Friday Focus:
BGPA & Senior Class Board Sponsor Blood Drive
The BGPA and Senior Class Board are pleased to announce that we have partnered with Vitalant to host a blood drive on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. We feel great pride knowing that our school community will be doing their part to provide safe and ready access to life-saving blood products especially during this time of need. 38% of the population is eligible to donate blood. Fewer than 10% do so, which is a major problem for our country. Every day, many Americans depend on blood donations from generous donors for critical components of their medical care….It is truly the most personal natural resource.
This year, we have expanded opportunities for any student, staff or BGHS PARENT/GUARDIAN who would like to donate blood. Any student who donates blood will receive a certificate for a FREE PIZZA from Papa John's.
There are assigned times so please RESERVE your slot today! CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR TIME.
Please note that there is a height and weight requirement associated with giving blood, so please take a moment to review prior to registering. Should there be a question regarding weight on the day of our event, Vitalant staff will provide a discreet area to verify that the weight requirements are met. 2023 Blood Drive - Height Weight Requirements 11 2021.pdf
BGHS requires all student donors to obtain parental consent (regardless of age). Please print and turn in the parental consent forms to either the BG main office or email to mark.schaetzlein@d214.org with the subject line “STUDENT LAST NAME Blood Drive Consent”. We appreciate these forms in advance of the blood drive. Blank copies are available in the BG main office. No student will be able to donate without a completed parental consent form CLICK HERE for the 2023 Blood Drive - Parental Consent.pdf
The Bison Impact:
Congratulations to the Chess team on qualifying for State!
Congratulations to the Sectional Champion Coed Cheerleading team on qualifying for State for the 13th consecutive year!
Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl team! BG Scholastic Bowl swept Hersey and Elk Grove at both the JV and Varsity levels in MSL action last week. Varsity advanced to 6-0 in the MSL!
Congratulations to our five student-athletes who have made a commitment to play their sport at the next level: Olivia Genthner, Basketball at Oakton College; Gavin Lee, Football at Aurora University; CJ Relias, Football at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh; Kaitlin Ryan, Softball at Coastal Carolina University; and Mario Torres, Cross Country/Track at Eastern Illinois University.
Congratulations to the Bison Wrestlers who placed at the MSL Girls Tournament last week: Ashley Romero (7th), Alondra Tejeda (6th), Natalie Peralta (5th), Jasmin Nino-Arcos (4th) and Mallory Matuga (5th)!
Congratulations to our Freshmen Wrestlers who placed at the freshmen conference last weekend: Marty Weber (2nd), Juan Aparicio (4th), Sonny Tugs (5th), Jayden Nolasco (6th) and Ben Macias (6th). Great job by the freshmen this season! They will next compete at the frosh/soph State series.
Congratulations to JV Wrestlers who placed at the JV conference last week: Xander Macias (5th), Bryan Benitez (4th), Bodhan Malaksianov (3rd), Phoenix Rivera (3rd), Vince Romano (5th) and Jimmy Chang (6th).
Congratulations to the Class of 2023 Girls Basketball teammates celebrating Senior Night last Friday!
Upcoming Dates
District 214 Scholarship Application Now Open
Deadline March 17th
The online portal is now OPEN to apply for scholarships through the District 214 Education Foundation. Please share this information with your senior students. The deadline for all Foundation scholarships is Friday, March 17, 2023.
Through the generosity of donors, the Foundation is offering nearly $90,000 in scholarships, including specific opportunities for students pursuing certificates in the trades; females pursuing careers in STEM or law; students demonstrating leadership and involvement at specific high schools; and the annual Redefining Ready! competition that asks seniors to tell the world in a video how they are college, career and life ready. Awards range from $500 to $8,000, and each scholarship has unique criteria. A full list of available Foundation scholarships can be found at www.214foundation.org/scholarships.
We encourage all seniors to visit the Scholarship Portal (d214.awardspring.com; also accessible at www.214foundation.org/scholarships) to complete a brief profile, which will match them with scholarships for which they are eligible. Once matched, students may apply directly online. Students will have to create an account to register and begin the application. Click “Register” under “Don’t have an account?” to begin the process. For scholarship questions or general application issues, contact the Foundation at (847) 718-7699 or email foundation@d214.org or brooke.snell@d214.org.
General Items to Know:
Deadline is 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2023.
All required letter(s) of recommendation also are due by March 17.
The FAFSA EFC question is optional; some scholarships consider financial need.
As applicable, students must complete all follow-up tasks for each scholarship for which they’re applying. Some scholarships do not require follow-up tasks.
Students should be as thorough as possible in their application.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted nor considered.
Bisonette Pom/Competitive Dance Kiddie Clinic
Friday, February 10th
The Bisonette Poms/Competitive Dance Program will host a Kiddie Clinic on Friday, February 10th from 4-8:30pm. In addition to learning a dance that will be performed at our halftime basketball games that night, participants will receive a t-shirt and two tickets to the game. CLICK HERE FOR KIDDIE CLINIC TICKETS.
PLEASE NOTE: Once you select your quantity, you must complete "ADDITIONAL INFORMATION" at the top of the screen. This will allow you to provide key information including shirt sizes. For additional information, please contact our sponsor at colleen.conley@ood.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
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Bison in the News
Buffalo Grove's pressure gets to Schaumburg
The Daily Herald, January 24, 2023
Solid defense turned into a solid win for Buffalo Grove Tuesday. The Bison forced 20 turnovers and hit key free throws at the end to beat Schaumburg 41-35 in a nonconference game in Buffalo Grove. "It was a rough stretch for us," first-year Buffalo Grove coach Kevin Geldon said. "I am obviously proud of the guys to continue to battle through it. Then they come out here tonight and make winning plays. Hopefully, this can kick start us again as we head into the regionals." Read Story
High school basketball: Prairie hosting annual WBBY Wisconsin vs. Illinois Border Battle Saturday
The Journal Times, February 2, 2023
The battle for bragging rights between Wisconsin and Illinois high school boys basketball teams will be settled Saturday at The Prairie School in Wind Point. The fifth 2023 Wisconsin Basketball Yearbook (WBBY) Wisconsin vs. Illinois Border Battle will be played in the Johnson Athletic Center, with eight games on tap. Two Racine County teams will be playing in this year’s Border Battle. At noon, St. Catherine’s, ranked third in Division 3 in the Associated Press state poll and the leader of the Metro Classic Conference, will play Batavia, Illinois. The Angels are playing in the Border Battle for the first time since its inaugural year in 2018 (the 2021 event was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic). At 4:30 p.m., Prairie, which has hosted and played in the previous four Border Battles, will play Buffalo Grove. The Hawks are fifth in the MCC. Read Story
New Episode of The Unspoken Herd Podcast
The Unspoken Herd is excited to announce that the 4th episode of Season 3 is out NOW! CLICK HERE Yearly Music Roundup - The Grammy Edition (ep. 4)
On the latest episode of The Unspoken Herd, hosts Spencer Smith, Jack Greenspan, and Carlos Delgado talk about the music industry and the upcoming Grammy Awards. The trio discusses how these awards shows fall short, what's contributing to the decrease in viewership of the awards, and whether or not less commercial artists are on the rise. An episode that is music to your ears! Special thanks to our student audio technicians Charlie Schwartz and Jacob Moodhe. If you haven't already give this and our other episodes a listen! Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify and MORE! Just search The Unspoken Herd!
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
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?
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