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Introduction While Mr. Mischke talks to each grade level about having someone that they can talk to/open up to about anything. Most students say they have someone to talk to. But do they really? Why this topic matters It matters to us because Principal Mark Mischke wants 100% of the student body to have someone that they can talk to about anything at school. This year, according the a BHS survey, 93% of students say…
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At Buffalo High School, new clubs develop every day. Whether that’s Courageous Conversations, International Club, or even the Pickleball club, students find ways to involve themselves in the community in ways they find are important. One of the most recently established clubs at BHS is the Black Student Union, where students come together to meet new people, celebrate culture, and create a supportive environment. This student-run organization was sparked by a need seen by students…
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Beginning fall of 2026, all schools in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose school district will have one mascot: the bison. This includes the elementary schools who previously featured their own unique mascots such as the Northwinds polar bears, Hanover hornets, and Parkside eagles. All non-bison mascots are set to be discontinued after the completion of the 2025-2026 school year. While all school names will remain the same, logos that are not currently adhering to purple and black color…
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On May 7, Buffalo High School celebrated 24 Bison student-athletes who will be continuing their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level. Surrounded by their family, friends, teammates, coaches, and staff, these athletes were recognized for the dedication, perseverance, and passion they have shown throughout high school. Buffalo High School is proud to recognize and celebrate the following 24 student-athletes for their incredible achievements and exciting futures ahead. Acrobatics & Tumbling: Macy DuBois, Augustana…
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Many people see Nerf Wars as excitement and competition, but for the student organizing the game, it’s much more than that. Even though the event is nothing new to Buffalo, there is plenty of planning, organizing, and responsibility that goes into making sure everything runs smoothly. What looks like a simple event is a commitment that takes time, stress, and focus. Behind all of the hard work of this year’s Nerf War, is Simon Blighton…
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Two classes, AP Biology and CIS Human Anatomy, are going to change curriculum and names for the 2026-2027 school year. There will no longer be AP Biology next year,instead CIS Biology will take place. This CIS credit will come from Ridgewater College in Hutchinson, MN. CIS Biology will be the first of two credits from Ridgewater College offered to BHS students. Currently, Science teacher, Kelli Barth, is the sole instructor of AP Biology and CIS…
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On April 10, 2026, Buffalo High School hosted its first-ever Unified Symposium, which invited nearly forty representatives from schools across the state to learn about the systems Buffalo High School has in place to embed and grow its exceptional Unified curriculum into daily life. The goal would then be for educators and administrators who attended the Unified Symposium to bring this knowledge back to their schools and implement it into their own systems. Through nearly…
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In early February, Buffalo High School students will begin to register for new classes for the 2026-2027 school year. Enrolling for new classes brings feelings of both excitement and nervousness for many. Registration introduces the opportunity to pick classes that align with a student’s academic goals, and also affects decisions that may end up majorly impacting students’ lives for the next year. As many students look towards their future, they aim to prepare themselves for…
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The illumination from a single, blue-tinted spotlight and the quiet rustle of a crowd awaiting their chance to applaud is how the Buffalo High School One Act concluded their performance at the 5AA Section competition earlier today. This performance earned them First Place at Sections and will advance them to the MSHSL State One Act Festival for the first time since 2023. The State Festival will be held on Thursday, February 5 & 6, at…
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Upwards of 150 BHS students walked out of class at 1:09 p.m. yesterday in protest of ICE activities in Minnesota. The peaceful walkout was planned by the student-run organization Courageous Conversations. Some students carried handmade signs, while others found out about the event only hours before. The students who participated circled the school in below-zero temperatures. The protest lasted approximately 20 minutes before most of the students returned to the building and joined their fourth-hour…
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