Friday Focus:
Alumni Return for 50th Anniversary Band Concert
Last Sunday, a standing room only crowd of nearly 500 people enjoyed the 50th Anniversary Band Showcase celebrating “Bison Band Excellence”. Nearly 150 musicians participated in the concert, with alumni from all five decades joining the concert and symphonic bands in the performance. BG’s first Director of Bands, Bob Rogers, was in attendance, along with other former band directors Ed Jacobi and Henry Kappler. Band director, Bill Carroll, who tragically died in a car accident during his time at BG, was honored with a tribute performed by the symphonic band. A letter from former Director of Bands, Dr. Keith Ramsden, was also shared. CLICK HERE to read about the event on SuburbTalk.com.----------------------------------------------------
The Bison Impact:
Huge congratulations to the Bison Band selected to perform at the prestigious Illinois SuperState Concert Band Festival this weekend at the University of Illinois Krannert Center for the Performing Arts! This is the second year in a row and only the second time in BGHS history that the Bison Band has earned this honor.
Congratulations to All Conference Girls Water Polo players Gabriella Olbur and Abigail Swanson!
Congratulations to the BGHS LASO on their success at the 26th annual Chicano College Bowl! Congratulations to JV team members Citlali Medina, Natalie Peralta, Guadalupe Miranda Martinez on the Junior Varsity team on their 3rd place finish! Shout out to Varsity team members Sheilly Hernandez, Jocelyn Miranda Martinez, Katherine Jacobo and Jocelyn Vega Gutierrez!
Congratulations to Sarah Mora, current BG senior cheerleader, on making the cheerleading squad at the University of Miami (Florida)!
Congratulations to the Class of 2023 Girls Lacrosse players celebrating Senior NIght this week!
Watch Live from the 2023 Prom Red Carpet
Watch Live from the Prom Red Carpet tomorrow, May 6th at 6pm. Join Mr. Brian Linhart and Mr. Kurt Kutska as they interview BG's finest as they arrive at prom. Visit http://BrianLinhart.com/RedCarpet or search "BGHS Live From the Red Carpet 2023" on YouTube the day of the event!
CLICK HERE for Bison Boosters Golf Fundraiser Information and Tickets
BG Moment in Nature
Spring is here! This week students and staff alike have been captivated by Mother Nature and the arrival of 3 new baby goslings in our courtyard.
Upcoming Dates
2023 Retiree Spotlight on Diane Baldwin
What is your name? Mrs. Diane Baldwin (pictured in the photo on the left, and with fellow retiree Jennifer Schoffstall, on the right)
What department do you teach in/How long have you been teaching at BG? I have been fortunate to be a part of Buffalo Grove High School teaching since 1993 working as a Social Science teacher in a variety of teaching roles within the department. Most recently, teaching both Sociology and U.S. History
What courses have you taught in your career? In my teaching career, I have taught
virtually all the Social Science course offering including Human Geography, World History, World Cultures, Intro to Social Science, Consumers Ed/Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Law and the Individual, American Problems, American Studies, U.S. History and worked collaboratively in many co-taught courses.
What part of the career of teaching have you found the most rewarding? The most rewarding part of teaching has been the connections with students and many of the former athletes I have coached. I really have enjoyed watching the students grow into young adults and hear about so many of their successes. To have taught with so many inspirational teachers and colleagues has been incredibly rewarding. Being a member of this teaching staff has allowed me to forge lifelong friendships of which I will always cherish.
What activities or clubs have you coached/ sponsored? I have coached in a variety of different sports including Girl’s Soccer, Boy’s Soccer, Girl’s Cross Country, Boy’s Cross Country, and the Girl’s Bowling team.
What are you most looking forward to in retirement? I am really looking forward to
traveling and continuing my journey on visiting State and National Parks around the United States. I am excited to spend more time with my family and extended family in Wisconsin and Michigan with a future trip planned to Ireland.
What are you currently reading, and/ or do you have a favorite author or podcast? I love Chicago History and have been reading a book by Leslie Goddard entitled, “Chicago’s Sweet Candy History” learning about the many candy factories that were and still are a vital part of Chicago History and love reading all sorts of historical novels.
Back Those Bison!
Varsity Home Sports and Fine Arts for the Coming Weeks
For underlevel and away sporting events and the most current information for BGHS activities, please go to: Buffalo Grove High School Comprehensive Calendar
Bison Band News!
Generous Donor to Match Donations
A wonderful donor who loves the Bison Band has pledged to match all donations made to our program, up to $5,000! That means every dollar you donate will now have twice the impact and help us make an even bigger difference in the lives of our talented students. Let's take advantage of this incredible opportunity and work together to reach our goals. Link in bio to donate. Thank you for your support! CLICK HERE to donate to the Bison Band program!
New! D214 Summer Experience
Summer School Information
D214 has a new summer school program, the D214 Summer Experience. Registration for Summer Experience 2023 is open. A how-to video has been created to help families navigate the registration system, WATCH IT HERE. To register, you will need your student’s D214 student ID number, student’s date of birth, household zip code, and the student’s school. The registration system is mobile-friendly, so you can register anywhere with any device. Please check your email for detailed information from the D214 Academic Programs & Pathways Team that will answer many questions you might have.
CLICK HERE to access the Summer Experience Registration Portal
CLICK HERE to access the Summer Experience Programs Guidebook
CLICK HERE to access information on D214’s Summer Athletic Programs
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?
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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
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