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Wednesday is a PLC Early Dismissal for SPS. Jefferson and Franklin dismiss at 2:05 (normal dismissal for preschool) Washington and Lincoln dismiss at 1:55 CMS dismisses at 2:00 SHS dismisses at 1:55
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The attached link contains the latest edition of Dr. Everett's Superintendent's Update, dated 02.04.25.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15_X-XQ37GjvBhX_GL8nk1stgNLFXpzuyDIwE9z8ovrw/edit?usp=sharing
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SHS English teacher Lauren Fritz worked with SHS Life Skills teacher Tyler Everett's Life Skills students to knit and donate scarves to first graders at Franklin Elementary. The origin of this service project aimed to honor Flight 93 and Sandy Hook victims. Fritz continues this effort at SHS as a way to teach students a new skill while bringing together the SHS and Sterling community. #GoWarriors
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Wednesday is a PLC Early Dismissal for SPS. Jefferson and Franklin dismiss at 2:05 (normal dismissal for preschool) Washington and Lincoln dismiss at 1:55 CMS dismisses at 2:00 SHS dismisses at 1:55
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Wednesday is a PLC Early Dismissal for SPS. Jefferson and Franklin dismiss at 2:05 (normal dismissal for preschool) Washington and Lincoln dismiss at 1:55 CMS dismisses at 2:00 SHS dismisses at 1:55
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This is Sterling Public Schools emailing to inform you that Sterling Public Schools will have an E-Learning Day tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21st. As a reminder, this means that all Sterling Public Schools students, PreK through SHS Seniors, will not come to school tomorrow, but rather they will do school according to our SPS E-Learning Plan. This means that it is either online learning or work that was sent home by teachers, and each building principal will provide additional details about their daily procedures through email. For families needing daycare assistance, the YMCA will offer day camp tomorrow at its Sterling facility, and they will help students with their e-learning.
The decision to not have school tomorrow is based on the National Weather Service’s Severe Cold Weather Advisory for Sterling, IL, where they are forecasting Dangerously cold conditions with wind chill temperatures falling to between negative 20 and negative 35 degrees below zero.
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Wednesday is a PLC Early Dismissal for SPS. Jefferson and Franklin dismiss at 2:05 (normal dismissal for preschool) Washington and Lincoln dismiss at 1:55 CMS dismisses at 2:00 SHS dismisses at 1:55
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The Golden Warrior Scholastic Bowl team placed 4th out of 8 teams at the 3rd Annual Nerd Bowl hosted by LaSalle-Peru High School this past Saturday! Teams were able to dress in non-traditional scholastic bowl attire with a focus on pop culture questions.
Junior Eve Bentkowski leads the way with 17 tossups, followed by sophomore Jacob Straw (16), Senior Lindsey O'Brien (12), and senior captain Jubraan Alkhalaf with 11.
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Wednesday is a PLC Early Dismissal for SPS. Jefferson and Franklin dismiss at 2:05 (normal dismissal for preschool) Washington and Lincoln dismiss at 1:55 CMS dismisses at 2:00 SHS dismisses at 1:55
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The 2nd annual Future Educator Club New Year Social Event was a success! We had Sterling High School students with a future in education, alumni in college pursuing education, current teaching staff, retired staff, and board members in attendance. We are blessed to have such a wonderful community of educators.
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Join our Social Work Team!
We have an opening at Lincoln Elementary School and Challand Middle School.
If you have a Master’s in Social Work, but not School Social Work certification, we have options. Contact Dr. Sara Dail at sdail@sps5.org with questions or apply now at www.sterlingpublicschools.org.
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Today is the Day!
If you are an SPS staff member, or are alumni from Sterling High School, join us for our 2nd Annual "Future Educator Club Dinner Social Event" tonight rom 5-7 pm. at the SSF Foundation Building. If you didn't RSVP, but would like to join, we can accommodate a few more so email Dr. Sara Dail at sdail@sps5.org.
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It's almost that time of year: Crazy for a Cure 2025! 🎗️
This year, the events take place in January and t-shirt orders are due Wednesday, January 8!
Contact Mrs. A. Ruiz or Mrs. Schlemmer to donate or with questions!
All proceeds go towards local cancer patients and programs.
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It's Friday…perfect for a movie night!! Come out to support our Golden Warrior Baseball Club. It’s a great way to kick off the holiday season 🎄 See you tonight!
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Wednesday is a PLC Early Dismissal for SPS. Jefferson and Franklin dismiss at 2:05 (normal dismissal for preschool) Washington and Lincoln dismiss at 1:55 CMS dismisses at 2:00 SHS dismisses at 1:55
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If you are an SPS staff member, or are alumni from Sterling High School, join us for our 2nd Annual "Future Educator Club Dinner Social Event" on January 2nd from 5-7 pm. at the SSF Foundation Building. Please RSVP by emailing Heather Johnson at hjohnson@sps5.org or Dr. Sara Dail at sdail@sps5.org.
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A great way to support Golden Warrior Baseball Club as well as get some new gear this season! See the link below: https://gwbcwinter2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
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Wednesday is a PLC Early Dismissal for SPS. Jefferson and Franklin dismiss at 2:05 (normal dismissal for preschool) Washington and Lincoln dismiss at 1:55 CMS dismisses at 2:00 SHS dismisses at 1:55
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The attached google link contains the December edition of Superintendent's Update. This month's Update is all about our new SPS E-Learning Plan.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YykuAgsMG45JBE7ANCjJ-LwqOFzEL5r5SWQK5r9PY-o/edit?usp=sharing
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SHS Scholastic Bowl went 2-1 at home tonight with wins vs Erie-Prophetstown and United Township and a close loss to Rock Falls.
Sophomore Jacob Straw leads the way with 12 tossups, followed by senior captain Jubraan Alkhalaf and senior Lindsey O'Brien with 11 tossups each.
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