Friday, September 23, 2022

Principal Wardle's Weekly Blog 09/23/2022

 Friday Focus


Congrats to BG’s Marching Band named… 

Best music

Best general effect 

Best percussion 

Best drum majors

1st in class A

At the Wheeling Marching Band Invite



The Bison Impact: 



On Thursday September 15th, our Bison Coed Cheerleaders  dropped off dinner to the Highland Park Fire Department before the football game against Deerfield High School.




The Bison take 1st at the Centennial Invite for the 4th consecutive year! Great racing and great effort out of all the girls!



Environmental Club’s Native Garden Project

After a summer of upkeep, weeding, and watering, we have had an outstanding start to the garden getting many wonderful flowers in addition to spotting numerous native bees, butterflies, various insects, and birds. Right now if you pass by you will notice multiple species of asters, goldenrods, and black-eyed susans putting on a show.

 

The Environmental Club is also excited to say that we completed Phase 2 of the project and filled in the rest of what will ultimately be the middle section of the garden. The Prospect Heights Natural Resource Council provided 800 new plugs for the area. These new plants will work on developing their root system for the next two months, and then they will pop up with full strength in the spring. Additionally, our awesome maintenance and grounds staff will be laying out a pathway through the garden area in the coming weeks. After that, we will be working on establishing a seating area in the garden as well.

 

Phase 3 of the garden will most likely occur in the spring, and at that time we will work to plant the area that is currently grass in between the future pathway and the sidewalk.

 

With the waning daylight and warm weather, we hope that you are able to make some time to go enjoy the final blooms of the season and see what we have filled in. 




The BG Choirs will be celebrating Buffalo Grove High School’s 50th Birthday with an Alumni Showcase concert titled Broadway is Back!  All Choir alumni from the last 50 years are invited to perform with us! Stay tuned for registration!





School portrait info for all grades, including Seniors!


 

RETAKES / MAKE UPS FOR ALL GRADES is OCTOBER 27th from 8:30-3:00 at Buffalo Grove HS. There are no appointments. Students should report to the Community Room whenever their schedule allows. 

 

For those who were already photographed, you will soon be receiving emails from VIP Photo Studio regarding your BG Yearbook 2022-23 Portrait.  The email will have a direct link to your image to order your portrait package.  

 

If you do not receive an email...

Go to VIPIS.COM

Select, View and Order Photos

Search for Buffalo Grove High School

Click on Senior Portraits or 3k-12, depending on your year in school

Enter in the information requested, so the site can locate your image

 

SENIORS. If you are going to the Wheeling VIP Studio for your portraits, they must be scheduled and taken by November 30th to be in our Yearbook. 

 

If you signed up for a session after November 30th, please come to school dressed for portraits on October 27th or schedule an earlier sitting so we can get your image for the yearbook. 

 


Upcoming Dates

Date

Event

September 26 

Non-Attendance Day - All Buildings Closed

October 5 

Non-Attendance Day - All Buildings Closed

October 14 

End of First Quarter

October 17 

Institute Day - Students Not in Attendance

October 18 

Second Quarter Begins

October 27 

Picture Day Makeup - During School Hours Click HERE for more information

Parent Teacher Conferences (evening)

November 8 

Gubernatorial General Election Day - All Buildings Closed

November 23 

Non-Attendance Day - All Buildings Closed

November 24

Thanksgiving Day - All Buildings Closed

November 25 

Non-Attendance Day - All Buildings Closed

​​

BGHS Fall 2022 College & Military Rep Visits

BGHS will be hosting college and military reps both in person and virtually. All rep visits, even the virtual visits, will be held 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


September 27

11:25 AM

Indiana University

12:10 PM

Washington University in Saint Louis

12:55 PM

Beloit College

September 28

11:25 AM

Columbia College - Chicago

12:10 PM

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

12:55 PM

University of Dayton

September 29

11:25 AM

Valparaiso University

12:10 PM

University of Iowa

12:55 PM

Harper College

October 3

11:25 AM

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

12:10 PM

Northern Michigan University

12:55 PM

Hofstra University

 


Back Those Bison!

Varsity Home Sports and Fine Arts for the Coming Week

Date

Time

Event

Tuesday 9/27

4:30 PM

Girls Tennis vs Hersey

5:45 PM

Boys Cross Country - MSL East Championship at Heritage Park

6:15 PM

Girls Cross Country - MSL East Championship at Salk Park

6:45 PM

Boys Soccer vs Hersey

Wednesday  9/28

8:00 AM

Boys Golf - IHSA Regional at Hilldale Golf Club

Thursday 9/29

8:00 AM

Girls Golf - IHSA Regional at Deerfield Golf Club

6:00 PM

Girls Volleyball vs Rolling Meadows

Friday 9/30

4:45 PM

Boys Soccer vs Crystal Lake South

7:30 PM

Boys Football vs Wheeling

**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

 

Watch the Bison on the BG Athletics YouTube Channel

Click HERE for the Bison Athletics YouTube Channel

 

Avoid the lines! Buy football game tickets on GoFan

Avoid the lines and purchase your football game tickets online. https://gofan.co/app/events/695114?schoolId=IL15429

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 to Join/Support the Buffalo Grove H.S. Parent Groups

Click Here for the 1st 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


Friday, September 16, 2022

Principal Wardle's Weekly Blog 09/16/22

 Friday Focus:  


The American Chemical Society (ACS) National Awards program is designed to encourage the advancement of chemistry in all its branches, to support research in chemical science and industry, and to promote the careers of chemists.  On Friday, September 16, Kate Goebel, one of our Chemistry teachers, will receive the Chicago Section ACS Teacher Excellence Award in honor of her outstanding work and extraordinary accomplishments in chemical sciences and chemical education.


The Bison Impact: 

Great day out with the @BG_Bison fishing club. From first fish to fat fish, fun was had by all!


BG JV golfers take advantage of another spectacular day at home course vs. Fremd. Sami, Monika, Zoe, Zosia, Sara and Alexia shoot personal best rounds of the year. Great momentum headed into the Conference Meet!

No Fear Bison Golf!!!



  • Congratulations to two Cross Country medalists at the First to the Finish meet in Peoria last weekend! Jenna Pullega 4th and Mario Torres 3rd!

  • Congratulations to Bison Swimmers on placing 3rd at the Buffalo Grove Bison Open Invite!

  • Congratulations to freshmen Diver, Emily Krause, on taking 3rd place at the 2022 Bison Open Invitational!


BGHS Library - Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month for this week’s Shelfie! The display will change every few days, so stop down to see it all month. Many thanks to @BG_LASO for the display!





Upcoming Dates

Date

Event

September 22 

D214 Senior Financial Aid Night Click HERE for more information

September 26 

Non-Attendance Day - All Buildings Closed

October 5 

Non-Attendance Day - All Buildings Closed

October 14 

End of First Quarter

October 17 

Institute Day - Students Not in Attendance

October 18 

Second Quarter Begins

October 27 

Picture Day Makeup - During School Hours Click HERE for more information

Parent Teacher Conferences (evening)

November 8 

Gubernatorial General Election Day - All Buildings Closed

November 23 

Non-Attendance Day - All Buildings Closed

November 24

Thanksgiving Day - All Buildings Closed

November 25 

Non-Attendance Day - All Buildings Closed

​​

BGHS Fall 2022 College & Military Rep Visits

BGHS will be hosting college and military reps both in person and virtually. All rep visits, even the virtual visits, will be held 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


September 19

11:25 AM

MIchigan State University

12:10 PM

Saint Louis University

12:55 PM

Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

September 20

11:25 AM

University of Wisconsin-Osh Kosh

12:10 PM

Northwestern University

12:55 PM

University of Louisville

September 21

11:25 AM

Grand Canyon University

12:10 PM

Augustana College

12:55 PM

Illinois Wesleyan University

September 22

11:25 AM

St. Norbert College

12:10 PM

University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse

12:55 PM

Western Michigan University

 

Staff Spotlight

What is your name? Cathy Fiarito Moran

 

What department have you/do you work in? I am the Division Assistant in the Math/Science Department.

 

How long have you been working at BG? Since August 4th, so I’m a Rookie!

 

Where did you go to high school/ college? I went to Maine West High School in Des Plaines and Harper College.

 

What part of working at BG do you find the most rewarding? When people ask me how my new job is going, my first response is how great the staff is, on every level, everyone is so nice.

 

What are you currently reading, and/ or do you have a favorite author or podcast? I am currently reading Zero Fail The Rise and Fall of The Secret Service by Carol Leonnig.

 

What is something unique about you? I have a benign freckle on my lip that used to drive my Mother crazy!

 

What’s a bucket list item for you? I want to go to Banff National Park in Canada.

 



Back Those Bison!

Varsity Home Sports and Fine Arts for the Coming Week

Date

Time

Event

Friday 9/21

3:30 PM

Boys Golf vs. Prospect

6:00 PM

Girls Volleyball vs. Elk Grove

Thursday 9/22

4:30 PM

Girls Tennis vs. Elk Grove

4:45 PM

Girls Swimming & Diving vs. Prospect

6:45 PM

Boys Soccer vs. Schaumburg

Saturday 9/24

8:00 AM

Girls Swimming & Diving vs. Varsity Invite

**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

 

Watch the Bison on the BG Athletics YouTube Channel

Click HERE for the Bison Athletics YouTube Channel

 

Avoid the lines! Buy football game tickets on GoFan

Avoid the lines and purchase your football game tickets online. https://gofan.co/app/events/695114?schoolId=IL15429

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 to Join/Support the Buffalo Grove H.S. Parent Groups

Click Here for the 1st 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