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Today (09/24) is class color day at BHS, meaning that this morning was the Senior Stampede for the 2027 graduating class. The Senior Stampede is an annual homecoming ritual created at Buffalo High School that typically begins early in the day and ends after the start of 1st hour. At 8:00 this morning, seniors met at the rock to take pictures, socialize, and show off their outfits created for the dress-up day – an especially…
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Math Teacher Reese Wishart returned to the high school after spending a year teaching at St. Michael Albertville. Wishart originally went to school for nursing. Wanting to be a pediatric nurse, her life goal was to help children in whichever way she could. During her time in college, she then realized that she wanted to be a teacher. “I could be a teacher,” Wishart said. “So I decided to be a teacher, and now that…
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Jenner Gorton ‘27 and Quincey Jackson ‘27 were named Homecoming King and Queen at Coronation last night to kick off the 2026 Homecoming Week. Families and friends of the 16 candidates gathered at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) to see which of them would be crowned as Homecoming King and Queen. Ty Dubois and Courtney Kotish were the runners up. All students could vote for the 16 candidates last week Members of the 2026 Homecoming…
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The fall musical, Grease, recently held auditions on Tuesday, September 8th, and Wednesday, September 9th, hitting a record number of 75 people auditioning. “A lot of my friends were trying out, and I really love singing, so I auditioned,” said Nolan Koltes ‘30, a first-time auditioner. Despite this being his first audition, he has considered auditioning for other shows in the past. “I’ve thought about trying out for BCT shows in the past,” Koltes said.…
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As summer meets its end, so does barbecue season; however, for BHS English Teacher Marc Mens, a year-round hobby is still in full swing. Mens’s interest in cooking dates back to his early childhood, when he would cook breakfast with his father. “My dad taught me how to cook on a lazy Sunday morning,” Mens said. “I used to be the toast guy. I was in charge of toasting the toast and buttering it. My…
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Buffalo High School started the 2026-2027 school year a week earlier than usual, giving students a 4-day Labor Day weekend. Many students spent their extended weekend at their cabins, enjoying the last bits of warm weather, relaxing, or hanging out with friends. On the contrary, some students chose to do the opposite of enjoying their weekend–working long shifts at their job; for Ireland Morris ‘27, what started as a normal weekend schedule turned into an…
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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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