Friday, October 20, 2023

Principal Wardle's Weekly Blog 10/20/23

 Friday Focus: 

AP Exam Registration Now Open

Register by November 1st

A​P Exam Registration is now open!​ AP Exam Registration is open from October 2nd through November 1st. Please go to the BGHS website under “School Info” then “Registration” or CLICK HERE for the online registration portal link. If you have any questions, please ​contact the Assessment Center at 847-718-4030 or speak to your AP teacher.


The Bison Impact: 

  • Congrats to our MSL All-Conference Volleyball award winners Cami Damm (Sophomore, MB) and Maddie Halter (Senior, RH)!

  • Congratulations to Cross Country runner, sophomore Riley Wold, on earning All-Conference honors in the Varsity race with a 14th place finish!

  • Good luck to Boys Soccer as they compete for the Regional championship against Stevenson at Stevenson High School at 11:00 am on Saturday!


Upcoming Dates

Date

Event

October 21 

Class of 2028 - 8th Grade Testing 8:00 am

October 25 

¡Bienvenidos a Buffalo Grove! 6:00-7:00 pm

October 26 

Picture Day Last Chance & Retakes 

All day in the SparkSpace in the English Division

Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-9:00 pm

October 28 

Class of 2028 - 8th Grade Testing (make up day)

November 11 

Bison Academy in the Library  8:30 -11:00 am

November 15

Buffalo Grove Parent Association (BGPA) meeting 7:00 pm Community Room

November 22 

Non-Attendance Day (Building Closed)

November 23 

Thanksgiving Day (Building Closed)

November 24 

Non-Attendance Day (Building Closed)


CLICK HERE for Pops Concert Tickets



CLICK HERE for Charlotte’s Web tickets


Back Those Bison!

Varsity Home Sports and Fine Arts for the Coming Week

Date

Time

Event

October 20

8:00 am

Girls Varsity State Tennis Tournament

October 21

8:00 am

Girls Varsity State Tennis Tournament

October 24

7:00 pm

Girls Varsity Volleyball Regional vs. Prospect

October 26

6:00 pm

Girls Varsity Volleyball Regional TBD

October 28

7:00 pm

45th Annual Pops Concert CLICK HERE for Tickets

**Please call our Sports/Weather Hotline at (847) 718-4213 for sports status updates.**

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 Trivia Night Friday, November 3

The Buffalo Grove Instrumental Association will host the First Annual Trivia Night to support the band program on Friday, November 3. Tickets are $35 per person and purchases your entry ticket and buffet dinner. A cash bar will be available. There will be tables/teams of eight, so invite your friends and family to join in on the fun! 

Purchase tickets here: https://trivianight.cheddarup.com


BGHS Fall 2023 College & Military Rep Visits

BGHS will be hosting college and military reps in the College and Career Center (room G153). Please pick up a pass in the College and Career Center to attend any of these rep visits.

CLICK HERE for the full list of college rep visit opportunities

CLICK HERE for 20 Questions to Ask College Representatives

CLICK HERE for the College & Career Center resource page


College & Military Rep Visits Next Week

October 23

11:25 AM

Syracuse University

12:10 PM

Northern Michigan University

12:55 PM

Augustana College

October 24

11:25 AM

Concordia University

12:10 PM

St. Mary's University of Minnesota

12:55 PM

St. Norbert College

October 25

11:25 AM

Elmhurst University

12:10 PM

Western Michigan University

12:55 PM

Iowa State University

October 26

11:25 AM

Saint Louis University

12:10 PM

Bradley University

12:55 PM

Lake Forest College


Staff Spotlight - Pedro Vargas

Pedro Vargas pictured with his wife Rocio and daughter Fernanda


What is your name? My name is Pedro Vargas.


What department do you teach in/ How long have you been teaching at BG? I am a School Psychologist and this is my first year here at BG!


Where did you go to high school/college? I graduated from Palatine High School. I got my Psychology BA from Northern Illinois University and my School Psychologist Ed.S from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.


What part of teaching do you find the most rewarding? The most rewarding part is having the chance to make a difference with students, families and school staff. 


What’s a bucket list item for you? I'd love to visit and travel around Spain. 


What are you currently reading, and/ or do you have a favorite author or podcast?  I just finished reading Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. My favorite authors are Adrian McKinty and John Green. 


What is something unique about you? I support and subscribe to a club called the Awesome Socks Club. They're a non-profit organization who raises money to help decrease maternal and child mortality. I get a new pair of socks every month, check them out! 




Need a job that works with your kids’ schedules?

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 2nd 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