Friday Focus:
Please congratulate junior Audrey Yang who won three awards for two submissions in this year’s Scholastic Art and Writing competition. Audrey won a Gold Key award, which qualifies her for the national competition. This same work of art was nominated for the American Vision award. Audrey's second piece received an honorable mention.
The Bison Impact:
Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl team on winning the MSL East championship for the 4th consecutive year!
Congratulations to the Bison Coed Cheerleaders, Sectional Champions for the 3rd straight year and qualifiers for State for the 12th straight year!
Congratulations to the Chess team on qualifying for State!
Congratulations to Gymnasts Leah Oyen and Olivia Tangorra! Leah finished 3rd in the all-around with a season high of 35.925 and Olivia in 5th with a 35.2 at the Palatine Regional! Good luck at sectionals!
Good luck to the 52 DECA students competing in the regional competition today!
Congratulations to our Boys Swimming & Diving teammates celebrating Senior Night last week!
Upcoming Dates
Bison Academy
Wednesday, February 9th
The next Bison Academy will be on Wednesday, February 9th from 3:15-5:45pm in the Library. The Bison Academy is an extra opportunity for students to get support with their academics from our BGHS Staff and student tutors from the National Honors Society. We will have support in a variety of subjects, as well as access to many school resources. Students can also utilize the Bison Academy as a quiet place outside of the school day that allows them to focus and get work done, with or without tutoring.
This is a drop-in service, meaning that even though each session is 2.5 hours long, students can come and go as they see fit; they do not have to come right at the start and do not have to stay until the end. Please visit https://MrLinh.art/BisonAcademy for a 6 minute video explaining the Bison Academy, and https://MrLinh.art/BisonAcademyCalendar for a Google Calendar you can add to your phone or Google account with all the dates for this semester. Questions? Please reach out to Lisa Raucci at lisa.raucci@d214.org or Brian Linhart at brian.linhart@d214.org.
CLICK HERE to complete the form to sign up for the February Focus skills development sessions.
AUDITIONS: Monday 2/7 & Tuesday 2/8
Can you ACT? Can you SING? Can you DANCE? You’re the one that we want! We need lots of cast members that have different talents. Auditions are after school on Monday, February 7 and Tuesday, February 8th. Plan to attend both days. Pick up the audition packet in the Choir Room, English Division, or Library or CLICK HERE. Questions? See Ms. Stenzel in A174 or Ms. Wells in A175. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of the spring musical experience!
Staff Spotlight
What is your name? James Kepp
What department have you/do you work in? I'm in the custodial maintenance department.
How long have you been working at BG? I've worked at BG for 19 years.
Where did you go to high school? Streamwood High
What part of working at BG do you find the most rewarding? The compliments from staff and parents when they come into our building and the graduation set up when everything runs smoothly and everyone is happy.
What are you currently reading or listening to, and/or do you have a favorite author or podcast? I'm not reading anything at the moment, too busy with my son’s very busy hockey season and fixing things.
What is something unique about you? I can fix almost anything. My wife calls me MacGyver.
District 214 Foundation Scholarship Portal Now Open
The online portal is NOW OPEN for all District 214 seniors to apply for scholarships through the District 214 Education Foundation. Please join us in encouraging all seniors to visit the Scholarship Portal -- d214.awardspring.com; also accessible at www.214foundation.org/scholarships. The application deadline is Friday, March 4, 2022. Through the gifts of generous donors, the Foundation is offering nearly $90,000 in scholarships. There are specific opportunities for students who:
are pursuing certificates in the trades;
are females pursuing careers in STEM or law;
demonstrate leadership and involvement at specific high schools;
participate in the annual Redefining Ready! competition by posting a 30-second video on Twitter to tell the world how they are college, career, and life-ready beyond a test score.
Awards range from $500 to $8,000. Every scholarship has unique criteria. Some seek high-performing students, while others have no GPA requirement at all. Students will complete a brief profile, which will match them with scholarships for which they are eligible. Once matched, students can apply directly online. A full list of available Foundation scholarships can be found at www.214foundation.org/scholarships. For scholarship questions or general application issues, contact the Foundation at (847) 718-7699 or email foundation@d214.org or brooke.snell@d214.org.
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
Bison in the News
Buffalo Grove Scholastic Bowl off to hot start with two wins
The Daily Herald, January 28, 2022
Buzz in if you know the answer: What high school Scholastic Bowl team is currently ranked third in the nation, having started its 2021-22 season undefeated with victories at two competitive tournaments? If your answer is the Buffalo Grove Scholastic Bowl team, you know your stuff. Read Story
CLICK HERE to purchase Bison Booster Spring Fundraiser tickets
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 completed application (with required signatures) must be received in the BGHS College/Career Center by the end of school on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Click HERE to apply or scan the QR code below.
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