Friday, May 13, 2022

Principal's Blog 05/13/22

 Friday Focus:  

Humanities Student Exhibit in One Grove Gallery 

Humanities students have taken on the challenge of using the medium of recycled cardboard. The students used the cardboard to transform a blank space into a place where anyone can send a message. Through the realistic installations made out of only cardboard, viewers will be able to feel as if they are truly sending a meaningful message.


After generating several ideas from every humanities class, they agreed on P.O. Boxes, stringing mini letters along a carrier pigeon, and a fully immersive mailbox. Throughout the space, you’ll notice the many ways that the cardboard boxes were utilized in this big project. Notice the large mail truck, appearing as if it is emerging halfway out of the wall.  Every single humanities student had a part to play in this project as we utilized an assembly line to cut, fold, tape, and put together the space. 


When you enter the gallery, you may notice the slits in the P.O. Boxes, meant for inserting a message of your choosing, or if you look closely into the truck windows, you will notice the small details of portraits. The many ways that cardboard can be manipulated, cut, torn, or shaped can turn it from something simplistic into something of value. This installation is meant to give viewers a way to send their own personal messages, and to immerse themselves into a truly unique experience made entirely out of cardboard. We hope everyone enjoys our installation and to all the seniors, we hope you are able to leave behind a message as your last days at BG come to an end. #OneBG


LAST CHANCE Yearbook Pickup Monday

Pick up your yearbook at the concession stand in the Main Foyer before school and during lunches on Monday, May 16th. If you did not order a yearbook there is a limited quantity available for purchase for $50 (cash, check payable to BGHS or credit/debit card.)


The Bison Impact: 

  • Congratulations to our State qualifying Badminton and Gymnastics athletes as they headed to the State finals this week!

  • Congratulations to the Bass Fishing Team on finishing 4th at the Sectional last week! The Bison were led by the Baumeister Brothers Mike and Matt, and they were 1 ounce away from qualifying for State!

  • Congratulations to Emilia Jedryka on her commitment to swim for Colorado School of Mines!

  • Congratulations to Ryan Beerheide who will continue his golf career at Rose-Hulman next year!

  • Congratulations to Lacrosse players Avery Boeche, Cassidy Green, Valeria Kononchik, Leah McKenna and Victoria Mscisz named MSL All-Conference!

  • Congratulations to Soccer players Kora Kipley and Gracie Lee for being selected to the MSL All-Conference team. Kora Kipley was also selected Mid Suburban East Co-Player of the Year!

  • Congratulations to Boys Volleyball on defeating Rolling Meadows to finish 9-1 in conference and win the MSL East! 

  • Congratulations to Varsity Baseball on the 8-1 victory overHoffman Estates to clinch the MSL East division for the second consecutive year!

  • Congratulations to our Class of 2022 Orchestra members honored at their spring concert Tuesday night!

  • Congratulations to the Class of 2022 Softball players celebrating Senior Night this week!

  • Congratulations to the Class of 2022 Girls Lacrosse players celebrating Senior Night this week!

  • Congratulations to the Class of 2022 Baseball players celebrating Senior Night this week!

  • Congratulations to Girls Water Polo on the epic defeat of Mundelein 9-8 last night!

  • Congratulations to Boys Tennis on Varsity boys finishing in 2nd place in the Scarlet division at the Palatine 16 tournament!

  • Congratulations to Bison Badminton on winning the IHSA Sectional last week!

  • Congratulations to prom royalty Adam Shane and Mackenzie Mykleby!


Upcoming Dates

Date

Event

May 16 

Spring Sports Awards 7:00 PM

May 17 

Senior Activity Day - ticket required, on sale before school 5/10, 5/11 & 5/12

May 18 

Graduation Rehearsal and Principal’s Awards 8:30 AM 

Live stream link:  https://vimeo.com/697110714 or https://vimeo.com/bgnetwork

Commencement 7:00 PM  Click HERE  and HERE for graduation information

Live stream link:  https://vimeo.com/697110064 or https://vimeo.com/bgnetwork

May 25-27 

Final Exams

May 27 

End of 2nd Semester

May 30 

Memorial Day - All Buildings Closed

May 31 

BGHS Summer Office Hours Begin. Monday thru Thursday 7:00am-3:30pm

June 6 

2022-23 Online Registration Opens - online registration must be completed for ALL STUDENTS attending BGHS in 2022-23. Visit bghs.d214.org for info

June 13 

Summer School Semester 1 Begins

June 30 

Summer School Semester 1 Ends

July 4 

Independence Day - All Buildings Closed

July 5 

Summer School Semester 2 Begins

July 21 

Summer School Semester 2 Ends

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24th Annual Bison Booster Golf Outing Friday, June 10th

Registration for the Bison Booster Golf Outing on Friday, June 10th is now on sale! Here are the important details:

  • Buffalo Grove Golf Course - Friday, June 10th

  • Scramble Format/Shotgun Start 8:30 am

  • Fabulous Raffle Prizes/Lunch/Soft Drinks/Delicious Buffet Dinner

  • Plus….. Arlington Heights Ford- Hole-in-One Challenge! Additionally, there will be a Hole-in-One Challenge for Hammock Hideaway Travel!

The Golf and Dinner Package is $100 through May 31, then increases to $120 on June 1st-7th, and $140 June 8th or 9th. Dinner only option is $30 until June 7th then increases to $40 on June 8th. Click HERE to register for golf, buy raffle tickets or become a sponsor For more detailed information about golf, dinner, raffles and sponsorships, Click HERE for the 2022 Booster Golf Outing Flyer.


Staff Spotlight

What is your name? Hayley Larsen 


What department have you/ do you work in? I am a Little Bison Preschool Assistant 


How long have you been working at BG? 2 years 


Where did you go to high school? Adlai Stevenson High school 


What part of working at BG do you find the most rewarding? My passion is working with young children and it is rewarding to be working with such fabulous co-workers. 


What are you currently reading, and/ or do you have a favorite author or podcast? Serial/Crime podcasts 


What is something unique about you? I am a free spirit and my contagious laugh (everyone says it’s unique)


Summer School and Athletic Camps

Registration Now Open!

Click HERE for access to the Summer School Programs Guidebook

Click HERE for summer school registration information & link to the registration portal 

Click HERE for the schedule of summer athletic camps offered

Click HERE for summer athletic camp information and registration


Back Those Bison!

Varsity Home Sports and Fine Arts for the Coming Week

Date

Time

Event

May 13 

5:00 PM

Boys Water Polo Sectional Semifinals

7:30 PM

Girls Water Polo Sectional Semifinals

May 14 

9:00 AM

Girls Lacrosse vs. Chicago Latin School

10:00 AM

Softball vs. Elk Grove

10:00 AM

Boys Water Polo Sectional Finals

11:00 AM

Boys Lacrosse vs. Chicago Latin School

11:30 AM

Girls Water Polo Sectional Finals

12:00 PM

Softball vs. Grayslake Central

6:00 PM

Night of Percussion

May 15 

7:00 PM

24 Hour Theater Performance

May 16 

4:45 PM

Baseball vs. Conant

5:30 PM

Girls Lacrosse vs. McHenry

7:00 PM

Spring Sports Awards

May 17 

4:45 PM

Baseball vs. Evanston Township

4:45 PM

Boys Tennis Quad

7:00 PM

Acting 1 Showcase

May 19 

4:45 PM

Baseball TBD

**Please call our Sports/Weather Hotline at (847) 718-4213 for sports status updates.**

For underlevel and away sporting events and the most current information for BGHS activities, please go to: Buffalo Grove High School Comprehensive Calendar

 

Prom Red Carpet Update

Some technical difficulties on Saturday prevented the live stream from the prom red carpet, but have no fear...the Prom Red Carpet is now up on YouTube! You can go to https://MrLinh.art/RedCarpet or search YouTube for "BGHS Red Carpet Remix"

 

Bison in the News

District 214 students build a community center for veterans

The Daily Herald, May 12, 2022

Students and teachers from two Northwest Suburban High School District 214 schools have been giving back this year as part of a special opportunity to help out military veterans. The District 214 team has been working in partnership with the Nine Line Foundation, an organization dedicated to meeting the needs of severely injured veterans and their families. Read Story


Dist. 214 students take pledge to become future educators

The Daily Herald, May 9, 2022

In an auditorium ceremony at Forest View Educational Center, students recite as one: "As a future educator, I will treat the profession and those who work in it with dignity and respect. I will embrace and elevate individuality and diversity. I will strive to motivate and to engage." This pledge was part of a recent commitment ceremony for juniors in the District 214 Educator Prep Program. These 170 students are seeking a career in education and have either taken college level education coursework this year, or plan to next year as a senior. Read Story


Baseball: Hulligan pitches Buffalo Grove over Barrington

The Daily Herald, May 7, 2022

Mason Hulligan put Buffalo Grove in the driver's seat. It's just too bad it will take even more time for him to have his turn behind the wheel. Hulligan, who is a junior, was forced to make a nearly impossible decision for a 17-year-old. The junior had to choose between making his first varsity start on the mound for Buffalo Grove or taking a scheduled driving lesson so he could get his driver's license in the next few weeks. Read Story


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