Friday Focus:
Congrats to our 2022 Homecoming Court and to HC Royalty Holden Wheeler and Jack Cadre!
Thank you to our amazing past Homecoming Kings and Queens from 50 years of Bison history! Fight On!
Homecoming past and present! 50 years of Bison Pride.
Homecoming 2022….That’s a wrap!
The Bison Impact:
We kick off this school year's season of The Unspoken Herd by discussing what great things are new (and old) here at BGHS! Mr. Schaetzlein, Associate Principal and Co-Curricular Coordinator, joins hosts Jack Greenspan, Spencer Smith, and Max Shultz to discuss new clubs and activities at the school. Even more importantly, he talks about upcoming events to celebrate the school's 50th anniversary including a special surprise appearance by former alumni at the homecoming assembly. You won't want to miss our first episode of the year, available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify and MORE! Just search The Unspoken Herd!
On Wednesday, Oct. 12th, ALL juniors will be participating in testing.
Juniors must report to their assigned testing area promptly at 8:30AM.
Items to bring are a photo ID, sharpened # 2 pencils, and a college board approved calculator.
Room and seat assignments will be posted outside of the assessment center.
We ask that you know your testing assignment BEFORE test day.
If you do not see your student ID on the list, please go to the Assessment Center in G150.
Once testing is completed, junior testers will be excused for the day.
Students who have an IEP or 504 Plan will be tested with their approved College Board accommodations and may follow a different test schedule. Please see your case manager or counselor with any questions regarding your accommodations or test schedule.
We want all students to perform their very best. Please encourage your student to get a good night’s rest and to eat a nourishing breakfast.
Extra help is available for students at the next Bison Academy.
Buffalo Grove High School’s Bison Grove Theatre Company is excited to present a humorous theatrical competition for this year’s fall play with ComedySportz High School League. Students from Buffalo Grove will participate and compete against each other at each of the performances, which take place on Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8 at 7pm at in the Miller Theatre at Buffalo Grove High School.
The show is known to be a hilarious interactive 90-minute show where two teams compete for your laughs in comedy scenes, songs and games right on the spot based on your suggestions. You choose the winner and the show is never the same twice. It’s clean, smart comedy for audiences of all ages!
Comedy Sportz High School League teaches students the art of improvisation, allowing each performance to be different and unique. The students are working with Rudy Voit, a member of Comedy Sportz Chicago. Rudy has worked with the cast teaching the actors to learn and perform improvisation. Voit will “referee” the show live for audiences at each performance. Buffalo Grove Co-Director Beth Wells says, “It is so rare that students get to learn from and perform alongside a professional actor. Improvisation teaches life skills like communication, teamwork, and being resilient in the face of failure.” Wells goes on to say, “Our students will be working in improv comedy teams and developing an entertaining evening of sketch comedy.” The professional organization echoes these thoughts and states, “The League provides professional fine-arts instruction in Chicago’s home-grown theatrical art, improv comedy. More importantly, the program instills, by regular practice and reinforcement, values of inclusion, support, flexibility, and resiliency to counter existing cultural pressures that can lead to problems with bullying and depression.”
Tickets are $10 at the door and $7 online. Online tickets for any of the shows include a service charge and may be purchased at tickets.d214.org. All seating is general admission. The box office opens 30 minutes before curtain time. Cash and checks are accepted at the door. The performance runs approximately 90 minutes, which includes a 15-minute intermission.
AP Exam Registration is now open!
Go to the BGHS announcement page or click on the link below.
Online Registration Portal: AP Exam Registration
Registration is a 2 step process. We cannot order you an exam until both steps are completed.
You need to enroll in your AP Classroom using the join code given by your AP Teacher.
Have a receipt from the D214 registration page.
Financial Assistance is available - please speak to your counselor or the Assessment Center.
If you want to double check that your registration was received:
Check the Assessment Center bulletin board for a listing of registered students. We are located in G150 next to the cafeteria.
Review your MyAP account
If you have any questions, please contact the Assessment Center at 847-718-4030.
GIRLS AND BOYS GOLF - STATE BOUND!
This smile says it all. Freshman Courtney Beerheide is on to the State Tourney after advancing out of the Huntley Sectional!
Tyler Imhof finished with a 74 (+3) to qualify for the IHSA State Finals at the Den. Tyler carded 9 pars and 3 birdies to qualify.
Connor Woodin finished with a 73 (+2) to qualify for the IHSA State Finals at the Den. Connor carded 11 pars and 3 birdies to qualify.
Great day to be a Bison on the water! The team’s two boats finished 2nd & 3rd out of a field of 61 in the final @_ibfca_ ICASSTT tournament of the fall season!
You know it’s going to be a good day when Sam the therapy dog comes to visit
School portrait info for all grades, including Seniors!
RETAKES / MAKE UPS FOR ALL GRADES is OCTOBER 27th from 8:30-3:00 at Buffalo Grove HS. There are no appointments. Students should report to the Community Room whenever their schedule allows.
For those who were already photographed, you will soon be receiving emails from VIP Photo Studio regarding your BG Yearbook 2022-23 Portrait. The email will have a direct link to your image to order your portrait package.
If you do not receive an email...
Go to VIPIS.COM
Select, View and Order Photos
Search for Buffalo Grove High School
Click on Senior Portraits or 3k-12, depending on your year in school
Enter in the information requested, so the site can locate your image
SENIORS. If you are going to the Wheeling VIP Studio for your portraits, they must be scheduled and taken by November 30th to be in our Yearbook.
If you signed up for a session after November 30th, please come to school dressed for portraits on October 27th or schedule an earlier sitting so we can get your image for the yearbook.
Upcoming Dates
BGHS Fall 2022 College & Military Rep Visits
BGHS will be hosting college and military reps both in person and virtually. All rep visits, even the virtual visits, will be held in the College and Career Center (room G153). Please pick up a pass in the College and Career Center to attend any of these rep visits.
CLICK HERE for the full list of college rep visit opportunities
CLICK HERE for 20 Questions to Ask College Representatives
Click HERE for the College & Career Center resource page
Staff Spotlight
What is your name?
Michael Sorenson
What department do you teach in/ How long have you been teaching at BG?
I currently reside in the CTE department, specifically under the Family and Consumer Sciences umbrella. This is my first year at Buffalo Grove High School, but it's also my first year of teaching!
Where did you go to high school/ college?
I attended Niles West High School, in Skokie IL, and graduated in 2017. I recently just finished my Bachelors Degree in Family and Consumer Science Education from Illinois State University, this past May)
What part of working at BG do you find the most rewarding?
The part of teaching I find the most rewarding is seeing the growth of my students over the course of the year. Seeing my students go from "dreamers" to "doers" is something that drives me to continue the job I've always wanted to do. I can't wait to see what my first group of kids do after high school!]
What’s a bucket list item for you? I really want to climb, portaledge camp, a route on Half Dome. Which is a mountain face on El Cap in Yosemite Valley
What are you currently reading, and/ or do you have a favorite author or podcast?
I like listening to podcasts, specifically by comedians, or any podcast that helps me with the hobbies I am most interested in
What activities or clubs do you coach/ sponsor?
I am currently co directing concession with Ms Sheehy for this year's athletic programs. On the side I coach a Peewee hockey team called the Trevians, for Wilmette's hockey program.
What is something unique about you?
I love taking on new hobbies, or anything that keeps me busy. This past year I got into rock climbing just because I needed a job while attending school. A new hobby I am currently trying to learn is woodworking.
How long have you been working at BG?
This is my first year at Buffalo Grove High School, but it's also my first year of teaching!
What is something unique about you?
I am currently co directing concession with Ms Sheehy for this year's athletic programs. On the side I coach a Peewee hockey team called the Trevians, for Wilmette's hockey program]
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
Watch the Bison on the BG Athletics YouTube Channel
Click HERE for the Bison Athletics YouTube Channel
Avoid the lines! Buy football game tickets on GoFan
Avoid the lines and purchase your football game tickets online. https://gofan.co/app/events/695114?schoolId=IL15429
Come work with us!
D214 has immediate openings for food service workers. Enjoy 5-hour work days and shifts end at 2pm! Apply now: http://links.d214.org/foodservice
Students Looking for a Job?
CLICK HERE for the BGHS Job Board. Check back often for updates and new postings.
Looking for More?
Click Here to Join/Support the Buffalo Grove H.S. Parent Groups
Click Here for the 1st Quarter Parent Newsletter
Click Here for the detailed daily BG Activity/Athletics Calendar
Click Here for the BGHS Website
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 D214 Food Services Information
Click Here for BG's student newspaper, The Charger
Click Here for the Unspoken Herd Podcast
Click Here for One Grove Gallery exhibits and information
Click Here for the BGPA Bison Spiritwear online store
