Challand Middle School

Hello Sterling Families, We are scheduling preschool screenings and registration for 2024 fall enrollment. Screening and registration dates are April 12th, May 10th, and May 24th...

Sterling Public Schools is seeking new mentors to work with our students. Reach out to Julie Penne for more information.

Calling all SHS Alumni in the Teaching Field! Want Free food? Want to share your educational journey with SHS Students going into the teaching field? If so, join us on Januar...

The Diverse Male Teaching Initiative is a scholarship program aimed at increasing the number of men of color going into the teaching field. Up to $10,000 is available for tuition ...

Have you ever thought of becoming a teacher? Sterling Public Schools is devoting $50,000 per year to assist our employees in obtaining their teaching degrees! To learn more ...

Congratulations to our CMS PTO Calendar Fundraiser Winners! Bundle 1: Jessica Nance, Bundle 2: Allie Wells, Bundle 3: Chad Stringer, Bundle 4: Whitney Gerber Thank you for yo...

The GREAT 8 th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES COMPETITION has begun for 2023-2024 school year! A new traveling trophy has been introduced (Jerry Pictured below) for the students to earn fo...

SPS is hiring in the area of 2nd shift custodian/grounds and SHS Special Education Assistant. To apply visit www.sterlingpublicschools.org and click "Apply Now" For ...

Welcome Jami Guill-Vance to CMS as a 6th grade Science long-term substitute! "I received my Bachelor‘s from Western Illinois University and hold two graduate degrees. I spent se...

Today is the day! Come and help SPD Pack the Squad!

Welcome Amber Blumhoff to CMS! "I attended Morrison schools and graduated in 2004. I received my B.A. in Business Administration from Ashford University. After working for a few...

Welcome Haley Simpson as a Speech-Language Pathologist at SPS! "I have been a speech-language pathologist for the past 3 years in Knoxville, Tennessee. Having originally been fr...

Welcome Jill Engelbrecht to a Special Education position at Challand Middle School! Jill says, "I am excited to start a new journey this year at SPS5. I live in Dixon and have 5...

Welcome Nicole to CMS, Washington, and Lincoln! "I first started teaching at Challand right after graduating from Illinois Wesleyan University in 2000. I have also taught band at...

Please Share! Did you know that you can make up to $120 per day as a Sterling Public School's daily substitute or $203 per day as a long-term substitute? ...

Do you teach Middle School Science? If so, we have two openings at Challand Middle School. There is a 5% hard-to-fill hiring bonus and competitive salaries! Apply at www.sterlingp...

Let's Stock the Squad with the Sterling Police Department! Thursday, August 3rd from 8 a.m. - Noon Sterling Police Department Parking Lot

CMS Fall Athletics Registration is NOW OPEN! Please see dates in which registration will close for Volleyball and Soccer. Reminder that your athlete MUST have a sports physical ...

Incoming 6th graders and new students are invited to visit Challand August 7th through the 10th from 8:00am-2:00pm. During this time students can walk their schedule, practice the...

Sterling families school starts August 16th for K-12 students! Preschool starts August 21st! Please be sure to register through your Skyward family access account at your earlie...