Sterling USD 376

Picture Day is April 12th! Visit: inter-state.com/order Spring Individual Pictures: Code: 85040VA --Only Students who have purchased will take a picture. Please let your student know if you ordered. Sports Pictures: Code: 78151GA The following teams will take pictures, both team and individual: Baseball (sterling group only), JH Track, HS Track, HS Tennis, JH Tennis, Golf, Softball Packets are also available in the office.

Softball hits the diamond this afternoon here in Sterling in a doubleheader against the visiting Redskins from Little River. First pitch is 4:00. #WeAreSterling

Baseball hosts a double header in Lyons vs Nickerson. First pitch is 4:00 at Battershell Park. #WeAreSterling

Sterling HS Applied English students support the Rice County Friends of Animals @friends.of.animals.rc, and encourage pet adoptions and fostering. So we asked the 1st graders at Sterling Grade School to help by drawing current adoptables! For more images, see https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15jjwKHbezMTmKVTcXQ3MIMWyu2cKSk7a?usp=drive_link (Credit to @weratedogs for the original idea!)

Picture Day is April 12th! Visit: inter-state.com/order Spring Individual Pictures: Code: 85040VA --Only Students who have purchased will take a picture. Please let your student know if you ordered. Sports Pictures: Code: 78151GA The following teams will take pictures, both team and individual: Baseball (sterling group only), JH Track, HS Track, HS Tennis, JH Tennis, Golf, Softball Packets are also available in the office.

Black Bear Softball opens their spring campaign at home with a pair against league foe Bennington. First pitch is 4:30. Go Bears! #WeAreSterling

The Black Bear thinclads get their season underway on this beautiful, albeit windy, spring day in Kansas with a 4:30 start at Hesston. Go Bears! #WeAreSterling

Black Bear Varsity Tennis gets into the spring swing at Ellsworth in a 3:00 start this afternoon. Go Bears! #WeAreSterling

Baseball opens their spring slate at Hoisington in a twin bill. First pitch is 4:00. #WeAreSterling

Tomorrow, we continue our Site Visits for Freshmen & Sophomores, this time for First Responders & Law. We are thankful to our local & regional businesses & postsecondary institutions for engaging our students to help them figure out what's next. #IPS376 #WeAreSterling

Picture Day is April 12th! Visit: inter-state.com/order Spring Individual Pictures: Code: 85040VA --Only Students who have purchased will take a picture. Please let your student know if you ordered. Sports Pictures: Code: 78151GA The following teams will take pictures, both team and individual: Baseball (sterling group only), JH Track, HS Track, HS Tennis, JH Tennis, Golf, Softball Packets are also available in the office.

The following events have been postponed today. Make up dates will be posted later. JV Tennis in Pratt Baseball at home Softball at Inman

Cheer Tryouts for the 24-25 season are next week. Contact Coach Autumn Spangenberg for more information. Tryouts are open to SJSHS students currently in grades 8-11. #WeAreSterling

Sterling Public Schools is seeking an exceptional educational leader to serve as the next principal of Sterling Grade 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 Grade School is a great place to be a principal. Well known for our commitment to academic achievement, student well-being and fine arts, SGS fosters a supportive environment where students and staff thrive. With exceptional performance on state assessments, minimal discipline issues, and strong community support, SGS is truly a place where teachers love to teach and students love to learn. 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. Supportive community: With great support from parents and the local community, SGS is a hub of collaboration and engagement. Distinguished accolades: Recognized as a 2016 Title 1 Distinguished School and a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School, SGS is celebrated for its commitment to educational excellence. Comprehensive programs: From a vibrant fine arts curriculum to specialized reading/math intervention and preschool classes, SGS offers a well-rounded education to meet the needs of our students. State-of-the-art facilities: Our beautifully maintained, modern building, constructed in 2009, provides an optimal learning environment for students and staff alike. Active parent involvement: Our very active parent-teacher organization (Bear Cub Backers) ensures strong community ties and support for our school initiatives. The position is a 10.5 month contract which includes a single health insurance plan and 12 discretionary leave days. The salary range is $78,000-$91,000 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, and the first round of interviews will be held the week of April 1st. If you have any questions about this position, please contact superintendent Jim Goracke at gorackej@usd376.com

Reminder: Applications for the vacant board seat will be accepted until next Friday, March 29th. The notice published in the Bulletin is below. Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 25-2022 of a vacancy in the membership of the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 376, Rice County, Kansas, and that such vacancy will be filled by appointment of the Board of Education not sooner than fifteen (15) days following publication of this notice. The appointed member will serve until the next general school board election. Such a vacancy exists by reason of the resignation of Ted Carder. Any qualified resident of USD 376 may submit an application for appointment to the board of education that includes a resume, a written statement of why you would like to serve on the board of education, and what makes you the best candidate. All applications must be delivered to the district office at 536 N. Broadway in person or by mail, or emailed to gorackej@usd376.com by 4:30 PM on Friday, March 29th. Applications will be considered by the board at the April board meeting scheduled for April 8th, 7:00 PM in the SJSHS library. The Board will decide if they would like to conduct interviews at a later date, appoint a candidate based on the applications, or table the decision for a later meeting. If you have any questions contact Jim Goracke at goracke@usd376.com, or 620-278-3621.

Student-Led Conferences for students in grades 7, 9, 10, and 11 will be held from 4:30 - 7:30 tonight and again on Thursday evening. Conferences are scheduled by appointment; if you have not received a scheduled time yet, please call our office. #WeAreSterling

This week is the Rice County High School Art show and is being held at Studio 96 here in Sterling. There will be many pieces done by Sterling students in the show. The show is open from 9:30-6:00 Monday-Friday and 9:30-noon on Saturday. Please stop by to enjoy some great art by our talented students.

Welcome back! We hope you had a fantastic spring break and are ready for the fourth quarter. Here is your Week 11 Schedule: https://5il.co/2gq1r #WeAreSterling

Reminder that tomorrow will begin our AR roller skating week at SGS! Please be sure to wear socks to school. Roller skates are provided.

Would you like to help make sure our kids have a great start to their school day? USD 376 is looking for bus drivers! We have one route driver position open. It is contracted for 16.25 hours a week and next year’s rate will be over $20/hour. Route drivers also have the opportunity to drive one or more activity trips per week (sports and fine arts trips, field trips, etc.). All of our buses are in great shape, and two of the route buses have air conditioning. If you are not already licensed to drive a school bus we can provide training to get your CDL as well as P and S endorsements. If you already have your class A or B CDL, we can provide training to add P and S endorsements. There is an opportunity for full time if we have an applicant that is interested in doing light bus and vehicle maintenance which could include changing bulbs, making adjustments, doing simple repairs, delivering buses to the repair shop, etc. If you would like to join our great team please fill out the Application for Classified Employment found at https://www.usd376.com/page/employment. The application, resume, and letter of interest should be sent to Amy Svaty at: USD #376 Sterling District Office, 308 East Washington, Sterling, Kansas 67579 or by email to svatya@usd376.com. Contact Jim Goracke at 620-278-3621 or gorackej@usd376.com with any questions.