Friday Focus: Celebrity Chef Jaime Laurita Visits ProStart
On Thursday, we were fortunate to have chef-to-the-stars Jaime Laurita and sous chef Duncan Perillat from France visiting our ProStart classes. Jaime and Duncan led a workshop for ProStart students discussing how food and travel matter, and giving a hands-on, interactive cooking demonstration with students for preparing both savory and sweet crepes.
Chef Jaime Laurita has toured the world with stars such as Madonna, Sting and Red Hot Chili Peppers. He has been featured on the Oprah show and has co-authored a cookbook with singer Sarah McLachlan. This past fall he co-hosted the TLC show "Make this Place Your Home" with General Hospital star Jackie Zeman and has designed the current space for Viking Ranges in the Chicago Merchandise Mart.
Celebrating Our Success!
- Congrats to 2019 Illinois Econ Challenge State qualifiers Alfred Roberts, Matt Jakimovski, Matt Metzger, and Hanniel Malonzo! Good luck Tuesday at the Chicago Fed. Fight On!!
- Congratulations to the Class of 2019 members of the Boys Track and Field team celebrating Senior Night this week!
A Chorus Line TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!
A Chorus Line TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!
Upcoming Dates
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Event
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April 6
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BG Gives Back - Seeds of Hope Volunteer Event Click HERE to Sign Up
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April 9
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District 214 College Fair 6:30-8:30 pm at Forest View Educational Center
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April 11
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Board of Education Meeting 7:00 pm at Forest View Educational Center
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April 17
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Buffalo Grove Parent Association (BGPA) Meeting 7:00 pm
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April 19
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Non-Attendance Day - Building Closed
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April 22
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Institute Day - Students not in Attendance
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Attention Juniors, Seniors and Parents! Representatives from the following schools will be on campus to meet with students next week. Please pick up a pass from the College and Career Center to meet with a representative.
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College Representative Visit Scheduled
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Monday, April 8
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4th Period: Colorado Mesa University
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6th Period: University of Utah
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Thursday, April 11
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4th Period: Marian University
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6th Period: University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
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District 214 College Fair
Tuesday, April 9
6:30-8:30 pm
Forest View Educational Center
The D214 College Fair will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Forest View Educational Center in Arlington Heights from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
Click HERE to view the D214 College Fair list of attending schools.
Click HERE to view and/or print a list of questions to ask at a college fair, as suggested by the Associated Colleges of the Midwest.
Click HERE for a simple chart to help you record and evaluate schools you are considering
D214 Foundation Scholarship
Deadline EXTENDED to FRIDAY 4/12
The Deadline to apply for the District 214 Education Foundation Scholarship has been EXTENDED to FRIDAY, APRIL 12th. Don't be left out! Click HERE and get matched with scholarships and apply online.
Back Those Bison!
Varsity Home Sports and Fine Arts for the Coming Week
Date
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Time
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Event
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April 5
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4:45 pm
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Softball vs. New Trier
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4:45 pm
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Boys Water Polo vs. Libertyville
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April 6
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11:00 am
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Softball Double Header vs. St. Viator
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12:00 pm
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Girls Track & Field Varsity Invite
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April 8
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4:45 pm
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Badminton vs. Rolling Meadows
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4:45 pm
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Softball vs. Barrington
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4:45 pm
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Girls Water Polo vs. Barrington
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April 10
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4:45 pm
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Baseball vs. Rolling Meadows
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4:45 pm
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Girls Track & Field vs. Fremd and Rolling Meadows
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5:45 pm
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Girls Water Polo vs. Elk Grove
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6:00 pm
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Boys Gymnastics vs. Hersey
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April 11
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6:00 pm
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Boys Volleyball vs. Hersey
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7:00 pm
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April 12
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4:30 pm
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Boys Tennis vs. Maine South
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4:45 pm
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Baseball vs. Barrington
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4:45 pm
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Softball vs. Fremd
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7:00 pm
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April 13
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9:00 am
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Boys Track & Field Invite
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11:00 am
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Softball vs. Grayslake Central
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7:00 pm
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Please call our Sports/Weather Hotline at (847) 718-4213 for sports status updates.
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For underlevel and away sporting events and the most current information for BGHS activities, please go to: Buffalo Grove High School Comprehensive Calendar
BGHS in the News
Girls track and field: Scouting Northwest
The Daily Herald, April 4, 2019
Outlook: The Bison have big goals this season with a group of hungry competitors. "We are a young team, but a motivated one," Buffalo Grove coach Martha Kelly said. "The girls are working hard to improve and reach their goals. We compete in a tough conference but believe it will only help make us better toward the end of the season and that is what we are focused on. Read Story
Boys track and field: Scouting Northwest
The Daily Herald, April 4, 2019
Outlook: Buffalo Grove lost Zach Sheasby, a state qualifier in both long jump and triple jump, but returns a couple of promising athletes who are used to turning in similar elite performances. Junior Isaac Suh is back after qualifying for state last year as a sophomore in the high jump. And senior Jon Peici recently broke the school indoor record and won the MSL indoor title in the 400-meter dash. Read Story
Boys tennis: Scouting Northwest
The Daily Herald, April 4, 2019
Michael Naughton will lean on his top two returning players, seniors Joseph Hong and Chris Louras, to lead a lineup in which the Buffalo Grove coach says enjoys plenty of parity throughout. The Bison duo could end up becoming the No. 1 team at doubles along the way, while also handling the Nos. 1 and 2 spots at singles. Read Story
Baseball: Scouting the Northwest suburbs
The Daily Herald, March 28, 2019
Outlook: It was a magical season for the Bison last year with a supersectional appearance and tying the school record for wins. Buffalo Grove brings back Riley Rundquist, who hit .344 with 6 homers last year and committed to Heartland CC. Carter Gledhill, who is headed to Concordia, is back behind the dish while Sean Jacobs, Alex Paul and Matt Brunelli made significant contributions. Read Story
Baseball: Buffalo Grove, Barrington notch two wins
The Daily Herald, March 26, 2019
Buffalo Grove 14, Harry S. Truman 2: Buffalo Grove rolled up 11 hits to blow by Harry S. Truman from Levittown, Penn. Matt Brunelli, Riley Rundquist, Tyler Fricke, Mark Antonetti and Connor Adams all had 2 hits apiece for the Bison. Brunelli also drove in 3 runs. Read Story
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Staff Spotlight
1. What is your name? Jennifer Zacharski
2. What department have you/do you work in? I work in student services as a school psychologist.
3. How long have you been working at BG? This is my twentieth year at Buffalo Grove High School
4. Where did you go to high school? Lake Zurich High School
5. What part of working at BG do you find the most rewarding? The most rewarding part of my work is making connections with students and helping them to build skills to make meaningful connections to one another that extend beyond high school. Technology has changed how we make these connections over time. Helping students to navigate these changes and understand the limits and benefits of social media is challenging but also rewarding.
6. What is something unique about you? I practice yoga several times a week as part of my self-care routine. This practice allows me to de-stress, recharge and be emotionally available to my students, colleagues, friends, and family.
7. What activities or clubs do you coach/ sponsor? I currently do not coach or sponsor any activities.
