Due to the weather, tonight's SHS 2024 Graduation Ceremony will take place inside SHS' Musgrove Fieldhouse. The ceremony will still commence at 6:30 PM and the doors will open to the public at 5:30 PM.
SPS has released the Shelter in Place and will be resuming normal schedule. We will continue to monitor the weather. Thank you.
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.
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.
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
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
🌟 Cheers to Our Amazing Teachers! 🌟
🎉 Huge congrats to our teachers within Cohort 3 who completed their first year of LETRS professional development! 📚✨
👏 Completing 80 hours outside the school day is no small feat. Your dedication to enhancing literacy instruction is inspiring! 📝🔍
🙌 Thank you for your commitment to learning and for shaping our students' futures. You rock! Also, recognizing our 3 LETRS Facilitators who planned and led this fearless group!🍎🎓
#LETRS #TeacherAchievement #Dedication #ThankYou 🌈📚
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!
Sterling Public Schools is hiring in the areas of
Special Education Teachers (3 positions)
Science Teacher (Middle School)
PE Teacher (Elementary)
Orchestra Teacher (Middle School)
Social Worker (Elementary)
If interested, please visit www.sterlingpublicschools.org and click "Apply Now" in the upper right hand corner.
🌞🌑 What a cosmic experience! 🌑🌞
Today, students from all levels at Sterling Public Schools were treated to a spectacular celestial show as they witnessed the awe-inspiring eclipse! 🌟 From kindergarten to seniors, everyone embraced the wonders of science and curiosity. 🚀🔭
🌟 Important Notice for Parents! 🌟
As we step into the beautiful season of spring 🌸 , we want to draw attention to a common trend: attendance tends to decline during this time. It's crucial to address this issue as your child's consistent attendance remains the focus, especially as they approach important assessments and exams.
How can you help?
👨👩👧👦 Encourage your child to attend school every day, unless they are genuinely unwell.
⏰ Ensure your child arrives at school on time to make the most of each learning opportunity.
📞 Communicate with us promptly if your child is unable to attend school due to illness or other reasons.
We want to partner with you to improve attendance and continue the year strong! #attendancematters
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.
Stay updated with what is going on at Sterling Public Schools by downloading the SPS App Today!
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
