
Don't forget to complete the parent Cognia survey! Please click on the link below to complete the survey today! Remember to select STERLING MIDDLE SCHOOL from the school list.
PARENT SURVEY LINK: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/275328/p692
Daylight Savings Time Sunday....Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead 1 hour. We SPRING forward.

We are loving our new app! Access documents, news, updates, and even emergency notifications, right from your pocket. Download for Android https://aptg.co/t3Z2H0 Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/0M3N2Z



📚✨ It's Read Across America Week 2025! ✨📚
Share a selfie with your favorite Dr. Seuss book AND wearing a crazy hat before school starts tomorrow. Most creative 🎩 hat wins a prize! 🏆 #CrazyHatDay #ReadAcrossAmerica


Please see the newsletter for March 3-7, 2025. Don't forget parents we need your input...take the Cognia parent survey today! Remember select STERLING MIDDLE SCHOOL.
https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/sterling-middle-school/newsletters/sterling-spotlight-parent-news-for-march-3-7-2025
Cognia PARENT SURVEY LINK: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/275328/p692

We are thrilled to introduce the Peoria Public Schools app! It puts everything about Peoria Public Schools right in your pocket.
Download for Android https://aptg.co/t3Z2H0
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/0M3N2Z



February 17-22, 2025 Weekly Parent Newsletter
https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/sterling-middle-school/newsletters/sterling-spotlight-parent-newsletter-february-17-21-2025

🏫📍 🚌📍🚌📍🚌 📍🏘️ Everything you need to know about the new BusQuest app! https://tinyurl.com/PPSBusQuest


Get ready for the next Warrior Café on February 13th—just in time for Valentine’s Day! 💕 Enjoy a classic spaghetti dinner, Lady and the Tramp style! 🍝


❄️Due to the weather forecast, school will dismiss one hour early on Wednesday, February 12th, to ensure everyone gets home safely. High school students will dismiss at their usual 1:30 p.m. time. All after-school programs are canceled for Wednesday evening.❄️
❄️Debido al pronóstico del clima, la escuela terminará una hora antes el miércoles 12 de febrero para garantizar que todos lleguen a casa de manera segura. Los estudiantes de secundaria saldrán a su hora habitual de las 1:30 p.m. Todos los programas extracurriculares están cancelados para la noche del miércoles.❄️



Parents Newsletter for February 10-14, 2025
https://peoriapublicschoolsil.edurooms.com/engage/sterling-middle-school/newsletters/sterling-spotlight-parent-newsletter-february-10-14-2025

🏫📍 🚌📍🚌📍🚌 📍🏘️
Everything you need to know about the new BusQuest app!
https://tinyurl.com/PPSBusQuest


♟️✨ Peoria Public Schools Invite YOU to Make Your Move This February! ✨♟️
Calling all students, families, and chess enthusiasts across the district! 📚👨👩👧👦 Join us for an exciting month of chess events designed to challenge minds and build connections. 🧠🤝
🗓️ Feb 8: PFT/PPS Chess Championship at Lincoln K-8. Registration opens soon at 🌐 www.pftd150chess.com.
🗓️ Feb 21: For the Love of Chess ❤️♟️ OPEN CHESS Night at Mark Bills Middle School, 4–6 PM. Come play, meet new friends, and share your love of the game!
🗓️ Feb 22: Peoria County Chess Championship 🏅 at Mark Bills Middle School. Be part of this county-wide showdown!
🗓️ Feb 28–Mar 1: IESA State Chess Championship 🏆 at the Peoria Civic Center. Cheer on Peoria’s best as they compete at the state level!
🎉 Get involved, represent your school, and make your move! Let’s show how Peoria Public Schools come together through the power of chess. 💪♟️#PeoriaChess #PPSProud


We are excited to welcome Teacher of the Year, Dr. Rachael Mahmood, to PPS for new teacher mentoring!


We are excited to welcome Teacher of the Year, Dr. Rachel Mahmood to PPS for new teacher mentoring!


⭐It's not too late to sign up! The first session is tonight! ⭐


Grateful for the meals that fuel our minds and warm our hearts. Thank you
Cafeteria Staff! 🍎🥪


🌞 **Dive into Summer Learning! 🌞
Hi, parents and guardians! Ready to give your 6-8th graders an amazing summer experience? Sign them up for our optional learning session with new camp-like activities! Go to www.psd150.org/summer to learn more and register before May 1st!


🌞 **Experience Summer Learning with Us! 🌞 Hello, 3rd-5th grade parents and guardians! Are you looking for an exciting summer opportunity for your kids? Sign them up for our optional learning session with new camp-like activities! Go to www.psd150.org/summer to learn more and register before May 1st!


🌞 **Experience Summer Learning with Us! 🌞 Hello, 3rd-5th grade parents and guardians! Are you looking for an exciting summer opportunity for your kids? Sign them up for our optional learning session with new camp-like activities! Go to www.psd150.org/summer to learn more and register before May 1st!
