Please join us this Saturday, March 28 at 7:15 p.m. to honor Betsy Dutton. She will be inducted into the KSHSAA Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place at 7:15 prior to Saturday night's running of the Spring play.
4 days ago, Wes Laudermilk
As per new HOA League Policy all HOA League members will be charging admission to varsity Baseball/Softball contests and will be charging admission to the HOA JH League Track Meet at Remington JH/HS on May 12th and the HS HOA League Track Meet at Bennington HS on May 14th. Admission is the same as it has been all year - $5 for Adults & K-12 Students.
4 days ago, Jeff Fuss
Congrats to Head Coach Derek Schneider and the Sterling HS Boys BB Team for winning back-to-back State BB Titles. The Black Bears finished with a historic 28-0 record. For information regarding the Sterling vs Berean Academy State Championship game check out the article in 'KSHSAA Covered.' Link to the article is: https://kshsaacovered.com/news/2026/3/17/mens-basketball-perfect-ending-sterling-finishes-28-0-with-back-to-back-2a-state-titles.aspx
6 days ago, Jeff Fuss
The Rice County Arts Council will host the annual Rice County High School Art Exhibition March 23–28 at the Mattson Art Gallery at Studio 96 in Sterling.

The exhibition highlights artwork by students from Little River, Sterling, and Lyons high schools and provides young artists with the opportunity to display their work in a professional gallery setting. Community members are invited to view the exhibit and celebrate the creativity and accomplishments of local students.

Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Admission is free and open to the public.
17 days ago, Wes Laudermilk
Sterling HS Boys BB play St. Marys HS in the Semifinal Round of the KSHSAA 2A State BB Tournament at White Auditorium in Emporia on Friday, March 13th at 5:30 pm. All spectators must enter the arena through the North ticket gate. Admission is $10 for adults and $10 for K-12 students. Cash, credit/debit card and digital tickets will be accepted at the gate. The link for digital tickets is: https://gofan.co/app/school/KSHSAA . Due to it's downtown location, there are several smaller parking lots located within walking distance of the auditorium. See the attached map for more parking information.
17 days ago, Jeff Fuss
State BB Parking
SHS Softball Parent Meeting Thursday, March 12 at 6:30 pm in the HS Commons
19 days ago, Jeff Fuss

Sterling HS Boys BB play Douglas HS in a Quarterfinal Round of the KSHSAA 2A State BB Tournament at Koch Arena on the campus of Wichita State University Wednesday, March 11th at 6:00 pm. All spectators must enter the arena through the SOUTH ticket gate. Admission is $10 for adults and $10 for K-12 students. Both cash and digital tickets will be accepted at the gate. The link for digital tickets is: https://goshockers.evenue.net/events/STB. Only CLEAR BAGS no larger than 14"x6"x14" will be allowed. A small clutch bag or purse not larger than 5.5"x7.5" will be permitted. Information regarding prohibited items is in the attachment.

20 days ago, Jeff Fuss
Fan Guide

Mark your calendars for Kindergarten Round-Up!

20 days ago, Jaime Burtner
Kindergarten Round-Up
State Basketball Shirt orders are OPEN! https://sterling-booster-club.square.site/product/state-basketball-2026/LDE3N44WHT2HUHWXIK4K7ZMS?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=CB7KJMGHC77BTGXVFOJIFBFW -Orders close Sunday March 8th @ 6pm - We will not take orders after the deadline -Shirts will arrive and be made Tuesday. Check back for pick up information. We know the turn around is tight, please be patient with us! -check back in for pick up information- ***IF YOU HAVE A STATE BB PLAYER, PEP BAND MEMBER GOING TO STATE OR CHEERLEADER GOING TO STATE, THE BOOSTER CLUB IS PURCHASING THEIR SHIRTS AND HAVE SIZES FROM COACHES.***
22 days ago, Wes Laudermilk

Sterling plays Ell-Saline in the Boys 2A Sub-State Basketball Championship game in Smith Center on Saturday, March 7th @ 6:30 pm. Admission is $8/Adults and $6/K-12 Students. Smith Center is accepting cash and digital tickets via GoFan digital ticketing at the gate. The boys ticket QR code is attached to this message.

24 days ago, Jeff Fuss
Boys Digital Ticket QR Code

Sterling HS Boys BB will be hosting Sublette in a KSHSAA 2A Sub-State BB Semifinal contest on Wednesday, March 4th @ 6:00 pm. No passes will be accepted as per KSHSAA postseason policy. We will accept cash or digital tickets via GoFan at the door. Admission will be $8/Adults and $6/K-12 Students. Those wishing to purchase digital tickets can do so at the GoFan Digital Ticketing link: https://gofan.co/event/6238767?schoolId=KSHSAA

27 days ago, Jeff Fuss

Sterling Junior High Tennis will not start practice until next Wednesday, March 4th. Parents are urged to join Remind for more information.

about 1 month ago, Jeff Fuss
Smoky Hills PBS will provide live coverage of the 2026 KSHSAA Class 3-2-1A State Wrestling Championships. The event is scheduled for February 27 to February 28, 2026, at Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University. Action will begin at 9 AM Friday, February 27th, and continue at 9 AM Saturday, February 28th. A rebroadcast of the Championship Finals will air on Sunday, March 1st at noon.
about 1 month ago, Jeff Fuss
Sterling HS Boys BB will be hosting Hoxie in a KSHSAA 2A Sub-State BB Quarterfinal contest on Friday, Feb. 27th @ 6:00 pm. No passes will be accepted as per KSHSAA postseason policy. We will accept cash or digital tickets via GoFan at the door. Admission will be $8/Adults and $6/K-12 Students. Those wishing to purchase digital tickets can do so at the GoFan Digital Ticketing link: https://gofan.co/event/6185193?schoolId=KS25207
about 1 month ago, Jeff Fuss
Sterling HS Girls BB will play at TMP-Marian in Hays on Thursday, Feb. 26th at 6:00 pm in a 2A Girls Sub-State BB Quarterfinal contest. Admission is $8/Adults and $6/K-12 Students. TICKETS WILL BE CASHLESS and must be bought at the gate with a card or in advance at the following GoFan link: https://gofan.co/event/6185119?schoolId=KS25212
about 1 month ago, Jeff Fuss
Due to a lack of players from Ell-Saline, there will not be a Girls 'C' contest tonight, Friday, Feb. 20th.
about 1 month ago, Jeff Fuss
SHS BB plays at Nickerson tonight, Friday, Jan. 30th. Due to injuries and low numbers at Nickerson there will not be a JV Girls game. JV Boys will play at 4:30 pm followed by the Varsity Girls and C Boys at 6:00 pm and Varsity Boys at 7:30 pm.
about 2 months ago, Jeff Fuss
The 2026 HOA JH BB Tourney Bracket has been released to the public. Game times and opponents are set. All games will be at Bennington JSHS.
about 2 months ago, Jeff Fuss
2026 HOA JH BB Tourney Bracket
The Council Grove Girls Wrestling Tournament rescheduled for Monday, January 26th has been canceled.
2 months ago, Jeff Fuss