Sterling High School

SHS Families, Our first round of parent/teacher conferences is THIS THURSDAY 2/15 from 4:00 - 7:30 PM. Schedule a time on Skyward to meet with your student's teachers so we can highlight their successes and discuss focus areas for continued growth. We can't wait to see you there! In case you can't make it this Thursday, our second conference date is Wednesday 2/21 from 4:00-7:30 PM. If you need assistance getting into Skyward, please call us at 815-625-6800.

The 10th annual Crazy for a Cure was such a huge success! 🎗️ SHS Student Council wants to send a special thanks to all who played a part in it, we couldn't have done it without you! 🌈

As we round out #NationalSchoolCounselorWeek, it would be remiss if we didn't acknowledge the additional support of our school social worker, Sarah Peltier, and our school based therapist, Carrie Mahar. These two women have definitely impacted the lives of our students by creating another safe space to grow, learn, and succeed. Sarah Peltier - Social Worker How many years have you been at SHS? 3 Years What is a cherished memory at SHS? My favorite cherished memory as an SHS social worker is watching our life skills students perform at the annual life skills talent show. What is the best part about being a school counselor? The best part of being a school social worker is being a positive support for students as they struggle to navigate the day-to-day challenges of social life, family issues, mental health and academic stress. What is one thing you want SHS students to always remember? The biggest investment you can make is in yourself. ________________________________________________________________ Carrie Maher - School-Based Therapist How many years have you been at SHS? 2 Years What is a cherished memory at SHS? Everyday being able to celebrate successes of students, and students knowing that therapy is a safe space. What is the best part about being a school counselor? The best part about being a school based therapist is being able to provide students access to therapy while reducing barriers of traditional office based therapy. What is one thing you want SHS students to always remember? The healthiest people in the world are in therapy. Do not be ashamed to take care of your mental health. You are human and deserve to be the best version of yourself. If you've followed along with us this week, you know that SHS has an incredible support system for students. Thank you school counselors for all you do! #GoWarriors

🌟📚 Let's Talk Attendance! 📚🌟 👧🏽🧒🏻 From Kindergarten to Senior Year, attendance matters! 👩🏼‍🎓👨🏾‍🎓 🏫 Starting school strong means building habits that last a lifetime. Just as crucial as it is for seniors to show up, the same goes for our littlest learners! 🌟✨ Let's emphasize the importance of good attendance from day one. Every day counts! 💪🏼 #AttendanceMatters #KindergartenToSeniorYear #BuildingHabits #EveryDayCounts

Drum roll please....join me in celebrating Darci Francis for #NationalSchoolCounselorWeek! How many years have you been at SHS? 15 years What is a cherished memory at SHS? When the yearbook was dedicated to the entire SHS Counseling Staff What is the best part about being a school counselor? The variety of topics and situations that we encounter on a daily basis. Each day is different and full of adventure! What is one thing you want SHS students to always remember? Use your resources, and don't be afraid to ask for help! #GoWarriors

Congratulations to Brady Shank and Landon Kukowski!

We continue celebrating National School Counselor Week on this #WarriorWednesday by recognizing Cami Hartman and her trusty sidekick, Scone! We love this dynamic duo! How many years have you been at SHS? 11th year at SHS, 4 years at Jefferson What is a cherished memory at SHS? I’ve met so many amazing students, parents, and staff while at SHS. A favorite memory was when I receive approval to start the SPS Therapy Dog Program. What is the best part about being a school counselor? The best part of being a school counselor is making connections with students. I also work with an amazing team of school counselors, and I enjoy building our program together. What is one thing you want SHS students to always remember? One thing I would want students to remember is we never know what others are going through. Be respectful, kind and empathetic. #NationalSchoolCounselorWeek #GoWarriors

Just a reminder that today 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.

In honor of National School Counseling Week, next up, we celebrate Jeff Gale! How many years have you been at SHS? 12 years What is a cherished memory at SHS? Winning teacher of the year last year was an incredible honor What is the best part about being a school counselor? I always get to be on the team of the student, and I greatly enjoy it. I love being able to advocate and help students to navigate those difficult decisions in hopes of starting the next chapter of their lives in the best place possible. What is one thing you want SHS students to always remember? That it is never too late to change your situation, and to control what you can control. Sometimes life throws so many things at us it is difficult to know where to start, and it rarely matters where we start, as long as we start. #NationalSchoolCounselorWeek #GoWarriors

Join us this Friday, February 9 for the 10th Annual Crazy for a Cure! There will be tons of baked goods and raffle prizes donated by local businesses and members of the community, in addition to a 50/50 raffle! There will also be a presentation of flowers to those in the stands who have been affected by cancer 🎗️ http://www.sterlingschoolsfoundation.org/studentcouncil (http://www.sterlingschoolsfoundation.org/studentcouncil)

HAPPY NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR WEEK! In honor of this week, each day we will share a post about our wonderful counseling team here at SHS. First up, Christine Herron! How many years have you been at SHS? 5 years What is a cherished memory at SHS? Graduations each year, but especially the year I got a special shout out in Sonia Rodriguez's graduation speech. It was unexpected, and it was special to see how far she's come. It made me feel like I'm here for a reason, and this is my why. What is the best part about being a school counselor? Connecting with my students, building rapport with them, seeing them in and out of the classroom, and watching them grow into their full potential! What is one thing you want SHS students to always remember? You are capable of more than you know.

We are excited for 8th Grade Parent Night on February 27th! Welcome class of 2028!

We did it -- our first full week of school of 2024! We may be tired, but we are ready to end the week strong. Go Warriors! #EverydayWarrior #Springiscoming #TGIF

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.