Friday Focus: Junior Parent College Night
February 2nd 7:00 pm
The parents/guardians of junior students are invited to attend the Junior Parent Night at 7:00 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2023, in the theater. Kick off the beginning of your student’s college or career search with this event hosted by Post Secondary Counselor, Paul Genovese. We will discuss how to manage the college/career search, post high school options, and online tools to assist your family in the search. We will also review the timeline of events along with strategies on how to successfully navigate through the post high school planning process. An introduction to the federal financial aid process will also be covered. CLICK HERE to visit the College and Career Resource Center website. Please contact Paul Genovese (847) 718-4067 or Kathleen Becker (847) 718-4059 for more information.
The Bison Impact:
Congratulations to our Varsity Coed Cheerleaders, the 2023 MSL Conference Champions!
Congratulations to BG Coed Varsity Cheerleaders on winning the Grayslake North Cheer Invite last weekend!
The Bison Varsity Wrestling team competed in a very tough Batavia tournament last weekend. Vlad Fedorchenko avenged a loss from earlier in the season to make it to the championship but lost to the #1 wrestler in Illinois. Daniel Diaz and Caden Watson both placed 6th.
Congratulations to Holden Wheeler who earned 2nd place in Diving at the Highland Park Invite!
Congratulations to Boys Swimming on their success at the Highland Park Invite over the weekend and the team’s 4th place finish! Highlights include 1st place 200 IM, 2nd place 200 medley relay, 4th place in the 400 free relay, and Edgar Rutkauskas in 1st and Tucker Dombroski in 5th in the 100 breastroke!
Congratulations to the Girls Basketball team on their win over Elk Grove this week.
Congratulations to our Class of 2023 Coed Competitive Cheer members celebrating Senior Night this week!
Upcoming Dates
Bison Boosters Spring Fundraiser tickets on sale now
Early Bird Discount through February 4
Tickets are now on sale for the BGHS Boosters Spring Fundraiser on March 4 at Rep's Place in Rolling Meadows! Get the Early Bird Discount through February 4! Come for food, drinks, awesome raffle prizes and more! Buy tickets online and find more info at https://trellis.org/bisonboosters23
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
Watch the Bison on the BG Athletics YouTube Channel
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Inaugural Chicagoland Jazz Workshop
Saturday, January 21st
New year. New event. Join us for the Inaugural Chicagoland Jazz Workshop at Buffalo Grove High School on Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 10:00 am to 5:15 pm. We hope you can swing by! Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students and seniors.
Bison in the News
Twenty D214 music students selected for All-State honors
The Daily Herald, January 19, 2023
Twenty students from High School District 214 schools have been selected to perform at this year's Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) All-State Festival, the highest honor a high school musician can achieve. All-State musicians will travel to Peoria, IL from January 25-28, 2023 to participate in the Illinois Music Education Conference. Congratulations to the following students from Buffalo Grove High Shool: Priya Adiga, Flute/Piccolo, Honors Band; Christine Cabrera, Soprano, Honors Chorus; Matthew Hamilton, Baritone Saxophone, Honors Jazz Band; Andrew Hoang, Cello, Honors Orchestra; Charlie Morrison, Bass, Honors Chorus; Carina Obrecht, Clarinet, Honors Band; Kyle Rusch, Bass Clarinet, All-State Band; Lexi Samander, Soprano, All-State Chorus. Read Story
Interested in playing Buffalo Grove Girls Soccer?
January Open Gym Schedule:
Saturday, January 21st: 11:00-12:30 in Fieldhouse
Tuesday, January 24th: 5:30-7:00 in Gym
Tuesday, January 31st: 5:30-7:00 in Fieldhouse
**FREE** Virtual SAT Test Prep Program
Register Today! Begins February 7th
To help prepare students for the upcoming State SAT exam, Buffalo Grove High School will be offering an after school virtual SAT Test Prep Program for Juniors beginning February 7, 2023. The program will run on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm - 8:10 pm for three weeks. This school year, the fee will be waived for the SAT Test Prep after school program. We believe that participation in this test preparation course will enhance the SAT experience and scores by focusing on all three parts of the SAT (Reading, Mathematics, and Writing and Language). Students were already offered the opportunity to register for an in-school SAT test prep program during the school day, replacing their Independent Study or Study Hall. If you have already registered for the in-school session, it is not necessary to register for the evening program as these are similar in content.
The online registration will be open January 10 through January 24, 2023, or until class capacities are reached. Space is limited. Please register early! There are two options to register for the Test Prep Program:
Direct Link for BGHS: BGHS SAT Test Prep Registration Note: If you have not registered for a Community Education course in the past, you will need to create an account.
Community Education website at ce.d214.org, click the red ‘Register Now’ button. If you have not registered for a Community Education course in the past, you will need to create an account. Once you create your account, select Explore All Programs and look for Academic Test Prep and Buffalo Grove High School Test Prep for the SAT.
If you have any questions, please contact the Buffalo Grove Assessment Center at 847-718-4036.
Apprenticeship Opportunity for Current Juniors
Application Deadline Extended to January 31
District 214 offers a variety of youth apprenticeship programs, including registered apprenticeships, which meet standards defined by the United States Department of Labor and youth apprenticeships. Youth Apprenticeships are employer-driven, “learn while you earn” models that combine structured paid on-the-job training with job-related instruction in curricula that may lead to the attainment of industry-recognized skills standards and an industry credential. Instruction and technical training related to the apprenticeship is provided by the high school, technical schools, or community colleges; on-the-job training occurs at a worksite. The goal is to provide students with advanced skill sets that meet specific employer needs. Often, employers hire students who have been through their apprenticeship program full-time upon graduation and cover additional training and certification expenses. In partnership with local employers, apprenticeships are currently offered in the fields of:
Athletic Training Assistant
Automotive
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Construction and Trades
Graphic Arts
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning)
Information Technology (Cybersecurity, IT Generalist and Help Desk)
Manufacturing
MultiMedia
Pharmacy Technician
Professional Cook
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Students interested in an apprenticeship must be committed to the program and work with their counselor to ensure all required coursework fits into the student’s four-year academic plan. Important to note is that all apprenticeships require that specific coursework be completed before the application. The application is open until January 31, 2023. Contact April Gregory in the College & Career Center at 847-718-4236 with any questions.
ATTENTION SENIORS!
BGPA Scholarship Application is 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 winners will be selected based on school and community involvement, leadership, motivation, and academics, as well as a compelling personal essay. All graduating BGHS Class of 2023 seniors are eligible for this scholarship. Additionally, scholarship Applicants must plan to attend a post-secondary or technical school as a full-time or part-time student and must meet District 214’s requirements to participate in and to be awarded a diploma at commencement in 2022. The Scholarship is an outright gift and will be announced and disbursed at the Principal's Awards Night on May 17, 2023.
All applications will be reviewed with complete anonymity. The completed application (with required signatures) must be received in the BGHS College/Career Center by the end of school on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. All decisions made by BGPA will be final. Any application not submitted with required signatures by the end of school on April 4, 2023, will be rejected. CLICK HERE for the BGPA Scholarship application and more detailed information
Come work with us!
D214 has immediate openings for food service workers. Enjoy 5-hour work days and shifts end at 2pm! Apply now: http://links.d214.org/foodservice
Students Looking for a Job?
CLICK HERE for the BGHS Job Board. Check back often for updates and new postings.
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Click Here for the 3rd Quarter Parent Newsletter
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Click Here for the BGHS Website
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Click Here for the Blue & Orange Day Calendar
Click Here for the D214 School Calendars
Click Here for D214 Food Services Information
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
