Friday Focus: Class of 2028 explores electives
Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming 8th graders from the Class of 2028 to BGHS to get a taste of high school electives. Students enjoyed touring and exploring various elective options during the school day, such as computers, autos, manufacturing, foods, entrepreneurship, foreign languages and more!
Help support students in need
It is that time of year, where we could really use your help in supporting our students in need. There are two different ways you can help. As the weather begins to turn, many of our families are in need of groceries and household supplies. If you would like to donate gift cards, we would ask that you purchase them from Aldi or Target for either $10 or $25. Once you purchase them, you can either drop them off at Door 1 to a member of our Campus Security Staff or place them in our secure Drop Box outside Door 6. Another option to help our families is by making donations to our Comfort Closet. If you would like to help in this manner, please purchase items from this list:
Shampoo and Conditioner
Bar Soap
Deodorant
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Facial Cleanser
Laundry Detergent
Drop those items off at Door 1 during regular school hours. There will be a box there for you to place your bags containing the items. We thank you for your consideration in helping our students and families of the Buffalo Grove High School Community. We will be accepting gift cards and Comfort Closet donations through December 19th. Thank you again.
The Bison Impact
Congratulations to the students inducted into the National Technical Honor Society on November 14th!
Congratulations to the Bowling team on kicking off their season with a program sweep over the Palatine Pirates! Fight on!
Congratulations to Sophie Wytmar on being an All-Tournament selection at the Bison Classic Basketball Tournament last week!
Congrats to the Freshman Boys Basketball team on a championship win at the Grayslake Central Thanksgiving Tournament!
Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl team for their 11-0 finish to win the MSL Pre-Season Tournament! Congrats on their 2nd place finish at the BG IHSSBCA kickoff last week, as well!
Congratulations to the cybersecurity students who earned their first of 3 certifications, IT Fundamentals Pro!
Congratulations to Anthony Palano on his selection to the IHFCA All-State team for 2023!
Congratulations to our Football Academic All-state players Anthony Palano, Payton Diaz, Vukasin Dejkovic, Matthew Maradkel, and Caden Watson!
Congratulations to Sophie Wytmar and Priya Adiga selected for ILMEA All-State! They will perform with the Illinois All-State Ensembles in Peoria in January!
Upcoming Dates
Bison Academy
Wednesday, December 6th 3:15-5:45 pm
The next Bison Academy is quickly approaching! Wednesday, December 6th from 3:15-5:45 pm in the BGHS Library. Students can come to work on missing assignments, take any missing tests/quizzes, have a quiet place to work and begin studying for finals, and get help with schoolwork. There will be teachers and student tutors available to help in various subjects. Bison Academy is a great opportunity for students to have focused time to work! If you have any questions, please email Brian Linhart (brian.linhart@d214.org) or Lisa Raucci (lisa.raucci@d214.org). You can also reach out to your student's individual teachers to find out what specific items they may need to focus on. There will be one last Bison Academy on 12/13. A reminder will be sent out the week prior.
1st Annual Carols & 'Cakes Pancake Breakfast!
Sunday, December 3, 2023 9:00am - 11:00am
Join us on Sunday, December 3rd from 9-11am in the BGHS Cafeteria for the 1st Annual Carols & Cakes Pancake Breakfast! There will be delicious pancakes and sausage, coffee, juice, & water! Music provided by our BG Caroling Party, and a special visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus! I hope you can join us to kick off the Winter season!
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
CLICK HERE for Winter Celebration tickets!
Team and individual portraits from your picture day are now available to view and order online. To order photos from your picture day:
Go to: https://www.vipis.com/group/66d6a276/buffalo-grove-high-school
Select "View now" on the green Sports Team & Individual tile
Enter your information in the search fields
Select the school year (July 1st to June 30th) during which your photos were taken and click "search"
Follow the instructions to select your package or products and choose your background for your individual photos if applicable
You will receive a confirmation email
If you can't find your team, it may have been photographed at a later date. You will receive another email when new images are posted, or you can check back in a few days. If you have any questions, please contact us at support@vipis.com
Staff Spotlight - Neely Turner
What is your name? My name is Neely Turner
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 at BG!
Where did you go to high school/ college? I went to North Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. I received my BA in Psychology and Early Childhood & Family Studies from the University of Washington in Seattle, and my Ed.S. in School Psychology at Loyola University Chicago.
What part of teaching do you find the most rewarding? I find building relationships with students, families, and colleagues to be the most rewarding part of my job.
What’s a bucket list item for you? Visiting every continent (except for maybe Antarctica) is at the top of my bucket list.
What are you currently reading, and/ or do you have a favorite author or podcast? I am currently reading The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah who is one of my favorite authors.
What is something unique about you? I have lived in three different states (Indiana, Washington, Illinois), and two different countries (U.S. and Peru).
Bison in the News
Girls basketball: Scouting Cook County
The Daily Herald, November 16, 2023
Worth noting: With a number of returning players and the addition of some talented young players, the Bison are looking to make some noise this winter. The Bison are traditionally strong on defense and hope to continue that trend. "We will be challenged as we are every year with a strong schedule (including their own Bison Classic that plays host to Libertyville, Carmel, Maine South, Hersey and Barrington among others)," said Kelly, who led the Bison softball team to the MSL East crown last spring.
Boys basketball: Scouting Cook County
The Daily Herald, November 21, 2023
Worth noting: The Bison are looking to make a move this season in the East. Woodin, who was the MSL golf medalist, will be looking to shoot as well on the hardwood as he did on the fairways. Brosnahan will be back after missing most of last season with a leg injury. Anam-Ndu has drawn some D-3 interest. Keep an eye on 6-foot-5 freshman Sirbu, who could make a huge step forward this season. "We are looking to be competitive in the East," Gledon said. "And hoping to play our best basketball when the state series begins." Read Story
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Come work with us!
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