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Did you know....missing more than 2 days of school per month can impact a student's ability to achieve in school? Sterling Public Schools wants to partner with families in order to promote good attendance among our students. #attendancematters #gowarriors
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Check out our NEW outstanding SHS Virtual Counseling Office which is BOOtiful! All the resources provided help ensure planning for our students' future is NOT SCARY at all.
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The attached link contains the latest edition of Superintendent's Update_10.30.23.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UfUd-kCDGx9XgfmdTyy4JBY5rwH8HOo53TQkn_6UEK4/edit?usp=sharing
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Wednesday is a PLC Early Dismissal. Jefferson and Franklin dismissal is 2:05 (preschool normal dismissal time 2:15). Lincoln and Washington dismissal is 1:55. CMS dismissal is 2:00. SHS dismissal is 1:55.
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Wednesday, October 18 is a School Improvement Half Day for Sterling Public Schools. There is no Preschool on October 18. Franklin and Jefferson will dismiss at 11:30, Lincoln and Washington will dismiss at 11:20, Challand Middle School and Sterling High School will dismiss at 11:25.
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Wednesday is a PLC Early Dismissal. Jefferson and Franklin dismissal is 2:05 (preschool normal dismissal time 2:15). Lincoln and Washington dismissal is 1:55. CMS dismissal is 2:00. SHS dismissal is 1:55.
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A little rain ☔️ and hail ❄️ didn't stop the homecoming parade. #gowarriors 💛💙💛💙
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A little rain ☔️ and hail ❄️ didn't stop the homecoming parade. #gowarriors 💛💙💛💙
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Wednesday, September 27 is a PLC Early Dismissal. Jefferson and Franklin dismissal is 2:05 (preschool normal dismissal time 2:15) Lincoln and Washington dismissal is 1:55 CMS dismissal is 2:00 SHS dismissal is 1:55
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Wednesday, September 20 is a PLC Early Dismissal.
Jefferson and Franklin dismissal is 2:05 (preschool normal dismissal time 2:15)
Lincoln and Washington dismissal is 1:55
CMS dismissal is 2:00
SHS dismissal is 1:55
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Wednesday, September 13 is a PLC Early Dismissal.
Jefferson and Franklin dismissal is 2:05 (preschool normal dismissal time 2:15)
Lincoln and Washington dismissal is 1:55
CMS dismissal is 2:00
SHS dismissal is 1:55
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Wednesday, September 6 is a Professional Learning Community (PLC) early dismissal day for Sterling Public Schools. School will dismiss at the following times:
Jefferson and Franklin at 2:05 (Preschool at 1:50)
Lincoln and Washington at 1:55
Challand at 2:00
SHS at 1:55
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For the latest edition of Superintendent's Update_08.29.23, please click-on the attached link.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zdwZLMNInmXt-t20cFpn9ptb_Y9G9KIEhILKr6Tfrio/edit?usp=sharing
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Wednesday, August 30 is a half day for Sterling Public Schools. Staff will be participating in school safety training in the afternoon. Students will be released at the following times:
Jefferson and Franklin at 11:30
Lincoln and Washington at 11:20
Challand and SHS at 11:25
There will be no preschool on August 30.
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We're going electric! With the help of a $50,000 grant from @ComEd, we have upgraded our driver's education program at Sterling High School with a new EV and EV charger.
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This is a reminder that Wednesday, August 23 is a PLC Early Dismissal day. Dismissal times are:
Franklin/Jefferson at 2:05 (PreK - 1:50)
Washington/Lincoln at 1:55
CMS at 2:00
SHS at 1:55
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It was all smiles for the students who were waiting for Challand Middle School to welcome them on the first day of the 2023-24 school year. A great start to a great year!
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Please click-on the attached link for Dr. Everett's Back to School Edition of Superintendent's Update.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l_nc9Fq2RiLjbQ0_9gN1PC_KB0lgDVcclYG_na57iv0/edit?usp=sharing
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Welcome Back SPS Students and Families! Wednesday, August 16th is the first day of school and will be a half day. Dismissal times are:
Jefferson and Franklin Elementary: 11:30
Washington and Lincoln Elementary: 11:20
CMS and SHS: 11:25
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Sterling Public Schools is ecstatic to welcome our new staff to the 2023-24 school year. 🏫 Get ready students, these staff members are fantastic! 💛💙💛💙
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