Friday Focus: Inaugural Hispanic Heritage Summit
This week, Buffalo Grove High School hosted the first ever Hispanic Heritage Summit. About 200 students attended the summit featuring keynote speaker Juan Cangas, Latin-infused dance instruction from the Academy of Salsa, various interactive displays, and lunch.
Indian Trails Library Finals Nights
Need a quiet place to study for finals?
The Bison Impact:
Congratulations to the BGHS art students recognized at the annual Harper Art Show. The show is online this year, CLICK HERE to view the 2021 show. A hearty congratulations to all of our BGHS award winners: 2D Award Winners Audrey Yang (1st), Sonia Cristoltean (2nd), and Kennedy Gerber (3rd); 2D Honorable Mentions Isabella Larkowski, Weronika Monko, Renee Pasillas, and Ava Swenson; 3D Award Winners Lilian Chretien (1st & 2nd) and Evialina Tyrkich (3rd).
Upcoming Dates
Catch the Latest BGHS News from the BGN Quick 10
Click HERE for the latest episode. The BGN Quick 10 replaced the daily video announcements.
Don’t Miss the Winter Play, Augusta and Noble!
December 2, 3 & 4 at 7:00 PM
Click HERE for Augusta and Noble tickets!
Tickets are $7 when purchased in advance online. Tickets are also available at the door for $10.00.
BGPA Scholarship Application Now Open
The Buffalo Grove High School Parent Association (“BGPA”) and donor Mrs. Jackie Sell are pleased to award scholarships to recognize the achievement of our students. The winners will be selected based on school and community involvement, leadership, motivation, and academics, as well as a compelling personal essay. All graduating BGHS Class of 2022 seniors are eligible for this scholarship. Additionally, scholarship Applicants must plan to attend a post-secondary or technical school as a full-time or part-time student and must meet District 214’s requirements to participate in and to be awarded a diploma at commencement in 2022. The Scholarship is an outright gift and will be announced and disbursed at the Principal’s Awards Assembly on May 4, 2022.
All applications will be reviewed with complete anonymity. The completed application (with required signatures) must be received in the BGHS College/Career Center by the end of school on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. All decisions made by BGPA will be final. Any application not submitted with required signatures by the end of school on March 29, 2022, will be rejected. Click HERE to apply or scan the QR code below.
The 12 Days of BGHS are Here!
Show your spirit and have some fun with the 12 Days of BGHS theme days, presented by the Sophomore Class Board. Don’t miss out! See the calendar below.
Staff Spotlight
What is your name? Brittney Taylor Lindesmith
What department do you work in? Math/Science
How long have you been working at BG? I have been working here since the last week of July, so roughly 4 months.
Where did you go to high school? Cambridge Jr. Sr. High School ( Cambridge Illinois)
What part of working at BG do you find the most rewarding? The most rewarding part to me is being able to connect and help students/staff. Even though I am not a teacher I have come to know a few students who are usually quiet but will talk non stop with me. I love being able to help not only my department, but if I can help elsewhere as well it makes my day brighter. The feeling of being like a family is the best way to describe what the most rewarding part of working here is.
What are you currently reading, and/ or do you have a favorite author or podcast? I am currently re-reading the book City of Bones series of The Mortal Instruments. Cassandra Clare is my favorite author :)
What is something unique about you? Something unique about me would be that I love to paint and draw, mostly watercolor and graphite. I started college as an art major.
What activities or clubs do you coach/ sponsor? What activities at BG do you follow? I am still learning all the activities and clubs so I haven't gotten there quite yet. I do hope to get into some soon though!
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
CLICK HERE for tickets to the Winter Music Celebration
BGHS in the News
Buffalo Grove's defense shuts down Jacobs
The Daily Herald, December 1, 2021
You don't get assists on defense in basketball. But don't tell that to Buffalo Grove girls basketball coach Martha Kelly. She practically wanted to invent a hoops statistic -- let's call it an 'S.O.S' number, for fun -- after BG's 43-31 nonconference defeat of visiting Jacobs on Wednesday night. Read Story
Buffalo Grove hangs on to down Grant
The Daily Herald, November 30, 2021
With a 49-29 lead after three quarters, it looked like host Buffalo Grove was going to cruise to victory Tuesday night in nonconference boys basketball action against Grant. But the visiting Bulldogs put together an unlikely 19-3 run to cut the Bison's lead to 52-48 with 2:09 to play as Buffalo Grove was in danger of completely squandering the big lead. Read Story
Feasting on Thanksgiving leftovers before conference play begins
The Daily Herald, December 2, 2021
Buffalo Grove: The Bison went 1-2 in their tournament. Adidas Davis stepped up nicely for BG, averaging 19 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists. Sophomore Connor Woodin had 7 3-pointers in the tourney while Jacob Heinrich averaged 14 points, including a 20-point performance against Crete-Monee. "We showed a lot of promise, and I was very pleased with how we carried over what we worked on during the preseason to the games," coach Keith Peterson said. Read Story
Buffalo Grove begins MSL season with 2 wins
The Daily Herald, December 3, 2021
Undermanned Buffalo Grove got its 2021-202 conference season off to a flying start Thursday night with victories over Hoffman Estates and host Palatine on opening night in the MSL. The Bison, who were forced to concede 24 points with forfeits in four weight divisions, still managed to claim a hard fought 39-36 victory over Hoffman Estates in its opener, then won five of its last six bouts to overwhelm Palatine 48-30 to close out its successful evening. Read Story
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