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Friday, February 24, --  there is a lockdown in place at Nichols currently. We will keep you posted when more information becomes available. UPDATE: Buffalo Police have confirmed that there was a lockdown this morning just after 8 this morning. There is...

Parents on Twitter were mad about schools having sensors in the bathroom to alert the administration of kids breaking the rules. The Holland Schools have the same sensors to alert principals if someone is vaping in the bathroom. Apparently, the sensors detect the chemicals in the vape and will sound the alarm.

As another potentially massive winter storm is heading straight for Western New York, some school districts in the 716 have already announced they are closed to help in preparation.

Buffalo Public Schools has approved a $3 million budget to upgrade security equipment. Do you think its too much or not enough?

Here are the rankings of the biggest party schools in Western New York. In the entire state of New York, Syracuse University takes the cake. But, what about Western New York? Buffalo is no shortage of good-times. Here are the rankings for the best party colleges:

What happened at Clarence today? Clarence Schools are going to be closed today. About 6:45 this morning, Clarence schools announced that police are looking for a suspect in the area.

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz issued a press conference today to issue guidelines for heading back to school this year. Many of them, we've seen before.

One Western New York school superintendent says three or four years of summer school will be needed.

In a press conference that took place on the phone Monday, Governor Cuomo said that there are over 100 schools in New York State that haven't submitted plans to re-open.

Schools will reopen in New York State this fall, according to Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Governor Andrew Cuomo has stated schools are likely to reopen, according to Spectrum News Buffalo, but the official decision is expected this week.

When schools are allowed to resume, it's safe to expect students to wear masks for most of the school day.