Friday Focus: Be Kind, Be Curious, Be Brave . . . BelonG
This is our theme for the 23-24 school year and beyond. As we work with your student in each class and co-curricular activity, we want every student and staff member to model Kindness, Curiosity, and Bravery. Kindness is a superpower that costs nothing and will transform the culture of a school. Curiosity is the key to unlock learning, and Bravery means facing our fears head on. All together, they create a place of BelonGing for every student, staff, and parent in our community. You will see this theme around the school, please help us reinforce it at home!
Bison Jamboree Tonight!
Bison Fans! Tonight is our annual fall Jamboree Scrimmage Night! Come on out and get your first glimpse at our fall teams in action, sign up for Bison Booster Membership, and grab some Bison Merchandise as well!
Empowering Parents: What you need to know
August 24th & September 6th
District 214 is hosting a parent night to help you support your student! Hear from Division Heads for Student Success, Safety, and Wellness (Deans), School Resource Officers (SROs) and Community Partners on what parents need to know today regarding substance use, social media, and mental health. This presentation is being offered on two different nights, August 24th and September 6th, with the content being the same. The only difference is that the second night is offered in both English and Spanish. Please take advantage of this opportunity. See the flyers for more details.
D214 Empowering Parents-0823-EN.pdf
D214 Empowering Parents-0823-SP.pdf
The Bison Impact:
Congratulations to Girls Golf on an awesome first invitational! Congratulations to sophomore Courtney Beerheide who fired -3 (68) and then won the individual title on the first playoff hole with a tap-in birdie!
Congratulations to Bison JV Girls Golf on placing 4th as a team at Glenbrook South Invite. Special shout-out to Meagan for a 4th Place individual medal and to Emily for a 10th place finish!
Yearbook Photos/Picture Day Information
School Portrait days will be held on August 28th & August 29th. These pictures will be taken through your English class. Afterwards, you’ll be able to view your images, order packages and select your image for your yearbook (please remember to do so before it’s selected for you), all orders will be delivered to your home. If seniors do not want a senior portrait sitting/package and ONLY want a senior yearbook picture, they get those done on 8-28 or 8-29.
To view and order photos from Picture Day: You’ll receive an email when your images are ready to view online. Or, you can search for them at vipis.com shortly after photos are taken. If you need further assistance, contact VIP at support@vipis.com. Please view the flyers below.
Upcoming Dates
Get involved! Support the BGHS Parent Groups
WE WANT PARENTS to get involved! In fact, we need you! Find out more about our Parent Groups on the BGHS website HERE. There are several opportunities to get involved:
Buffalo Grove Parent Association (BGPA)
Bison Boosters
Buffalo Grove Instrumental Association (BGIA)
Friends of the Orchestra (FOTO)
Staff Spotlight
What is your name? Daniel J. Dietz
What department do you work in/ your role? I am the Building & Grounds Supervisor
How long have you been working at BG? Since 7/1/23 and was previously employed as a Custodian at BG from 2003 - 2013
Where did you go to high school/ post high school training? Buffalo Grove High School, Vanguard, and Harper College
What part of working at BG do you find the most rewarding? Giving back to the community that invested in me. We're here for the students, staff, and stakeholders who make up our great community.
What are you currently reading, and/ or do you have a favorite author or podcast? I don't have a favorite author but I enjoy reading documentaries and leadership books.
What is something unique about you? I met my wife in Las Vegas.
What’s a bucket list item for you? I would like to go skydiving.
Bison Jamboree Tonight!
Bison Fans! Tonight is our annual fall Jamboree Scrimmage Night! Come on out and get your first glimpse at our fall teams in action, sign up for Bison Booster Membership, and grab some Bison Merchandise as well!
Back Those Bison!
Varsity Home Sports and Fine Arts for the Coming Weeks
For underlevel and away sporting events and the most current information for BGHS activities, please go to: Buffalo Grove High School Comprehensive Calendar
Bison Band Mattress Fundraiser Saturday 9/9
If you are looking to replace a bed in your home, now is the time. Buffalo Grove High School Bison Band is excited to announce it will be hosting the 1st Annual one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday,September 9th, from 10am-5pm. For one day only, the Buffalo Grove HS Main Foyer will be transformed into a mattress showroom. For information about the sale, go to bit.ly/beds4buffalogrove23.
Bison Boosters Yard Signs
As the fall season kicks off, show off your Bison pride to your neighbors and support your student-athlete with a customized yard sign. $20 each. CLICK HERE to order
Bison in the News
Suburban high school eliminates tackling from football practice
NBC5 Chicago, August 11, 2023
While most football teams prepare for the season by tackling at training camp, a suburban high school’s football team has decided to take its own route. NBC 5’s Patrick Fazio explains. Watch it HERE
Football previews 2023: Scouting the MSL East
The Daily Herald, August 15, 2023
Worth noting: Smart, experienced and talented are words that can be used to describe this year's Buffalo Grove squad. The Bison have 20 players that are near a 4.0 GPA in the classroom. They also return 18 starters from a team that was the first school in IHSA history to qualify for the playoffs with a 4-5 record. Read the whole story HERE
Boys golf: Scouting Cook and Lake County
The Daily Herald, August 12, 2023
Buffalo Grove returns a strong trio of players in senior Connor Woodin, sophomore Cori Lee and senior Nathan Barbakoff to put them in the mix for a conference title. Woodin, a Loyola recruit, is a player to watch this fall. Read the whole story HERE
Music Department Kicks off New Year with Retreat
Our Music Department Retreat was so much fun! Students from Band, Orchestra and Choir gathered to eat pizza, team up and play some hilarious games. We are one big music family at BGHS.
Need a job that works with your kid’s schedule?
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.
Looking for More?
Click Here for the 1st Quarter Parent Newsletter
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 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
Click Here to Join/Support the Buffalo Grove H.S. Parent Groups