Sterling USD 376

SJSHS XC practice today (8/20/25) has been moved to 6:00 pm due to the extreme heat again.

Sterling JH FB practice today (8/20/25) has been moved to 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm due to the extreme heat again.

PE with Mrs. Smith is a blast. She pulled out the parachute for some physical, fun teamwork.

The 3-2-1A 2025 Girls Tennis Season Preview is now available in KSHSAA Covered. Check it out!
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SJSHS Cross Country practice today and tomorrow, Aug. 18 & 19, will be after school in the SJSHS building due to the extreme heat.

SJHS Football practice Tuesday, August 19th will be at 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm due to the extreme heat.

SHS Football will be moving practice to 6:00 pm Monday and Tuesday this week due to the heat.

SHS Tennis will be moving practice Monday and Tuesday to 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm due to the heat.

SGS Back to School Night will be the place to "BEE" on Tuesday, August 12th from 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Bear Cub Backers will be serving hot dogs and refreshments on the front lawn before the school doors open at 6:00pm. Students will be able to meet their new teacher(s) and visit their classrooms. 3rd - 6th grade students are welcome to move items into their lockers. We are buzzing with excitement to see everyone on Tuesday!

Preschool Class lists are now posted on the front door of SGS.

Online enrollment for Sterling USD 376 is now open for all returning students to Sterling schools K-12. Please go to usd376.com and click on the enrollment tab where you will find instructions on enrollment through ezschoolenroll.com. Please be sure to fill out all of the forms on the Sterling website, as well as all of the forms attached to each child on ezschoolenroll.com. If you are new to the Sterling district, you may create an account on ezschoolenroll.com and fill out the new student form. We would also ask all new to the district K-12 to attend in person enrollment on August 5th from 4-6 pm at the grade school to give us additional information and to ask questions. For questions regarding enrollment, please email Wes Laudermilk at laudermilkw@usd376.com.

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