Sterling Middle School

Sterling Middle School

 

Sterling Spotlight Parent News

Volume 24: Information for the Week of  February 16-20, 2026

 
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Looking at the Week Ahead to See What Is Happening:

Monday, February 16, 2026:

        • No School- President's Day- All schools and district offices are closed

 

Tuesday, February 17, 2026: 8th Grade IAR Practice Test

      • 7 Mindsets- Unit 6: Live to Give- 6.2 Stretch Yourself

       • 2:45-4:15 JV Girls' Volleyball Practice; 4:15-5:30 Varsity Girls' Volleyball

         Practice 

 

Wednesday, February 18, 2026: 5th Grade IAR Practice Test

      • 7 Mindsets- Unit 6: Live to Give- 6.2 Stretch Yourself

      • 6th Grade to the HULT Center- Human Reproduction and Pregnancy- divided 

         into 2 groups- group 1 will be gone from 9:15- 11:30 and group 2 will be gone

         from 11:30-1:15- Lane will be attending with both groups.

       • 11:05-1:00 Speech and Debate during Lunches- room 135 Community Room   

       • 2:30-4:00 Speech and Debate Practice in the Community Room- Room 135

       • 3:45 JV Girls' Volleyball Game AWAY @ Liberty; Varsity Girls' Volleyball Game

          will follow JV.- students should not arrive at Liberty before 3:15.

        

Thursday, February 19, 2026: 6th Grade IAR Practice Test

      • 7 Mindsets- Unit 6: Live to Give- 6.2 Stretch Yourself

      • 2:45-4:00 Future Teacher Club Meeting with Ms. Mullen in room 116

 

Friday, February 20, 2026: 7th Grade IAR Practice Test

      • 7 Mindsets- Unit 6: Live to Give- 6.2 Stretch Yourself

      • 2:45-4:15 JV Girls' Volleyball Practice; 4:15-5:30 Varsity Girls' Volleyball

        Practice 

 

Saturday, February 21, 2026: 

    • Volleyball Jamboree @ Manual- more information to come

    • 9:00-2:00 Speech and Debate Tournament @ Trewyn Middle School

 

Ron Clark- The 55 Essential Rules Connected to our 7 Mindsets Unit: Attitude of Gratitude

Rule #9: Always say thank you when given something.

Rule #11: Surprise others by performing random acts of kindness.

Rule #15: Do not ask for a reward.

Rule #25: Greet visitors and make them feel welcome.

 

6th grade HULT Letter

 
 

The Cognia parent survey is critical for school improvement. This survey provides direct feedback on student wellness, academic learning, and safety. It helps identify strengths and weaknesses for us to improve the educational quality and ensures parent voices help shape the school's strategic planning and school environment. 

Please complete PARENT SURVEY link today! Your voice matters to us. Click the link below...
2026 PARENT SURVEY

 

            ATTENTION 8th Grade Parents-              You MUST approve your child's course planner for high school in School Links:

School Links is a tool that gives you access to the bigger picture of your students’ future. As a guardian, you will have the opportunity to join your student in their career and college exploration process and have conversations with them about their future. You will have access to School Links through your account. Please ensure you have an email address on file in Skyward. We look forward to getting started and helping you help your student! 

School Links allows you to:  

View the results of your student’s career interest, strength, and mindset assessments to learn more about their interests and what careers might be right for them 

See what colleges and careers your student has favorited and set as goals 

Check your personalized dashboard for upcoming events, as well as important reminders and to-dos for your student 

Complete your own research on colleges, careers, and more to help you have informed conversations with your students. 

Compare college costs and explore expected financial aid, scholarships, and out-of-pocket expenses

Review your student’s course plans

 
 

America Reads Tutoring at Bradley University:

Bradley university is offering a free tutoring program called America Reads. We pair kids grades K-8 with an undergrad student to help them with reading comprehension, math, and general homework. This program will be starting back up again on February 2nd and runs until May 5th. 

 

Test Taking Tips as we Prepare for IAR Testing:

 

Students attending Peoria Public Schools have access to online programs from home to provide additional practice and support.

 Family Resource Page Includes forms, family resources, school resources & more!

How to Help Your Student Master Standards:

 

FEBRUARY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENU:

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Upcoming Dates:

• February 16, 2026- No School- President's Day- all schools and district offices are closed

• February 17-20, 2026 IAR PRACTICE Tests to prepare our students for the real test in

   March.

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. Parents, please continue to check your email, our Sterling website and/or our Facebook for important announcements.