Friday Focus:
NEW MANDATORY GRADUATION REQUIREMENT FOR SENIORS
Starting in the 2020-21 school year, in order to receive a diploma from an Illinois public high school, a student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or if applicable, the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid. This is a result of the enactment of a new law, Public Act 101-0180. The purpose of the new law is to increase awareness about the resources available to help students with post-secondary education or training. If a parent or guardian prefers not to complete the application there is an opt-out waiver available. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Paul Genovese paul.genovese@d214.org or Kathleen Becker kathleen.becker@d214.org in our College & Career Center.
CLICK HERE for helpful FAFSA resources, links, and assistance
The Bison Impact:
Congratulations to Golfer, Caroline Branas, on being named All-Conference! She moves on to Regionals at Barrington.
Congratulations to both Varsity and Frosh/Soph Boys Cross Country on a win against Elk Grove. Torres cruises to his 6th consecutive Varsity win!
Congratulations to Girls Cross Country on winning the Macnider Invite at Schaumburg last weekend!
Congratulations to Cross Country runners senior Jillian Guittar, sophomore Maja Wegrowski, and junior Sydney Jacobs on running their best times of the year and finishing 1-2-3 in the Varsity race at Elk Grove for a team win!
Congratulations to Cross Country runners sophomore Audrey Cole, freshman Greta Gabor, and senior Georgia Diamond! These 3 finished 1-2-3 to help get a team win over Elk Grove.
Congratulations to Golfer Ryan Beerheide! This year he was 5th in the MSL Conference Regular Season points for Player of the Year. This is the 3rd year in a row that he is All-Conference.
Congratulations to Golfer, Dori Lee, on a great 71 (1 over par) for 2nd place at MSL Conference at Old Orchard. Dori Lee, a junior, was 12th in State as a sophomore. This year he’s 4th in the MSL Conference Regular Season points for Player of the Year. 2nd in the MSL Conference Tournament. This is the 3rd year in a row that he is All-Conference!
Upcoming Dates
The Charger is BACK!
The Charger, the BGHS student newspaper, is back! Students have been hard at work writing articles, conducting interviews via zoom, and finding ways to get the job done! Although we are currently unable to publish a print edition, we have been publishing articles on our site: bghscharger.org CLICK HERE to read the latest news!
Attention Seniors and Parents!
Virtual College Visits for Seniors
The District 214 Post-Secondary Counselors are offering virtual college representative visits for seniors. The representatives available next week are listed on the schedule below. Students check your email, or please contact paul.genovese@d214.org or kathleen.becker@d214.org in the College & Career Center for the Zoom links if you are interested in attending any of these sessions.
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
Staff Spotlight
1. What is your name? Janet Diaz
2. What department have you/ do you work in? I have worked in the Attendance Office here at Buffalo Grove High School and currently I am Division Assistant in the CTE/PE/Art department.
3. How long have you been working at BG? I have been at Buffalo Grove High School for four years.
4. Where did you go to high school? I am an alumna of Rolling Meadows High School.
5. What part of working at BG do you find the most rewarding? Being a part of something bigger than just myself and being a part of the students day to day.
6. What are you currently reading, and/ or do you have a favorite author or podcast? I don't typically do a lot of reading. I love music and am constantly listening to and dancing to music anywhere and everywhere.
7. What is something unique about you? I love plants! I'm a plant lady :)
8. What activities or clubs do you coach/ sponsor? What activities at BG do you follow? I am very intrigued by the music department. I love hearing the band at football games and also love hearing our chorus at shows and events.
BGHS in the News
Suburban students collect technology to help others with remote learning
The Daily Herald, September 29, 2020
A pair of suburban high school students are working toward a shared dream: to make digital devices accessible to more students. Their collection box located near the entrance to the Arlington Heights Memorial Library has drawn steady donations -- of mostly laptops and iPads -- and the teens are just getting started. Rohan Ganeshan, a freshman at Buffalo Grove High School, and Sachleen Tuteja, a sophomore at Illinois Math and Science Academy in Aurora, met while junior high students at Quest Academy in Palatine. Read Story
Looking for More?
Click Here for the New Block Schedule
Click Here for the Blue & Orange Day Calendar
Click Here for the D214 School Calendars
Click Here for the First Quarter Parent Newsletter
Click Here for BG's student newspaper, The Charger
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
Click Here for the BGPA Bison Spiritwear online store