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Thank you to the families that completed the 2020-2021 learning choice form for 1st semester. If you did not complete the form prior to the deadline, the district will be calling to ask your choice for the upcoming school year. You may also call the District Office at 815-626-5050 to submit your choice. Confirmation letters will be sent out this week.
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For the latest on SPS' Parent Commitment Form & draft Back to School Plan, please click-on the attached link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xAoXWQdIvpatQqu0TOYQZLV8VBTtnb-U1RX-v-yhfnk/edit?usp=sharing
We are here to help you make the best decision for your student. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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SPS Parents, the attached link is my "Superintendent’s Mid-Summer Update_July 7, 2020." It contains the latest back-to-school information for SPS, as well as a parent survey.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13S9dhBNhLEGxcQDprGshMmt6q2jF0Tn3X3GXb5aERyI/edit?usp=sharing
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Happy Nurse's Week to our amazing nurse, Nurse Tina!
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Check out what Mrs. Drew and the broadcasting team put together from SHS students. School is much more than just the academics. We miss you too students!!
https://youtu.be/L4oKSpENnKE
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Students in PE had the opportunity to earn extra credit by performing stunts. This provided students at staff with much needed at home entertainment.
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All senior signs have been delivered. If you have moved or did not receive one, please let us know by commenting below or emailing an administrator.
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SPS Students & Parents, Here's the latest edition of Superintendent's Update_04.26.20. #GoWarriors
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZP2G4NkB2an2Pl4EIGwxx4Eu687GgF2peGpuxRB42ZM/edit?usp=sharing
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Sterling High School’s Student Council is very proud of the Seniors and wanted to show them some love during this difficult time by delivering signs to each house.
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Students, parents and community members, Here's the latest edition of Superintendent's Update, dated 04.19.20.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZP2G4NkB2an2Pl4EIGwxx4Eu687GgF2peGpuxRB42ZM/edit?usp=sharing
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Today, IL Governor JB Pritzker suspended face-to-face learning for the remainder of the school year. I will provide more information to our stakeholders Sunday night. #GoWarriors
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Today is a new day! Find motivation and purpose today to move forward in your learning! You can do this!!!
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SPS Parents, here's the latest edition of Supt. Updates_04.09.20. Have a great weekend!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OJ5t30ZIfVp2bxTI_rsxQlx13cxXYWF9-P0R34OwrVg/edit?usp=sharing
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Seven chicks have hatched today!
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A huge shout out to BlueBerrity for supplying learning boxes for all of SPS' PreK students, & to First Student for delivering them. This is just another example of why Sterling, IL is such an awesome community in which to to live and work. Thanks again BlueBerrity & First Student
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We will have chicks soon... stay tuned
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SPS Students & Parents, here's the latest edition of my Superintendent's Update_04.06.20
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14vNVVAusNrCfxbGYd58HFxQchRoITpE7Ovo2s6XcEJg/edit?usp=sharing
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Today during his daily Coronavirus press release, Governor Pritzker announced that he is extending the date of required Remote Learning Days for all of Illinois’ PreK-12 schools minimally through April 30th.
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The halls of SHS miss the laughter of their students. We hope Day #1 of remote learning went well for ALL of you.
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Egg Check-In: Day 7 in the incubator and the eggs are moving right along. The chick has formed the head, ears, eyes, spinal column, nervous system (including the brain) and heart begin to develop.
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