Friday Focus:
Bison Boosters Annual Spring Fundraiser
The Bison Booster Athletic Parent Organization is hosting their annual Spring Fundraiser on March 5th from 7pm-10:30pm at Rep's Place at 3200 Kirchoff Road in Rolling Meadows.
The evening consists of live music, raffles, silent auction, food and great camaraderie with fellow Bison parents and staff. It is a great way to meet other parents while supporting the 30 different sports programs of BGHS. All are welcome to attend. Tickets are on sale now, and are only $35 through February 5th. Tickets are $40 after February 5th or at the door. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets
The Bison Impact:
Congratulations to ILMEA All-Staters Spencer Sadler (Honors All-State Orchestra), Holden Wheeler (All-State Choir), and Charlie Morrison (Honors All-State Choir). Bernie the Bison did not qualify this year.
Congratulations to the Class of 2022 Girls Basketball teammates celebrating Senior Night this week!
Could your student benefit from Skills Development Sessions?
We are excited to offer the following Skills Development Sessions before and after school to support success for all students:
Test prep and study skills
Stress management and organization
Note taking/annotating skills
Vocabulary building strategies
Sessions begin on February 9, 2022. Please note that afternoon sessions (not listed on the flyer) were added for the Note Taking/Annotating and Time and Stress Management/Organizational Planning sessions. There is no cost to attend any of these sessions.
CLICK HERE to complete the form to sign up for the sessions.
Upcoming Dates
Want to be in Grease?
Info meeting February 2nd at 3:15 PM
Come to the info meeting next Wednesday, February 2nd in the Choir Room (A136) at 3:15 PM. Find out how to audition and leadership opportunities. Pick up the audition packet in the Choir Room, English Division, or Library. Questions? See Ms. Stenzel in A174, Ms. Wells in A175 or Ms. Utley in A136. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of the spring musical experience!
Staff Spotlight
What is your name? Megan Struck
What department do you work in/ How long have you been working at BG? I am a Nurse in the Health Office. I started in November 2021
Where did you go to high school? I went to Rolling Meadows High School
What part of being a School Nurse do you find the most rewarding? I enjoy being able to help students with their health concerns, so they can be successful at school.
What new thing have you learned this year as a School Nurse? After working as a Nurse in a hospital for 20 years, there have been plenty of new things for me to learn this year as a School Nurse. So far a big focus has been on Covid and keeping up to date with the guidance from CDC/ IDPH.
What are you currently reading, and/ or do you have a favorite author or podcast? I'm currently reading a book called Educated, by Tara Westover. I enjoy reading memoirs and autobiographies.
What activities or clubs do you coach/ sponsor? None currently.
What is something unique about you? I have enjoyed learning about gardening the last couple years. I love to spend time at the Botanic Gardens and going on garden walks. I'm spending this winter planning what I would like to do in my garden this spring.
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
Bison in the News
Buffalo Grove grad dances into breakthrough acting role
The Daily Herald, January 21, 2022
In 2021, Rachel Kim's career took a big leap forward -- so to speak. Kim is a professional actor and dancer, and a 2014 graduate of Buffalo Grove High School, who made her network television debut in September on Fox's comedy "The Big Leap." She played Miriam, one of the amateur dancers who enter a reality show competition to cast a modern production of "Swan Lake." At Buffalo Grove, Rachel was a member of the Buffalo Grove High School orchestra and Orchesis dance group. After high school, she spent some time at college and working in the L.A. area. Read Story
Interested in trying out for Baseball?
All baseball players interested in trying out for the 2022 season, please fill out THIS FORM with your parent’s contact information.
Interested in Girls Soccer?
Attend the pre-season meeting in the Cafeteria on January 25, 2022 from 3:00-3:30 PM
BGPA Scholarship Application Now Open
The Buffalo Grove High School Parent Association (“BGPA”) and donor Mrs. Jackie Sell are pleased to award scholarships to recognize the achievement of our students. The completed application (with required signatures) must be received in the BGHS College/Career Center by the end of school on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Click HERE to apply or scan the QR code below.
Looking for More?
Click Here for the 3rd Quarter Parent Newsletter
Click Here for the latest BG announcements on the BGN Quick 10
Click Here for the detailed daily BG Activity/Athletics Calendar
Click Here for the BGHS Website
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 One Grove Gallery exhibits and information
Click Here for the BGPA Bison Spiritwear online store
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)
