Griffin News
Our Griffin News Team provides late-breaking and current events for all of Sterling School by a new team composed of talented 7th and 8th graders. We pride ourselves on delivering the facts truthfully and efficiently; ensuring that our viewers get daily information regarding school-wide events without bias. You can count on GRIFFIN NEWS to not just deliver the news, but also heartwarming stories of the students and the staff here at Sterling School.
SC Ready INFO
SC READY Information for Parents
SC READY Parent Resources - (provides translations of assessment brochures and ISR samples; allows users to request alternate formats of these documents)
Parents, please help our students prepare for test days by ensuring the following:
Arrive on time (be at school by 7:45am)
If at all possible, do not schedule appointments
Get plenty of sleep the night before
Eat breakfast
Bring a fully charged Chromebook
SC Ready/PASS Testing Schedule
3rd - 8th Grade:
Tuesday, April 30 ELA Day 1
Wednesday, May 1 ELA Day 2
Tuesday, May 7 Math
Wednesday, May 8 Science (4th and 6th Grade Only)
EOC Testing Schedule
Wednesday, May 15 Algebra 1 EOC
2024-25 After School Program Registration
Registration is now open for next school year. Download the form. All Registration Forms MUST be turned in to the front office or directly to Maxi Henry by Friday, May 17th to be guaranteed a spot. If you wait until the Fall to register, you will be put on a waiting list.
Please email Mrs. Henry with any questions. To learn more about the program, visit the After School website.
Band Receives Outstanding Program Award
The Sterling/CTC Band at Solo/Ensemble has secured this year's Outstanding Program Award! The OPA is the highest award a band program can receive in South Carolina. To earn this award, band programs must demonstrate a high level of proficiency in all areas of your program. Points are earned through success in Region and All-State Band, Concert Performance Assessment, and Solo and Ensemble. We are extremely proud of our students!
Congratulations to the following students who received a perfect score at Solo and Ensemble:
PTA Reflections School Award Winners Honored
An awards ceremony honoring the school winners of the PTA Reflections competition took place on April 25th. Students interpreted this year’s theme, “I am Hopeful Because…”, with original works of art in the categories of Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. We were inspired by the creativity that our students poured into this competition and are very proud of their outstanding accomplishments!
2024 Sterling School ACE Award Winners
Congratulations, Kale Davis and Emma Gosnell, recipients of 2024 ACE Awards!
The ACE Awards (Advocates for Character and Education), founded by Greg Blatt and Coaches4Character, recognizes students that are considered “Unsung Heroes” within the school district. These students have exhibited strong character and educational achievement and were nominated by counselors and staff at their school.
ACE Award winners, their mentor and their families were invited to attend the ACE Awards Celebration that featured a private reception and keynote chat with Coach Bob Richey, Furman University Men's Basketball Coach, and Jada Samuel, Miss South Carolina 2023. The evening was emceed by Julia Morris, Sports Anchor for WYFF4, and students received an ACE Awards medallion from their mentor as they crossed the stage.
We are so very proud of Kale and Emma. These students exemplify Griffin PRIDE!
Sterling Recognized at 2024 SC-SIC Awards Program
Dr. Patterson, Mrs. Catherine Schumacher, and Mrs. Chloe McGoogin proudly represented our school at the South Carolina School Improvement Council Awards Program. While we were not selected to receive this year's Riley Award, we are extremely honored to have been named one of five finalist. We are proud of our school and the good work that is supported by our SIC. The South Carolina School Improvement Council's annual Dick and Tucky Riley for SIC Excellence was created in 2002 to spotlight the significant contributions made to public education by the 12,000 local SIC members who volunteer in the state's 1,100-plus public schools. In addition to our school's SIC elected members, we are grateful for the leadership of our SIC Chair, Catherine Schumacher, and Vice Chair, Chloe McGoogin. Our SIC is another wonderful example of our school's enduring commitment to the #WholeChild!
Congratulations String Students!
Incredible news from our Sterling/CTC String students! Collectively, these students have earned 33 Superiors and 11 Excellents, with Amy Ding achieving a Superior+ on her solo with a perfect score! Huge congratulations to these talented musicians and a special shoutout to Mrs. Katy Martin for her outstanding leadership in our school's strings program.
Upcoming Testing Dates
4/30 - ELA1 - 3rd-8th grade
5/1 - ELA 2 - 3rd-8th grade
5/7- Math - 3rd-8th grade
5/8 - Science - 4th and 6th grade
5/13 Field Test ELA (Writing) - 3rd-6th and 8th grade
5/17 Field Test ELA (Writing) - 7th grade