Friday Focus - CAF (Curriculum and Activities Fair) night welcomes class of 2021!
This past Monday, over 400 students and families of incoming 9th graders came out to CAF night to explore the activities, athletics, and elective options that Buffalo Grove High School has to offer. We are thrilled to welcome you to BGHS and hope you had a wonderful evening and found something to be involved in while at our school. Research continues to show that involved students have higher GPA's, stronger emotional stability, and more opportunities for leadership and influence.
Upcoming Dates
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Event
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February 2
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Blue Late Start - 8:30am
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February 9
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Blue Late Start - 8:30am
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February 16
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Blue Late Start - 8:30am
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February 18
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Turnabout Dance
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February 20
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Presidents Day - NO SCHOOL
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February 23
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Blue Late Start - 8:30am
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March 2
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Orange Late Start - 9:30am
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March 24
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Early Dismissal - 1:50pm
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March 27-31
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Spring Break
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March 31
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Last Day of 3rd Quarter
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April 3
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Teacher Inservice Day (students not in attendance)
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April 4
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First Day of 4th Quarter (classes resume after Spring Break)
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Bison Boosters Las Vegas Night
The Bison Boosters are hosting their annual Las Vegas Night to be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Ditka's, 2000 West Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights at 7:00pm. Last year's event was a near sell out so get your tickets today at www.seatyourself.biz/buffalogrove and help support the 28 athletic programs of Buffalo Grove High School. Booster Invite 2017 Vegas Night vFinal1 copy.pdf
Celebrating Our Success!
- Congratulations to the huge success of our DECA students at the DECA Regional competition!
- Our DECA Regional Medal winners:
The following DECA students qualified for State:
Buying & Merchandising Team Decision Making:
1st - Vlada Botsul & Nicole Dedes
2nd - Parul Kumar & Naomi Torres
3rd - Grace Martin & Claire McLoone
Marketing Management Team Decision Making:
1st - Alex Morain & Kyle Zyck
2nd - Tyler Lubbat & Adrian Gaucin
Sports & Entertainment Marketing Team Decision Making:
1st - Chris Tsourmas & Eddie Walker
2nd - Matt Gontko & Rob Weede
3rd - Manny Mazariegos & Alberto Rivera
3rd - Aidan Dolan & Patrick McLoone
Travel & Tourism Team Decision Making:
1st - Danielle Allaire & Erika Jaszka
Hospitality Services Team Decision Making:
2nd - Alyssa DePhillips & Sweta Patel
3rd - Elisabeth Jaszka & Emily Jaszka
Human Resources Management: 2nd - Greg Harner
Retail Merchandising: 3rd - CJ Camporese
Principles of Finance: 2nd - Alfred Roberts
Principles of Marketing:
1st - Jessy Syed
3rd - Jacqueline Bickhaus
Apparel & Accessories Marketing: 3rd - Deirdra Day
DECA State Qualifiers:
- Teresa Riles caps off an amazing Girls Gymnastics conference meet with a 3rd place finish in the All-Around. 36.5. She also placed 5th on Beam, 8th on Floor, and 2nd on Vault! Congrats!!!
- Congratulations to the UNDEFEATED first place MSL Conference champion JV Girls Gymnastics team!
- Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Bowling Team for their 2nd place finish at the Wauconda Invite!
- Congratulations to Girls JV Bowling team for finishing the MSL conference season in first place!
Back Those Bison - Varsity Home Sports and Fine Arts for the Coming Week
Date
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Time
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Event
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January 27
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4:30pm
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Varsity Boys Swimming & Diving vs. Rolling Meadows
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7:00pm
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Variety Show (Theater) Tickets are $5 at the door
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January 28
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8:00am
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Varsity Girls Bowling Conference (Arlington Lanes)
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January 30
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6:00pm
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Varsity Girls Gymnastics Regionals
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January 31
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4:30pm
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Girls Bowling vs. Fenton (Arlington Lanes)
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7:30pm
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Varsity Girls Basketball vs Rolling Meadows
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February 1
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6:00pm
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Choir & Orchestra Solo and Ensemble Festival
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February 2
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7:00pm
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Expressions Preview Concert
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February 3
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6:00pm
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Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Elk Grove
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7:30pm
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Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Elk Grove
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For underlevel and away sporting events and the most current information for BGHS activities, please go to: Buffalo Grove High School Comprehensive Calendar
BGHS in the News
Buffalo Grove surges past Wheeling
The Daily Herald, January 25, 2017
Down 22-15 at half, Buffalo Grove's girls basketball team rallied for a 49-42 triumph on Senior night at Wheeling on Tuesday night. "We talked about energy at halftime and everyone embraced their individuals roles," said Bison coach Steve Kolodziej. "In order for us be successful, we need to bring energy and all 12 girls stepped up. Our bench players got into the game and sparked our defense." Read Story
Buffalo Grove's big bet pays off as junior class leads improved basketball team
Chicago Tribune, January 20, 2017
The core four of Buffalo Grove's heralded junior class have always looked to the next level. As freshmen, varsity coach Keith Peterson and his staff asked how they could kick-start the growth of the incoming group. They decided to move the four — Jack Vaselaney, Mac Camardo, Zach Fricke and Caleb...Read Story
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Staff Spotlight
1. What is your name? Eric Garneau
2. What department have you/ do you work in? As BG's Data Processing Operator, my home base is Student Services where I create, maintain, and report on our data system records on students, teachers, grading, and master scheduling. I regularly work with fellow ESP, the Assessment Center, the Registrar, Counselors, Division Heads, and the Principals.
I share my time and energies serving as Fine & Performing Arts Co-Coordinator, House Co-Manager for the Theater Program, and BGHS Webmaster.
I share my time and energies serving as Fine & Performing Arts Co-Coordinator, House Co-Manager for the Theater Program, and BGHS Webmaster.
3. How long have you been working at BG? This is my fifth year working at BGHS.
4. Where did you go to high school? I attended Highland Park High School.
5. What part of working at BG do you find the most rewarding? The cycles of teaching and learning are not confined to the classroom at BGHS. They are found in every relationship. I find my greatest professional reward in learning & teaching so that I may help others to learn and to teach.
6. What is something unique about you? I love designing sets & lighting, public speaking, attending meetings, taking standardized tests, and listening to Supreme Court arguments.
7. What activities or clubs do you coach/ sponsor? I am a major fan of the Fine & Performing Arts at BG! Theater, Speech, and Debate are my primary focus. It is also my great honor to serve with a team of instructors to the Freshman Leadership Academy.
