Sterling Schools is looking for an art teacher to work with our elementary students in grades K-6. The position is 2 days a week through the school year with some additional days for professional development and training. Sterling Grade School has an amazing art room, and our district truly values our fine art programs. Our instructor at SJSHS will be a great mentor for anyone new to teaching art.
A teaching degree is preferred, but we may hire an unlicensed candidate.
A fully licensed candidate would be placed on the salary schedule which starts at about $19,000 for this part time position and goes up from there depending on education and experience. An unlicensed candidate would need to have a substitute teaching license and would be paid at the long term sub rate, currently $120/day for 82 days.
Why Join Us?
Exceptionally low turnover: Our dedicated staff is composed of both experienced educators and enthusiastic newcomers.
Supportive community: With great support from parents and the local community, SJSHS is a hub of collaboration and engagement.
Comprehensive programs: Sterling is known for our exceptional fine arts programs. We also have a wide variety of athletic and co-curricular activities to keep our students engaged. We have an impressive offering of programs and electives for a 2A school.
Sterling is a great district with great kids and amazing support from the community.
Interested applicants should go to the USD 376 website at https://www.usd376.com/page/employment and complete the application for certified employment. The complete application packet should be sent to Amy Svaty at: USD #376 Sterling District Office, 308 East Washington, Box 188, Sterling, Kansas 67579 or by email at svatya@usd376.com. The position is open until filled.
If you have any questions about this position, please contact Principal Jamie Burtner at 620-278-3112 or by email at burtnerj@usd376.com.
Congrats to Logan Isaac and Blake Smith for being named to the North Central Activities Association All-League Baseball Team for the 2025 season. Well deserved!!!
Congratulations to Shklar Olsen, Blaine Locke and Danika Zimmerman for being named to the Heart of America All-League Softball Team for the 2025 season. Great job ladies!!!
Congrats to the following SHS Black Bears for medaling at their perspective state competitions this week: Cameron Morris medaled 18th this past Tuesday and Wednesday at 2A State Golf held at Turkey Creek Golf Course in McPherson. Jake Lewis medaled in 8th place and jumped 6' in the High Jump at 2A State Track Friday and Saturday held at WSU. Zane Farney medaled in 2nd place with a new school record of 39.26 seconds in the 300 Hurdles and Julia Kilgore medaled in 2nd place in the 200M with a time of 25.50 seconds. Julia also earned 1st place and was crowned State Champion in the 400M in a new school and state record time of 56.40 seconds. WAY TO GO BLACK BEARS!!!
USD376 wishes Cameron Morris the best of luck today as he participates in the 2A State Golf Championship.
All high school boys basketball players and parents, please join the high school basketball remind group for announcements and team information: https://www.remind.com/join/792bc32 Use the code listed in the link as the class code, 792bc32. Thank you! Coach Schneider
Sterling's USD376 Food Service Department would like to share information regarding free summer lunches for students 18 and younger. The summer lunch programs are available in Lyons, Nickerson, and South Hutchinson. Details at https://5il.co/3h2me
The SHS Track Team competes at the Hill City Regional today beginning with the field events at 1:00 pm followed by the running preliminaries at 3:00 pm and finals 30 minutes at the conclusion of the girls and boys 4 X 800M relays. Admission will be $8/Adults and $6/ K-12 Students. A schedule of events is attached.
SHS/JH 2025 Summer Weights Schedule
Starting: 6/2
Ending: 8/7
*6/30-7/4: Summer Moratorium - No Weights
*8/4: No weights (Coaching School)
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
6-7AM: Early Bird (Boys & Girls 8-12)
7-8AM: Boys (8-12)
8-9AM: Girls (8-12)
*Wednesday is at the track. If it is raining it will be cancelled. It will never be moved to the high school.
Congrats to Blaine Locke as she hit 3 home runs today in the Lady Bears' quarterfinal 20-13 win over Ellinwood. Way to go Blaine! The Lady Bears play Bennington in the 3:00 pm semifinal contest in Inman tomorrow, Tuesday, May 20.
Congratulations to Jace Darnauer, Ben Beierstedt, and Zac Wohler! Jace placed 5th in the singles portion, while the doubles team of Ben and Zac earned 8th place in the 3-2-1A State Tournament.
We wish the SHS Boys Tennis trio the best as they compete in Topeka at the 3-1A State Tennis Meet. Good luck to Jace Darnauer in singles along with the doubles team of Ben Bierstedt and Zac Wohler.
Congrats to Senior Pitcher Shklar Olsen as she earned her 350th strikeout last night in game #1 vs Ell-Saline. She will be attempting to add to that total on Monday, May 19th, as the Sterling Black Bears play the Ellinwood Eagles in the first round of the 2-1A KSHSAA Softball Quarterfinals at 3:00 pm in Bennington.
KSHSAA has posted 2-1A Regional Girls Softball brackets. Sterling plays Ellinwood on Monday, May 19th in Bennington at 3:00 pm. The Inman bracket is attached.
SHS/JH 2025 Summer Weights Schedule
Starting: 6/2
Ending: 8/7
*6/30-7/4: Summer Moratorium - No Weights
*8/4: No weights (Coaching School)
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
6-7AM: Early Bird (Boys & Girls 8-12)
7-8AM: Boys (8-12)
8-9AM: Girls (8-12)
*Wednesday is at the track. If it is raining it will be cancelled. It will never be moved to the high school.
5th Grade Annual IDIDAPROB 2025. According to tradition going back nearly 40 years, the fifth graders participated in their annual Ididaprob bike ride. This was a 10-12 mile ride. The kids were placed on a team with an adult guide (think amazing race). Every 2-3 miles they stopped at a checkpoint to solve math problems that guided them to the next checkpoint. Thank you to Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Morris and the parents who participated and led the groups of 5th graders on their 12 mile amazing race. We can't do this type of activity without the support of our parents and community. It's a great time to be a BLACK BEAR! Great job 5th graders.
Please note that all outstanding fees are due by May 14th!
We have a few extra SGS yearbooks available to purchase. $20 each.
These can be paid for online at ezschoolpay.com.
The Moundridge vs Sterling JV Softball Doubleheader scheduled for today (5-8-25) in Sterling has been cancelled