The JV football game scheduled for today against Chaparral has been canceled.
Attached are the photo packages for sports pictures
Jh/HS Individual sports pictures are tomorrow (9/21) morning at 8am. The information below is what you will need to pay online or in person. We are going with a new company this year named Inter State Studio. Please visit: www.inter-state.com/order Our school code is:52408BA
If you need to pay by check or cash, please bring money to the office along with what package you would like and we will get you an envelope.
Please note: NO GROUP PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN. Due to covid restrictions we will only have Individual pictures taken.
If you have questions, please email McKenzi at flickm@usd376.com
If you are headed to tonight’s football game in Chaparral, please be aware that there is a bridge out south of Kingman. If you take the detour, it will take you an extra 20 minutes to get there. You may also turn south on Zenda road to shorten the detour.
Attention high school volleyball and tennis parents. Hutch Trinity and Smoky Valley will be limiting fans to 2 per participant this Saturday for their respective activities. There will not be tickets handed out. You will tell the gate person who you are there to watch. Also, please remember to pick up tickets for junior high games tonight and high school football tomorrow in the office.
Dear SGS Parents,
Our fall parent/teacher conferences are scheduled for next week. With the recent increase of Covid rates in the county, we will be changing the format of our conferences and will be using Google Meet or will conduct conferences over the phone instead of face to face meetings. Your child's classroom teacher(s) should be in communication with you regarding the time, date and format of your conference. It is our hope that by taking these precautions we will be able to help reduce the risk of exposure. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in keeping our kids safe and our schools open.
This is a reminder that school is dismissed at 12:30 tomorrow (Wednesday).
For those of you traveling to Inman and Chaparral for activities this week, there are restrictions on the number of fans. Inman is allowing 4 fans per participant for junior high volleyball and football. Chaparral is allowing 225 total, so we are giving out 5 tickets per participant. At this time, we are asking parents to come to the high school office during normal school hours to get their participants tickets. This ticket only allows you a spot at the game, you still have to pay admission once you get there. Once all parents have received their tickets, we will let you know if there are extras. PLEASE let relatives know they will NOT be admitted without a ticket.
Sterling will not be attending the JV volleyball tournament tomorrow, September 12th in Lyons.
During the first two weeks of school, library staff checked out and delivered 1,032 books and taught 26 library orientation classes for K-12 students. Learn about our COVID-safe library procedures and services here: https://www.usd376.com/article/304667?org=usd-376
All students will be eligible for free lunch and breakfast at school until December. Please see details here: https://www.usd376.com/article/302039?org=usd-376
The tennis meet scheduled for today in Wellington has been postponed until next Monday, September 14th.
This week we will be having our senior nights for volleyball and football. Volleyball gets things kicked off tonight with their senior night happening before the final varsity match. Time will most likely be between 7-7:30 sometime. Football will have theirs this Friday the 11th right before the game at approximately 6:45.
Volleyball up and at it early today, hosting Berean Academy. C-team now, followed by varsity, then JV, then another varsity contest. You still have time to find your mask and come support the VolleyBears! #WeAreSterling
JH Volleyball hosted Ellsworth yesterday. C-team split a pair, JV lost 0-2, and Varsity won 2-1. JH Football defeated Ellsworth 14-6. #WeAreSterling
Cross Country competed at Smoky Valley yesterday,. Medalists: Bella Brownlee (4th, Fr/So Girls), Judah Kuhn (7th, Fr/So Girls), Risa Boeken (10th, Jr/Sr Girls), Isabelle Bates (3rd, 8th Girls), Julia Kilgore (2nd, 7th Girls), and Cedric Wilson (9th, Fr/So Boys) #WeAreSterling
JV Tennis brought home top team honors yesterday from Ellsworth: Cylie LaTourell, 2nd in #1 Singles; Emily McGaughey, 1st in #2 Singles; Claire Chesney/Sunny Carder, 2nd in #2 Doubles; Macy Brownlee/Maddy Chesney, 1st in #2 Doubles. #WeAreSterling
Varsity Tennis placed second as a team yesterday in Sterling. Ella Wellman, 3rd in #1 Singles; Kelsey Webb, 2nd in #2 Singles. Aubrey Anderson/Riley Richter, 1st in #1 Doubles; Karissa Wilson/Kate Rowland, 1st in #2 Doubles. #WeAreSterling
Congrats to Black Bear Tennis, as the JV Team tied for first yesterday in Pratt. Cylie LaTourell (#1 Singles) and Macy Brownlee (#2 Singles) both finished second. Maddy & Claire Chesney (#1 Doubles) and the duo of Sunny Carder/Kelsey Webb (#2 Doubles) took first. #WeAreSterling
Tonight’s volleyball games are being broadcasted through the following link. https://bit.ly/34SMqrp
If you are traveling to Sedgwick for volleyball or football games this week, please see the link below to their athlete and spectator use of facilities. We ask that you respect their guidelines and follow them as requested. Let's make our first games of the year a great experience for our student athletes! https://5il.co/kfb1
Friday the 28th is preview night for Sterling Jr/Sr High athletes. The link at the bottom will provide a schedule. If you are attending an inside event, face coverings will be required at all times and temperatures will be checked upon entering. We ask that you enter through the Ora Shields doors and sit as family units with social distancing in mind. Children must be accompanied by an adult and must sit in the stands. Face coverings will not be required outdoors, but we do ask that families stay 6 feet apart. https://5il.co/kbon
Congrats to SHS Performing Arts Programs, 2019-2020 Winner of KSHSAA Performing Arts School of Excellence. See more at https://www.usd376.com/article/295402?org=usd-376
If you are interested in SHS Football Gear click the link below!
https://5il.co/k3a3
We are looking forward to the first day of school tomorrow and seeing our kids! When you arrive at school on Monday with your student please do not park right in front of the Kindergarten (West) doors. A good place to park would be on the north or south or sides of the school if you are bringing your student to school. Once you approach the school, you will see a screening station. Your child will have their temperature taken with a touchless thermometer that can read their forehead. If they have a temperature of 100.3 or less, they will be allowed to enter the school. As a safety precaution, parents will not be allowed to enter the building with their student but parents may come to the office through the main entrance if you need anything. Remember to have your student wear their mask! We are looking forward to a great school year! Doors will unlock at 7:45. Please do not arrive earlier than that. Also, the playground will be closed in the mornings. Once students enter the school, they will need to report directly to their classrooms.
● PreK-2nd grade will enter through the west doors by the Kindergarten room.
● Grades 3-4 will enter through the main doors.
● Grades 5-6 will enter through the north doors.
● Bus riders will enter through the east doors.
● Breakfast eaters will report to the cafeteria but will take their breakfast and eat in their classrooms.
Remember that the first day we will dismiss at 12:30. Lunch will be served. We are looking forward to a great day!
Tomorrow is Day One of what we hope will be 175 days of school (minus a snow day or two). AT SJSHS just 7th, Freshman, and new students. SGS has everyone arriving.
I've attached the map for SJSHS designating the two entry points available. Have a great year!
Dear Kindergarten Parent(s),
We wanted to let you know about some procedures that will be unique to Kindergarteners that first day of school. You may have read that we are not able to allow parents into the building except for the main office. However, we know that Kindergarten parents want to see their student go into their classroom and that first day can be overwhelming for both the student and the parent! We have made it possible for Kindergarten parents to walk with your student right up to the classroom. Just bring your Kindergartener to the south side of the building outside the Kindergarten classrooms. The Kindergarten classrooms have back doors to the classrooms that you will be able to use those first two days. This will allow you to bring your child right up to the classroom and you can see them go into their classroom and find their seat. When you arrive at school on Monday with your student please do not park right in front of the Kindergarten (West) doors. A good place to park would be on the south side of the school. Once you approach the school, you will see a screening station. Your child will have their temperature taken with a touchless thermometer that can read their forehead. If they have a temperature of 100.3 or less, they will be allowed to enter the school. School is dismissed at 12:30 that first day. School will be dismissed on a staggered schedule. Kindergarten students who are not riding the bus will be dismissed at 12:29. If you are picking up your child please be outside the west doors to receive your student at that time. Remember to have your student wear their mask! We are looking forward to a great school year!
Go to this link for back to school information for Sterling Grade School.
https://5il.co/jz3x
This is a reminder for any junior high or high school athlete. You will be required to wear a mask to practices that start tomorrow, August 17th. Masks need to be worn into the building, locker rooms and to practice. At practice you will be required to wear them during meeting or instruction time, but will be allowed to take them off during drills and strenuous activity. The school will have masks to provide if students show up without one. We are looking forward to fun and successful seasons!! Go bears!!
Due to outage with our internet provider, our internet and phones are down. We hope to be up and running soon!
We have been told that there may be a false text message circulating about the fall sports meeting tonight. The meeting will be virtual, NOT in person. Please do not show up at the high school. The meeting is at 5:30 and the link for the meeting from a computer is meet.google.com/jir-xepn-hej and the number to call in from your phone is 1 970-699-5166 with PIN: 986 239 196#
A huge shoutout to Goodfellows of Southern Rice County and these volunteers who, led by Nancy Inwood, procured, sorted, and delivered supplies for ALL of our teachers today. You guys are AWESOME! #WeAreSterling
If you ordered a 2019-2020 yearbook, those will be sent home with your student after school starts.
We have moved the Fall Sports Orientation meeting on Thursday, August 13th to a virtual format. It will still be held at 5:30, but it will be through google meet. Coaches will not be available during that time, but will set up their own meetings as needed. The link for the meeting from a computer is meet.google.com/jir-xepn-hej and the number to call in from your phone is 1 970-699-5166 with PIN: 986 239 196#
In preparation for the 2020-21 school year, we need ALL USD 376 households to complete the survey at https://rebrand.ly/enroll376 by noon on 8/13. To view the USD 376 Reopening Plan, please visit https://rebrand.ly/Reopen376.
The USD376 Board of Education meeting scheduled for tonight at 7 pm will be hosted in the SHS auditorium instead of the library. The move is to permit spacing among those that attend.
For the junior high and high school camps that are happening this week, please be aware that we are requesting students to wear face masks. Coaches will use their judgment as to when masks can be pulled down. We will also be checking temperature for all that attend.
Enrollment is open NOW online. For more information, see http://rebrand.ly/usd376enroll
The following link is to the form for junior high and high school volleyball camp. The camp will be August 10th-14th with junior high from 4:30-6:00 and high school from 6:00-8:00. Contact coaches with questions. https://5il.co/iz1n
We need every family to fill out the attached survey to help prepare for our school opening on August 24th. Thank you!
https://forms.gle/ia7urYgZbkBKAzQaA
Attached is information about the Sterling junior high and high school football camp. It is scheduled to happen August 10th-14th, but plans may change as KSHSAA releases more information. Please see this link for more information. https://5il.co/iknh
This is a reminder that as we approach the start of the school year, please make sure your student athlete has their physical completed. The physical must take place after May 1st for this current school year. Any 7-12 grader playing a sport is required to have one before the start of practice. As of now, we will plan on fall practices starting Aug. 17th. You may find the new physical form at this link. https://5il.co/ikb7
In order to allow our community to watch tonight's school board meeting from a safe distance, the meeting will be streamed live on the Black Bear Broadcasting Network at http://shsblackbears.com/index.html
Summer meals for children ages 1-18 will continue through July 30th, and are served on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Locations: Evergreen Park 11-11:30, SGS 11:45-12:15 and Alden 11-11:20 The menu is posted on the district website USD376.com .
Kailyn Dickson, SJSHS incoming Freshman, finishes first round of State Spelling Bee in top 17; will advance to next round. Congrats, Kailyn! #WeAreSterling
When you open the locker room door on the Monday after graduation expecting to see the stage and all of the sound equipment from Saturday’s ceremony, and you see this. A huge thanks to our USD 376 Clean Crew: Mike. Chad, Mark, and Tracy for moving it all back! #WeAreSterling
Graduation Seating Update: After taking reservations from our graduate families and accounting for social distancing, Smisor Stadium is "full" for Saturday's graduation. The ceremony will be live streamed on shsblackbears.com.
Graduation Weather Update: We are monitoring the forecast; rain chances on Saturday are dropping,hopeful for a 10:30 start, but we will update here by 9:00 if we need to delay. Rehearsal breakfast is at 8:30 on Friday in the Gleason Lobby followed by walk-through. #WeAreSterling
A shout out to our coach (Brent Schneider) and our kids, who work hard daily during the school year and throughout the summer to get more explosive and more agile. 35 schools nationwide earned this honor and only 1 in Kansas. #WeAreSterling
Kailyn Dickson is representing Sterling Jr. High and Rice County in today’s virtual State Spelling Bee. Congrats, Kailyn! #WeAreSterling
There are three easy ways you can help our library earn funds through HuTerra Rewards. It's a simple way to help us raise money when you do everyday shopping at your favorite stores. https://sterlinglib.weebly.com/huterra-fundraiser.html
Here is the June menu for the 2020 Summer Lunch Program offered at Sterling Grade School. https://5il.co/gx9i
Updated Driver's Education information is available. Classes start June 8th at the SHS Theater. Must be 14 by June 8th to take the class. There is still time to sign up! Select class session preference. http://sterlingusd376ks.apptegy.us/o/usd-376/page/driver-s-ed--2
Attached is the summer strength and conditioning schedule. Sessions will start on June 1st on the concrete by the band doors at the high school. Please do not use the wellness center as an entrance. They will send you around. Thanks!
We’ve been all over USD 376 this week sharing love for our Seniors. A yard sign (thx to Tory Tipp Agency), a t-shirt (Tee-9 Designs), an 8th gr time capsule, a handful of scholarships. Here are 5: Congrats to Bryson, Camryn, Jordan, Adam, & Haley. #WeAreSterling #ClassOf2020
Kindergarten Enrollment Information https://www.usd376.com/article/251992?org=usd-376
To all grade school parents: you can stop by the grade school tomorrow (Friday) between 7:30-12:00 to pick up spring pictures if you did not get them picked up Wednesday. They will not be mailed out. Thank You!
Just a reminder: If you owe for lunch money you are welcome to bring it tomorrow with your supplies to the High School. Please just make sure it is in an envelope with your students name on it. If you have any questions about your lunch account please email flickm@usd376.com
SGS Black Bear Pride Drive
Next Wednesday, May 20, is Drop-Off Day for ALL students in USD 376. Bring your computer, your books, & any other materials you might have to SJSHS. See link for details, schedule, and route information. https://rebrand.ly/376dropoff
Sophomores: Class Ring delivery on Thursday from 11-12 in front of the HS. Jostens will be here to deliver rings to cars as you pull up. If you can't make it on Thursday, email McKenzi (mflick@usd376.com) and let her know. We'll make arrangements for a later date and time.
Five more days to shop the Virtual Scholastic Book Fair!! Checkout today for a special offer--$5 off a $35 purchase!!!😍 Click to shop!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/sterlinggradeschool
Our online Scholastic Book Fair for all ages is happening NOW! Your purchase ships to home and helps us earn free books for the library. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/sterlinggradeschool
Congrats to Mallory Beltz for being named a Kansas Governor's Scholar for 2020. This award is given to the top 1% of high school students from across the state.
You can view a list of all honorees at https://bit.ly/2KwInFX. Mallory appears at the top of page 14. #WeAreSterling
Inside The Tank Episodes 4 and 5. Lots of great Lip-Syncs!
https://youtu.be/TBeg3-9XxbQ
https://youtu.be/aLAvABAC-QM
This week's Friday Focus is now available at https://drive.google.com/file/d/10jsFB6gIeha0CGDJ9cJvRICuOLJYQm9f/view?usp=sharing
Students in Mrs. Prather’s sewing class making masks for those on the front line of this pandemic. Nice work, ladies! #WeAreSterling
The school tornado shelters will still be open if a tornado warning is issued for our area. The main doors will be unlocked and signs leading to the shelter rooms will be posted. Please maintain at least 6' between family groups and wear a mask or face covering if available.
This week's Friday Focus is available at https://drive.google.com/open?id=10e4kiOZ7MGU72AeMt5uLmV84WDHR2BlO
Sterling Schools will be distributing meals tomorrow, Friday the 8th and Monday the 13th, even though school was not scheduled. Also, please check the bags each day for items that may need refrigeration. Thank you!
We have posted Office Hours for all SJSHS Faculty, Administrators, and Counselors. See the following news article on our website for more information: https://www.usd376.com/article/228209?org=usd-376
Our 1116 hour waiver application and continuous learning plan can be found in the documents section of the website here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/655476/USD376_Waiver_Application_2020.pdf
Sterling students: Try Destiny Discover or MackinVIA ebooks and digital audiobooks. Over 300 options to choose from. Learn more here: https://shsoasis.weebly.com/library-news/category/discover
Repost... Missed the link.
Inside the Tank Episode 3... Mrs. Prather Rocked it. Ms. Giles Killed it. The Comleys were the Comleys!! https://youtu.be/Fb6lbFSgpO4
Inside the Tank Episode 3...
Mrs. Prather Rocked it. Ms. Giles Killed it. The Comleys were the Comleys!!
All access points are now functional. Smisor Stadium is open under "Guest Network"; all others are found under "Sterling Schools." See the Tech Information for Parents page on our website for locations: https://www.usd376.com/article/221173?org=usd-376
USD 376 will hold a special meeting Monday, April 6th at 5:30 to approve our 1116 hour waiver application and Continuous Learning Plan. The meeting will be broadcast at: https://boxcast.tv/view/usd-376-special-board-meeting-689648
Here is this week's Friday Focus. For a larger pdf version: https://drive.google.com/open?id=10YcyidzJutyy29FKOK3YYf1jdZl_PC2p
Beginning Monday, April 6th, parents or siblings will be able to pick up school lunches for all children in a household. Register here: https://forms.gle/fSNBozSkZpDbNDFf8 Bring a bag or box to transport the meals.
As part of our Continuous Learning Plan, we would like all of our parents (PK-12) to complete a survey. This survey will help to inform our decisions going forward and ensure the best possible experience for our students. Parent Survey Link: https://forms.gle/hhHV1WyXu9VJ8vYx5
Take a look at this video tour of our Library Services, including free digital books, available for at-home learning. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g6L8Mmt412yaOw_PiRjLLpjhnNajoFiV/view
Hamburger Day for school lunch pickup!
We have created a short overview video demonstrating how to access and review resources shared on the USD376 Tech website that has been established for families during this period of learning from home.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UzinckNH0Kn6f-KjoNA-CgcSA_w3BOqH/view
Our plans for next week will not be changed by the governor's statewide stay at home order. Distance learning "classes" begin Monday and we will continue to serve lunches the same way we did last week. Thank you for your support and stay safe!
The next episode of "Inside the Tank" available now. Watch to get details on an exciting giveaway!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOt4DsyfR_U&feature=youtu.be
There has been a news article posted on the USD376 website providing parents information regarding the iPads and Chromebooks that went home for students to use. Please take a look as it will be updated with additional resources as the COVID19 situation progresses.
A huge thanks to ALL USD 376 families, students, and staff for a job well done today. Thanks to Sterling PD and the City for their help with street closures; Broadway Market for ensuring our staff helping today get fed; Only 2 no-shows in the entire district! #WeAreSterling
Today is Material Pick-up Day at Sterling Schools. Be sure to check the schedule for your time: https://fba51c36e1994edd5179-680daf639cffdf5b9aa3bf5282bbcff8.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/live_feed_image/image/786425/large_Material_Pickup_032720__1_.png
Student bags are ready to be picked up on Friday in front of the grade school. A schedule has been sent out and emailed. Start on the south end of 5th Street off of Jackson and head north. Staff will direct you to where you can pick up your student bag.
Locker contents are in bags and ready for pickup tomorrow. The schedule is available here: https://fba51c36e1994edd5179-680daf639cffdf5b9aa3bf5282bbcff8.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/live_feed_image/image/786425/large_Material_Pickup_032720__1_.png
We've had several questions about Friday's schedule for pick-up times. Determine where your last name falls and find the time for the building in which you have a student. For my family, we fall in the Boor-Butner range, so we would be at SGS at 9:10 then 9:30 at SJSHS.
Friday is the day to pick up materials from school. The attached images outline the process. Please read through each slide. It is important we all maintain order and distance during retrieval. We strongly ask you adhere to the schedule or contact your principal for options.
Here is the survey link for 7-12 STUDENTS referenced a few minutes ago. https://forms.gle/wNLiBBknzNJsyKtN7
We are requesting for all Junior High and High School STUDENTS to please check their USD 376 email and complete a short survey today. Thanks in advance for sharing this information with students.
We are working on plans to allow students to retrieve belongings from our schools, as well as to pick up school-issued devices as requested. We hope to have those plans wrapped up by mid-week and communicated to you. Thanks in advance for your patience.
We are receiving multiple questions about school & plans going forward. We met as a district today & teachers will meet tomorrow to continue planning for learning to resume next Monday, March 30. Be patient & stay tuned. We will update as plans are made. Thanks for your patience.
The Rice County Health Department has recommended that playgrounds are closed. It is not possible to sanitize the equipment and difficult to keep young children feet apart so the playground and basketball courts will be closed until further notice.
Tonight's special board meeting will be at 7:00 and will be broadcast by Black Bear Broadcasting at the following link: https://boxcast.tv/view/special-boe-meeting-monday-march-23-700-pm-257456
The first school lunch distribution will begin shortly. All children age 1-18 are welcome to pick up a lunch and breakfast. We are running a little late, but SHS, Evergreen park and Alden community center will begin ASAP.
Comic relief from Clark Comley and Brian Richter. No virus will our crazy down.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE4kCwBP8nwsG3KKHerabzQ
It is very important that all families take the survey found at the link below to help plan continuing education in Sterling Schools during the closure: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpyUA-H-rPK8cMRE1nRbTfQzy2oxcXKZQrHfJxpcWyL70LYQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
From KSHSAA and KSDE: Spring activities are suspended until at least March 22. No practice, meetings, or anything involving school related activities. This will include play practice this week. If we receive more information, we will continue to send updates through the app.
Boys' Basketball is returning at approximately 11:30 this morning. If you would like to welcome them back, meet in the SJSHS Commons shortly ahead of the 11:30 arrival time.
KSHSAA has cancelled the remainder of the state basketball tournament. Our Bears finish 20-4, having earned a berth in the semifinals.
Here is KSHSAA’s most current update. To read more please see their website at kshsaa.org
For tonight’s boys basketball game at Bramlage, our crowd will be on the east side across from the benches. Our student section will be on the south end of the east side.
K-State has a clear bag policy for all of their events. This includes the state tournament. Please help spread the word. Here is the link to their policy. https://5il.co/djkb
Sterling High School will have a pep assembly/send off for the basketball teams on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. The team will drive through the front of the school on the way out of town at 9:00. The community is welcome to attend.
SJSHS Adjusted Class Schedule based on 1:30 dismissal times on Wed/Thu and Friday's originally scheduled 12:30 dismissal.
Sterling Public Schools will dismiss at 1:30 Wed. and Thurs. Sterling boys and girls basketball teams qualified for the 2A State Tournament in Manhattan. Because we play at 4:45 both days we are dismissing school at 1:30 to allow staff and students to attend the games.
Make it TWO! Boys defeat Ellinwood and will play in Manhattan on Thursday! It’s a great day to be a Black Bear! #WeAreSterling
State Tournament Shirts will be on sale tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon in the SJSHS Commons from 2-4. Be sure to come in and pick up shirts to support the Bears next week in Manhattan! #WeAreSterling
2020 Sub-State Champions! #WeAreSterling
Band parents, the pep band will be playing for the sub-state championship games tonight. If your student is able to play, please have them contact Ms. Giles. The bus will leave at 4:45.
Black Bear Boys topped Hutch Trinity last night in the semis and advance. Championship Saturday is here. Girls play Trinity at 6, Boys play Ellinwood afterward. Come to Inman and support your Bears in their quest to qualify for next week's State Tournament! #WeAreSterling
The Rice County Health Department has asked us to share the attached documents about COVID-19. We are prepared with plenty of disinfectant and sanitizer and plans to keep the schools (and our students' hands!) even cleaner than usual.
SGS: Wear pajamas tomorrow so you can "snuggle up with a good book." Optional Reading Bingo pages are due Tues. 3/10.
SGS: Wear a crazy hat or have crazy hair to show you're "crazy about reading" tomorrow!
A great day for Sterling Junior High Music today at St. John. I ratings abounded with nearly all large groups and many of the solos and ensembles. Kudos to Mr. Comley, Miss Giles, Mrs. Anthony, and Mrs. Fair. Thanks to Rick Ludwick and Kim Sant for driving today!
Here’s a link to today’s JH Choir performance at St. John Music Festival: https://www.facebook.com/philbressler/videos/2857859574281207/?d=n
Here is a link to today’s JH Band performance at St. John Music Festival. https://www.facebook.com/philbressler/videos/2857455710988260/?d=n
SGS: Wear a shirt with text or writing on it tomorrow for Read Across America.
SGS: dress as royalty or wear Royals clothing for "Royal Readers" day. You can also bring a book to donate to the book exchange.
SJSHS students visiting Hutchison Career & Technical Education Academy. Courses are dual-credit with HCC and, upon completion, resulting in an industry credential. #WeAreSterling
Just a friendly reminder that no school or league passes will be accepted for sub-state games this week. Admission prices are $7 for adults and $5 for students K-12.
This bunch of well-dressed, smiling teenagers represented Sterling yesterday at the Kansas Music Educators Association State Conference in Wichita, performing in various State Honor groups. Congrats to all & their directors. Check out the Friday Focus this coming Friday for more.
SGS students: wear mismatched clothes tomorrow to celebrate Read Across America. You're also invited to bring a book to donate to the book exchange.
SHS girl’s basketball coach Jill Rowland was honored tonight for her 200th win achieved earlier this season at Cheney.
Sterling High School FFA students were at Sterling Grade School today for Ag Day!
Your 2020 1A-2A KSPA Journalist of the Year, Abby Riffel (Sr). #WeAreSterling
We wish the SJH boys basketball team the best as they face Inman on their home court tonight for the HOA Tournament Championship. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:10 pm in the orange gym. Go Black Bears!
JH: 7th grade vocal ensemble that meets on Thursday morning @ 7am is cancelled for 2/13.
Reminder that school dismisses at 12:30 today.
State Debate placers honored tonight by the USD 376 Board of Education. Pictured from left: Josiah Watney & Noah Svaty (4th); Alaina Madden & Aubrey Anderson (2nd); Coach Betsy Dutton. #WeAreSterling
No JV Boys’ game this evening. Marion has too many players out due to illness.
Thursday, February 13 is VIP day for grades K-2. Any Very Important Person to a Kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade student is invited to eat lunch with them. Adult meal cost is $3.75 and reservations are needed by Monday, February 10th. The menu is homemade chili & cinnamon rolls.
Main Entree Menu change for SJHHS on Friday, Jan.31:
BBQ Pulled Chicken/HM Hawaiian Bun.
All of the junior high basketball games tonight will be played at Remington Middle School which is in Whitewater. Not at the high school. The schedule is 3:00- 1/2 C girls, 3:30- 1/2 C boys, 4:00- B girls, 5:00- B boys, 6:00- A girls and 7:00- A boys.
Congratulations to Kailyn for winning the 2020 Rice County Spelling Bee. She moves on to the Kansas State Spelling Bee to be hosted at Newman University in Wichita.
The 3rd grade Kansas Day program has been rescheduled for February 7th at 10:15 in the SGS Commons. There will also be a 1:00 performance at Sterling Village that day.
Scholars Bowl brings home third place out of 24 teams at Inman! #WeAreSterling
Dental screenings for grades 7-12 will be held on January 27-31, 2020. Please send a note to the school if you do not want your child to participate. Prairie Star Health Center will also offer additional services. Teeth cleanings, sealants and fluoride treatments will be available. To participate in these additional services a consent will need to be turned in. Consents are also available in the office. This is a great opportunity to get preventative dental services.
League scholars bowl scheduled for this afternoon at Ell-Saline has been postponed until next Wednesday the 29th.
Due to road conditions Sterling Schools will open 2 hours late and buses will run routes.
There will be a special Board Meeting on Wednesday, January 22nd, at 5:00 PM in the Sterling High School library.
Congrats to Aubrey Anderson and Alaina Madden, who finished 2nd today at State Debate. Congrats also to Noah Svaty and Josiah Watney who are bringing home a fourth place finish. Way to go Black Bears! #WeAreSterling
Team buses for tonight’s game will leave at 2:25.
Tonight’s basketball games at Berean Academy will go on as scheduled..
Due to the cancellation of school today, Friday, Jan. 17, today's VIP meal at the GS will be rescheduled for a later date.
Sterling Public Schools will be closed today due to the weather.
Tomorrow, Friday the 17th, Sterling Public Schools will start 2 hours late, at 10:00. There will be no AM preschool.
SGS VIP Lunchtimes: K-11:05, 1st-11:15, 2nd-11:30, 3rd-11:40, 4th-11:50, 5th-12:05 6th-12:15. Adult price: $3.75. Thanks for making your reservations and we'll see you on Friday!
3BN will not be broadcasting from Central Plains Tuesday night. Instead you can use the link provided on shsblackbears.com. You will need to create an account prior to watching the FHSA stream.
Lunch menu change for SJHHS on Wed, Jan 15: Deli Sandwich/HM bun, Sweet N Spicy Bites, Green peas, Sidekicks!!, Fresh fruit.
Brackets for the 2020 Sterling Invitational have been set. The boys can be found at https://5il.co/c8q3 and the girls can be found at https://5il.co/c8q4
All Rec Basketball practices are cancelled for today at Sterling Grade School.
Sterling Public Schools will close at 2:30 today due to the weather. Buses will run at 2:30, but parents may pick up students early.
Basketball tonight against Bennington has been postponed.
Tonight's games against Bennington are being moved up. The JV games will start at 4:00. Varsity girls will start at 5:00 and Varsity boys will start at 6:30. The C boys will play immediately following the JV boys in the south gym.
SHS: We Care Walking Taco Fundraiser
Tonight 4:30pm-7pm
SHS Commons Area
$5
The GS is having a VIP day during lunch on Friday, Jan 17th. Any VIP (Very Important Person) to a grade school student is invited to eat lunch with them. Reservations must be made by 3:30 on Tues, Jan 14 for planning purposes. Look for the flyer in your child's backpack!
SHS: Jan 28th High School Winter Sports Pictures
Students will get handouts from coaches.
Boys and Girls Basketball open the 2020 portion of their schedules tonight in LaCrosse with big wins. Girls won 52-16; Boys won 49-17. Black Bears return home on Friday evening to host Bennington. #WeAreSterling
Please consider scheduling an appointment to donate blood on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. The SHS Blood Drive starts at 8 am and wraps up around 1 pm. To schedule an appointment, visit https://www.redcrossblood.org or contact Mrs Prather at 620-278-2171.
Varsity Boys get it done tonight against 2A #3 Belle Plaine, 57-45. #WeAreSterling
PLEASE KEEP YOUR HANDS AND FEET INSIDE THE RIDE AT ALL TIMES! It is Rollercoaster Day at SJSHS. Our 8th graders presenting their coasters to expert panels.
The order for tonight’s games against Belle Plaine will be C, JV and then varsity. The C game will begin at 4:30 with the other games to follow. All games will be played in ORA.
VGBB: Sterling girls (#2 in 2A) win on the road at Cheney (#2 in 3A), 46-43 in overtime. Girls are now 5-0 heading into the break. #WeAreSterling
SGS is having a festive outfit day tomorrow! Let's see your holiday spirit and fill the halls with red and green!
The junior high C girls game scheduled for tonight here at home has been canceled. All other games for this evening will go on as planned.
Tonight’s C team girls basketball game in Cheney has been moved to a 5:00 start. It will be a 1/2 of a game. The JV and varsity games will follow.
6th grade band concert has been rescheduled for Wednesday, December 18th at 8:30 am at Sterling Grade School.
The SGS concerts scheduled for tomorrow will be rescheduled for Thursday at the originally scheduled times.
Sterling Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday December 16th, due to the weather. The concerts scheduled for tomorrow evening will go on as scheduled.
VGBB: Sterling Girls win the Eagle Classic by way of a 56-51 win over Haven. #WeAreSterling
For those if you traveling to Kingman this evening for our championship basketball games, we have been instructed to sit on the south half of the gym both behind and across from our team bench. Our student section will be behind our bench in the southwest corner. Thank you for your cooperation.
HS Basketball tomorrow evening in Kingman at the Eagle Classic: JV Boys at 6, JV Girls at 7:30. Varsity Girls play Haven at 6 in the Championship with the Boys’ game to follow, also against Haven and also for the championship. #WeAreSterling
VBBB: Black Bears go to Kingman and take down 5A Valley Center 52-47. Bears play at 7:30 in tomorrow nights championship game. #WeAreSterling
VGBB: Black Bears drop Valley Center in round 2 of the Eagle Classic in Kingman by a 56-34 count. #WeAreSterling
Best of luck to the SHS basketball teams on Friday against Valley Center. The Lady Bears varsity tip-off at 3 pm while JV plays at 4:30. For the boys, the JV plays at 3 and the varsity squares off at 4:30. Saturday's schedule is to TBA after games have been completed.
VBBB: Black Bears win their opener at the Eagle Classic in Kingman with a hard-fought, defensively-dominated game over Conway Springs, 35-33. The boys will play Valley Center at 4:30 on Friday.
VGBB: Sterling wins the opening round of the Eagle Classic in Kingman with a 56-31 win over Conway Springs. They play Valley Center on Friday at 3:00 in round 2. #WeAreSterling
Ms. Schnurr's class was on the news!
The Pledge: Sterling Elementary 2nd Grade https://www.ksn.com/pledge-of-allegiance/the-pledge-sterling-elementary-2nd-grade/
Good luck to the SHS Boys and Girls basketball teams tomorrow night in Kingman. Lady Bears varsity @ 3 against Conway Springs with JV @ 4:30 pm. Black Bears JV @ 3 while varsity tip-off with Conway at 4:30 pm.
Wrestling opens their season over at Lyons tonight at 5:30. It will be a double dual against Council Grove and Stafford.
If you haven't seen the "Bedtime Stories With Mr. Riffel and Friends" series, this episode with Clark Comley is a MUST SEE!!!
https://boxcast.tv/channel/hhk7vnwrssqn6eucgetm?b=ry3ao1mjncbpx1fzfbul
JV & Varsity both took first out of 10 teams at Larned. The JV went 8-1 while the Varsity went 7-2.
JV: Macy, Zane, Ty, Kelsey, Madison & Adam V.
V: Josh, Mallory, Bryson, Jordan, Luke & Andrew
Congratulations to our FFA’s Dairy Judging Team. District Champs and heading to state!
Be sure to watch one of the SHS Theatre performances of Oliver! Shows are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (Nov 14-16). Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students.
Iron Man Volleyball. The girls make this look a lot more like a sport than the chaos that is boys who don’t practice. #WeAreSterling
With junior high basketball starting this week, I wanted to get a document made to help inform you of game times for the A, B and C teams. It shows who we are playing and when to expect approximate start times. You can find the document at https://5il.co/b9tw and please make note that times are subject to change.
Thursday, November 14th
SGS Picture Retakes
Splitter Farms and Central Prairie Co-op are donating $942.37 to SHS ag! The donations we've received to get our ag program off the ground have been especially important in this tight budget year. We are thankful for the support from our community!
It’s Election Day (1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday on Nov). If you’re an 8th grader at SJSHS, you learned about the power of government & why there are no federal elections today. Here’s a great graphic to help you remember branches, terms, & requirements. #WeAreSterling
A little Black Bear love for our State XC participants on a beautiful November Monday morning. Congrats Bella & Carter! #WeAreSterling
Bears fall to Norton in the first round of the 2A playoffs, 41-7. Finish the season 4-5. Thanks Seniors! #WeAreSterling
This morning we had a very large water leak in the junior high that sent 2-3 inches of water into the north hallway. In minutes we had administrators, teachers, custodians, and students rushing around with brooms, shop-vacs, and fans to get the water cleaned up. We are blessed to have students and staff so dedicated to helping each other, and taking care of our schools. #goblackbears
Sterling High School is now accepting applications for an assistant wrestling coach. Responsibilities will include driving the team to and from practices, working with the head coach at Lyons and attending meets. Please send applications to Susan Ziegler at the district office.
The Sterling Grade School Halloween parade will take place downtown as scheduled at 2:00 on Thursday, October 31st. The forecast is for a sunny 44 degrees so please dress accordingly. Happy Halloween!
10/29: We Care Soup Supper
Location: SHS Commons
Time: 5-7pm
Soup, Drink, Dessert $5
Come grab dinner, meet with teachers and end at the 7-12 Fall Concert
DFYIT sponsoring today’s Red Ribbon Assembly. #WeAreSterling #BeDrugFree
SJSHS students and staff out in the cold this morning sharing a little warmth for Colton as he and his family head to Kansas City for heart surgery this week. #WeAreSterling
10/29: We Care Soup Supper
Location: SHS Commons
Time: 5-7pm
Soup, Drink, Dessert $5
Come grab dinner, meet with teachers and end at the 7-12 Fall Concert
Reminder:Parent/Teacher Conferences 10/28 & 10/29 4-7pm
JH Teachers will be in their classrooms
HS Teachers will be in OSAC
SGS Students: Don't forget to wear RED tomorrow to kick off Red Ribbon Week!
Black Bear VB takes the first match of Sub-State, defeating Moundridge 25-20, 25-22. Movin’ on to the semis! #WeAreSterling #YouStillHaveTimeToGetHere
Congratulations to Bella Brownlee (Fr) and Carter Crank (So) for medaling today at Regional XC and qualifying for the State Cross Country meet next weekend in Wamego. #WeAreSterling
V is for victory! Bears win 28-22 over SW Heights. Claim 3rd in District 7. #WeAreSterling
Bears reclaim the lead on a Brady Myers 1-yd run. PAT gives Sterling a 27-22 leads with 10:26 to go. #WeAreSterling
SW Heights scores a TD and 2-pt conversion. A penalty-aided drive. 22-21, Bears trail. End of Q3. #WeAreSterling
After a long Mustang TD, the Bears answer with an Alan Anderson TD run. PAT makes it 21-14 Sterling. 4:40, Q3. #WeAreSterling
Halftime at Southwestern Heights. Sterling 14, SW Heights 6. #WeAreSterling
Black Bears claim the lead on a 1-yd Brady Myers sneak. 2-pt conversion is good. 14-6, 2:07 until half. #WeAreSterling
Cody Royer scores on the 6-yd carry. PAT failed. Tied at 6. 6:48, Q2. #WeAreSterling
After 1 Quarter in SE Heights, the Mustangs lead 6-0. #WeAreSterling
Fifteen SHS juniors and seniors are visiting Hutchinson Community College today. Opportunity to visit with programs, instructors, and organizations and ask questions. #WeAreSterling #WhatsNext
“Sometimes the smallest step can be the biggest step of your life.” Liz Willis, SHS Alum, Black Bear Award Winner, and US Paralympian, sharing with our JH & HS students today. #WeAreSterling #InspiringBears
Reminder that we have early dismissal at 12:30 tomorrow, October 23rd.
Reminder: Flu shots are tomorrow, Oct. 22nd. JH/HS students will need consent form and a copy of insurance. Bills will be sent at a later time. SGS students will need to have parent present in the art room from 3:30 to 4:30. Visit district website news article for more details.
Updated Schedule 10/21:
6pm: JH Basketball Meeting-Commons Area
6:30pm: HS Study Hall -Mr. Ian Anderson's Room
7pm: Booster Club Meeting-Commons Area
TONIGHT is Homework Night at SJSHS. 6:30 in the Commons. Thanks to Stuco for organizing this event.
State Tennis Update: Comley & Anderson finish third; Schweizer & Richter finish 8th. Congratulations ladies! #WeAreSterling
State Tennis Update: Schweitzer & Richter lose, will play for 7th; Comley & Anderson lose, will play for third. #WeAreSterling
State Tennis Update: Schweitzer & Richter win to stay in the hunt for 5th. Comley & Anderson coming up in the semifinals in their quest for a championship. #WeAreSterling
SJSHS Cross Country at HOA League meet today in Hutchinson. #WeAreSterling
Coach Thompson addressing the student body ahead of the departure of our State-bound Tennis team. #WeAreSterling
Dominate the courts Lady Bears. Best of luck at state!
A misunderstanding has caused the game times to be moved up for volleyball in Sedgwick. We will now play Sedgwick at approximately 5:00 and play Centre following the first game. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Let’s go Black Bears!
Parking for tonight’s football game is going to be crazy. The college play, college volleyball and our football game will all be starting at the same time. Those who park on the east side of the football field will still be able to do so, but the east side of the road on the east side of the field will be reserved for play parking. Please plan accordingly. You may have to walk a distance after parking.
Black Bear Day has arrived! Everyone dress in black, white, or gray and celebrate the 2019 Homecoming events. The Community Pep Assembly is at 2pm in OSAC. The King/Queen crowning is scheduled for 6:40 pm followed by the 7pm kick-off against Ellinwood.
SGS Families- Tomorrow is the last day of anti-bullying spirit week! Don't forget to wear black and white to support your fellow Black Bears! Your challenges tomorrow are to write a thank you note to someone and to give a high five!
We wish Coach Thompson and the Lady Bears tennis team good luck in the Conway Springs Regional on Friday and Saturday!
Thursday is "Besty Dutton" Day. Be sure your top half is dressed up for school pictures while your bottom half is dressed.
SGS Families- Tomorrow is "TEAM UP" day for anti-bullying spirit week! Wear your favorite sports team to show that at SGS, we are ONE TEAM! Your challenge tomorrow is to find something you have in common with someone else.
Junior High with a great opportunity to listen to @damonwest7 this morning. #BeACoffeeBean #WeAreSterling
Damon West tells our kids, “Whatever you do, your family goes through it with you.” Great message. #BeTheBean
Thursday, October 10th
10:15 4th Grade Recorder Program in the Commons
12:00 1st-6th to SC for Cinderella
Friday, October 11th
1:00 4th Grade Recorder Program at the Manor
1:45 K-6th to SHS for Pep Rally
Today, both our Junior High and High School are headed to Lyons to listen to Damon West. And before they leave, each will get a coffee bean. When you see one of our students next, be sure to ask about the coffee bean. #WeAreSterling
Wednesday is Class Colors Day. Seniors wear red, Juniors wear pink, Sophomores wear blue, Freshmen wear purple, and Junior High wears green. Staff should dress is any color in the light spectrum/rainbow. What are you going to wear?
Black Bears drop Inman in the first match of the evening, 25-16, 18-25, 25-21. #WeAreSterling
SGS Families- Tomorrow is "INSIDE OUT" day for anti-bullying spirit week. To symbolize that bullying hurts on the inside, even if it doesn't show on the outside, wear your clothes inside out! Your challenge for tomorrow is to play or work with someone new!
It’s SuperHero Day at SJSHS! #WeAreSterling
SHS: Thursday Oct. 10th:Homecoming Bonfire @ Crosspoint Church
8pm
Hey students, "Who is your Super Hero?" Tuesday is your day to dress as that real day person or comic based character. Show your Black Bear pride and dress as your "Hero".
SGS Families- Tomorrow is PICTURE DAY! It's also "MISMATCHED SHOES" day for anti-bullying spirit week!
Your challenge tomorrow is to write a kind note to someone, hold the door open, or do another random act of kindness.
Apollo 5 Mission Control & 50th Anniversary Interactive Experience on display in the commons at SJSHS during October. Thanks to @kscosmosphere #ManOnTheMoon #ExperienceHistory #WeAreSterling
Sterling will not be playing in the Chase Volleyball tournament this weekend. We will still be attending the JV tournament in Ellsworth. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Tennis in Wichita at HOA/CPL League Meet. #WeAreSterling
Reminder: SGS School Pictures tomorrow 10/8
With Homecoming being this Friday, SJHHS has a spirit event scheduled each day. We encourage students to participate in Monday's "Decade Days". Dress as folks did in the 50s, 60s, 70, 80s, 90s, or 2000s.
SGS Families- Don't forget that anti-bullying spirit week starts tomorrow! Come to school with CRAZY HAIR!
Your challenge tomorrow is to show someone you care by asking them about their day or by giving them a compliment!
Congrats to the lady bears on their tournament championship in Burrton! Bennie Horsch and Karlie Boeken also received all tournament team honors. Go bears! #WeAreSterling
Our SGS Book Fair last week was a huge success! Thanks to all who supported the book fair, which puts books directly into the hands of our students. Read all about it: https://www.usd376.com/article/144048?org=usd-376
Just a reminder we are having our all school pep rally next Friday, Oct. 11th @ 2pm. Community members are welcome to join us. This is a change from 2:30pm.
Go Bears!
JH/SHS: School Picture Packets are available in the office. Lots of JH kids grabbed them today. Keep an eye out for them.
Mr. Richter's American History class traveled to Abilene last week, visiting the Eisenhower Museum. Here's a few pictures of our students with Kansas' favorite son.
Congratulations to the Lady Bears Volleyball team on their 3rd place finish in the Lyons Invitational.
Lyons vs Sterling FB kickoff at 9:40.
We are under a lightning delay here in Lyons. We will update with a start time when we find out.
Best Things I Saw This Week:
Judah K finished 3rd @ Larned XC in 8th grade Girls'. Student artwork in the Office. See You @ the Pole students arrived early to pray for our school. Hyatt Life Science's Preston Moore visited our Anatomy & Physiology class. #WeAreSterling
There will be no 5th quarter at tonight’s junior high football game in Marion. We apologize for the timing of this notice and for any inconvenience it may cause.
Sterling FFA at their first-ever Land Judging Contest yesterday. Wilkerson S finished in the top 10 in the Greenhand division. #WeAreSterling
3BN broadcasts are now accessible using the USD376 mobile application. The link will open the stream in your mobile devices web browser.
JV tennis is under way here at SHS. Good luck ladies! #WeAreSterling
SHS: Graduation is May 9th @ 11am
Next weeks JV football game on September 30th was scheduled to be against Lyons. This game will now be played against Conway Springs JV and will still be at 6:00 at Smisor Stadium.
Congrats to Black Bear Cross Country runners Bella (Fr), Judan (8th), and Isabelle (7th) for medaling today at St. John. #WeAreSterling
We are loving our new app! Access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications, right from your pocket. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2zmuzrX or iPhone: https://apple.co/2zpQz58. Post
We're looking for volunteers to work at the SGS Book Fair next week. If you have an hour to help it would be appreciated! Teens can earn community service hours by working. Sign up here: https://volunteer.scholastic.com/#/signup/OYYuF6vph
Sterling High School is now accepting applications for head softball coach and assistant softball coach. Interested parties need to fill out a classified application that can be found at USD376.com and send it to Susan Ziegler at the district office or zieglers@usd376.com.
Black Bear Volleyball sweeps Berean and Marion in the #OraShields in front of a packed house. #WeAreSterling
Tonight’s JV game at Marion had been canceled. Sorry for the late notice. We were just notified this morning.
The SHS JV football game scheduled for tonight (9/16/19) at Marion has been cancelled.
Congrats to our SJSHS Fan of the Game: Esmeralda wins a $10 gift card! #WeAreSterling
For those folks wanting to know more about our new mobile app and it's functionality, you may want to visit this article https://www.usd376.com/article/120270?org=usd-376
Black Bear Cross Country brought home two medals from the Hesston meet today. Bella placed 9th in the 1A-3A Freshman girls' race, while Carter took 10th in the 1A-3A Sophomore boys' race. Carter's time was good enough for 13th place when adding in the 4A-6A times. #WeAreSterling
JH: Sports photos are Monday September 16th @ 2pm
Graduating Class of 2019-Yearbooks are in the office available for pick up
To view the entire band performance at the State Fair, please see our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SterlingUSD376/
A great performance in the arena!
Sterling High School marched at the Kansas State Fair today.
The SHS band is getting ready to march at the fair!
The SJH Cross Country meet scheduled for tomorrow, 9/10/19, is now scheduled to start at 4:15 at Prairie Hills Middle School in Hutchinson, KS.
If you can’t attend tonight’s game in person, be sure and catch the Black Bears vs Ell-Saline tonight at 7pm on the Black Bears Broadcasting network. http://shsblackbears.com
Lets go Black Bears!
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