Friday Focus: Teacher Ami Relf wins Hometown Dream Weaver Award
Buffalo Grove High School is extremely proud to announce that teacher Ami Relf is the recipient of the Hometown Dream Weaver Award! Ami is a tireless advocate for BIPOC students at Buffalo Grove High School, District 214, the State of Illinois, and even internationally. On Saturday, April 2, 2022, Ami was recognized with the “Hometown Dream Weaver Award” by Operation Uplift. This award is given for outstanding achievements in international youth education and African-American youth activism. This major award is dedicated to the memory of two Fallen Pillars of this work: Mrs. Mattie Robinson and Mrs. Jean Wheeler, both taken away too soon as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. This event also memorialized all who were lost during the pandemic but have not been forgotten. We are very proud of Ami and grateful for her support of our youth. Congratulations Ami!
The Bison Impact:
Congrats to BG’s ACES (Academic Challenge in Engineering Sciences) team for their 4th place sectional finish and qualification for the State Finals!
This past March, Orchesis auditioned for our Illinois State High School Showcase. Out of 37 dances auditioned, 12 were chosen, and the BG Orchesis was chosen as one of the 12! The State Performance is today at 7 pm at Riverside-Brookfield HS. Tickets are $5. The dance selected to perform is METRO Choreographed by Lucia Caringella and Amanda Kim. The dancers performing are Lucia Caringella, Emma Clark, Amanda Kim, Ellen Lee, Kyana Luyando, Katie Mason, Amanda Merret and Anna Royz.
Congratulations to Model UN on winning Most Outstanding Small Delegation at the GBSMUN conference! Congratulations to these individual award winners: freshman Mariana Kataoka (Honorable Mention), senior Mia Roque (Most Outstanding Delegate), and junior Holden Wheeler( Best Delegate)!
Congratulations to junior photo student, Kiersten Hung! Her photograph was selected for the Student Perspectives Exhibit at the Perspective Gallery in downtown Evanston. Come check it out if you get the chance! This exhibit features images by 36 talented high school photographers in Chicago and the suburbs and much of the work is for sale. The show will be up from March 31 - May 1 and the Gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday 12-6pm, Sunday 12-5 pm. Perspective Gallery is located at 1310-1/2B Chicago Avenue, Evanston.
District 214 celebrated its talented students this week with the Arts Unlimited Anthology virtual reception showcasing the work of students from throughout the District. Congratulations to BG art students: Kiersten O'Malley, Ellis Chamorro, Kaylie Clark, Diego Serratos, Nikita Pavlovich, and Elianna Ivanova! Congratulations to BG writing students: Isaiah Cho, Kiersten O'Malley, Hanna Tatsuki, Anne Nguyen, Victoria Gauza, and Amanda Kim. Congratulations to the BGHS Wind Ensemble selected to perform "Irrational Joy". Click HERE to view the Anthology virtual reception any time.
Congratulations to the Bison Economics Team of Kevin Rabinak, Tom Karingada, Joey Witt, and Athan Rodrigues on winning the Northwestern Economics Tournament championship at Northwestern University last weekend!
Congratulations to the D214 Viva Winter Guard for a successful completion of their first season! Silver Medalists in their class!
Congratulations to the Class of 2022 members of Boys Track & Field celebrating Senior Night this week!
Congratulations to the Boys Volleyball team on the 5-0 tournament win at the Conant Invite!
Upcoming Dates
Districtwide STATE TESTING
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 & Thursday, April 14, 2022
Testing on each day starts promptly at 8:00 am
A Special Bus Schedule was sent in a School Messenger email
No registration is needed
There will be no regular classes conducted on these days
*Students who are approved for testing accommodations will follow a different time schedule and may be required to test over two days. An individualized schedule will be provided closer to the testing date.
SENIORS DO NOT ATTEND SCHOOL on April 13 & 14 IF they completed the State SAT Graduation requirement in 2021
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 - JUNIORS
ALL JUNIORS will take the SAT with Essay
The official SAT will include the Essay section
This is a college reportable exam
For more SAT testing information check out the SAT Student Guide
The SAT is an Illinois State Graduation Requirement
Juniors will have an excused day off on Thursday, April 14th
Thursday, April 14, 2022 - FRESHMEN & SOPHOMORES
All SOPHOMORES will take the PSAT 10 exam
PSAT 10 scores serve as a check-in on student progress and pinpoint areas for college and career readiness
For more PSAT10 information check out the PSAT 10 Student Guide
Sophomores will have an excused day off Wednesday, April 13th
All FRESHMEN will take the PSAT 8/9 exam
PSAT 8/9 scores establish a baseline for college and career readiness
For more PSAT 8/9 information check out the PSAT 8/9 Student Guide
Freshmen will have an excused day off on Wednesday, April 13th
Summer School and Athletic Camps
Registration Now Open!
Click HERE for access to the Summer School Programs Guidebook
Click HERE for summer school registration information & link to the registration portal
Click HERE for the schedule of summer athletic camps offered
Click HERE for summer athletic camp information and registration
Junior & Senior Students - PROM IS BACK!
The Junior Class Board of Buffalo Grove High School is proud to present the 2022 prom, Enchanted Forest. Over the past year, we have worked diligently to make your prom evening memorable. Thank you for the privilege to serve you; we hope that you will enjoy yourself safely and responsibly. To assist you in your planning for the Prom taking place on Saturday, May 7th, we offer this packet of instructions and policies:
Please read the packet carefully as it contains information regarding our online ticketing system and key dates.
Bison Boosters Scholarship Applications Due April 29
Applications for the Bison Boosters scholarships awarded to one female and one male Bison athlete are due April 29. Click HERE for the Bison Booster Scholarship application.
Staff Spotlight
What is your name? My name is Rumen Dyulev
What department have you/ do you work in? I work in the Maintenance department at Buffalo Grove High School.
How long have you been working at BG? I started working for District 214 in August, 2021.
Where did you go to high school? I finished my education in Bulgaria.
What part of working at BG do you find the most rewarding? I have great coworkers, and I really enjoy fixing things at the school.
What are you currently reading, and/ or do you have a favorite author or podcast? At the moment I am reading The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandere Dumas. I don't have a favorite author, but I like to read traveler stories.
What is something unique about you? I like to travel a lot, specifically with my motorcycle. I really enjoy nature. I have done more than 100k miles traveling on the motorcycle over the last 15 years. I was a lieutenant in Bulgarian army.
What activities or clubs do you coach/ sponsor? What activities at BG do you follow? I primarily enjoy watching motosports.
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
Grease Tickets on Sale NOW!
Visit tickets.d214.org
Please note that the ticket system was temporarily down earlier this week but should be operational very soon. Please check back if you are unable to purchase your tickets.
Bison in the News
Boys volleyball: Buffalo Grove edges host Conant in title match
The Daily Herald, April 2, 2022
It had to be a shock to the system for fans and players exiting Conant at the conclusion of Saturday's varsity boys volleyball invitational. Snowflakes the size of silver dollars and near white-out conditions greeted the throng, a typical example of Chicagoland's crazy April weather. Inside the gym, however, Buffalo Grove, Conant, Lemont and St. Francis had found a way to heat things up. Buffalo Grove won the tournament championship with a thrilling 3-set win over Conant, while Lemont went to 3 games as well to win the 3rd place match against the Spartans. Read Story
Sweetheart Dance! Saturday April 9th 6:00-9:00 pm
Formerly known as the Daddy-Daughter Dance, the Sweetheart Dance is open to any parent/guardian and their child, preschool age and up. Yes, it will all be here: balloonist/ DJ-MC/ and photo booth along with the usual crafts & games! The cost is $30.00 per family. Register by email to Lily Justiniano at lily.justiniano@d214.org.
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