The youngsters in this photo took third place in the 2019 State Debate Tournament, which marked the 23rd such trophy garnered by SHS students in KSHSAA State contests. Twenty-three is also the number of days until we're back in school at full speed. #WeAreSterling
Twenty-four more days. And 24 minutes past 8:00 is when 1st period takes up daily. That 24 minutes is set aside for a period we call Success, time to ready one's self for the day, make sure you have what you need, have a quick meeting, or get a question answered. #WeAreSterling
A quarter-century down for these two young educators, which matches the 25 days of summer vacation remaining until classes start on Aug 19. Mrs. Couture is a Haven native & a Sterling College graduate, while Miss Wilson is a Sterling native & a Wichita State grad. #WeAreSterling
Twenty-seven days until classrooms are full at SJSHS, which coincides with the number of HOA Championships won by Black Bears and Bear Cubs over the past school year: 7 team championships and 20 gold medalists. #WeAreSterling
Twenty-eight more days before the routine of school takes over our daily lives. And 28 is the number of wins by the SHS Volleyball team last fall. These ladies lost seldom and to teams that played in the state tournament-a great season. #WeAreSterling
Twenty-nine more days before this bunch of 29 sets out on their final year in at SJSHS and USD 376. A truly fantastic bunch of young people set for a great senior year and, more importantly, prepped for greatness in whatever is next. #WeAreSterling
Thirty days until the snooze alarm isn't a multiple-press option. And 30 is the number of Division I-Ratings earned by Sterling Band and Choir students over the past year. All large groups and the vast majority of solos and ensembles earned I-ratings. #WeAreSterling
Thirty-one more days. 31 is the number of folks who show up every day to support our great teaching staff: cooks, bus drivers, custodians, secretaries, paras, interpreters, trainer, nurse, librarians, counselors, aides, IT, & admin. And we're grateful for them. #WeAreSterling
Thirty-two more days until teachers call the roll for day one of classes at SJSHS. And 32 is the number of classes that students can take during their four-year HS tenure as Black Bears. #WeAreSterling
Thirty-three more sleeps until all students must get up and get to school by 8:00 rendering summer but a memory. Speaking of memories, they are plentiful today as we celebrate 33 KSHSAA State Runner-up finishes for Black Bear teams over the past 64 years. #WeAreSterling
Thirty-four days remain to get all of those things on your list done before school starts. Thirty-four is also the number of graduates in the most recent graduating class, the Class of 2022. #WeAreSterling
Thirty-five days until pencils are writing, computer keys are clicking, tardy bells are ringing, and choir students are rehearsing in the commons. And 35 years ago, this young lad began his first year teaching at Sterling and has been here since. #WeAreSterling
36 days until they're all back in school. And 36 is the number of KSHSAA-affiliated activities available to students (and this doesn't include FCCLA, FFA, FBLA, Shooting Club, J-Teens, AFGM). 95% of our student body is involved in at least one activity each year. #WeAreSterling
Thirty-seven days until school is back up to full-speed at SJSHS. 37 was also the number of birthdays celebrated last April by Mrs. Christina Rowland. She also one of seven Black Bear Alumni who currently teach at SJSHS. #WeAreSterling
Thirty-eight students promoted from Junior HIgh to High School this past May. Coincidentally, today marks 38 days until their first full day as Freshman at SJSHS. Their summer, along with 7th graders and new students, ends the day prior with a half-day orientation. #WeAreSterling
39 days until SJSHS is filled with 215 (give or take a few) teenagers. And 39 is the number of combined games won without a loss last year for our Varsity Girls' squad and our A-Team JH Boys' team. Girls won 2A State & the boys won the HOA. #WeAreSterling
40 days until school starts next month, unless you are one of these 40 members of the class of 2028. Our 7th graders, Freshman, and all new students will have a 1/2-day of orientation on August 18 before classes officially begin on the 19th. #WeAreSterling
SHS students Maddie Fales & Isabelle Bates were selected to the KCDA All-State Soprano/Alto Choir, joining 92 other young women in a July 8 concert at Washburn. Dr. Katherine Chan, Director of Choral Activities at Northeastern Univ. was the guest conductor. #WeAreSterling
41 days of "official teenage summer" remain. And in 41 days, Mrs. Anthony will kick off her 41st year of teaching, the last 35 of those in Sterling. Mrs. Anthony teaches music (grades K-4) & Spanish at SHS. She also works with & accompanies the SHS Choir #WeAreSterling
42 days until school takes up again and when it does, these two ladies will begin their 42nd year of teaching and building into the lives of teenagers. Mrs. Dutton and Mrs. Prather have a combined 79 years of teaching experience in Sterling Jr/Sr High School. #WeAreSterling
