Sterling Public Schools is canceling school today, Tuesday January 23rd.
This decision is based on the snow and ice wintery mix that impacted our area last night and this morning. That poor weather left our country roads extremely icy and almost impossible for our school buses to navigate. I am aware that this decision is difficult on our families, and that some of our main roads are drivable. Please know that I made this decision this morning based on the condition of our district’s country roads and would not have made it if they weren’t so severe. We bus nearly 60% of our students, therefore, if we had school today it would have negatively impacted the safety of our students and staff.
This is Sterling Public Schools emailing to inform you that school is in session today, Monday, January 22nd, but due to icy road conditions caused by the inclement weather, we will be running our 2-hour late start schedule this morning. This means all of our schools will start two hours later than normal, and all of our bus routes will be running two hours later than normal, as well.
This decision is based on the National Weather Service’s Severe report of a wintry mix of rain, sleet, freezing rain and snow across our area. With these conditions, our country roads are extremely dangerous, making bus routes difficult to navigate.
Due to the 2-hour late start schedule, breakfast will not be served at any of the schools this morning. Additionally, there will be no AM PreK Program classes at Franklin Elem. and Jefferson Elem. this morning.
SPS 2 hour late start school start times:
Jefferson and Franklin: 10:15
Lincoln and Washington: 10:05
CMS: 9:50
SHS: 10:00
Bus routes will be two hours later than regular scheduled time. There is no AM preschool.
Sterling Public Schools has canceled for tomorrow, Tuesday January 16th.
This decision is based on the extreme cold windchill temperatures that will reach 30 to 40 below zero tomorrow morning in Sterling. In fact, the National Weather Service has issued both a Severe Wind Chill Advisory and a Hazardous Weather Advisory for Sterling.
We wanted to communicate this decision tonight so our families could make plans for child care tomorrow. Stay safe and stay warm!
Hope everyone enjoyed the snow day! Looking forward to seeing all students back on Tuesday, ready to tackle the week ahead. ❄️📚
Sterling Public Schools has been canceled for tomorrow, Friday January 12th.
This decision is based on the National Weather Service’s Severe Winter Storm Warning for Sterling, IL where they are forecasting snow amounts between 6 and 12 inches then followed by 40 mph winds. With these conditions, our country roads will be extremely dangerous, making bus routes almost impossible to travel. We wanted to communicate this decision tonight so families could make plans for child care tomorrow.
Wednesday (1/10/24) 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.
Sterling Public Schools has canceled school for tomorrow, Tuesday January 9th.
This decision is based on the National Weather Service’s Severe Winter Storm Warning for Sterling, IL where they are forecasting snow amounts between 8 and 12 inches then followed by 40 to 45 mph winds. With these conditions, our country roads will be extremely dangerous, making bus routes almost impossible to traverse.
🎉 New Year, New Attendance Goal! 📚 Let's make 2024 the year of consistent learning and growth. 🌟 Our target: at least 90% attendance, which means missing less than 2 days per month. 💪 Let's show up, stay engaged, and make every day count! 📆✨ Together, we can achieve amazing things! #SchoolEveryDay #NewYearNewGoals #AttendanceMatters #CommitToLearn
Our very first Future Educator Club alumni winter social was a blast! We had current SHS students, current college students, current teaching staff, AND retired educators all under one roof . There was a 55 year graduation gap between our oldest and youngest grads, and it’s so exciting to think that while teaching changes all the time, the heart of WHO teaches does not. We even hosted a contract signing for one of our graduating alumni who will be teaching for SPS next year!
Please click-on the attached link for a special message pertaining to an email scam that is surfacing the Sterling-Rock Falls communities.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YgXgF1HTzIY3Nkk8WGBrgvQ7507Q22JxD-NKhJfsqDA/edit?usp=sharing
SPS is hiring for the 2024-2025 school year. Apply online at www.sterlingpublicschools.org and click on "Apply Now."
SPS is Hiring!
Calling all Retired Teachers!
Part-Time Openings:
Proctor:
Bicounty pays appox. $20/hour, Assist Virtual Psychologist during testing sessions, approx. 20 hours per week
Title 1 Tutor @ Parochial School, tutoring 5 hours a week, pays $20 per hour
Apply at www.sterlingpublicschools.org and click Apply Now.
Sterling Public Schools Opening: Fiscal Services Coordinator
For job description and requirements, please visit www.sterlingpublicschools.org, click Apply Now in the upper right hand corner, and log in.
Keep up the great attendance routine this year! As we approach the end of the semester, we can check to see if your child is on track to stay in the green zone for attendance. If they have missed less than five days 1st semester, they are on track to meet their attendance goal at the end of the school year! Positive attendance is the first step to academic success!
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.
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
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.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRoDxh8NLKhQZhDI0qLelcCfDs6jORy9hancDmCyD353r8dbNtSeWrj_rkZAfxoKrlVclUxfFH1HyiQ/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000&slide=id.p
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
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.