A light Wednesday on the activity side. JH Boys' Tennis is in Lindsborg for a 9A start. Go Cubs! #WeAreSterling
Sterling Public Schools is seeking an exceptional educational leader to serve as the next principal of Sterling Junior Senior High School. The ideal candidate will uphold our high standards for academic performance and behavior, foster positive relationships with students and staff, and lead initiatives to further enhance the school's reputation and success.
Sterling Junior Senior High serves approximately 240 students in grades 7-12. The building also has a full time Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, a counselor, and a full time MHIT facilitator.
Why Join Us?
Exceptionally low turnover: Our dedicated staff is composed of both experienced educators and enthusiastic newcomers
Outstanding academic performance: Our students consistently outperform state averages in all areas on state assessments and ACT.
Students respect our staff: We have high expectations for behavior, and our students meet those expectations. We generally have less than 10 office referrals a month, and fewer than 5 suspensions per year.
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.
The position is a 10.5 month contract which includes a single health insurance plan and 12 discretionary leave days. The salary range is $80,000-$98,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
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 to svatya@usd376.com. The position is open until filled. We will screen applications on May 9th and the first interviews will be held the week of May 13th.
If you have any questions about this position, please contact superintendent Jim Goracke at gorackej@usd376.com
Summer Weights Information:
Start Date: 6/3 - End Date 8/8 (7/1-7/5 = Summer Moratorium. No weights)
6:00-7:00 AM - 8-12 Boys and Girls
7:00-8:00 AM - 9-12 Boys (HS)
8:00-9:00 AM - 9-12 Girls (HS)
9:00-10:00 AM - 8th Grade Boys and Girls
*Monday and Thursday at the Wellness Center. Wednesday at the track.
Our Tuesday Senior Spotlight featured graduate is Catiee Myers #WeAreSterling
A warmer but windy day has Golf headed north and south, HS Track & Field headed east, and Softball hosting Ell-Saline for senior night. Go Bears! #WeAreSterling
Monday's Senior Spotlight features Casen Higgins. #WeAreSterling
A busy Monday has Tennis in Wichita for the league meet early this AM, while JH Track & Field also has a morning start in Goessel. Varsity Golf & JH Tennis on the road, while JV Golf and Baseball are home on what promises to be a beautiful spring day. Go Bears! #WeAreSterling
Zoe Harding is in our Sunday Senior Spotlight. #WeAreSterling
Saturday Senior Spotlight is Faith Ekart. #WeAreSterling
Just one event today, but it involves two bus loads full of kids, who all qualified for State by earning a I-rating at Regionals earlier this month. #WeAreSterling
A little technical glitch to begin Friday, so this is late, but we have Varsity Tennis in Andover up and going, Baseball heads to Haven and Softball plays Trinity in Hutchinson later this afternoon. Go Bears! #WeAreSterling
Jaiden Diasio is in Friday's Senior Spotlight. #WeAreSterling
Our Wednesday Senior Spotlight features Hannah Spangenberg
#WeAreSterling
The tennis meet scheduled for tomorrow in Andover has been rescheduled to Friday, April 26th. It will still be in Andover and will still start at 10:00.
If you have a 6th grade student, we'd love to have you join us at 5:30 this afternoon for the Class of 2023 Parent Meeting in the Betsy Dutton Theatre here at SJSHS. #WeAreSterling
Sterling Jr/Sr High School is now taking applications for a head junior high girls basketball coach. Interested person's should contact Wes Laudermilk at laudermilkw@usd376.com for more information and an application.
The JH tennis meet scheduled for this Friday in Hesston has been canceled.
Mr. Riffel and Mr. Wohler share with SJSHS students the requirements for Driver's Education. The course and driving will occur this summer. #WeAreSterling
A little moisture this morning is better than none, but we could sure use some more. A light Wednesday, with Blood Drive this morning before we welcome 6th grade parents at 5:30 this evening. #WeAreSterling
A warm and windy Tuesday has JV Tennis in Pratt, while both Baseball and HS Track & Field are in Lyons. Go Bears! #WeAreSterling
