Frederick Law Olmsted School Parent Teacher

08/15/2026

08/15/2026

FAMILIES OF 7/8TH GRADERS!!!

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) recently revised the Athletic Placement Process (APP), which is required for middle school students (7th or 8th Graders) who wish to try out for a high school-level athletic team. Under the updated regulations, participation in the APP must be approved through the district's established process before a student may be eligible to try out for a JV or Varsity team.

To be considered for participation, families must complete the APP Request Form and carefully review the updated APP procedures and eligibility requirements.

Please note that completion of the APP does not guarantee a roster spot or team selection. Students who are approved through the APP process will be evaluated using the same team-selection criteria as all other athletes trying out for that team. Previously passing the old format of APP does not exempt any athlete from the new process. All athletes must complete the new process.

Below you will find necessary links for your review:
APP INVITATION REQUEST: https://forms.gle/sqEDFJ7K39HKmZyv6
APP PARENT LETTER: https://aptg.co/Gz7yLx
NYSED APP FAQ: https://aptg.co/Syr-nT
BPS WEBSITE: https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/athletics/page/athletic-placement-process

07/22/2026

Planning to play a 2026-2027 sport at BPS? Student-Athletes must have an updated physical every 12 months. BPS offers physicals at school buildings, see below for dates and locations. Details: www.buffaloschools.org/athletics

05/25/2026

Stbrianclothiers

05/13/2026

Shout out to the Student Support Team @ Olmsted 156 for an amazing Wellness Day 💚

04/13/2026

Just a reminder they are closing the sale tomorrow, Tuesday 4/14

💛❤️🦉Get your Olmsted 156 gear & support the Senior Class of 2026. 🦉❤️💛

This sale is open to ALL students and families. Any questions please see Ms. Boreanaz.

Sale End April 13th, orders delivered to school by end of April.

04/01/2026

💛❤️🦉Get your Olmsted 156 gear & support the Senior Class of 2026. 🦉❤️💛
This sale is open to ALL students and families. Any questions please see Ms. Boreanaz.
Sale End April 13th, orders delivered to school by end of April.
https://shop.freedomexpressions.net/fredricklol.../shop/home

03/31/2026

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — For the first time in school history, Olmsted boys basketball reached the state Final Four. At the center of it all? Tacari McCray. “He’s a coach’s dream,” said Olmsted head …

03/06/2026

Congratulations Joandri & Coach Bartram 🦉💛♥️

03/05/2026

Congratulations, OWLs! 🦉

B1 CHAMPIONS! 🏀

Congratulations Principal Dr. Giovanna Claudio-Cotto and the entire Olmsted school community for the Boys Varsity Basketball Team decisively defeating the Medina Mustangs (68-33) to capture the Section VI B1 Championship!

Led by fundamentally sound and empowering Head Coach Andrew Bush and Assistant Coach Jordan Vaccaro, the Owls finished the job with great sportsmanship, discipline, and true team spirit— a tremendous accomplishment for our student athletes. You’ve made our district proud!