join our BPS team as a security officer today. With over 60 unique schools and 30,000 students, BPS is the place to be. Don't miss out on becoming part of our dedicated team! Apply at: http://buffaloschools.org/security

Today was the opening of the Say Yes Summer Camps for Buffalo Public School students in grades pre-K to six. Through Say Yes summer camps' various locations throughout the city, our children are given the opportunity to explore some exciting new activities in a safe and enriching environment.

Reminder: High School Summer Programs start Wednesday, July 12th.

Reminder: Summer Programing starts Monday, July 10th for PreK through 8th grade.

And, we have lift off! Our new website is launched! Better communication with every stakeholder.

We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and beautiful summer break!