Bison Announcements
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Talent Development Program
TDP Summer Enrichment is a District-wide program comprising innovative weeklong courses that reach beyond traditional classroom lessons. These non-credit seminars cover a wide array of areas, including graphic arts, forensic science, culinary arts, automotive care, creative writing and more. An all-District summer musical also is part of the TDP Summer Enrichment series.
The cost is typically $75 per seminar, plus applicable fees. FOR 2021 ONLY, all course fees have been reduced to $25 (including any materials fees). Go to our Talent Development Program page for more information and to register.
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Summer School Registration Begins April 9
District 214 Summer School Registration begins on April 9 at 8:00 am.
We are offering both in person and online schedules. The first session will be held from June 7 - June 24. The second session will be held from June 28 - July 15.
For more information, locations, course offerings, forms and Driver Education, please visit our Summer School information page.
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Class of 2021 Graduation
Mark your calendars! Graduating seniors of the Buffalo Grove Bison Class of 2021 will be honored at an outdoor coronation ceremony Wednesday, May 19. This will be a formal celebration. The rain date is Thursday, May 20.
More information will be available soon.
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Parent Involvement
We are always looking for parents to help out and support the bison! If you'd like to get involved, check out this link. If you'd just like to know of upcoming fundraisers, keep an eye out here or check the parent involvement page. Our parents are working daily to support our athletics, fine and performing arts and student clubs and curriculum. They need your help!
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Bison Academy Returns!
Bison Academy is a free tutoring center for BGHS students. On the dates below, teachers and National Honor Society students offer 1-on-1 tutoring in the Library from 3:30 - 6:00pm and concurrently on Zoom.
More Info? Watch Our Video..
Questions? Email Lisa Raucci or Brian Linhart.
Bison Academy Dates:
- Thursday, March 4th: 3:30 - 6:00pm
- Monday, March 15th: 3:30 - 6:00pm
- Saturday, April 10th: 8:30am - 11:00am
- Wednesday, April 28th: 3:30pm - 6:00pm
- Saturday, May 15th: 8:30am - 11:00am
- Tuesday, May 24th: 3:30pm - 6:00pm
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Making Music is for Everyone
The Unspoken Herd Podcast Episode 2
Mr. Henry Kappler - Buffalo Grove Director of Bands - joins Jobani Gonzalez '21 on the second episode of The Unspoken Herd to talk about how he got into music, what it's been like teaching during a pandemic, and how it's never too late to make music. On this Episode's Club Connection Segment Alex Vasquez highlights the brand new Korean Club and is joined by student and founding club member Mikayla Kim 21' and club sponsor Mrs. Jeanne Shin-Cooper.
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National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony 2021
Wednesday, February 24 | 6:00 pm
Our first virtual National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony took place on Wednesday, February 24. The event recognized deserving students who have excelled in our Career and Technical Education programs and pathways, both in and outside of the classroom.
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Remembering Grant Blaney
On January 12, 2021 learned that Grant Blaney passed away. Mr. Blaney was the first football coach, champion Bison and leader to generations of student-athletes.
Bison News
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Return to full in-person instruction on April 5
Effective Monday, April 5, and extending through the end of the 2020-21 academic year, High School District 214 welcomes all students back for in-person instruction.
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New Freshman Mentor Program provides connections for incoming freshmen
Freshmen gather outside the building for Kona Ice following BG orientation earlier this year.
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It’s Time to Put on Music, it’s Time to Light the Lights
BG’s Elizabeth Bennett is Nominated for Grammy, Again
D214 Stories
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District 214 French teacher earns national honor
A District 214 educator, Barbara Meyer, has been honored as recipient of the 2021 AATF Dorothy S. Ludwig Excellence in Teaching Award at the Secondary level.
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Rolling Meadows’ cybersecurity team caps season with national competition
Roughly 3,000 teams of high school students began this year's National Youth Cyber Defense Competition months ago. Only a dozen in the Open Division earned the right to compete in the late-March National Finals competition and one of these is from right here in High School District 214.
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District 214 recognized for budget presentation and transparency
The Association of School Business Officials International has again recognized High School District 214 for excellence in budget presentation with the Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) - this time for the 2019–2020 budget year. A year ago, District 214 was among only 14 districts in Illinois to earn this distinction.
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Shuttle system serves students, earns recognition
The Covid-19 pandemic has tested and forced teachers and administrators alike to rethink virtually every element of providing education and support services - including the means of getting students to and from schools.
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World-Renowned Muralist Teaches Students Much More Than Art
When Heidi Huck invited world-renowned muralist Hector Duarte to visit her Spanish for Native Speakers class, she had an important objective in mind that stretched beyond an art lesson.
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Culinary Arts Pathway serves up a learning buffet
The Culinary Arts Career Pathway offers District 214 students the opportunity to explore careers in food preparation, service and management through a combination of classroom courses and work-based experience in professional kitchens throughout the community.
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Education Pathway winds through classroom experience
“I call our students teachers because they are teachers. It’s important for them to feel that ownership." – Linda Thorson
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D214 develops Multimedia Pathway for a Multimedia World
“To be able to sit across from someone and have a conversation; to look someone in the eye and listen to what they’re saying; to have those interview skills … whether they become a lawyer, or doctor, or work in PR or whatever, these are skills that are universal.” – Jason Block
Discover Your Future.
Bison Facts
A+Niche grade
92%students have taken college-level coursework
1,962Number of students
1108Mean SAT score