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674s Flexibility Prioritizes the Whole Child" /></div></a><div class="blog-grid-item-content-wrap"><h2 class="title"><a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/why-recess-matters-nys">Why Recess Matters: How Parkâs Flexibility Prioritizes the Whole Child</a></h2><h3 class="date" data-unix-date="1777348800"><span class="date-html">April 28th, 2026</span><span class="blog-post-author"> by Stephanie Dommer</span></h3><div class="social-share-links"><ul><li><a class="share-twitter" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Currently reading https%3A%2F%2Ftheparkschool.org%2Fabout%2Fthe-park-school-of-buffalo-blog%2Fwhy-recess-matters-nys" target="_blank"><img src="//clients2.sosimplecms.com/images/shared/tweet.png" alt="Tweet" width="60" /></a></li><li><a class="share-facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftheparkschool.org%2Fabout%2Fthe-park-school-of-buffalo-blog%2Fwhy-recess-matters-nys" target="_blank"><img src="//clients2.sosimplecms.com/images/shared/like.png" alt="Facebook Like" width="60" /></a></li><li><a class="share-linkedin" href="http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheparkschool.org%2Fabout%2Fthe-park-school-of-buffalo-blog%2Fwhy-recess-matters-nys&title=Why Recess Matters: How Parkâs Flexibility Prioritizes the Whole Child&summary= 675 676 Why Recess Matters: How Park’s Flexibility Prioritizes the Whole ChildApril 28, 2026As New York debates legislation that would require at least 30 minutes of daily recess for elementary students in public schools, the conversat..." target="_blank"><img src="//clients2.sosimplecms.com/images/shared/linkedin.png" alt="LinkedIn Share" width="60" /></a></li></ul></div><!-- social-share-links --><div class="hr"><hr /></div><div class="content"><p>As New York debates legislation that would <a href="https://buffalonews.com/news/local/government-politics/article_0421a0bd-ab2e-49
6766e-96e7-0926d0c026ac.html">require at least 30 minutes of daily recess for elementary students in public schools</a>, the conversation reinforces something that forward-thinking, independent private schools like The Park School of Buffalo have long understood: children thrive when movement, play, and autonomy are treated as essential parts of educationânot extras. As an independent school, Park has the flexibility to prioritize what students truly needânot simply what mandates require.</p></div><div class="reading-time">1 minute read</div><p><a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/why-recess-matters-nys" class="button">Read More</a></p><div class="cb"></div></div><!-- /.blog-content-wrap --><div class="posted-in">Posted in: <a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/?category_id=411254&/in-the-news">In the News</a></div><div class="cb"></div></div></li><li><div class="list-item blog-item" href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/spotlightonperformingarts"><a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/spotlightonperformingarts"><div class="thumbnail" style="background-image: url('https://theparkschool.org/uploads/images/Spotlight-On/img_84022jpeg.jpg');"><img src="https://theparkschool.org/uploads/images/Spotlight-On/img_84022jpeg.jpg" alt="Spotlight on...Performing Arts" /></div></a><div class="blog-grid-item-content-wrap"><h2 class="title"><a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/spotlightonperformingarts">Spotlight on...Performing Arts</a></h2><h3 class="date" data-unix-date="1767762000"><span class="date-html">January 7th, 2026</span><span class="blog-post-author"> by Lisa Conrad</span></h3><div class="social-share-links"><ul><li><a class="share-twitter" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Currently reading https%3A%2F%2Ftheparkschool.org%2Fabout%2Fthe-park-school-of-buffalo-blog%2Fspotlightonperformingarts" target="_blank"><img src="//clients2.sosimplecms.com/images/shared/tweet.png" alt="Tweet" width="60" /></a></li><li><a class="share-facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftheparkschool.org%2Fabout%2Fthe-park-school-of-buffalo-blog%2Fspotlightonperformingarts" target="_blank"><img src="//clients2.sosimplecms.com/images/shared/like.png" alt="Facebook Like" width="60" /></a></li><li><a class="share-linkedin" href="http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheparkschool.org%2Fabout%2Fthe-park-school-of-buffalo-blog%2Fspotlightonperformingarts&title=Spotlight on...Performing Arts&summary= 677 678 679 680 681 682 Dear Park Community, This past fall, many of our performing arts students shined brighter than ever! In November, students in Grades 7-12 put on an amazing 3-night performance of Puffs!, bri..." target="_blank"><img src="//clients2.sosimplecms.com/images/shared/linkedin.png" alt="LinkedIn Share" width="60" /></a></li></ul></div><!-- social-share-links --><div class="hr"><hr /></div><div class="content"><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><div><p> From a sold-out three-night run of âPuffs!â that wowed audiences to standout awards from the New York Thespian one-act competition, our young performers are shining brighter than ever.<br /><br /> 683 Plus, Park offers a full spectrum of music opportunities from band and chorus to music theory and ensemble classes that nurture creative expression across every age group.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="reading-time">3 minute read</div><p><a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/spotlightonperformingarts" class="button">Read More</a></p><div class="cb"></div></div><!-- /.blog-content-wrap --><div class="posted-in">Posted in: <a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/?category_id=411253&/spotlight-on">
683Spotlight On...</a></div><div class="cb"></div></div></li><li><div class="list-item blog-item" href="https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/erie-county/amherst/mobile-museum-of-tolerance-visits-park-school-of-buffalo/"><a href="https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/erie-county/amherst/mobile-museum-of-tolerance-visits-park-school-of-buffalo/" target="_blank"><div class="thumbnail" style="background-image: url('/uploads/application/images/img_7846-jpeg.jpg');"><img src="/uploads/application/images/img_7846-jpeg.jpg" alt="Mobile Museums of Tolerance visits The Park School of Buffalo" /></div></a><div class="blog-grid-item-content-wrap"><h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/erie-county/amherst/mobile-museum-of-tolerance-visits-park-school-of-buffalo/" target="_blank">Mobile Museums of Tolerance visits The Park School of Buffalo</a></h2><h3 class="date" data-unix-date="1763010000"><span class="date-html">November 13th, 2025</span><span class="blog-post-author"> by Stephanie Dommer</span></h3><div class="hr"><hr /></div><div class="content"><p>âWe are just a traveling classroom, a traveling field trip for students to have a space to talk about, you know, what has happened historically whether itâs the Holocaust or the Civil Rights Movement, what is happening today when it looks like hate on social mediaâwhat can we do about these things?â said Strafach.For three days this week they are parking at the Park School of Buffalo.</p></div><p><a href="https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/erie-county/amherst/mobile-museum-of-tolerance-visits-park-school-of-buffalo/" target="_blank" class="button">Read More</a></p><div class="cb"></div></div><!-- /.blog-content-wrap --><div class="posted-in">Posted in: <a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/?category_id=411254&/in-the-news">In the News</a></div><div class="cb"></div></div></li><li><div class="list-item blog-item" href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/spotlight-on-independent-schools"><a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/spotlight-on-independent-schools"><div class="thumbnail" style="background-image: url('/uploads/application/images/unnamed.jpg');"><img src="/uploads/application/images/unnamed.jpg" alt="Spotlight on...Independent Schools" /></div></a><div class="blog-grid-item-content-wrap"><h2 class="title"><a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/spotlight-on-independent-schools">Spotlight on...Independent Schools</a></h2><h3 class="date" data-unix-date="1761969600"><span class="date-html">November 1st, 2025</span><span class="blog-post-author"> by Lisa Conrad</span></h3><div class="social-share-links"><ul><li><a class="share-twitter" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Currently reading https%3A%2F%2Ftheparkschool.org%2Fabout%2Fthe-park-school-of-buffalo-blog%2Fspotlight-on-independent-schools" target="_blank"><img src="//clients2.sosimplecms.com/images/shared/tweet.png" alt="Tweet" width="60" /></a></li><li><a class="share-facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftheparkschool.org%2Fabout%2Fthe-park-school-of-buffalo-blog%2Fspotlight-on-independent-schools" target="_blank"><img src="//clients2.sosimplecms.com/images/shared/like.png" alt="Facebook Like" width="60" /></a></li><li><a class="share-linkedin" href="http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheparkschool.org%2Fabout%2Fthe-park-school-of-buffalo-blog%2Fspotlight-on-independent-schools&title=Spotlight on...Independent Schools&summary= 684 685 686 687 688 689 Dear Park Community,A few weeks ago, I picked up the fall issue of Independent School magazine, the official publication of the National Association of Independent Schools (NA..." target="_blank"><img src="//clients2.sosimplecms.com/images/shared/linkedin.png" alt="LinkedIn Share" width="60" /></a></li></ul></div><!-- social-share-links --><div class="hr"><hr /></div><div class="content"><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><div><p>Independent schools provide advantages that make them an exceptional choice for parents and guardians who want a personalized, high-quality education for their child(ren). One of the most significant benefits of independent schools is the individual attention students receive. With smaller class sizes, teachers can focus on each childâs learning style, strengths, and challenges. This allows for a more customized approach that encourages deeper understanding and curiosity.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="reading-time">2 minute read</div><p><a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/spotlight-on-independent-schools" class="button">Read More</a></p><div class="cb"></div></div><!-- /.blog-content-wrap --><div class="posted-in">Posted in: <a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/?category_id=411253&/spotlight-on">
689Spotlight On...</a></div><div class="cb"></div></div></li><li><div class="list-item blog-item" href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/spotlight-on-immersion"><a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/spotlight-on-immersion"><div class="thumbnail" style="background-image: url('/uploads/application/images/aed-9.jpg');"><img src="/uploads/application/images/aed-9.jpg" alt="Spotlight on...Immersion!" /></div></a><div class="blog-grid-item-content-wrap"><h2 class="title"><a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/spotlight-on-immersion">Spotlight on...Immersion!</a></h2><h3 class="date" data-unix-date="1749528000"><span class="date-html">June 10th, 2025</span><span class="blog-post-author"> by Lisa Conrad</span></h3><div class="social-share-links"><ul><li><a class="share-twitter" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Currently reading https%3A%2F%2Ftheparkschool.org%2Fabout%2Fthe-park-school-of-buffalo-blog%2Fspotlight-on-immersion" target="_blank"><img src="//clients2.sosimplecms.com/images/shared/tweet.png" alt="Tweet" width="60" /></a></li><li><a class="share-facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftheparkschool.org%2Fabout%2Fthe-park-school-of-buffalo-blog%2Fspotlight-on-immersion" target="_blank"><img src="//clients2.sosimplecms.com/images/shared/like.png" alt="Facebook Like" width="60" /></a></li><li><a class="share-linkedin" href="http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheparkschool.org%2Fabout%2Fthe-park-school-of-buffalo-blog%2Fspotlight-on-immersion&title=Spotlight on...Immersion!&summary= 690 691 692 693 694 695 Dear Park Community, This year, I’ve committed to writing a series of letters that focus on the distinctive value of a Park education. In this last letter of the school year, I am going to ..." target="_blank"><img src="//clients2.sosimplecms.com/images/shared/linkedin.png" alt="LinkedIn Share" width="60" /></a></li></ul></div><!-- social-share-links --><div class="hr"><hr /></div><div class="content"><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><div><p>Immersion is a biannual, co-curricular Park academic class that engages students in a year-long study centered on a particular topic or geographical area of interest to them. It culminates in a week long experience in May and provides students opportunities to further learn and explore through firsthand experience what they have spent a year researching and studying. Offerings provide students with the chance to expand their knowledge in a particular discipline and may be large or small in scale ranging from on-campus experiences and local day trips to stateside and international excursions. </p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="reading-time">3 minute read</div><p><a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/spotlight-on-immersion" class="button">Read More</a></p><div class="cb"></div></div><!-- /.blog-content-wrap --><div class="posted-in">Posted in: <a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/?category_id=411253&/spotlight-on">
695Spotlight On...</a></div><div class="cb"></div></div></li><li><div class="list-item blog-item" href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/spotlight-on-science"><a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/spotlight-on-science"><div class="thumbnail" style="background-image: url('/uploads/application/images/spotlight-on-science.png');"><img src="/uploads/application/images/spotlight-on-science.png" alt="Spotlight on...Science!" /></div></a><div class="blog-grid-item-content-wrap"><h2 class="title"><a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/spotlight-on-science">Spotlight on...Science!</a></h2><h3 class="date" data-unix-date="1742961600"><span class="date-html">March 26th, 2025</span><span class="blog-post-author"> by Lisa Conrad</span></h3><div class="social-share-links"><ul><li><a class="share-twitter" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Currently reading https%3A%2F%2Ftheparkschool.org%2Fabout%2Fthe-park-school-of-buffalo-blog%2Fspotlight-on-science" target="_blank"><img src="//clients2.sosimplecms.com/images/shared/tweet.png" alt="Tweet" width="60" /></a></li><li><a class="share-facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftheparkschool.org%2Fabout%2Fthe-park-school-of-buffalo-blog%2Fspotlight-on-science" target="_blank"><img src="//clients2.sosimplecms.com/images/shared/like.png" alt="Facebook Like" width="60" /></a></li><li><a class="share-linkedin" href="http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheparkschool.org%2Fabout%2Fthe-park-school-of-buffalo-blog%2Fspotlight-on-science&title=Spotlight on...Science!&summary= 696 697 698 699 700 701 Dear Park Community,This year, I’m committed to writing a series of letters that focus on the distinctive value of a Park education. In this letter I am going to highlight Park’s..." target="_blank"><img src="//clients2.sosimplecms.com/images/shared/linkedin.png" alt="LinkedIn Share" width="60" /></a></li></ul></div><!-- social-share-links --><div class="hr"><hr /></div><div class="content"><p>One of the most unique things about science at Park is that students have a lab right outside their classroom doors, that is, a lab that covers 34-acres of possibility. With a pond, stream, waterfall, native trees, a marsh, and nature trails, Parkâs campus allows students to engage in experiential learning and scientific experimentation as intended by Parkâs founders. </p></div><div class="reading-time">4 minute read</div><p><a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/spotlight-on-science" class="button">Read More</a></p><div class="cb"></div></div><!-- /.blog-content-wrap --><div class="posted-in">Posted in: <a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/?category_id=411253&/spotlight-on">
701Spotlight On...</a></div><div class="cb"></div></div></li><li><div class="list-item blog-item" href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/spotlight-on-park-summer-camp"><a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/spotlight-on-park-summer-camp"><div class="thumbnail" style="background-image: url('/uploads/application/images/untitled-design-54.png');"><img src="/uploads/application/images/untitled-design-54.png" alt="Spotlight on...Park Summer Camp" /></div></a><div class="blog-grid-item-content-wrap"><h2 class="title"><a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/spotlight-on-park-summer-camp">Spotlight on...Park Summer Camp</a></h2><h3 class="date" data-unix-date="1738213200"><span class="date-html">January 30th, 2025</span><span class="blog-post-author"> by Lisa Conrad</span></h3><div class="social-share-links"><ul><li><a class="share-twitter" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Currently reading https%3A%2F%2Ftheparkschool.org%2Fabout%2Fthe-park-school-of-buffalo-blog%2Fspotlight-on-park-summer-camp" target="_blank"><img src="//clients2.sosimplecms.com/images/shared/tweet.png" alt="Tweet" width="60" /></a></li><li><a class="share-facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftheparkschool.org%2Fabout%2Fthe-park-school-of-buffalo-blog%2Fspotlight-on-park-summer-camp" target="_blank"><img src="//clients2.sosimplecms.com/images/shared/like.png" alt="Facebook Like" width="60" /></a></li><li><a class="share-linkedin" href="http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheparkschool.org%2Fabout%2Fthe-park-school-of-buffalo-blog%2Fspotlight-on-park-summer-camp&title=Spotlight on...Park Summer Camp&summary= 702 703 704 705 706 707 Dear Park Community,This year, I’m committed to writing a series of letters that focus on the distinctive value of a Park education. This one will focus on an experience that is absolutely uniqu..." target="_blank"><img src="//clients2.sosimplecms.com/images/shared/linkedin.png" alt="LinkedIn Share" width="60" /></a></li></ul></div><!-- social-share-links --><div class="hr"><hr /></div><div class="content"><p>What makes Park Summer Camp the most popular and sought after day camp in Western New York? Activities are curated for each specific age group, and all daily programs are created to promote self-confidence, encourage teamwork, and build friendships.</p></div><div class="reading-time">2 minute read</div><p><a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/spotlight-on-park-summer-camp" class="button">Read More</a></p><div class="cb"></div></div><!-- /.blog-content-wrap --><div class="posted-in">Posted in: <a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/?category_id=411253&/spotlight-on">
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707Spotlight On...Athletics</a></h2><h3 class="date" data-unix-date="1734498000"><span class="date-html">December 18th, 2024</span><span class="blog-post-author"> by Lisa Conrad</span></h3><div class="hr"><hr /></div><div class="content"><p>There is a reason that employers like to hire smart athletes; they work well with others, overcome obstacles and solve problems. These attributes are core, as we know, to Parkâs mission.</p></div><div class="reading-time">3 minute read</div><p><a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/spotlight-on-athletics" class="button">Read More</a></p><div class="cb"></div></div><!-- /.blog-content-wrap --><div class="posted-in">Posted in: <a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/?category_id=411253&/spotlight-on">Spotlight On...</a></div><div class="cb"></div></div></li><li><div class="list-item blog-item" href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/spotlight-on-math"><a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/spotlight-on-math"><div class="thumbnail" style="background-image: url('/uploads/application/images/untitled-design-44.png');"><img src="/uploads/application/images/untitled-design-44.png" alt="Spotlight On...Math" /></div></a><div class="blog-grid-item-content-wrap"><h2 class="title"><a href="/about/the-park-school-of-buffalo-blog/spotlight-on-math">
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