IAR STATE TESTING has started and we are off to a great start! WE NEED STUDENTS HERE EVERY DAY ON TIME SO THEY DO NOT MISS THEIR TESTING SESSIONS.

Sunday, March 8:

      • Daylight Savings Time...Spring Forward- set your clocks AHEAD 1 hour.

      • Happy, Happy Birthday Ms. Malahy!

Monday, March 9, 2026: IAR Testing

      • Happy, Happy Birthday Ms. Pat!

      • 7 Mindsets- Unit 7: The Time is Now- 7.1 Embrace Every Moment

      • 12:25-1:00 7th Grade Good Guides Lunch Bunch

      • 6:30 School Board Meeting- Boys Varsity Team will be recognized

Tuesday, March 10, 2026: IAR Testing

      • 7 Mindsets- Unit 7: The Time is Now- 7.1 Embrace Every Moment

      • 7th Grade HULT is at Sterling- Lesson on Mental Health Awareness

      • 11:05-1:00 Horizons during lunch with 6th and 7th grade.

      • 2:45-4:45 After School Tutoring- by invitation only

Wednesday, March 11, 2026: IAR Testing

      • Happy, Happy Birthday Ms. Tonya!

      • 7 Mindsets- Unit 7: The Time is Now- 7.1 Embrace Every Moment 

      • 2:30-4:00 Speech and Debate after school

Thursday, March 12, 2026: IAR Testing 

      • 7 Mindsets- Unit 7: The Time is Now- 7.1 Embrace Every Moment

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

      • 2:45-4:45 After School Tutoring- by invitation only

      • 4:00 JV Girls' Volleyball Game HOME vs Lincoln, Varsity Game will

        follow- 8th grade Varsity Recognition Night for Volleyball

Friday, March 13, 2026: IAR Testing 

    • Quarter 3 Report Cards Sent Home

    • 7 Mindsets- Unit 7: The Time is Now- 7.1 Embrace Every Moment

Supporting mental health and wellness for students and families.

If your child is struggling with anxiety, having a hard time staying focused, or could benefit from extra support, Cartwheel is here to help. Many families reach out to ask questions or get advice before a challenge becomes bigger. We are proud to partner with Cartwheel to provide access to mental health support for the students and families in our community via virtual therapy and family guidance with licensed clinicians.

How Cartwheel can help:

✓ No waitlists – Students, families, and staff can be seen within days, not months
✓ Flexible scheduling – Virtual appointments available 8am-8pm Mon-Fri and some weekend hours
✓ Multiple languages – Care available in English, Spanish, and other languages
✓ No financial barriers – Free for families with Medicaid; in-network with many insurance plans

How to access support:

For Families: Parents and caregivers seeking support for their child can complete this simple interest form.

For Referring Staff: School counselors and social workers can refer students and families who could benefit from therapy, parent guidance, or psychiatric care.

We're here when you need us. Learn more and get started: https://www.cartwheel.org/district/peoria-public-schools

Rule 16 – You must complete your homework every day. 

Rule 17 – Subject transitions and moving to different classrooms will be swift, quiet, and orderly. 

Rule 23 – Know other teachers’ names and greet them in the hall by name. 

Rule 27 – Do not stare at a student who is being reprimanded. 

Rule 54 – Carpe Diem (enjoy the day, pluck the day when it is ripe, seize the day). 

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

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

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. 

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

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.