Friday Focus:
LASO Students host Chicago College Bowl “Pachanga”
Last Friday, the LASO students organized a party, “Pachanga,” for 250 students from the participating Chicano College Bowl schools in the area. “The Chicano College Bowl (CCB) is an annual event that is sponsored by the Highland Park High School-Hispanos Unidos Club. It’s a knowledge bowl tournament based on the PBS video series Latino Americans. This is an interactive and fun way for students to learn about U.S. history with a Latino focus, and it enriches a positive cultural identity. It also provides an opportunity for many students to meet with each other and share their own experiences in their communities and schools.” The 2024 Chicano College Bowl will take place on April 27th at HIghland Park High School.
One might think it was just a party, but these students wanted to share their culture and be part of their community. They provided everybody with traditional foods and directed games for all visiting students. There was no trophy to bring home, but they showed leadership, and they were a true representation of what BG Belong stands for. Shout out to the following LASO students: Citllali Medina, Sheily Hernandez, Vanesa Hernandez, Elizabeth Lopez Jimenez, Ruby Medina, Taylor Malone, Katherine Jacobo, Guadalupe Miranda Martinez, Samantha Avalos Calderon, Savannah Mercado Martinez, Mia Castillo, Katheryne Velasquez, Itzel Bernal, Natalie Peralta, Joselyn Miranda Martinez, Ansari Callente, Jocelyn Jacobo, Montse Molina, Jazmin Robles Castro, Maya Limas.
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The Bison Impact:
Congratulations to Ann Cole, Domenika Orbe Hidalgo, and Evan Sternberg who were honored at the Illinois Principal’s Association North Cook Student Recognition Breakfast last Friday. Congratulations, as well, to Principal Wardle who was the recipient of the 2024 Herman Graves Award, considered the highest honor bestowed by the Illinois Principals Association.
Congratulations to Orchesis on their selection for the Illinois High School Dance Festival Student Choreography Showcase! Congratulations to the dancers in The Journey, choreographed by Kyana Luyando! They are one of only 14 dances selected for the performance at Barrington High School on April 5th.
Congratulations to Shivani Ganeshan who earned 2nd place in Principles of Hospitality & Tourism at the State DECA competition!
Congratulations to DECA State top 10 medalists, Maximilian Tybor, 6th place in Business Finance, and Jack Greenspan, 7th place in Food Marketing!
Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl team on winning the IHSA Regional title for the fourth year in a row!
Shout out to the Boys and Girls Water Polo Teams who volunteered at Feed My Starving Children last week. They packed 141 boxes of food that will help 83 children be fed a meal everyday for a year!
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Upcoming Dates
“What You Need to Know when Your Child Turns 18”
The Buffalo Grove High School Parent Association will be hosting a presentation on "What You Need To Know When Your Child Turns 18" on Monday, March 18th at 7:00 pm in the BGHS theater. When your child turns eighteen, they are considered legal adults. With this milestone comes some important changes for them, for you, and your family. Once your child becomes a legal adult, your rights to their financial, medical, and educational records are limited without the proper authorization in place. During an unexpected critical situation and without proper documents in place, a parent may find themselves in a position of despair. Get informed, and learn more!
There will be two guest speakers presenting, Alan R. Press, JD, CPA, and Caren E. I. Naidoff, JD, from the Shire Law Group, PC®. Following the presentation, we will have a Q&A session. The event is open to all D214 parents/guardians. Reserve your seat today! FREE TO BGPA MEMBERS - BGPA Members Reserve Here. It is $5 per ticket for non-members, Buy & Reserve Here. Cash only at the door.
***ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO BGPA SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS***
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
Go the Extra Mile Solidarity Walk
April 28th 1-3pm at Palatine High School
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and BG is joining forces with District 211 and Palatine High School to raise awareness and walk in solidarity with victims and survivors of sexual assault. Students can CLICK HERE to submit steps or miles throughout the month to help reach the goal of 60,000 miles to represent the number of children impacted by sexual assault each year. Join the final push at the "Go the Extra Mile" solidarity walk on Sunday, April 28th from 1-3pm at Palatine High School. We would love to have you finish off your miles with us on that day! See the flyer below for more information.
Staff Spotlight - Ganna Yaremchuk
What is your name? My name is Ganna Yaremchuk.
What department do you work in? I work in the EL department as an Instructional Assistant..
How long have you been working at BG? I have worked at BG for almost 3 months.
Where did you go to high school/college? I attended a high school and college in Ukraine.
What part of working at BG do you find the most rewarding? I enjoy helping students and being a part of the BG family.
What are you currently reading, and/ or do you have a favorite author or podcast? I like to read mysteries and fantasy literature.
What is something unique about you? I have lived in three different countries in my short life.
What’s a bucket list item for you? I would like to travel the whole world.
Bison in the News
Open House Details Plans For Major Renovations At BGHS Athletic Fields
Journal & Topics, February 22, 2024
It won’t be long before the Buffalo Grove High School campus undergoes some significant changes. Specifically, to its athletic fields. Read Story
Attention Seniors!
The D214 Scholarship portal is NOW OPEN! Visit https://bit.ly/41Z99O1 to apply. Create a profile and be matched with the scholarships for which you are eligible.
The BGPA Scholarship Application is now open
Application Deadline - April 2, 2024 at 4:00 pm
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 2024 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 2024. The Scholarship is an outright gift and will be announced and disbursed at the Principal’s Awards Assembly on May 13, 2024.
All applications will be reviewed with complete anonymity. The completed application (with required signatures) must be received in the BGHS College/Career Center by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. All decisions made by BGPA will be final. Any application not submitted with required signatures by the 4:00 pm on April 2, 2024, will be rejected. CLICK HERE to apply
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
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