Friday Focus: Learning Lab Tutoring Support
Did you know that tutoring support is available in the BGHS Learning Lab? Located in the Library, the Learning Lab has peer tutors available before school beginning at 7:20 AM, during the day and after school until 4:00 PM. Additionally, teachers are in the Learning Lab throughout the day. Tutoring for all subjects is offered. Please contact Rachel Gross at 847-718-4359 with any questions.
Upcoming Dates
Staff Spotlight
What is your name? Keith Bellof
How long have you been/what is your role at BG? 1st year at Buffalo Grove High School, 26th year in District 214. I have the pleasure of working as the Student Life Coordinator. This role has several components, with the majority of my time spent working with the freshmen and assisting students who are behind in credits.
Where did you go to high school? I went to William Fremd High School in Palatine. I still live in Palatine with my wife and three daughters. One is a junior at Palatine High School, one is attending Illinois State University and the other Judson University in Elgin.
What part of education do you find the most rewarding? I love working with students to help them realize they are able to accomplish so much more than they thought they could.
What are you most looking forward to this year? Not only am I new to this role, this role is new to Buffalo Grove High School. I'm excited to develop this role and work with the students and staff to make this a great year, finding success in all areas: academically, socially, and personally.
What are you currently reading, and/ or do you have a favorite author or podcast? My good friend's son wrote a small collection of essays about Prince (the music artist), titled Electric Word Life. I am also reading White lies by Daniel Hill. I'm a big fan of the Agent Pendergast novels by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. I am currently waiting for the latest novel to come in at the library.
What activities or clubs do you coach/sponsor? I am not currently coaching/sponsoring a specific group, however my role gives me the opportunity to interact with many different students in all sorts of sports and activities. In the past, I coached Science Olympiad and sponsored the Best Friends club.
What is something unique about you? I started running marathons in my mid thirties to help raise money to bring clean water to families in Africa. Since 2009, I have run 20 marathons and a couple ultra marathons and helped to bring clean water to over 2200 people.
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
Is your student looking for a way to get involved?
Check out the link below for clubs, athletics and activities offered at Buffalo Grove High School. Make sure to click on the “arrow” to expand the list of information for coaches and sponsors.CLICK HERE for Co-Curricular Sports, Activities and Clubs
Bison in the News
Girls Swimming and diving: Scouting the Northwest suburbs
The Daily Herald, August 20, 2021
Buffalo Grove coach Michael McPartlin says that the Bison are “really looking forward to having a state meet this year and having a few qualifiers make it out of sectional in relays and individual events.” Read the story HERE
Parent Involvement
BGHS parents have the opportunity to join several groups that support our students. The Bison Boosters support the athletics program, the Buffalo Grove Instrumental Association and Friends of the Orchestra support the band and orchestra programs, the Buffalo Grove Choral Guild supports our choir programs, and the Buffalo Grove Parent Association supports the school's educational programs. Each group has its own set of policies, membership responsibilities, and meeting schedules. Please consider supporting these parent groups.
Most donations will flow through the District 214Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, and you will be sent an automatic receipt and thank-you. Your support is significant, and provides tangible opportunities for our students in athletics, the fine and performing arts and academics.
CLICK HERE to Join/Support the Buffalo Grove Parent Association
CLICK HERE to Join/Support the Bison Boosters
CLICK HERE to Join/Support the BG Instrumental Association
CLICK HERE TO Join/Support the BG Choral Guild
CLICK HERE to Join/Support the Friends of the Orchestra (FOTO)
Looking for More?
Click Here for the BGHS Website
Click Here for the 1st Quarter Parent Newsletter
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 BG's student newspaper, The Charger
Click Here for the Unspoken Herd Podcast
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
