Friday Focus:
Golfer Courtney Beerheide to Compete at USGA Championship
Buffalo Grove High School freshman Courtney Beerheide is playing in the United States Golf Association (USGA) Women's Amateur Four-Ball Championship this weekend in DuPont, WA at The Home Course. She and her teammate, McKenna Nelson from Beaver Dam, WI are two of the youngest players in the field of 64 teams (128 players) playing in the event. The field this week ranges in age from 13 to 64 years old with competitors from all over the world including 28 states and 10 countries. They qualified last September at Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Golf Club in Rockford shooting a 65 or 6 under par on the par 71 course. Any USGA championship is the highest level of golf that a player can participate in during their career. Courtney and McKenna will play on Saturday and Sunday and then the field will be cut to 32 teams starting Monday until a champion is awarded on Wednesday. Congratulations and best of luck to Courtney this weekend! You can follow along at:
https://championships.usga.org/uswomensamateurfourball.html.
8th Annual African American Teen Summit Highlights
The 8th Annual D214 African American Teen Summit was held at Forest View Educational Center on April 21, 2023. The theme was “Phenomenally Black” with a focus on self love, self esteem and self care. Around 100 students from across the District came together for a day of empowerment consisting of team building activities and breakout sessions led by keynote speaker VaLerie Humphrey and members of District 214's African American Leadership Team. CLICK HERE to watch the highlights
The Bison Impact:
Congratulations to the Badminton team competing at State this weekend: Julia Barnett, Eva Mason, Ashlin Monish, Jenna Pullega, Mia Whippo and Audrey Yang.
Congratulations Gymnasts Dawson Horvath, Max Lofrano and Nathan Yu competing at State this weekend!
Congratulations to Girls Soccer players Taylore Camel, Kora Kipley and Gracie Lee named All-Conference this week!
Congratulations to the Boys Volleyball team on beating Wheaton North 25-16, 25-17 in the Championship game of the Fremd Varsity Volleyball Invite last weekend!
Congratulations to the Class of 2023 Softball players celebrating Senior Night with a win this week!
Congratulations to the Class of 2023 Baseball players celebrating Senior Night this week!
Bison Academy Saturday 5/20 & Thursday 5/25
Students who could use some extra support, time to catch up on missing assignments or a quiet place to study are encouraged to attend the next Bison Academy sessions on Saturday, May 20th from 8:30-11:00 am and Thursday, May 25th from 3:15-5:45 pm in the Library. Students may stay for as long or as little as they need. Staff and peer tutors will be available to offer academic support.
Upcoming Dates
2023 Retiree Spotlight on Kate Glass
What is your name? Kate Glass
What department do you teach in/How long have you been teaching at BG?
33 years. I began as an English teacher, also taught dance, and ended my career as a building Instructional coach.
What courses have you taught in your career? Creative Writing, Humanities, AP Language and more!
What part of the career of teaching have you found the most rewarding? Hands down, working with kids and watching the learning process in action.
What activities or clubs have you coached/ sponsored? Debate, Poetry Showcase, Class board.
What are you most looking forward to in retirement? Long mornings with coffee.
What are you currently reading, and/ or do you have a favorite author or podcast? I love Dax Shepherd’s podcast and read anything I can get my hands on, including cereal boxes! I am currently reading Demon Copperfield by Barbara Kingsolver.
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 in the News
Baseball: Hulligan, Buffalo Grove bats rumble past Barrington
The Daily Herald, May 5, 2023
Mason Hulligan and Buffalo Grove tamed Barrington. Again. Hulligan, who beat the Broncos in his first career start a year ago, found ways to make the pitches and plays when needed Friday. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Grove bats came alive as the Bison rumbled past Barrington 13-3 in five innings in Buffalo Grove. It was Buffalo Grove's fourth consecutive win over Barrington in the past 2½ years. During that span, the Bison have beaten the Broncos twice during the regular season and twice in the Mid Suburban League championship game. Read Story
CLICK HERE for Bison Boosters Golf Fundraiser Information and Tickets
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?
Click Here for the 4th 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
Click Here to Join/Support the Buffalo Grove H.S. Parent Groups