Friday Focus:
District 214 Covid-19 Information Center
District 214 has a Covid-19 Information Center page on the d214.org website. As new information concerning COVID-19 and its effect on District 214 becomes available, it is posted on this site. This webpage provides links to COVID-19 information from federal, state, and local public health agencies.
CLICK HERE to visit the District 214 Covid-19 Update Information Center
The Bison Impact:
National Signing Day was Wednesday, April 15. We are proud to honor several of our amazing athletes:
- Tyllie Menis, a four year female wrestler who trailblazed for others, will continue her wrestling career at Iowa Wesleyan!
- Alondra Aguayo (left) will continue her academic and wrestling career at North Central!
- Amar Bumanzul will continue his academic and athletic career cheerleading for the Jayhawks of the University of Kansas!
- Yasmine Delgado will continue her academic and athletic career cheerleading for Roosevelt University!
SAT/ACT and AP Exam Updates
Please visit the BGHS Assessment Center webpage for continued updates on AP exams, Illinois State testing, ACT and SAT exams. This page is updated as new information is made available, so please check back often. CLICK HERE to visit the BGHS Assessment Center webpage. If you have any questions, please contact our assessment team, Supervisor Julie Chybicki-Zimmer julie.chybicki@d214.org or Assessment Assistant Robin Christie robin.christie@d214.org .
Remote Community Service Hours
Click HERE for District 214 suggestions on remote community service opportunities.
#AppreciationLetterProject
BGHS Art Teacher, Jordie Field, has started #appreciationletterproject on Instagram. If you are looking for a positive activity, please join! No art experience required, just a willingness to show appreciation! Create a thank you letter or art to show appreciation and thank all those who serve us daily. Click HERE to see what others have created.
Upcoming Dates
Color Guard 2020-21
Interested in joining Color Guard for 2020-21? We are starting virtual clinics starting on April 22. If you are interested in the clinic or want more information, email us at henry.kappler@d214.org
2020-2021 Cheerleading Tryouts
Buffalo Grove Co-Ed Cheerleading tryouts have been postponed until a later date. If you are interested in trying out, please fill out the Google Form to receive tryout information updates CLICK HERE to get updates on cheer tryouts
BGHS in the News
Buffalo Grove Police OK On PPE For Now
Journal-Topics, April 8, 2020
According to Szos and Anderson, the department should soon receive approximately 80 face shields from Buffalo Grove High School, which is making the protective gear using its 3D printers. Read Story
Player Profiles: Sydney Logan
Journal-Topics, April 15, 2020
Athlete: Sydney Logan
School: Buffalo Grove High School
Sport: Swimming (fall) and water polo (spring)
Year: Junior (class of 2021)
Favorite part of your sport: “Pushing myself to the limit to help my team get better.”
Favorite memory of your sport: Swimming: “When I broke the sink before my first home meet.” Water polo: “When we beat Hersey for the East (title) last year.”
Player Profiles: Emma Steinke
Journal-Topics, April 15, 2020
Athlete: Emma Steinke
School: Buffalo Grove High School
Sport: Water polo (captain and goalie)
Year: Senior
Favorite part of your sport: “Encouraging the team.”
Favorite memory of your sport: “Goalie workouts with the younger girls on the team.”
Help D214 Students and Families in Need
Those wishing to support our D214 students and families directly amid the C-19 pandemic should do so using the official D214 Foundation online giving page at www.214foundation.org, or CLICK HERE.
The Foundation has committed to a dollar-for-dollar $10,000 match for the initial $10,000 raised, and we know we'll go beyond.
Funds will assist with needs at many levels, and distribution will be coordinated in part through the Foundation's Student Needs Task Force, a group of volunteers who help meet student needs throughout the year. These allocations will be made based on requests from principals in consultation with counselors. This effort is focused on addressing direct, real, pressing needs of students who need assistance now. Funds collected will be prioritized based on need.
Please spread the word and invite neighbors, friends, parents and others to use this Foundation page to give here. You can share the link directly via social media. All donations are tax-deductible.
Resources for D214 Families
A Comprehensive List of Local Food Supplies:
Remote Learning:
Additional Resources:
Here are some resources that I’ve found helpful from Deb Heitner, author of Raising Digital Natives:
- Parenting during coronavirus: What to know about playdates, online learning and more- from the Washington Post
- Comprehensive physical and mental health resources from the Child Mind Institute
Looking for More?
Click Here for the Fourth Quarter Parent Newsletter
Click Here for BGHS’s Daily Announcements
Click Here for the oneBG Podcast
Click Here for One Grove Gallery exhibits and information
Click Here for the detailed daily BG Activity/Athletics Calendar
