Friday Focus:
Everyday is Black History Celebration
Friday, February 24th
Buffalo Grove High School is proud to present the “Everyday is Black History” Celebration on Friday, February 24, 2023. All Township High School District 214 Ebony Clubs and Black Student Unions will participate in this celebration to honor African American history and their continued legacy. African Americans continue to make a positive and significant impact everyday.
Award winning educator and activist Ernest Crim III will serve as the keynote speaker. A southside native and University of Illinois alum, Mr. Crim is the author of the book Black History Saved My Life and the new children's book ABCs of Affirming Black Children. Mr. Crim is a self proclaimed Black History Advocate striving for equity and justice as a speaker, cultural consultant and sociopolitical commentator.
The program will also feature Chicago native and acclaimed poet, Moe-Mentum. Moe-mentum found his life’s purpose using his gift of poetry to, “inspire, encourage and enlighten people from all walks of life.” Moe-mentum is impassioned to achieve his life’s goal to “touch the lives of as many children as possible so that they will know that it is ok to follow your heart and your dreams instead of following people who may lead you astray.”
Phil da Homie will round out the program, sharing his inspiring journey from backyard chef to food truck entrepreneur to owner of Phlavz, a catering and dine-in restaurant on the famed Maxwell Street in Chicago. Lift Every Voice, The Black National Anthem, will be sung by BG's A Cappella Choir.
For more information regarding this event, please contact Ami Relf, Buffalo Grove High School teacher and Ebony Club sponsor ami.relf@d214.org.
D214 Sophomore Parent College Planning Seminar
Wednesday, March 1st 7:00 pm
Sophomore parents are invited to attend the D214 Sophomore Parent College Planning Seminar on Wednesday, March 1st, from 7:00-8:15 pm in the BGHS Theater. Topics discussed will include how to start the college conversation with your child, starting to find the right fit, and understanding your options after high school. Representatives from Purdue University and St. Norbert's College will speak about general characteristics of a large public school and a small private school. Visit the BG College and Career Center website for more information or contact Paul Genovese at (847) 718-4067 or Kathleen Becker at (847) 718-4059.
The Bison Impact:
Congratulations to Bowler Nicki Howard on advancing to the IHSA State Girls Bowling meet on Friday at Cherry Bowl in Rockford!
Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl team currently ranked #3 in the nation!
Congratulations to Holden Wheeler on being the Diving Conference Champion! He also broke the school, pool and conference record!
Congratulations to the Bison Chess Team on a successful trip to State! The Bison finished 31st of 129 teams in the State Playoffs! What a great way to end the season with a 4-3 finish overall competing with the top teams in the State!
Congratulations to Swimmer Edgar Rutkauskas on his first place finish in the 100 breaststroke! That makes him a BACK TO BACK swimming conference champion! He also earned a 4th place finish in the 200 IM!
Congratulations to our Class of 2023 State Champion Coed Cheerleaders celebrating Senior Night last week!
Congratulations to the Coed Cheerleaders named All Conference: Megan Beerheide, Sarah Mora, Emma Vignjevic, Carlie Normyle, and Joshua Sierra.
Congratulations to our Class of 2023 Basketball players celebrating Senior Night last Friday!
Congratulations to Connor Woodin on being named MSL All-Conference!
Congratulations to the D214 NJROTC on their 2nd place finish at the 2022 Area 3 Orienteering Championships in Ohio in December! Through challenging terrains and the unforgiving territory, District 214 took 2nd place in all categories, qualifying for Navy Orienteering Nationals in Colorado this March!
Congratulations to the D214 NJROTC on their success at the Annual East Aurora Tomcat Mega Meet! The Mega Meet consisted of Push-Ups, Sit-Ups, Academic Exam, Armed and Unarmed Basic, Armed and Unarmed Exhibition, New Cadet Squad, Color Guard, and even Marksmanship! District 214 placed in 8 events and earned 3 individual medals.
"Winterpalooza" Winter Dance
Saturday, February 25th 7:30 - 10:30 pm
As we fight the winter blahs, the Sophomore Class Board and Blue Crew are proud to offer a very unique experience and an amazing night of fun! This year’s winter dance, “Winterpalooza” will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023, from 7:30-10:30 pm at BG. Regular priced tickets will be on sale Friday, February 17th at 3:01 pm through Friday, February 24th at 3:30 pm for $30 per single ticket and $60 per couple. All tickets will be sold on BGHS GoFan link found HERE. Do not "REDEEM YOUR TICKET" until you arrive at the dance. No screenshots. This is just like a professional sports event. Check your student email for more detailed information. Here are the highlights:
Main Gym - DJ Calvin and dancing and photo opp!
Field House - Ice Skating Rink that's right, we are renting an indoor ice skating rink for you and your friends. In addition, there will be a Snow Globe photo opp!
Dress- Traditional Formal Wear OR (new this year) come with your group of friends dressed in a theme of your choice! (examples: Wild West, Preppy, Decade of your choice, Snow Bunnies, Halloween, Specific Color, etc).
SPIRIT WEEK: Each day, students can enter for a chance to win a $10 gift card for dressing in the theme. Stop by the table in the cafeteria to put your name in a bucket (show off your costume) and winners will be chosen at the end of C lunch each day! Lunchroom games will be provided. See the theme days below.
Upcoming Dates
Staff Spotlight
What is your name? Zachary Zimmer
What department do you teach in/ How long have you been teaching at BG? I teach in the Mathematics department and have been at BG for 7 months.
Where did you go to high school/ college? I went to William Fremd High School and Illinois State University.
What part of teaching do you find the most rewarding? In math, I love watching students' confidence grow throughout the year on their mathematical skills.
What’s a bucket list item for you? Travel to Australia.
What are you currently reading, and/ or do you have a favorite author or podcast? My favorite Podcast is "Bulls Talk Podcast", which is all about the Chicago Bulls!
What activities or clubs do you coach/ sponsor? I coach Freshman Basketball at Rolling Meadows High School.
What is something unique about you? I have traveled to Alaska and went on a Glacier watching tour.
Back Those Bison!
Varsity Home Sports and Fine Arts for the Coming Week
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Bison in the News
Buffalo Grove cheer squad soars to 4th state title
The Daily Herald, February 9, 2023
Credit the coaching. Credit the dedication and skill of team members who have cheered competitively since childhood. Credit the "newbies" who blended into the team and tapped into potential they didn't know existed. It all adds up to Buffalo Grove High School's coed cheerleading team earning a state title - the school's fourth in 10 years - at the Illinois High School Association finals in Bloomington on Saturday. All four have come under the guidance of head coach Jeffrey Siegal, who, as the season began, wasn't sure what to expect from this year's team. Read Story
Top-ranked Buffalo Grove Scholastic Bowl seeks another state title
The Daily Herald, February 15, 2023
The Buffalo Grove Scholastic Bowl team is entering the 2023 spring state and national championship season on a roll. Ranked third in the nation, the BGHS team went 8-0 to clinch the Mid-Suburban League East title in January for the fifth straight year. That comes after a string of exceptional early season performances, including winning the IHSSBCA Kickoff Tournament in November and finishing a close second to archrival Barrington High School at the prestigious Reinstein Varsity Tournament in late December. Junior Rohan Ganeshan was the Reinstein tournament's top individual scorer. Read Story
Deadline to Order is February 25th!
CLICK HERE to order 50th Anniversary Water Bottles
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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
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.
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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