Buffalo High School
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Buffalo High School is located off the intersection of County Road 35 and Dague Avenue in Buffalo
, Minnesota
. A constantly-growing area, along with three communities contributing students, has helped BHS grow into a large sized school of over 1,800 students with a staff of approximately 375.
s in the area, Buffalo High School (BHS) has moved from building to building as enrollment figures have grown. Education in the Buffalo area started in what is now the local theater. As time went on, what is now the Discovery Elementary School became the high school. Enrollment again took a rise and the 1970s, the school was moved to a new building off Highway 25. Suburbanization
eventually impacted Buffalo, and in 1994 a referendum
for a new school east of town was approved. It was not until 1997 that the new building opened. With the opening, the previous high school building became the Buffalo Community Middle School (BCMS). The former middle school building became Discovery Elementary, which also now houses the District 877 administration offices.
Lunch is broken down into four separate times during the third block:
The 2,000 seat Performing Arts Center is used for a wide use of high school and community based plays.
pitching nets, batting cages, and 6 retractable tennis
nets.
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, consisting of 8 other central Minnesota schools. Prior to the formation of the Mississippi 8 Conference the Bison competed in the North Suburban Conference
Buffalo, Minnesota
As of the census of 2008, there were 18,141 people, 6,612 households, and 6,313 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,675.8 people per square mile . There were 3,871 housing units at an average density of 642.5 per square mile...
, Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
. A constantly-growing area, along with three communities contributing students, has helped BHS grow into a large sized school of over 1,800 students with a staff of approximately 375.
History
Like many other high schoolHigh school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
s in the area, Buffalo High School (BHS) has moved from building to building as enrollment figures have grown. Education in the Buffalo area started in what is now the local theater. As time went on, what is now the Discovery Elementary School became the high school. Enrollment again took a rise and the 1970s, the school was moved to a new building off Highway 25. Suburbanization
Suburbanization
Suburbanization a term used to describe the growth of areas on the fringes of major cities. It is one of the many causes of the increase in urban sprawl. Many residents of metropolitan regions work within the central urban area, choosing instead to live in satellite communities called suburbs...
eventually impacted Buffalo, and in 1994 a referendum
Referendum
A referendum is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal. This may result in the adoption of a new constitution, a constitutional amendment, a law, the recall of an elected official or simply a specific government policy. It is a form of...
for a new school east of town was approved. It was not until 1997 that the new building opened. With the opening, the previous high school building became the Buffalo Community Middle School (BCMS). The former middle school building became Discovery Elementary, which also now houses the District 877 administration offices.
2005–2006
- The long awaited Bison Activity Center is finished in February after nearly two years of construction.
- After completing the season with a 22-2 record, the Buffalo Mock Trial team finishes second at the state competition in RochesterRochester, MinnesotaRochester is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County. Located on both banks of the Zumbro River, The city has a population of 106,769 according to the 2010 United States Census, making it Minnesota's third-largest city and the largest outside of the...
, MinnesotaMinnesotaMinnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
. - Buffalo's Knowledge Bowl team takes third at the state competition in BrainerdBrainerd, MinnesotaBrainerd is a city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 13,590 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Crow Wing County and one of the largest cities in Central Minnesota...
, MinnesotaMinnesotaMinnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
. - One Act Play receives a star performance at the state competition for "The Elephant Man"
2006–2007
- The Bison Boys Basketball team wins the school's first ever state athletic team title, beating Robbinsdale Armstrong in the Class 4A final at Target Center. Senior captains Josh Ortmann, Darrin Olmscheid, and Karl Olson are voted to the All-Tournament team.
2010-2011
- Journalism teacher Ryan McCallum wins the Minnesota Journalism Teacher of the Year award.
School day
BHS offers many courses for students to choose from. 150 total classes are offered, 15 of which are AP classes. The school day begins at 7:45 and ends at 2:20, using a block schedule of four class periods that last 80 minutes (Third block lasting a total of 110 minutes due to the 30 minute lunch). Passing time between classes is eight minutes. Students are given 20 minutes at the end of the day before dismissal to meet with teachers and work on homework.Lunch is broken down into four separate times during the third block:
- A 10:41-11:02
- B 11:04-11:29
- C 11:33-11:55
- D 11:59-12:26
School building
Construction for the current building began in 1995 and finished in the winter of 1998. BHS was the newest high school in the county until Monticello High School was built and finished in 1999, and STMA completed their new high school in 2009.The 2,000 seat Performing Arts Center is used for a wide use of high school and community based plays.
Bison Activity Center
Finished in the beginning of 2006 the field house is the largest of its kind in Minnesota, offering an indoor track (7.3 laps = 1 mile), 36 basketball hoops, 8 retractable curtain walls, retractable baseballBaseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
pitching nets, batting cages, and 6 retractable tennis
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
nets.
Arts Magnet
Starting in the 2005-2006 school Buffalo High School started a school within a school with their "Arts Magnet" program. This is designed to harbor the more artistically inclined students with a unique program which plays to their strengths in: Visual, Theater, and Musical art.Student life
BHS offers many leadership roles and opportunities for students through their four years including:- Students Stepping Up (S.S.U.)
- Student CouncilStudent councilStudent council is a curricular or extra-curricular activity for students within elementary and secondary schools around the world. Present in most public and private K-12 school systems across the United States, Canada and Australia these bodies are alternatively entitled student council, student...
- Class CabinetCabinet (government)A Cabinet is a body of high ranking government officials, typically representing the executive branch. It can also sometimes be referred to as the Council of Ministers, an Executive Council, or an Executive Committee.- Overview :...
- National Honor SocietyNational Honor SocietyThe National Honor Society is a recognition program for high school students in grades 10-12 in the United States and in several other countries...
(N.H.S.)
Rules and regulations
Expected BehaviorBehavior
Behavior or behaviour refers to the actions and mannerisms made by organisms, systems, or artificial entities in conjunction with its environment, which includes the other systems or organisms around as well as the physical environment...
:
- Be present in class daily.
- Arrive to class at the appropriate time.
- Be attentive to the class and teacher.
- Be prepared for class, participate in class activities.
- Respect the school building, teachers, and other students.
- Verbal, written, or threats. Avoid using vulgar language.
- Ethical use of electronics and school property are expected.
- Follow the internet acceptable use policy.
Special events
- Freshman Orientation and Open House
- Homecoming
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Silent Bowl Auction
- Pep Fests
- Donation Drives
- Sadie Hawkins Dance
- Snow Daze
- Variety Show
- Blood Drive
- Senior Privileges
- Senior Skip Day
- Prom
- Symposia
- Baccalaureate
- Student Appreciation Day
- Graduation
- All Night Graduation Party
Academic
- GMSA
- One Act PlayOne act playA one-act play is a play that has only one act, as distinct from plays that occur over several acts. One-act plays may consist of one or more scenes. In recent years the 10-minute play known as "flash drama" has emerged as a popular sub-genre of the one-act play, especially in writing competitions...
- Fall Play
- DrumlineDrumlineA drumline is a section of percussion instruments usually played as part of a musical marching ensemble. High school and college marching bands, drill and drum corps, drum and bugle corps, indoor percussion ensembles, and pipe bands usually incorporate drumlines; however, drumlines can exist...
- School NewspaperNewspaperA newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a...
The Hoofprint - YearbookYearbookA yearbook, also known as an annual, is a book to record, highlight, and commemorate the past year of a school or a book published annually. Virtually all American, Australian and Canadian high schools, most colleges and many elementary and middle schools publish yearbooks...
& Publications The Tatanka - Marching BandMarching bandMarching band is a physical activity in which a group of instrumental musicians generally perform outdoors and incorporate some type of marching with their musical performance. Instrumentation typically includes brass, woodwinds, and percussion instruments...
- SpeechPublic speakingPublic speaking is the process of speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners...
- Mock TrialMock trialA Mock Trial is an act or imitation trial. It is similar to a moot court, but mock trials simulate lower-court trials, while moot court simulates appellate court hearings. Attorneys preparing for a real trial might use a mock trial consisting of volunteers as role players to test theories or...
- Knowledge BowlKnowledge BowlKnowledge Bowl is an interdisciplinary academic competition involving teams of four to six students trying to answer questions in a written round and several oral rounds. No team is eliminated in this event, and every team participates in every round...
- Science Club
- BPABPABPA may refer to:Organizations:*BPA Systems*BPA Worldwide, an organization that audits circulation figures for mass media*Blue Panorama Airlines, ICAO code*Bonneville Power Administration, a U.S...
- FFANational FFA OrganizationThe National FFA Organization is an American youth organization known as a Career and Technical Student Organization, based on middle and high school classes that promote and support agricultural education...
- International Club
Fall
Buffalo High School competes in the Mississippi 8 ConferenceMississippi 8 Conference
The Mississippi 8 Conference is a high school athletic conference in the greater Twin Cities area in Minnesota with 9 member high schools. The conference derives its name from 6 of the original 8 member schools being located within 10 miles from the Mississippi River...
, consisting of 8 other central Minnesota schools. Prior to the formation of the Mississippi 8 Conference the Bison competed in the North Suburban Conference
North Suburban Conference (Minnesota)
The North Suburban Conference is a Minnesota State High School League recognized high school extra-curricular conference including 11 schools located in the northern suburbs of Minneapolis-Saint Paul.-Schools:*Benilde-St.Margaret's Red Knights - Benilde-St...
- FootballAmerican footballAmerican football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
- Girls TennisTennisTennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
- Boys and Girls Soccer
- VolleyballVolleyballVolleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
- Girls SwimmingSwimming (sport)Swimming is a sport governed by the Fédération Internationale de Natation .-History: Competitive swimming in Europe began around 1800 BCE, mostly in the form of the freestyle. In 1873 Steve Bowyer introduced the trudgen to Western swimming competitions, after copying the front crawl used by Native...
- Boys and Girls Cross CountryCross country runningCross country running is a sport in which people run a race on open-air courses over natural terrain. The course, typically long, may include surfaces of grass and earth, pass through woodlands and open country, and include hills, flat ground and sometimes gravel road...
- Cheerleading Year-round
Winter
- Boys and Girls BasketballBasketballBasketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
- Boys SwimmingSwimming (sport)Swimming is a sport governed by the Fédération Internationale de Natation .-History: Competitive swimming in Europe began around 1800 BCE, mostly in the form of the freestyle. In 1873 Steve Bowyer introduced the trudgen to Western swimming competitions, after copying the front crawl used by Native...
- Boys and Girls HockeyHockeyHockey is a family of sports in which two teams play against each other by trying to maneuver a ball or a puck into the opponent's goal using a hockey stick.-Etymology:...
- Nordic SkiingNordic skiingNordic skiing is a winter sport that encompasses all types of skiing where the heel of the boot cannot be fixed to the ski, as opposed to Alpine skiing....
- Alpine SkiingAlpine skiingAlpine skiing is the sport of sliding down snow-covered hills on skis with fixed-heel bindings. Alpine skiing can be contrasted with skiing using free-heel bindings: Ski mountaineering and nordic skiing – such as cross-country; ski jumping; and Telemark. In competitive alpine skiing races four...
- GymnasticsGymnasticsGymnastics is a sport involving performance of exercises requiring physical strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and balance. Internationally, all of the gymnastic sports are governed by the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique with each country having its own national governing body...
- WrestlingWrestlingWrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
- Dance team
Spring
- BaseballBaseballBaseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
- SoftballSoftballSoftball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of 10 to 14 players. It is a direct descendant of baseball although there are some key differences: softballs are larger than baseballs, and the pitches are thrown underhand rather than overhand...
- Track and FieldTrack and fieldTrack and field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the competitions: a stadium which features an oval running track surrounding a grassy area...
- BoysTennisTennisTennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...