Friday Focus: NEW! Math/Science Tutoring Cove
Happy New Year and welcome back! Beginning Tuesday, January 17th, the Math and Science Division will offer tutoring services in the Math and Science Tutoring Cove (located in our resource area near the fish tanks) for students who need additional academic support. Students seeking assistance in these subjects will not report to the Learning Lab. Only math or science teachers can issue a pass for students to attend. The pass will have the time to report, and students must be in attendance within 5-10 minutes of that time, or they will be turned away. Before leaving the session, students must complete the MS Tutoring Cove sign-out form for attendance and data purposes.
Please see the M/S Tutoring Cove Student Expectations detailed below. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Dr. Angel Johnson at 847-718-4131.
**FREE** Virtual SAT Test Prep Program
Register Today! Begins February 7th
To help prepare students for the upcoming State SAT exam, Buffalo Grove High School will be offering an after school virtual SAT Test Prep Program for Juniors beginning February 7, 2023. The program will run on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm - 8:10 pm for three weeks. This school year, the fee will be waived for the SAT Test Prep after school program. We believe that participation in this test preparation course will enhance the SAT experience and scores by focusing on all three parts of the SAT (Reading, Mathematics, and Writing and Language). Students were already offered the opportunity to register for an in-school SAT test prep program during the school day, replacing their Independent Study or Study Hall. If you have already registered for the in-school session, it is not necessary to register for the evening program as these are similar in content.
The online registration will be open January 10 through January 24, 2023, or until class capacities are reached. Space is limited. Please register early! There are two options to register for the Test Prep Program:
Direct Link for BGHS: BGHS SAT Test Prep Registration Note: If you have not registered for a Community Education course in the past, you will need to create an account.
Community Education website at ce.d214.org, click the red ‘Register Now’ button. If you have not registered for a Community Education course in the past, you will need to create an account. Once you create your account, select Explore All Programs and look for Academic Test Prep and Buffalo Grove High School Test Prep for the SAT.
If you have any questions, please contact the Buffalo Grove Assessment Center at 847-718-4036.
Apprenticeship Opportunity for Current Juniors
Application Deadline Extended to January 31
District 214 offers a variety of youth apprenticeship programs, including registered apprenticeships, which meet standards defined by the United States Department of Labor and youth apprenticeships. Youth Apprenticeships are employer-driven, “learn while you earn” models that combine structured paid on-the-job training with job-related instruction in curricula that may lead to the attainment of industry-recognized skills standards and an industry credential. Instruction and technical training related to the apprenticeship is provided by the high school, technical schools, or community colleges; on-the-job training occurs at a worksite. The goal is to provide students with advanced skill sets that meet specific employer needs. Often, employers hire students who have been through their apprenticeship program full-time upon graduation and cover additional training and certification expenses. In partnership with local employers, apprenticeships are currently offered in the fields of:
Athletic Training Assistant
Automotive
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Construction and Trades
Graphic Arts
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning)
Information Technology (Cybersecurity, IT Generalist and Help Desk)
Manufacturing
MultiMedia
Pharmacy Technician
Professional Cook
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Students interested in an apprenticeship must be committed to the program and work with their counselor to ensure all required coursework fits into the student’s four-year academic plan. Important to note is that all apprenticeships require that specific coursework be completed before the application. The application is open until January 31, 2023. Contact April Gregory in the College & Career Center at 847-718-4236 with any questions.
The Bison Impact:
Congratulations to Basketball player, Connor Woodin, named to the 44th All Hardwood Team at the Wheeling Hardwood Classic tournament over break!
Congratulations to the varsity Wrestling team on their huge team win over the Wheeling Wildcats 38-28 last Friday! The Bison were led with 2 massive OT victories from Caden Watson and CJ Relias. The Bison freshmen team also scored a win, as well.
Congratulations to Bison freshmen Wrestlers who came away with 7 placers at the Bartlett frosh/soph tournament on Saturday! Dawson Horvath led the way with a championship, Sonny Tugs and Anthoni Valladares placed 2nd, Jarrett Dumlao and Xavier Batalla placed 3rd, Max Bauer placed 4th and Marty Weber placed 5th.
Congratulations to Wrestler Juliana Conroy on her 2nd place finish at the girls tournament at Conant last week!
Congratulations to Paige Veller on being named Player of the Game at the 3rd Annual Grow the Game Shootout, a high school girls basketball tournament and shootout featuring teams with female head coaches. The event is run by women and for women.
Congratulations to Diver Holden Wheeler Holden on placing 2nd at New Trier Winter Dive Classic and breaking the 11 dive school record!
Shout out to the Coed Varsity Competitive Cheer team who visited the BG and Highland Park Fire Departments to bring them each dinner and thank them for all they do. This was their second visit with the Highland Park Fire Department to thank them again for all they did for the 4th of July tragedy.
Shout out to the Girls Basketball team for paying it forward volunteering at Feed My Starving Children over break.
Congratulations to the JV Coed Cheer team for winning the JV Challenge at Hersey this week!
Congratulations to our six Bisonette Dance Team senior athletes celebrating Senior Night this week!
Upcoming Dates
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
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Bison in the News
Grow The Game 2023 Schedule
Journal & Topics, January 3, 2023
The annual girls basketball Grow the Game Shootout is returning Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 5-7 across three locations and features 14 games. The event is run by women and for women, lifting up the females in basketball from the officials to players and coaches, and everything in between. Six Journal-area teams are scheduled to compete and each has a female head coach: Buffalo Grove (Martha Kelly), Elk Grove (Courtney Lindfors), Hersey (Mary Fendley), Maine East (Amanda Mistretta), Maine West (Deanna Kuzmanic) and Stevenson (Ashley Graham). Read Story
Girls wrestling: Conant's girls invite continues to grow
The Daily Herald, January 7, 2023
Buffalo Grove senior Julianna Conroy, fifth last season at state at 155, was second overall at 155-171. Read Story
Interested in playing Buffalo Grove Girls Soccer?
January Open Gym Schedule:
Saturday, January 21st: 11:00-12:30 in Fieldhouse
Tuesday, January 24th: 5:30-7:00 in Gym
Tuesday, January 31st: 5:30-7:00 in Fieldhouse
ATTENTION SENIORS!
BGPA Scholarship Application is 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 2023 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 Night on May 17, 2023.
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 Tuesday, April 4, 2023. All decisions made by BGPA will be final. Any application not submitted with required signatures by the end of school on April 4, 2023, will be rejected. CLICK HERE for the BGPA Scholarship application and more detailed information
Bison Boosters Spring Fundraiser tickets on sale now
Early Bird Discount through February 4
Tickets are now on sale for the BGHS Boosters Spring Fundraiser on March 4 at Rep's Place in Rolling Meadows! Get the Early Bird Discount through February 4! Come for food, drinks, awesome raffle prizes and more! Buy tickets online and find more info at https://trellis.org/bisonboosters23
Calling all Orchesis Alumni Dancers!
Join us to celebrate 50 years of Dance at BG, by performing at our annual show in February 2023! Information link: forms.gle/gQ1g1q7mgUsaUUKY7
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 3rd 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