Today, we join our nation in honoring the courage and sacrifice of all Veterans who have served to protect our freedoms. It was a profound privilege to gather with so many from our school community on Friday for our annual Veterans Day program. The collective respect and gratitude shared in that space were powerful reminders of the strength found in unity and the importance of honoring those who have served.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Dave Moore for sharing his inspiring words with us. We are also deeply grateful to our talented band, strings, and chorus students for their beautiful musical tribute that added so much to the program. A special thank you to our PTA, led by Jenny McCrary, whose generosity and care provided a warm and welcoming reception for our honored guests and their families.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, helping to create a day filled with reflection, gratitude, and unity.
📷 Make-Up Fall/Yearbook Pictures: November 21st
Make-up Fall/Yearbook pictures will be taken on Thursday, November 21st. If you are ordering Fall Make-up pictures online or your student needs their picture retaken, you must email Ms. Starkes at nstarkes@greenville.k12.sc.us by November 15th so that we can be sure your student comes down to have their picture made. Only these students will have their pictures taken. To view pricing, CLICK HERE!
Buy online to get personalization and/or a digital download for free in select packages. Go to www.strawbridge.net. Click “Order Pictures” and enter the following code: FM452274.
Thanksgiving lunch for family members requires ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE. Orders were due last Friday. TOMORROW - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11th is the final day for Thanksgiving Lunch orders. Our cafeteria staff needs to know how much food to order and prepare.
- Tuesday, November 19th: 1st grade (10:30) 5th grade (11:05) 6th grade (12:22)
- Wednesday, November 20th: 3rd grade (10:35) 2nd grade (11:00) 5K (11:30) 7th grade (12:22)
- Thursday, November 21st: 4th grade (11:30) 4K (12:00) 8th grade (12:22)
Please use the order envelope to send in payment in cash (exact payment) or check made payable to Sterling School. Please note: any overpayment of cash will be considered a donation. NO Change will be returned.
Cost: 1 person = $5.27, 2 people= $10.54, 3 people=$15.81, 4 people= $21.08
Grades Eating Thanksgiving Lunch: 1st, 5th and 6th
All other grades will be served bag lunches (items subject to change):
Elementary: Deli sandwich or Yogurt/Cheese stick
Middle School: Deli sandwich
(Grilled cheese will only be offered to vegetarians and not as a second option)
Baby carrots - ranch
Fruit
Milk
Grades Eating Thanksgiving Lunch: 3rd, 2nd, 5K and 7th
All other grades will be served bag lunches (items subject to change):
Elementary: Hamburger or Yogurt/Cheese stick
Middle School: Hamburger
(Grilled cheese will only be offered to Vegetarians and not as a second option)
Celery - ranch
Fruit
Milk
Grades Eating Thanksgiving Lunch: 4th, 4K and 8th
All other grades will be served bag lunches (items subject to change):
Elementary: Deli sandwich or Yogurt/Cheese stick
Middle School: Deli sandwich
(Grilled cheese will only be offered to Vegetarians and not as a second option)
Baby carrots - ranch
Fruit
Milk
Veterans Day Program Highlights
On Friday, our school hosted a memorable Veterans Day program with guest speaker, Dr. Dave Moore, who shared inspiring words that honored the service and commitment of our veterans. Following the program, we held a special reception to thank our veterans and show our appreciation.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the heroes in our community! For more pictures of the wonderful celebration, please click here or go to the PTA Facebook page. Please give a special thank you to Jenny McCrary for her outstanding work in planning such a meaningful reception.
Sterling Spirit Nights at Papa John’s
Starting to feel the hustle and bustle of this busy season? Take a break from cooking and let Papa John’s take care of dinner! Mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 12th, and Wednesday, November 13th—it’s Sterling Spirit Night at Papa John’s! Order lunch or dinner from participating locations and use the promo code **STERLING** at checkout. When you do, our school will receive 15% of the proceeds. Encourage friends and family to participate, too! Every pizza ordered helps our school. Thank you for showing your Sterling spirit!
Congratulations to our 6th Graders!
Our 6th graders reached their Bubble Run grand prize goals and celebrated with a gaming truck experience on Thursday! They had an amazing time—way to go! Thank you to Rolling Video Games and Missy Talbert for making this fun prize possible!
School Spirit Night at Rollersports!
Get ready to skate and show your school spirit at Rollersports! Join us for a night of fun on Wednesday, November 13th from 6-8pm at 328 Main St, Taylors, SC 29687. Admission is just $5 (includes skate rental). Grab your friends and family, and let’s make it a night to remember. We can't wait to see you there!
📚 Spirit Week Book Fair at M.Judson Booksellers!
Join us for a book fair at M.Judson Booksellers on November 18-22 from 7:30AM - 7:00PM! Support an independent bookstore while also supporting our school! Every purchase including books, gifts, cafe items, and drinks will benefit the Sterling Media Center. All you have to do is shop for books and gifts or grab a cafe snack at M.Judson and mention "Sterling School" at checkout! M.Judson Booksellers is located next door to The Westin Poinsett in the heart of downtown Greenville at: 130 S. Main St, Suite 200A, Greenville, SC 29601. This spirit week fundraiser is in place of our normal in-person school book fair.
Accepting Imperfection: 24-25 PTA Reflections
The 2024–2025 National PTA Reflections program is here, and this year's theme is "Accepting Imperfection." This powerful theme invites students to explore and express their thoughts, emotions, and ideas through the arts. Whether your student is passionate about dance choreography, film production, music composition, photography, literature, or visual art, this is their chance to showcase their creativity and share their unique perspective.
"Accepting Imperfection" will inspire students across the nation and in U.S. schools abroad to embrace the beauty found in imperfections and create original works that reflect their personal journeys and experiences. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something special. We can't wait to see what our students create!
Submission Deadline: December 15, 2024
Submit your entry using the link below: Reflections Entry
Choose Sterling School! 25-26 School Choice Lottery Window Opens Nov. 21st
Did you know... Sterling School is Greenville County's only total choice school? This means every single family who attends Sterling School is here by choice. While students of our Charles Townes Center Program are here by invitation, many people do not realize that students of our Sterling Program are also here by choice. So, if you've enjoyed your experience at our school, share the good news (and this digital newsletter) and invite them to join our family! Prospective families interested in joining the Sterling School community are invited to register for a tour HERE.
Why Attend Sterling School?
- We are a National Blue Ribbon School (Blue Ribbon Announcement)
- We have a longstanding reputation as a Top Performing School (Pep Rally Celebration)
- Unique Learning Experiences! (Such as Painting a Collaborative Mural)
- We Believe in Educating the WHOLE CHILD! (and are Award-Winning)
- We have a strong community partnerships (National PTA School of Excellence)
- And MUCH, MUCH more!
Greenville County Schools Change in Assignment School Choice Lottery Window for the 2025-26 school year will be Thursday, November 21, 2024 through Friday, December 6, 2024. All parents wishing to submit a CIA choice request should submit at their first choice school during this window. 2025-26 Change in Assignment Choice Lottery request forms will be distributed via courier on November 15. Magnet applications should be submitted via Backpack. Contact for CIA Requests: Planning and Demographics office, 355-7266 or 355-7263.
The Empty Bowls project has been dedicated to fighting against hunger since 2005. It connects art, community, and service along with education about the worldwide hunger crisis. Empty Bowls Dinner Events allow guests to buy dinner and choose a bowl to keep as a reminder that there are always Empty Bowls in the world.
This year in ART Class the Art Honor Society, MS Art Students, Beta Club, the primary guidance group (under the leadership of Dr. T.), and students in Grade 2-5 will be getting involved in an EMPTY BOWLS service project to show their P.R.I.D.E. (Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Empathy). After a lesson on hunger in our world, students will produce and donate their ceramic bowl for the "Empty Bowls Dinner Night." to be held on February 7th. Proceeds of the dinner will be donated to a local food bank as a way to show Empathy for those less fortunate who struggle with hunger.
More details on how to attend the dinner will be provided in January. In the meantime please plan to join us for this worthwhile event!
HAM Radio Club
Middle school students, have you ever heard of HAM Radios? They are an amateur radio that allows you to communicate with others near by, across town, or across the world without the internet or cell service. They are often used in emergencies when other forms of communication are not available. In the HAM Radio club you will learn the physics behind how radios work, how to use a radio properly, and how to earn your license. This club will meet on Wednesdays, from 2:30 - 3:30 beginning on November 13th. Register using this LINK.
Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Club
Dungeons and dragons is a fun roleplaying Game where you fight monsters, solve mysteries, look for treasure, create many different characters and personalities, and have the most fun possible! Grades 4-6 are invited to register HERE. This club will meet on Thursdays from 2:30 - 4:00. The first meeting will be Thursday, November 14th. There is a $5 materials fee.
💙 Support a Griffin & Become a Mentor!
We are looking for committed adults who are willing to support and encourage ONE student for the year. If you or someone you know from our school community are willing to volunteer 30 minutes of your time weekly, we need you!
If you are interested in serving as a mentor, please complete the interest survey found HERE! Near the start of the 2024-2025 school year, we will follow-up with training information and other pertinent details. For any questions, email Mrs. Lindsay Berry (school counselor).
Can You Serve As A Substitute?
If you are able to help serve as a substitute for Sterling School and Greenville County Schools, please follow this link to get started and be sure to let us know (email Dr. Patterson!). We will be happy to help facilitate the process or connect you with current substitutes who can answer any of your questions. You may choose to work at any school or you can select Sterling exclusively. Work only on the days that fit your schedule. We appreciate your consideration to help the school by serving as a substitute!
After School Program Now Hiring!
Looking for a part-time job? Sterling School's After School Program is hiring dedicated and enthusiastic workers! If you enjoy working with kids and have a few hours to spare in the afternoons, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
- Hours: 2-5PM or 2-6PM
- Interested? Contact Maxi Henry at mhenry@greenville.k12.sc.us for more information.
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our students!
Sterling School
Email: jpatterson@greenville.k12.sc.us
Website: www.greenville.k12.sc.us/sterling
Location: Sterling School, John McCarroll Way, Greenville, SC, United States
Phone: 864-355-4480
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theSterlingSchool
Twitter: @SterlingSchool