CONGRATULATIONS on a wonderful first week of school. Today, we close it out with the Back to School Bash with activities and games for all students. It will be a joyous time for us all as we seek to reconnect as an OWL family! 

We have a few updates on important events that are coming up… 

FLAG FOOTBALL: Students in Grades 6-8 will be eligible to sign up for flag football. The season runs September 20th to October 22nd. The Olmsted 156 students will be part of the NORTH TEAM  with students from Grabiarz, School 81, Highgate Heights, Hamlin Park and Community School #53. All practices and games will take place at Grabiarz according to the schedule and information provided below: 

FlagFB Flyer FALL 2022.pdf 

2022 Buffalo Fall Flag Football Schedule (1).pdf 

FlagFB Permission form.pdf 

To sign up, you must fill out the registration form online. Please note, transportation MUST BE PROVIDED BY THE PARENT. 

HOMECOMING: School Spirit and Homecoming Week is scheduled for September 26-30th. All students will participate in all Homecoming Events during the week, this includes school spirit days and a pep rally to close out the week and send our football players to WIN!  The t-shirt sale for Friday’s Pep Rally closes this MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th. Order yours today! 

The homecoming game is scheduled for Friday, September 30th, 7:00 p.m. at All High Stadium versus Maritime. The admission fee is $2 at the stadium.

The homecoming dance will be held at the school Saturday, October 1st from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Students in Grades 9-12 will be able to purchase tickets starting THIS WEDNESDAY September 14th during B and C Lunch. Ticket sales will run until September 28th or until they run out. Get yours as soon as possible. 

PICTURE DAY: Students in Grades 5-11 will take their school pictures on Friday, October 7th. Please see the attached flyer for more details: 2022 Fall Portrait Day.pdf 

As always, feel free to contact the school if you have any questions and/or concerns: (716) 816-4330.

Principal Cotto