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Student council members hand out candy at the annual Trunk or Treat. Every year since 2021 SHS student council members have participated in the local Trunk or Treat.

Student Council helps with Halloween activities

Madelyn Oyen and Sophia Torres November 13, 2024

On October 29, a Trunk or Treat was held at the Sterling Police department to provide safe trick or treating for all ages and the S.H.S. student council members got the opportunity to help out. S.H.S....

National Honor Society opens applications

National Honor Society opens applications

Adylyn Crandall, Copy Editor November 13, 2024

  As quarter two of the S.H.S. 2024-2025 school year begins, students are getting their National Honor Society application results back.    In September, students who were interested in becoming...

FFA members attend National Convention

FFA members attend National Convention

Romy Kendrick, News Reporter November 10, 2024

  The FFA recently hosted  their 97th annual National FFA Convention. Thousands of FFA members across the country attended his event to learn more and bring members and advisors to celebrate achievements....

Student council members hand out candy at the annual Trunk or Treat. Every year since 2021 SHS student council members have participated in the local Trunk or Treat.

Student Council helps with Halloween activities

Madelyn Oyen and Sophia Torres November 10, 2024

  Since 2021, S.H.S. Student Council members have attended the annual Trunk or Treat event that the Sterling Police Department has been hosting for children of all ages. S.H.S. staff members and local...

S.H.S.'s Scholastic Bowl kicks off season

S.H.S.’s Scholastic Bowl kicks off season

Zack Koppien, News Reporter November 10, 2024

  S.H.S.’s Scholastic Bowl Program is kicking off this fall, bringing together eager students to compete in academic challenges.    Scholastic Bowl has been at S.H.S. for many years allowing...

SHS Travel Club visits the Maquoketa Caves. This is the first trip of the year.

Travel Club visiting Maquoketa Caves

Lillian Reaver, Design Editor November 1, 2024

On October 12, 2024, Sterling High School’s Travel Club visited Maquoketa, Iowa. In Maquoketa, they hiked and explored the Maquoketa Caves State Park and enjoyed lunch at Mega’s Grill and Eatery in...

Cast members of "Pride and Prejudice" complete a scene. Students performed the weekend of October 25, 2024.

S.H.S. welcomes new fall play director

Gavin Fischer, Copy Editor November 1, 2024

  Besides being an unforgettable production, this year’s fall play “Pride and Prejudice” was the beginning of a new era for the Sterling High School Theatre Department.   Last school year,...

APES students Carlee Hawkins and Ellie Aitken use probes to test the water.

APES visits Starved Rock

Jubraan Alkhalaf, co-Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2024

  Beginning this year at S.H.S., a new AP class is being offered. AP Environmental Science, usually referred to as APES, is a science AP meant to be easier and more applicable to the real world. APES...

S.H.S. Cheerleaders host cheer kiddie camp

S.H.S. Cheerleaders host cheer kiddie camp

Alexis Rosas, Name Editor October 30, 2024

The S.H.S cheerleaders hosted a cheer kiddie camp, for ages kindergarten to 8th graders to help raise money for the cheer fund. This event was four days long, the first three days the kids practiced at...

September Students of the Month

September Students of the Month

Addison Andrews, co-Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2024

 The S.H.S. Student of the Month (SoTM) is the highest level of academic and extracurricular recognition for S.H.S. seniors. SoTM winners are students who have challenged themselves with rigorous courses,...

Internship class expands

Internship class expands

Mya Lira and Janet Brito October 23, 2024

This year marks the third class of interns since the launch of the S.H.S. Internship program. As the name suggests, internships give students the opportunity to gain real-world experience in their future...

Juniors raise money for prom

Juniors raise money for prom

Leah Jones, News Reporter October 23, 2024

 Every year, Sterling High School juniors raise money for prom decorations, location, food, and more. This year, the class of 2026 prom committee has set up multiple fundraisers for the 2025 prom. They...

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