Friday Focus: Class of 2024 Retirees
Today is bittersweet, as we bid farewell to the Class of 2024 retirees. Thank you for your many years of services to the Buffalo Grove High School students, families, co-workers, and community. We will miss you greatly!
Rob Hartwig
Associate Principal of Student Services
Ronna Pflanz
FCS Teacher
Lea Ann Pitcher
Math Teacher
Amy Silverman
Special Education Teacher
Chris VanGrondelle
Special Education Teacher
April Wegrzyn
Bookkeeper
One Grove Gallery Exhibit
The Humanities and World Religions classes came together to create an installation in the One Grove Gallery about the Sikh American community post 9/11. This was done through visual mediums and informational texts to provide a deeper understanding of the Sikh-American experience. This installation dives deep into Johan Galtung’s Typology of Violence, which uses the symbol of a triangle to signify three different points that act in unison to perpetuate the status quo. He believed that there were three contributing factors to violence— direct, structural, and cultural. Direct violence immediately impacts another person, while structural violence is within institutions, such as the government, law, education, or health and people in power. Cultural violence is the most difficult to interpret because it is deeply rooted in personal and societal beliefs. Inversely, this theory also applies to peace. It gives us hope that there is an antidote to systemic violence that can be made possible by us. It provides an opportunity for observers to understand the structures that come together to form peace and violence, and the impact they can create towards a more-informed society. With this installation, we are hoping to contribute to cultural peace.
"Threads of a Community: The Sikh American Experience," will be up through the beginning of the next school year.
2024-25 Online Registration
Online registration must be completed for ALL students EVERY year, including incoming freshmen who “enrolled” earlier this year. Online registration for the 2024-25 school year will open on June 1, 2024. CLICK HERE for information and to register.
Summer Office Hours
Beginning next week, the Main Office and Student Services will be open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. All District 214 buildings are closed on Fridays during the summer through August 2nd.
The Bison Impact:
Congratulations to Softball players Kayla O'Malley and McKenna Wagner on being named to the 2024 MSL All-Conference Team!
Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl team on their 4th place finish at the National Quiz Bowl Tournament in Atlanta! Special congratulations to Rohan Ganeshan on breaking the All-Time Record for Powers in a National Championship Tournament!
Don’t Forget!
Please remember to return all textbooks, library books, calculators, uniforms/equipment and any other borrowed materials to avoid potential fees that will prevent the release of student schedules in August. Please return items to the Main Office or use the convenient book return box in front of the main entrance. The box is checked daily when the office is open. Please include your name and ID number on any materials returned during the summer.
Upcoming Dates
Staff Retiree Spotlight - Lea Ann Pitcher
What is your name? Lea Ann Pitcher
What department have you taught in/ How long have you been teaching at BG? I have taught mathematics for 30 years. 23 years in Missouri and 7 years at Buffalo Grove.
What courses have you taught in your career? I have taught every level from 7th grade math to AP Calculus.
What part of the career of teaching have you found the most rewarding? The most rewarding part of teaching is when I help students who have struggled and believe they are not good at math realize they can be successful.
What activities or clubs have you coached/ sponsored? I have not sponsored a club at BG, but coached Math Club in Missouri.
What are you most looking forward to in retirement? I am looking forward to spending time with my husband without the constraints of schedules and obligations.
Bison in the News
Six seniors honored with District 214 Calisch Arts Awards
The Daily Herald, May 20, 2024
Six graduating seniors were named the 2024 recipients of High School District 214’s annual Calisch Awards.This year’s honorees represent passion, talent and leadership in band, dance, orchestra, theater, visual arts and vocal music across District 214’s schools. The 2024 Calisch Award students are: Julia Bolash of Rolling Meadows High School; Elana Brush of John Hersey High School; Monica Johnston of Elk Grove High School; Kelly Jordan of Prospect High School; Kyana Luyando of Buffalo Grove High School; and Carolyne Torrejon of Wheeling High School. Read Story
Making a difference: Join us for an evening of golf and make an impact for our students! The District 214 Education Foundation is hosting its annual golf outing at Topgolf! All ages are welcome. Register HERE.
Where: Topgolf, 2050 Progress Pkwy in Schaumburg
When: Thursday, September 5 from 6-9 p.m.
Why: Your participation will help the Education Foundation support students and families by strengthening education, fostering well-being and expanding opportunities.
CLICK HERE for D214 Summer Experience information
The D214 Summer Experience - Summer Courses and Athletic Camps
Check out the D214 Summer Experience website for detailed information including the program overview, course offerings and descriptions, costs and transportation information, and Information on summer athletic camps. CLICK HERE for information and registration on the D214 Summer Experience. CLICK HERE for summer athletic camps information.
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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