Friday Focus: Remembering 9/11
Today, as a school, we took time to remember and learn about the events of 9/11. Students and teachers from around the world joined to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 as part of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s Anniversary in the Schools program. Participants learned about 9/11 through personal stories from 9/11 family members, first responders from the FDNY and PAPD, and a student on 9/11. If you’d like to learn more or are interested in viewing the webinar, please CLICK HERE.
The Bison Impact:
CLICK HERE to watch a great new video on BG alum and 2020 Olympian, Liza Merzon’s path to the Olympics and her recent visit to BG.
Congratulations to our Class of 2022 Girls Golf teammates celebrating Senior Night this week with a nice win over Lake Zurich 178-180!
Congratulations to our Class of 2022 Girls Tennis teammates celebrating Senior Night this week!
Bison Boosters Bears Fundraiser, Membership & More
CLICK HERE for more Information on the Bison Boosters
CLICK HERE for the Bison Boosters Membership Form
CLICK HERE for the Bison Boosters Bears Season Fundraiser
Upcoming Dates
NEW CLUB!
Staff Spotlight
What is your name? My name is Nasir Bryant.
What department do you teach in/ How long have you been teaching at BG? I teach in the English Language Arts/English Language Department, and this will be my first year here at BG!
Where did you go to high school? I went to high school at Downers Grove South High School for most of my high school experience, but moved to Plainfield during my junior year. I was one of the first graduating classes from Plainfield East High School.
What part of teaching do you find the most rewarding? What I find most rewarding about teaching is being someone that students can rely on. I didn’t always have an individual in my high school experience that I felt I could rely on, so being that “someone” for students always comes with much merit!
What new thing have you learned this year in teaching? Something new that I have learned (or was reminded of) about teaching this year is the importance of social and face-to-face interactions when learning. There is just so much more motivation and purpose when teaching face-to-face with students. Sometimes, you really don’t know what you’re missing until you no longer have it; I think that definitely speaks for most!
What are you currently reading, and/ or do you have a favorite author or podcast? Currently, I am reading “When” by Daniel Pink & “Talking to Strangers” by Malcolm Gladwell. I have always been a big fan of Malcolm Gladwell’s books, but I have recently endeavoured into some of his podcasts, which are quite entertaining and informative.
What activities or clubs do you coach/ sponsor? Starting in November, I will be one of the Assistant Coaches for Boys & Girls Wrestling!
What is something unique about you? Something unique about me is that I have a friend living on every continent in the world - except Antarctica. We regularly keep in touch and message or video chat one another!
Back Those Bison!
Varsity Home Sports and Fine Arts for the Coming Week
For underlevel and away sporting events and the most current information for BGHS activities, please go to: Buffalo Grove High School Comprehensive Calendar
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Bison in the News
Buffalo Grove High School Alum Makes Comeback out of Retirement to the Olympics
The Daily Herald, September 7, 2021
Making it to the Olympics is a lifelong dream for many athletes, but it was one goal rhythmic gymnast Liza Merenzon did not have in mind. "I was terrible. I never had natural talent in gymnastics. A lot of my accomplishments from these last few years were from hard work and dedication," said Merenzon. The Buffalo Grove High School 2017 graduate was part of the USA's Group Rhythmic Gymnastics team that placed 11th in the Tokyo Olympics. It's been a 17-year journey with the sport, that also included the difficult decision to retire at a point. Read Story
Buffalo Grove holds off Conant's late rally
The Daily Herald, September 3, 2021
After both teams got wins to open the season last weekend, something had to give when Buffalo Grove visited Conant in a Mid-Suburban League crossover football game Friday night. And while the Bison did have to hold off a late comeback attempt by the Cougars, they were able to capture a 41-35 win. Read Story
Is your student looking for a way to get involved?
Check out the link below for clubs, athletics and activities offered at Buffalo Grove High School. Make sure to click on the “arrow” to expand the list of information for coaches and sponsors.CLICK HERE for Co-Curricular Sports, Activities and Clubs
Parent Involvement
BGHS parents have the opportunity to join several groups that support our students. The Bison Boosters support the athletics program, the Buffalo Grove Instrumental Association and Friends of the Orchestra support the band and orchestra programs, the Buffalo Grove Choral Guild supports our choir programs, and the Buffalo Grove Parent Association supports the school's educational programs. Each group has its own set of policies, membership responsibilities, and meeting schedules. Please consider supporting these parent groups. Most donations will flow through the District 214Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, and you will be sent an automatic receipt and thank-you. Your support is significant, and provides tangible opportunities for our students in athletics, the fine and performing arts and academics.
CLICK HERE to Join/Support the Buffalo Grove Parent Association
CLICK HERE to Join/Support the Bison Boosters
CLICK HERE to Join/Support the BG Instrumental Association
CLICK HERE TO Join/Support the BG Choral Guild
CLICK HERE to Join/Support the Friends of the Orchestra (FOTO)
Looking for More?
Click Here for the BGHS Website
Click Here for the 1st Quarter Parent Newsletter
Click Here for the New Bell Schedule
Click Here for the Blue & Orange Day Calendar
Click Here for the D214 School Calendars
Click Here for BG's student newspaper, The Charger
Click Here for the Unspoken Herd Podcast
Click Here for the oneBG Podcast
Click Here for One Grove Gallery exhibits and information
Click Here for the detailed daily BG Activity/Athletics Calendar
Click Here for the BGPA Bison Spiritwear online store
