Bison Announcements

Block Schedule Pilot

Having adopted block schedules during the 2020-2021 school year to better accommodate student and staff needs during hybrid learning, District 214 will now implement block schedules for all of its comprehensive high schools as a pilot program.

District 214 reached this decision after receiving positive feedback about this year’s schedule from students, parents and teachers and additional positive feedback by way of parent surveys. Additional details of the schedule and several potential advantages identified by District 214 may be found here.

After the pilot concludes, we will review data and once again survey students, parents and staff regarding future years’ schedules.

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214 partners with Passport Health to offer vaccine to students 16 or older

High School District 214 has identified a partner, Passport Health, that is able to provide Covid-19 vaccinations to students 16 years of age or older who would like to receive the Pfizer vaccine on-site at a District 214 facility.

In order to gauge the interest in student vaccinations, District 214 is asking parents or eligible students to complete an interest form by the end of the day on Friday, April 30.

For more information, click here.

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Summer Athletic Camps

Registration for Summer Sports Camps begins May 3rd.

View information and offerings here .

Register here on May 3rd, 2021.

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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.

Download the D214 Summer School brochure here.

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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.

Please click here to enjoy the induction ceremony.

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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.

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Bison News

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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BG Model UN Wins Most Outstanding Delegation

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DECA prepares for virtual State competition

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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

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Bob Frisk Legacy Fund Benefits Journalism Program

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Love214 Campaign Benefits District Programs, Students

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214Cares Supports 400+ Families - And Counting

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D214 Stories

D214 students excel in State Journalism competition

District 214 students’ success in the annual IHSA Journalism competition has continued, with eight students placing in the State Finals.

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D214 clinics boost students closer to CNA careers

The District is hosting - at Forest View Educational Center - a series of clinics for nearly 200 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) students who will participate this spring in on-site clinical experiences.

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High School District 214 Honors 2020-21 Distinguished Service Award Winners

The High School District 214 Board of Education honored nine individuals with the District’s Distinguished Service Awards. The awards are given annually to people who have made significant contributions to the District and its students.

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Partnerships and possibilities highlight Future Educators Conference

A pandemic initially expected to affect schools for a few weeks had dragged on for months. The circumstances were challenging the patience and resilience of students and teachers alike and impeding District 214’s usual practice of placing students in work-based learning experiences.

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Teacher’s networking connects students past and present

Rawlinson used her penchant for building and nurturing relationships with students even after graduation to bring back one-time Orchesis dancers to discuss their careers, including positions in human resources, the medical field, business and marketing and architecture. She worked with Wheeling teachers to match students with alumni whose careers matched the students’ interests.

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No pause - just applause - for D214 Theater

In March 2020, Broadway and local productions alike were forced to shut down in response to COVID-19 to protect audience members, crew members and performers. While theater has yet to return to District 214 in its original form, D214’s theater departments have taken advantage of unconventional platforms to encourage artistic expression.

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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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