OPHS Academy of Finance

✉️😊 Pen pals become friends!

The OPHS iComp 2 classes, including many of our AOF juniors, recently met their pen pals from some of Ellicott Elementary’s 1st grade classes. After exchanging letters, students finally had the chance to meet face-to-face, share smiles, and make lasting memories.

Proud of our two Orchard Park entrepreneurship students , Lukas and Jayden, for stepping onto the stage at the University at Buffalo for the Student Startups entrepreneurial pitch competition!

While they didn’t take home the top prize this time, they gained real-world experience, confidence, and inspiration for what’s ahead. Even better, we brought AOF students along to watch, learn, and be part of the entrepreneurial journey.

The future is bright for these young entrepreneurs!

On Thursday we celebrated the hard work, determination, leadership, and growth of the AOF Class of 2026. What a night!

Graduates, as you take the next step toward college, careers, and new adventures, remember that this is only the beginning. The future is bright because of graduates like you.

We are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in the world. Go get ‘em Homeroom 128!

Huge thank you to M&T Bank for visiting our Personal Finance classes to speak about bank fraud and financial safety. Students learned how to recognize scams and make smart decisions in today’s digital world.

We appreciate the time and expertise shared with our students to help prepare them for real-world financial situations! 💳🔒

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Mrs. Downs and Mrs. Casto spent today diving into the heart of Buffalo’s entrepreneurial spirit in Larkinville—exploring innovative businesses and connecting with local leaders, in order to bring real-world insights back to our students.

It was an inspiring day of learning, collaboration, and discovering what makes Larkinville, and Buffalo, such a special place 💼❤️

Special thanks to meetandeatcharcuterie for hosting us!

Our Academy of Finance students had an incredible day at the Golisano Institute! From an engaging campus tour to participating in a mock class and learning about career-focused programs, students got a firsthand look at how education connects directly to real-world opportunities. Experiences like this help bring their future goals into focus and inspire the next steps in their journey. Thank you to the Golisano team for an informative and welcoming visit! 👏

Our juniors had an incredible opportunity attending the Be Your Own Hero Career Experience today! 💼✨

Students engaged with industry professionals and asked thoughtful questions, made connections, and represented our program with professionalism and enthusiasm.

Experiences like this help inspire students to take ownership of their journey and become the heroes of their own stories!

OP AOF and Entrepreneurship students spent the day at UB for Innovation Day!

Students explored real-world business challenges, developed creative solutions, and connected with real-world entrepreneurs.

This is what career readiness looks like—building skills that go far beyond the classroom. 👏

Thank you to UBuffalo CoLab and Hadar Borden for hosting us!

Roses are red, violets are blue,
AOF students know love and compound interest too. 💘📈

This Valentine’s Day, we’re crushing on:
❤️ Smart investments
❤️ Strong resumes
❤️ Budgets that actually balance

Because the best relationship status? Financially responsible.

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Academy of Finance — where we love preparing for the future! 💼💕