Challand Middle School

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

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.

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

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

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

The cast and crew of Beauty and the Beast is excited to announce the All Access Pass. Go behind the scenes and receive a tour of the castle and meet the characters this Saturday, July 29 from 11-1 at Centennial Auditorium.

Due to the threat of severe weather this afternoon, Sterling Public Schools has cancelled all after school practices and competitions for Friday, March 31, 2023. Additionally the afternoon preschool sections at Jefferson and Franklin will be released at 2:00 pm today.

Students had a great time completing an introductory activity to continental drift in Core 6.2 today! They had to put together someone else's puzzle and think about clues that would help them- all leading into clues that helped scientists realize that the cotinents look like they fit together like a puzzle. Students will continue to investigate the continental drift hypothesis and learn about plate tectonics this next month in science!

Mr. Shaw received a shout out from one of our 8th grade parents. Thank you Mr. Shaw for what you do for our kids. If you would like to nominate another staff member, please visit this link: https://forms.gle/n2bRfhbz5EUUvSc86 *Post and content was approved by student's guardian.

Miss Grady received a shout out from one of our 8th grade parents. Thank you Miss Grady for what you do for our kids! If you would like to nominate another staff member, please visit this link: https://forms.gle/n2bRfhbz5EUUvSc86

School Districts in Illinois are required to be closed for the general election. Sterling Public Schools will not have school on 11/8/22.

Please see the link below for the Superintendent's Update for 10/27/22 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ulHLregCaCsPkZJoFRXGmtVpIe3cXUAY/view?usp=sharing

The Sterling High School homecoming parade will be taking place on Friday, October 7th. The parade will begin at 3:30 p.m. #GOldenWARRIORS

The attached link contains the latest edition of Superintendent's Update: The Back-to-School Edition. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jq6JptCbVybA8M6JWLvlSZcHzQY69vPFSshRX6IQXUw/edit?usp=sharing

SPS School Calendar for 2022-2023 https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1159/Sterling/2294663/2022-2023_School_Calendar.pdf

Challand Middle School is excited to offer Soccer this fall. If interested in coaching, please apply at: https://www.applitrack.com/sterling/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Athletics%2fActivities

Start a CAREER at Sterling Public Schools! $14.50 per hour Additional $.25 for 2nd shift premium Insurance offered Retirement benefits (IMRF) Paid Vacation, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave provided OPENINGS: + 2nd shift Grounds/Custodial $14.50 plus .25 per hour for 2nd shift + 2nd shift Franklin Custodian $14.50 plus .25 per hour for 2nd shift + 2nd shift SHS Custodian. $14.50 plus .25 per hour for 2nd shift + Day shift SHS Custodian. $14.50 per hour Apply online at www.sterlingpublicschools.org and click “Apply Now” For questions email Justine Root at jroot@sps5.org

Come check out Challand Middle School! All incoming 6th grade students and new students are invited to CMS to walk their schedule, practice locks, or ask questions throughout the week of August 8th-11th from 8:00am - 2:00pm.

SPS is allowing masks to be optional at school, until further notice. For complete details and background information, please click-on the attached link to access the latest edition of Superintendent's Update, dated 02.06.22. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RDq7C5gYiKzryY1y2k7RimYQZ3oRpRMn53WGT7-pijk/edit?usp=sharing

SPS Students & Parents, Please click-on this link for the latest edition of Superintendent's Update_01.27.22. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_deIjOZOyGqI8Rh5GqR7HARv-59E-nZf4uulvzIiVN8/edit?usp=sharing