Today during his daily Coronavirus press release, Governor Pritzker announced that he is extending the date of required Remote Learning Days for all of Illinois’ PreK-12 schools minimally through April 30th.
The halls of SHS miss the laughter of their students. We hope Day #1 of remote learning went well for ALL of you.
Egg Check-In: Day 7 in the incubator and the eggs are moving right along. The chick has formed the head, ears, eyes, spinal column, nervous system (including the brain) and heart begin to develop.
Sterling High School teachers are amazing. They have cared for their kids in many ways through this difficult time! Here is one of our counselor's porch where students drop off their scholarships...care packages #gowarriors
Please see the SPS5 e-learning parent letter at the link below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fB0qT202KGUTgHUL5K1kArzq-b6aSJ-jGI0o-5Xajaw/edit?usp=sharing
At home learning opportunities
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iKBVatSrVm936XzUvwkADVM6vMNLaJ_uj0aLwaFnoN4/edit?usp=sharing
Students - Surprise! The eggs for our agriculture program came in the mail today and we were able to pick them up. We will be caring for them at our house until we return to school. Check back!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRPotYyfoV8&feature=youtu.be
Please see the link below for anyone needing Internet in their home. Comcast is offering 2 months free to those that qualify. internetessentials.com/covid19
Sterling Public Schools is closed through Monday, March 30th. Students and staff will return Tuesday, March 31st unless the governor extends his Executive Order. Students and staff, please stay healthy and please stay home!
On Friday, March 13th, SPS will have an emergency 1/2-day of student attendance. For more information, please click-on the link below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IRY4pHd42EjqMEmbElLD6L7U48xu6l25o6v7XTJl9N4/edit?usp=sharing
SHS Student Council is bringing back Spring Fling - last held at SHS in the spring of 2016. All this dance requires is you grab a date or group and wear matching t-shirts!
SHS Anatomy & Physiology students visited the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard for a cadaver presentation. A&P classes have grown so much over the years, that we had to split the students into two field trips! The second visit takes place in early March.
On Feb. 26 the Sterling Student Council hosted a successful blood drive thru the American Red Cross. Students, staff and community members volunteered to donate resulting in 52 units of blood being donated!
Plant & Animal Biology students are learning the parts of a flower through dissection! Thanks to Behrz Bloomz in Sterling for donating the flowers!
AP Biology students traveled to Sauk Valley Community College for the annual DNA field trip! 🧬 Students ran a gel electrophoresis, modeled DNA replication, and extracted DNA from a banana!
SC Biology with Mary George
Students completed a lab where they used simulated blood to determine the blood types of mystery patients.
Four FFA members traveled to Decatur for 212 leadership conference this weekend!
SHS Chess goes 3-1 at the Glenbard East Sectional and advances to the IHSA State tournament on February 14th. Support the team at Pizza Ranch in Sterling this Monday night!
A&P classes wearing their “thinking caps” while studying the brain! 🧠
Student Council members enjoying a Valentine’s Day craft with our friends over at Parkway Center!
