
Debate: Black Bear Debate in Newton today flexing a little mental muscle. Varsity:
Noah Svaty/Josiah Watney, 1st, 4-0; Ella Wellman/Kelsey Webb, 2nd, 4-0. Novices: Waylon Schmidt/Mason Lockhart 2–2. Way to go, Bears! #WeAreSterling


VB: A pretty great season comes to a close with a tough 25-18 loss in set two to Hillsboro. The ladies end their season at 29-9, all 9 losses coming to ranked teams. Great season, ladies. #WeAreSterling

VB: Semifinal match one, set one: Hillsboro 25, Sterling 13. #WeAreSterling

VB: Quarterfinal Match, set two: Sterling 25, Marion 20. Bears advance to the Semifinals next against Hillsboro. #WeAreSterling

VB: Black Bears come back from 8 down to drop Marion in set 1, 25-23. On to set 2. #WeAreSterling

A nice contingent of Black Bear fans here in Hillsboro this afternoon as our Bears set out to win 3 matches and punch their ticket to next weekend’s 2A State Tournament in Dodge City. #WeAreSterling


We are 8 minutes away from match one in Hillsboro for those wanting to watch. It will be on shsblackbears.com

Congratulations to Domanic Wood on his 13th place finish at 2A Regional today. Dom has qualified for next weekend’s 2A State Meet in Victoria. Way to go, Dom! #WeAreSterling


Congratulations to Faith Ekart (So) on her 5th place finish in this morning’s 2A Regional Cross Country Meet. She qualifies for next weekend’s 2A State Meet in Victoria. Way to go, Faith! #WeAreSterling


Here's today's Friday Focus featuring a recap of State Tennis, a preview of Regional XC & Sub-State VB, as well as a look at enrollment data, a welcome to a new staff member, and the 2-week calendar of events.
http://sterlingusd376ks.apptegy.us/article/566797?org=usd-376


SJSHS VB: Black Bears drop Trinity, 25-21, 25-22; now 28-8 on the year. JV dropped both Hillsboro and Trinity. #WeAreSterling

SJSHS VB: Ball didn’t bounce our way in set 3; Hillsboro wins 25-16. Girls drop to 27-8 on the season. Bears play Trinity next. #WeAreSterling

SJSHS VB: Hillsboro takes set 2: 25-23. On to the third set of match 1. #WeAreSterling

SJSHS: A pair of 2A, State-ranked teams battling for the 2-seed in Saturday’s Sub-State. Two matches here in Hillsboro. First set of match one goes to Sterling 25-18. #WeAreSterling


Reminder: SJSHS Parent/Teacher Conferences from 4-7 tonight (also tomorrow night if tonight doesn't work for you). East and West entrances are open & maps are available at the entrances. For student schedules or questions, please come to the main office.

SJSHS: Parent/Teacher Conferences from 4-7 tomorrow and Tuesday evenings. Both East and West entrances will be open, with maps available at each entry. Teachers will be in classrooms. Hope to see you at SJSHS. Schedules available on GoEduStar or in the office. #WeAreSterling

SJSHS: Kate and Karissa go 3-0 today to claim a spot in tomorrow morning’s 3-2-1A State semifinal round. Way to go, ladies! #WeAreSterling


The doubles team of Karissa Wilson and Kate Rowland are into the quarterfinals at 3-2-1A Tennis in Maize after a pair of straight-set victories over duos from Hesston HS and Wichita-Collegiate. They will play one more match yet this evening. #WeAreSterling


Had a few computer issues this morning, so here's your afternoon edition of the Friday Focus: https://www.apptegy.net/s/news-usd-376/articles/friday-focus-oct-15
Have a great weekend, Black Bears!


For those attending the football game tonight, please be aware that parking will be very chaotic. It is college homecoming this weekend. Tonight there will be a football game, musical, alumni games and soccer games happening on the SC campus. Please obey all traffic and parking laws and plan accordingly.