Graduation for the class of 2026 was held at Roscoe Eades Stadium on May 17 on a beautiful day, besides some slight wind.
The ceremony started off with the processional “Pomp and Circumstance”...
Sterling High School’s annual award ceremony was held on Monday, May 11, 2026.
The important event brings together students, staff, and families to celebrate the accomplishments of the school...
Julie Melsness, a staple of the high school community for many years, is retiring this year.
She was a joyful Spanish teacher who was beloved for her ability of explaining complex concepts with...
Farmapalooza returned this year as one of the most exciting events hosted by the Sterling FFA Chapter, bringing students together from across the district for a day centered around agriculture and...
Horticulture students recently held their annual plant sale in the Sterling High School Greenhouse from May 6 to May 8. Horticulture students worked diligently in the greenhouse to ensure that all...
Every May, the S.H.S. music department holds their spring concerts. Unlike past years, this concert included band, orchestra, and choir, instead of each group hosting individual concerts.
Each...
Sterling High School’s 2026-2027 dance team tryouts were held on Thursday, May 7, and Friday, May 8.
The dancers started by stretching as a group and then began learning a dance combination...
CEO students showed off their hard work at the CEO Tradeshow on April 29 and 30 at Northpark Mall,
CEO (Creating Educational Opportunities) is a Whiteside Area Career Center class where students...
Sterling High School recently held its cheerleading tryouts for the 2026-2027 season. From April 20 to the 22, the girls tried out for spots for football cheer, basketball cheer, and the elite competition...
Sterling High School recently held its annual prom on April 25, 2026, at the McCormick Event Center in Rock Falls. The night was followed by post prom at Homer B. Musgrove Fieldhouse. Each year, the junior...
Seniors at Sterling High School are given the option to apply for one of the school’s greatest honors: Student of the Month (SoTM). SoTM are two individuals who have academically challenged themselves,...
Seniors at Sterling High School are given the opportunity to earn one of the school’s highest honors: Student of the Month (SoTM). This recognition is awarded to seniors who demonstrate academic achievement,...
