SPS has released the Shelter in Place and will be resuming normal schedule. We will continue to monitor the weather. Thank you.
All SPS buildings have one into a Shelter in Place due to the Tornado Warning. Updates will be sent via text and social media.
Last Day of Student Attendance is Friday, May 31.
At approximately 11:00 am today, Sterling Public School District (SPS) enacted our Crisis Plan and went into a district-wide Limited Access Lockdown. This means students and staff can continue with their normal school day, inside the building, but we carefully monitor those entering and exiting. Please know that this lockdown was at the request of the Sterling Police Department’s (SPD) Administration, and was done so due to a SPD traffic stop near Sterling High School. The safety of our students and our staff is our number one priority, and this traffic stop unveiled some potential safety concerns, therefore, SPD requested we go into lockdown status until the investigation could be concluded.
SPD believes that this is an isolated incident and that it does not pose an immediate threat to any students or staff. They also reiterated that this is an ongoing investigation and they will release more information to SPS as it becomes available. When this occurs, I will further update stakeholders.
SPS is Hiring!
Openings include Kindergarten at Franklin, 4th Grade (Math/Science) at Lincoln and English at Sterling High School. To apply, visit www.sterlingpublicschools.org and click "Apply Now" in the upper right-hand corner. For questions, email Dr. Sara Dail at sdail@sps5.org.
We wrapped up an eventful week with SPS Field Day for students in our Life Skills program. It was a day full of sunshine and smiles! Thank you to our staff and student leaders who worked together to make this day happen. Have a wonderful weekend, Warriors! See you on Monday! #GoWarriors
The Sterling Public Schools Arts Department is excited to announce its inaugural Art Show, taking place from May 14th to 16th in the SHS Commons. This event will highlight artworks created by students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Visitors are encouraged to drop by between 5 pm and 8 pm before or after one of our spring concerts to admire the talents on display.
Congratulations on your achievements, Class of 2024! You sure do make us proud! #GoWarriors
This week, you are invited to the 2024 Sterling District Art Show on May 14-16 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Sterling High School Commons. Stop in to view some amazing artwork from our K-12 students!
On behalf of SHS FFA, thanks to all who attended our 2024 Farmapalooza. The events we put on as an FFA Chapter have one main goal: to share our passion about Ag with everyone in our Sterling community. Go Warriors! Have a wonderful Mother's Day weekend 💙💛
SHS teachers are one-of-a-kind! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all educators! 🍎💛💙✏️
Join us in supporting the newest addition to SHS - the Black Student Union! Our mission is to create a safe haven for our African American students to express themselves, foster positivity, and address the issues that matter to them. Help us enhance their experience for the 24-25 school year by donating. Click the link below if interested. Thanks in advance for your support!
Popcorn Fundraiser Link:
https://popup.doublegood.com/s/q4sw0j62
Happy National School Nurse Day! 🩺 💙💛
Proud of Andrew Root and Dr. Sara Dail for presenting at the Illinois Teacher Shortage Summit and promoting SPS University and Sterling Public Schools state-wide! #joinourfamily
NEXT WEEK - help support the Freshman Class by getting a haircut at SportsClips! All you need is a screenshot or print out of this flier (see attached).
SPS University applications for the 2024-2025 school year are now open! Applications are due to Dr. Sara Dail by May 20, 2024. SPS University is for Sterling Public School employees or permanent substitutes that are interested in obtaining his or her teaching degree. There will be an informational meeting on May 10 at 3:15 p.m. in Sterling High School Library, Please RSVP at the following link and email questions to sdail@sps5.org or call 815-626-5050 ext. 1615. RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/WGuhMqmntTFKt7QZA
Thank you to Maggie Wike and NAMI Sauk area for presenting, "Let’s Talk About It," to our freshman health classes. #MentalHealthMatters #GoWarriors
Openings Include:
Special Education Teachers (3 positions)
Science Teacher (CMS)
PE Teacher (Fran/Wash)
Orchestra Teacher (CMS)
Social Worker (2 Positions)
English-Language Arts (CMS)
4th Grade Teacher (Wash)
Apply at www.sterlingpublicschools.org and click "Apply Now" in the upper right hand corner! For questions, email Dr. Sara Dail at sdail@sps5.org.
Sterling Public Schools has two social work openings. If you do not have your school social work certification, but have always wanted to work in the school setting, please reach out to Becky Haas at bhaas@sps5.org or call 815-626-5050 ext. 1633. We have some options for you!
SHS Intro to Education and Future Educator Club attend the annual Education Pathways Symposium at Sauk today. So many wonderful future educators! 🍎💙💛✏️#iTeach #FutureTeacher #GoWarriors
