
Tonight’s games in Cheney will be broadcast on their YouTube channel. You may find a link on shsblackbears.com

The junior high basketball games scheduled for today have been postponed. We will reschedule for this Thursday the 28th. Game times will be A girls and B boys at 5:00 and A boys and B girls at 6:00.

Due to dropping temperatures and the expectation of ice and snow through the morning, Sterling Schools will be closed today.

Friday Focus, take 2: http://sterlingusd376ks.apptegy.us/article/385150?org=usd-376

SJSHS will return to in-person schooling beginning Monday. For more information, see our website or click the following link: http://sterlingusd376ks.apptegy.us/article/384132?org=usd-376

Join the SHS Business, Entrepreneurship, and Graphic Design classes as they look to bring back the past in fun, comfortable forms. Old, vintage Sterling logos will be used to create merchandise available to you for a limited time! All production will be completed in-house by students!
See the PDF flier and order form to find out how you can get back to being cool...again!
Orders are due Friday, January 22!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yrX44kwllzpRPcsNCP4h-FWmVK0NdK7u/view?usp=sharing
All orders and questions can be directed to vintageblackbear@gmail.com.

SJSHS: Group A is in the building today.

The SGS Spelling Bee will be held tomorrow, Friday, January 15th at 1:30 in the SGS Commons. Spectators will not be allowed to attend the spelling bee in person. We will have only the contestants, pronouncer, and judges in the auditorium but others can tune in to view the spelling bee. However, all are invited to watch the spelling bee live online. This is the link to view the spelling bee.
https://boxcast.tv/view/sterling-grade-school-spelling-bee-349741
It will also be on shsblackbears.com.
A special thank you to Mr. Brian Richter for helping make this possible. The top four finalists will be eligible to represent SGS at the Rice County Spelling Bee to be held next Saturday at the Lyons High School Theater. Good luck to our spellers!

The link for the broadcast of tonight's junior high games can be found on shsblackbears.com.

Attention junior high BB parents. We have added a game this next Monday the 18th with Central Christian in Hutch. At this time I do not know game times, but I will send them out when I get more info. I do know that the girls will play A and B games and the boys A, B and C.

The varsity boys and c girls will tip at approximately 7:30.

Reminder that we have early dismissal Wednesday at 12:30.

For Thursday's junior high basketball game at Hutch Trinity, they are limiting to just one parent per player. The order of games will be half a C girls game at 3:00, half a C boys at 3:30, B girls at 4, B boys at 5, A girls at 6 and A boys at 7. All games will be played at Hutch Trinity High School.

That should be 6:00 and 6:10. Not 5

Girls A team will tip around 5:00. The boys A game will tip closer to 5:05-5:10.

Junior high boys and girls b team games will tip in approximately 10 minutes.

Winter sports pictures for JH/HS basketball, wrestling and cheer will take place this Wednesday the 13th at 8:00 a.m. No team pictures will be taken. If you student is going to get an individual picture this winter, they need to be here in uniform at 8:00 Wednesday morning. You may order pictures online using inter-state.com/order Code: 52408HA

Tomorrow nights game order against Sedgwick will be C at 4:00, B at 5:00 and then A at 6:00. The girls will be in the south gym and the boys will be in Ora.

The wifi for tonight game in Bennington is spotty. If you are having trouble viewing games, please use Benningtons broadcast. There is a link for it on shsblackbears.com

In this week's Friday Focus: Hybrid clarity; thanks to a good man calling it a career; Winter Activities resume; SHS headed to State Debate (22nd consecutive year!); the use of the word "yo-yoing." https://www.usd376.com/article/376527?org=usd-376

2 parents per player will be allowed at Bennington this Friday. Bennington is using a ticket system for entry. 2 tickets will be given to your player in the next few days to bring home.

Just a reminder that USD 376 students can eat school lunch and breakfast for free until the end of the school year! You do not have to sign up or have an account. All students that go through the line receive a free meal.

Concert moved to 6. Please bear with us and our broadcast partner. Technology is a bit finicky on its last day before heading back to school.

The concert has been moved to a 4:00 start due to technical difficulties. Thank you for your patience.

TODAY ONLY!!!! SJSHS Music Departments will present their winter concerts at 3:00 this afternoon on 3BN. This is a one-time only broadcast. To watch, go to http://shsblackbears.com.

Just a reminder that we dismiss school today at 12:30. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

SJSHS: Tomorrow is Finals Makeup Day for grades 7-12. Your student has been, or will be, notified as to whether he/she must attend tomorrow. We are calling parents to notify them, too. If you don't receive a call, your student is done for the semester. Merry Christmas.

TONIGHT is the premiere of Betsy Dutton's Adv Drama class' presentation of Bad Auditions on Camera at 7P on Black Bear Broadcasting. Go to http://shsblackbears.com to watch. Here's the TRAILER: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TULMq_cRC9bRrbGVodDpHGnkkrf4nWnK/view?usp=sharing

Here is a special edition of the Friday Focus to wrap up the fall semester: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LVgigkXPbYS1rtgompsrrXbJbfGHUbzI/view?usp=sharing.

Girls’ Varsity tipping at 7:40.

JH C-team girls’ game tips about 6:10.

The junior high A girls game will tip just before 5:00.

The game scheduled for Friday night the 18th in Cheney has been postponed. We will look for a makeup date in January some time.

SJSHS Adjusted Schedule for today (12/16): Odd Day Finals, Group A in person, Group B online. First period is 10:00-11:11; Third period is 11:15 - 12:51 (includes lunch); Fifth period is 12:55 - 2:06; Seventh period is 2:10 - 3:25. Lunches start at 11:15, 11:45, and 12:26.

Due to dangerous road conditions, Sterling Public Schools will start 2 hours late. There will be no AM preschool.

Varsity Boys tipping right around 7:30.

Girls’ Varsity tip just after 6:00.

Varsity girls will tip shortly after 6:00.

C-Team Boys will tip just after 5:40.

Final Exams begin tomorrow at SJSHS. Schedule available at: https://www.apptegy.net/s/news-usd-376/articles/finals-schedule-usd-376.

Just a reminder that we are limiting to two parents/guardians per family tonight. We also ask that you only attend the game in which your child is playing. Games will be broadcasted on 3BN.

For the boys HOA vs CPL challenge in Cheney this Friday the 18th, they are only allowing 1 parent per participant. Please email Wes at laudermilkw@usd376.com who that parent will be.

The junior high boys basketball game scheduled for tonight in Marion has been postponed. No makeup date has been set.

The boys will play in the 5th place game at Kingman tomorrow. JV will start at 10:00 am followed by the varsity at 11:30. Girls varsity will play for the championship at 6:00 followed by the JV at 7:30.

The girls junior high basketball games scheduled for Monday the 14th in Marion have been postponed. The boys will still play with the B game starting at 5:00 following by the A game. There will be no C game. Also, the girls games with Remington have been rescheduled for Thursday the 17th here in Sterling. Game times will be sent out early next week.

JH A-team game will tip just after 7. We apologize for the volume of messages tonight and are working to reduce them for those of you who do t have JH students.

JH: C-team girls to tip just after 5:40.

JH C-Team boys to tip just after 5:05

JH: A-team girls will tip just after 5:00.

Varsity girls beat Sunrise Christian 56-45. JV boys fall to Dodge City 42-39. Boys varsity and girls JV will both tip in approximately 15 minutes in kingman.

Last night, our Board approved expectations for the return of parents/guardians to attend basketball games at Sterling Jr/Sr High School. Details at http://sterlingusd376ks.apptegy.us/article/364409?org=usd-376.

For those heading to Kingman for basketball today, please plan to only attend the game that your child is playing in. The varsity girls and JV boys play at 2:00 and the varsity boys and JV girls play at 3:30. Also, please remember that masks must be worn at all times and worn correctly. Those not abiding by the rules will be asked to leave.

Attention high school basketball parents: Kingman WILL allow two parents/guardians per participants family tomorrow and Saturday at the games. They are requesting that the names of those parents attending please be put on a pass list. If you are planning to attend either tomorrow or Saturday, please email Wes at laudermilkw@usd376.com to get your name on the list by noon on Thursday. Extra spots cannot be used by children or other people. You must be a parent or guardian to attend.

For those trying to watch the junior high games in Lyons tonight and having difficulty seeing, you may also watch the Lyons broadcast on their USD 405 Facebook page.

FCCLA is selling stadium seats. They are $40
Please contact Mrs. Prather to order @ pratherc@usd376.com

Tonight’s boys games against Remington will be a B game at 5:00 followed by the A game. Games will be broadcast on shsblackbears.com

For those trying to watch the junior high game in Ellsworth, the feed might look bad. If we are unable to fix it, we hope to upload the coaches film tomorrow for all to watch.

SHS/JH: Picture Re-Takes are Dec. 2nd. If you purchased pictures and want to re-take them, please bring your picture packet back with you.

Sterling Schools is in desperate need of 2 short term substitute custodians. Pay is $15.11/hour and would be 40 hrs/wk for 2 wks. Fill out app here: https://5il.co/9uyn or call 620-278-3621 for info.

Happy Monday! We're glad you are all back, either in person or virtual. We are having some glitches today on multiple levels. Some are on our end, some are on your end, and some are issues between Internet providers. Regardless of the issue you are having, please don't stress. We will work things out as quickly as possible, but don't worry as we will figure it out and find a way for you to be a part of school. If you miss a class, it is what it is. Relax and try to get on for the next one. We'll keep working and, for those of you at home today, we'll see most of you tomorrow. If you are on quarantine and having issues, be sure to let us know via email or call us.

The junior high girls games in Ellsworth for Monday, November 30th have been canceled. As of now, the boys will still play. The B game will be at 4:00 and the A game will follow.

SHS/JH: Picture Re-Takes are Dec. 2nd. If you purchased pictures and want to re-take them, please bring your picture packet back with you.

Please see this important message about moving to our hybrid model Nov. 30th. https://www.usd376.com/article/354014?org=usd-376

The junior high basketball game scheduled for Monday in Inman is still on as planned. We will be limited to two tickets per participant. Tickets will be given today at practice.

Reminder that we have early dismissal tomorrow, November 18th at 12:30 for professional learning communities.

Please see this important announcement about the possibility of moving to our hybrid plan the week following Thanksgiving. https://www.usd376.com/article/349234?org=usd-376

For those of you who have purchased the streaming option for the musical, please be aware that you will have to watch the musical on the device you first open it on. You will not be able to start it on your phone and then transfer it to your TV.

As of now, there are still 30 in person tickets remaining for Friday nights showing of the musical and over 100 for Saturday night. If you would like to see the musical in person, you may purchase those tickets online at www.sterlinghs.booktix.com

ALL SHOOK UP - SHS musical tonight thru Sat. In-person seating limited to 150, but tickets still available for all shows, both in-person and livestream, at sterlinghs.booktix.com. In-person tickets available at the door 'til gone. So whether here or home, come watch this show!

Please see information on Sterling's Modified Quarantine Plan here: https://www.usd376.com/article/346027?org=usd-376

SJSHS: Financial Aid Night is starting in the commons NOW through 8:00. Come get help with your college planning!

This is a reminder that the choir concert will start at 5:00 this evening at Smisor Stadium. We ask that you please social distance in family groups, and remember your blankets to sit in the grass. No lawn chairs will be allowed.

Seniors and parents! We will have the FAFSA Night tonight from 6:30 - 8:30 pm in the Common's Area. The choir concert should be over by that time.
Bring your laptop, 2019 Tax Information and FSA ID # so you can complete the FAFSA tonight. There will be SC Financial Aid experts to help complete your FAFSA.

Congratulations to Bella Brownlee and Judah Kuhn for making it to state cross country! Bella placed 8th and Judah 11th at regionals in Johnson City this past Saturday. The girls will run this Saturday the 31st at 10:05 out in Victoria. Good luck girls!!

PSA for rec basketball coaches wanting to use Sterling's gyms this winter:
Since all of the rec leagues in the area are not starting basketball until the middle of January of next year, Sterling will be closing its' gyms for practices for rec teams until December 1st at the earliest. Scheduling of all gyms in the district, including the grade school, will be handled by Wes Laudermilk. We will start accepting reservations on November 23rd, and we will be allowing no more than 2 practices per week. If you have any questions, please contact Wes at laudermilkw@usd376.com or 620-278-2171.

This is a reminder that the football game for this week is scheduled for Thursday. October 29th at Douglass at 7:00 pm. Players will be given 4 wristbands to pass out to family members today. You will not be allowed into the game without a wristband.

Due to icy road conditions, Sterling Public Schools will be closed Tuesday October 27th. We apologize for the late notice.

There will be no singers practice tomorrow morning.

SJSHS Weather/Schedule Update: If we have school tomorrow, it will be an ODD day. Wednesday will be an EVEN day, regardless.

The junior high basketball parent meeting scheduled for tonight is being moved to a virtual format. We will have two meeting times for those of you who have both boys and girls. The boys meeting will be at 7:30 and the link to the meeting is https://meet.google.com/huf-pswz-cqf The girls meeting will be at 8:00 and the link for it is https://meet.google.com/cfa-xikd-ise

Due to Icy roads, Sterling Public Schools will be closed today, Monday October 26th.

Volleyball is running behind at Inman. It will be around 3:30-3-:45 before our match starts.

Sub state volleyball will be in Inman tomorrow. You must have a ticket to get into the game. If you do not have a ticket, please do not plan to attend. Tickets were given to players earlier this week. Our first match will be at 3:00. The game will be on 3BN.

SJSHS: Tomorrow evening's choir concert has been postponed due to the weather forecast. We are looking at alternate dates and hope to reschedule this sometime in November.

Sterling Jr/Sr High
School Pictures will be taken on Oct. 23rd @ 8am
--www.inter-state.com --Code: 50726M
Re-Take day is Dec. 2nd @ 8am
All Remote Kids are welcome to get their pictures taken. Please come to the office Oct 23rd @8am

The JV football game for tonight has been canceled.

3BN will be back on in the second half.

Here is the link for tonight’s game.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hCfef6j0eXI

The 3BN broadcast crew is experiencing difficulties on tonight’s football broadcast. You may find Marion’s broadcast on YouTube by searching for MCTV20. We will inform you if we get ours up and running.

Sterling Jr/Sr High
School Pictures will be taken on Oct. 23rd @ 8am
--www.inter-state.com --Code: 50726M
Re-Take day is Dec. 2nd @ 8am
All Remote Kids are welcome to get their pictures taken. Please come to the office Oct 23rd @8am

Junior high volleyball and football parents, Hutch Trinity is again limiting fans to two per participant for this Thursday's games. Two tickets will be handed to each participant at some point this week, and no extra tickets will be available.

The schedule of events will be a little different for tonight's cross country meet. The JV/Fresh girls will start at 3:30, JV/Fresh boys at 3:50, 7th grade at 4:10, 8th grade at 4:25, varsity girls at 4:45 and varsity boys at 5:05. Please plan ahead for parking issues.

Sterling Jr/Sr High
School Pictures will be taken on Oct. 23rd @ 8am
--www.inter-state.com --Code: 50726M
Re-Take day is Dec. 2nd @ 8am
All Remote Kids are welcome to get their pictures taken. Please come to the office Oct 23rd @8am

Reminder that we dismiss at 12:30 tomorrow, Wednesday, October 7th.

Information for HS football in Hutchinson this Friday the 9th:
Since Reno County is in the orange, Hutch Trinity is limiting fans to 2 per participant. Tickets will be given to the players later this week to distribute to parents. We will NOT be handing them out in the office. The game WILL be broadcast on shsblackbears.com though our 3BN partners.

Sterling Grade School Fall pictures are scheduled for tomorrow, October 6th.

Catch today’s pep assembly broadcast by 3BN starting around 2:50 pm. The 3BN team will stream the Homecoming Ceremony tonight at 6:40pm followed by the game at 7pm. Good luck to everyone. Go Bears!

The Burrton volleyball tournament scheduled for tomorrow is still on. Our half of the tournament will be played at Fairfield High School with our first match scheduled to start at 10:00 am. The girls will be given tickets tonight for attendance. We will let you know if anything changes.

Sterling Jr/Sr High
School Pictures will be taken on Oct. 23rd @ 8am
--www.inter-state.com --Code: 50726M
Re-Take day is Dec. 2nd @ 8am
All Remote Kids are welcome to get their pictures taken. Please come to the office Oct 23rd @8am

SGS Picture Day is coming up on 10/06/2020!
Order online at inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/50725XF

For those heading to Hillsboro this evening, they would like sterling to park on the northeast end of the stadium and use the northeast gate to enter.

We are limited to 4 tickets per player for Friday's football game in Hillsboro. Families can stop by the office to get tickets. If tickets are left over, we will send another notification.

The JV football game scheduled for today against Chaparral has been canceled.

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.

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

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!

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#

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 .

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

SW Heights scores a TD and 2-pt conversion. A penalty-aided drive. 22-21, Bears trail. End of 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

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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?

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!

SHS: Thursday Oct. 10th:Homecoming Bonfire @ Crosspoint Church
8pm

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.

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.

Reminder: SGS School Pictures tomorrow 10/8

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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/

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