Can you believe it is the first Tuesday of the year that SHS students have been in session?! Our students are ready to learn! #EverydayWarrior #IsItSpringYet?
SPS is Hiring! To apply, visit www.sterlingpublicschools.org and click Apply Now!
Positions include:
High School Chemistry Teacher,
High School Agriculture Teacher,
Middle School Special Education,
Middle School Choir Teacher,
Kindergarten Bilingual Teacher, and
Early childhood PreK Teacher (2 positions)
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.
Attached is the 2-hour late start schedule for Monday, 1/22. Please note that the school day ends at 3:00 PM. Bus times are normal time.
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.
It’s that time of year! 🎗️the 10th Annual Crazy for a Cure!
If you or someone you know is interested in donating a basket or baked good for the Crazy for a Cure 🏀 game on Friday, Feb 9, please let Mrs. Ruiz or Mrs. Schlemmer know!
Shirts are also on sale for $12
youth through XL and $14 for extended sizes! Orders are due Jan 29! Please contact Mrs. Schlemmer or Mrs. Ruiz to place an order!
All proceeds go to local cancer patients and programs.
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!
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.
The SHS Scholastjc Bowl team placed 2nd with a 4-1 record at the LP tournament this past Saturday! Senior Lainey Block answered 44 tossups in 5 matches. ✨
🎉 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!
Wishing all of our Golden Warriors a happy holiday and new year! We will see you in January!
Students were serenaded today with live Christmas music as they finished up finals. Thank you Asa Church, Amy Boze, Erik and Nicole Oberg, and Kevin O'Keefe for spreading holiday cheer! #SpreadingJoy #GoldenWarriors #Holidays
On this chilly day, 3D Art students enjoy warm cocoa in their newly created mugs for their final project. SHS has many talents! #EverydayWarriors #GoldenWarriorArts
Please click-on the attached link for a special message pertaining to an email scam that is surfacing the Sterling-Rock Falls communities.
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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.
SHS staff is kicking off the Holiday Spirit Week, courtesy of our fun and energetic Student Council. Winter White was today’s theme, and our staff rocked it! Stay tuned for Ugly Sweater Day tomorrow. #WinterWhite #Fashion #GoWarriors
