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Wednesday 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.

Sterling Public Schools is looking to fill a Middle School Science and two Special Education positions (SHS, Jefferson). We also have a transition coordinator position open at the district level. To apply, visit www.sterlingpublicschools.org and click "apply now" in the upper right hand corner.


We apologize for the issues Android users experienced when trying to download the SPS App. The developer has completed the update to the App and we are excited to announce that the SPS App is available for Android users to download. Thank you for your patience.
Be sure to download the SPS App today and stay updated with what is going on at SPS!


Dr. Dail and Makenzi Borton, senior at Sterling High School, attended the Illinois State University Education Job Fair to recruit future teachers for our openings. Who better to help recruit future teachers than a current SHS senior going into education and attending Illinois State in the Fall? #jointheSPSfamily


Wednesday 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.

🏀📢 Get ready to slam dunk your attendance goals! 📢🏀
As March Madness heats up, we're launching the "Miss Less Than 2 Days This Month" challenge! 🏆 Join us in the ultimate showdown against absenteeism and score big on your attendance! 💥
#MarchMadnessChallenge #MissLessThan2Days #EveryDayCounts 🏀🎓


Wednesday 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.

Sterling Public Schools is representing at the Northern Illinois University Education Job Fair. If you are interested in applying, please visit www.sterlingpublicschools.org and click "Apply Now" or email Dr. Sara Dail at sdail@sps5.org.


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Wednesday, February 21 is a School Improvement Half Day for SPS. Jefferson and Franklin will dismiss at 11:30, Lincoln and Washington will dismiss at 11:20, Challand and SHS will dismiss at 11:25. There is no Preschool on 2/21/24.

Are you interested in helping students be healthy and safe? If so, apply at Sterling Public Schools for our Challand Middle School Nurse Opening. A School Nurse Certification, RN, or LPN is required. Apply at www.sterlingpublicschools.org and click "Apply Now" in the upper right hand corner.


Wednesday 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.

Join the SPS Family!
To apply, go to www.sterlingpublicschools.org and click "Apply Now" in the upper right hand corner!
Openings include:
Early Childhood PreK Teacher (2 positions)
Elementary Special Education Teacher
High School Special Education Teacher
Middle School Science Teacher
Middle School Principal
Middle School Choir Teacher
Elementary Social Worker


🌟📚 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


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.

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.


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.
