Sterling Middle School

Sterling Spotlight Parent News

Information for the Week of April 7-11, 2025
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Looking at the Week Ahead to See What Is Happening:

Friday, April 4- Happy Birthday Ms. Songbi!

Saturday, April 5- Happy Birthday Ms. Butler!

Monday, April 7: School Resumes- see everyone back at 7:30am

Monday, April 7: Team Up and Read- wear your favorite sports team gear

  • Happy Assistant Principal's Week Ms. Malahy!

  • 7 Mindsets- Unit 6- Live to Give- Lesson 6.3 Receive Gracefully

  • ISA Science Assessment for 5th and 8th Grade

  • 8:15-12:50 Speech Services with Ms. Johnson

  • 5:00 GIRLS' Soccer Game at Sterling Field #1 vs Trewyn

  • 21st Century Afterschool 2:30-5:30 (Monday-Thursday every week)

Tuesday, April 8: Hats Off to Reading- wear your favorite hat!

  • Happy Assistant Principal's Week Ms. Malahy!

  • 7 Mindsets- Unit 6- Live to Give- Lesson 6.3 Receive Gracefully

  • ISA Science Assessment for 5th and 8th Grade

  • Horizons 6th-8th grade during lunches

  • Speech Practice during lunch for 5th-8th Grade

  • 5:00 BOYS' Soccer Game at Sterling Field #1 vs Trewyn

  • 2:45-3:15 Track Informational Meeting for Parents and Students

  • 21st Century Afterschool 2:30-5:30 (Monday-Thursday every week)

Wednesday, April 9: Thing 1 & Thing 2- find a friend and dress as TWINS!

  • Happy Assistant Principal's Week Ms. Malahy!

  • 7 Mindsets- Unit 6- Live to Give- Lesson 6.3 Receive Gracefully

  • ISA Science Assessment for 5th and 8th Grade

  • 4:00 GIRLS' Soccer Game at Sterling Field #3 vs Elise Ford Allen

  • 21st Century Afterschool 2:30-5:30 (Monday-Thursday every week)

  • Track Tryouts 2:45-3:45

Thursday, April 10: Snuggle Up with a Good Book- Pajama Comfy Cozy Day!

  • Happy Assistant Principal's Week Ms. Malahy!

  • 7 Mindsets- Unit 6- Live to Give- Lesson 6.3 Receive Gracefully

  • ISA Science Assessment for 5th and 8th Grade

  • 2:45-4:45 Future Teacher After School Club with Songbi and Westmoreland

  • 4:00 BOYS' Soccer Game at Sterling Field #3 vs Elise Ford Allen

  • 21st Century Afterschool 2:30-5:30 (Monday-Thursday every week)

  • Track Tryouts 2:45-3:45

Friday, April 11: Freaky Friday- staff dress like students and students dress like staff!

  • Happy Assistant Principal's Week Ms. Malahy!

  • 7 Mindsets- Unit 6- Live to Give- Lesson 6.3 Receive Gracefully

  • ISA Science Assessment for 5th and 8th Grade

  • 8:15-10:00 Speech Services with Ms. Johnson

  • 9:30-11:30- Herrold Symphony with 7th Grade Band and Orch. students at the Civic Center

  • 1:15 Qtr. 3 Honor Roll Celebration

  • 2:30-4:00 Speech and Debate Practice in room 128- NO TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE

Saturday, April 12:

  • 9:00 AM GIRLS' Soccer Game at Sterling Field #2 vs Annie Jo Gordon

  • 11:00 AM BOYS' Soccer Game at Sterling Field #2 vs Annie Jo Gordon

Spring Break Challenge

ROAR TEAM is Sponsoring Read Across America Sprirt Week April 7-11, 2025:

Due to our IAR testing that was happening during Read Across America we did not want students out of uniform for theme days because we wanted them to stay focused. So, we are kicking off our SPIRIT WEEK the week we come back April 7-11th. We hope all students and staff will participate in the fun!

roar theme week
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PTO....PARENTS WE NEED YOUR HELP!

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Middle School Athletics-Girls Soccer:

soccer updated
girls soccer schedule

Middle School Athletics-Boys Soccer:

boys soccer

Track Schedule 2025...will be starting

Parent Communication from Coach Brooks the Track Coach:

Tue, April  8th - Meet & Greet with Parents & Runners: 2:45pm - 3:15pm- in the library

Wed, April 9th – Tryouts outside  2:45pm - 3:45pm

Thurs, April 10th – Tryouts outside  2:45pm - 3:45pm

Fri,    April 11th – track team will be submitted to Lane and Malahy

Official practice begins Tue, April 15th at 2:45pm – 3:45pm

Track schedule will be Mon – Thurs 2:45pm – 3:45pm

track and field info
Contact Us

Principal, Mrs. Lynn Lane

lynn.lane@psd150.org

Assistant Principal, Ms. Katie Malahy

katherine.malahy@psd150.org

If you have any general academic, attendance, athletic, or other student concerns, please contact the school at 309-672-6557 or at sterling@psd150.org. You can also find answers to general questions in our Student Handbook. Parents, please continue to check your email, our Sterling website and/or our Facebook for important announcements.

Important Dates

April 7-30 ISA 5th and 8th Grade Science Assessment state testing window.

April 11- Quarter 3 Achievement Celebration for students that have achieved As and Bs for Quarter 3, improved attendance and reduced their office discipline referrals.