Sterling City ISD

The Sterling City FFA Land Evaluation Team of Haylee Jaramillo, Grace Copeland, Paylin Jaramillo and Avea Draggett competed at the state Land Evaluation contest on Thursday. They placed 24th out of 59 team in a tough contest. We are very proud of you and your efforts.

Just a reminder that Academic Awards will be held Monday at 1:15. Please be in dress code and dress nicely for pictures.

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MS/HS students and teachers had an absolute blast this morning with Tattoo a Teacher! From creative designs to lots of laughs, it was a fun and memorable way to start the day. Huge shoutout to everyone who participated and made it such a great time. Our teachers were definitely good sports!

The Athletic Banquet will be here before we know it! Please order your meal tickets and turn money into the High School office as soon as possible!

Senior Spotlight: Slate Clark

Congratulations to our newest National Honor Society inductees!

Happy National Administrative Professionals Day to Mrs. Troxel, Mrs. Pitcock, and Mrs. Long!

Sterling City ISD is truly blessed to have each of you. Your dedication, hard work, and attention to detail keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes, often in ways that go unseen but never unappreciated. You are the welcoming faces that greet our students, staff, and visitors each day, and you set the tone for our campuses with your kindness and professionalism.

Thank you for the countless tasks you handle, the problems you solve, and the support you provide to everyone around you. Your patience, organization, and positive attitudes make a difference every single day. We are incredibly grateful for all that you do and the care you show for our school community.

We appreciate you more than words can express today and every day!

Senior Spotlight: Christian Cabrera

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To every parent and community member who volunteered this year, thank you for giving your time, talents, and energy. You lift our students, strengthen our classrooms, and build community every single day! Here are just a few of the things our volunteers helped with this year: 💜 Homecoming Parade 💛 Decorating the Town Purple & Gold 💜 Concession Stands 💛 Hallway Decorations during the Holidays 💜 Announcing at Sporting Events 💛 Class Parties 💜 Track Meet 💛 Teacher Appreciation Activities 💜Reorganizing Closets and Workrooms 💛 Read Across America Week 💜...and many, many more. Many hands make light work, and we truly appreciate the helping hands.

Senior Spotlight: Evan Aguirre

Congratulations to Cason McCrea on being named the Sterling City High School Class of 2026 Salutatorian. He is the son of Ross and Jessica McCrea.
Cason has been a dedicated member of the Sterling City football program for four years. He has been involved in FFA since the 4th grade, consistently competing in Ag Mechanics. During his junior and senior years, he participated in the tractor show, earning Reserve Grand Champion honors as a senior. In addition, Cason showed animals through 4-H during his elementary years. He is also a member of the National Honor Society, where he served as Vice President his senior year. Cason competed in UIL academics during his freshman, sophomore, and junior years and is an active member of the FMC youth group, where he contributes to church related events.
Throughout his high school career, Cason has demonstrated strong leadership, commitment, and a solid work ethic. After graduation, he plans to attend Texas Tech University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business.

Congratulations to Claire Copeland on being named the Sterling City High School Class of 2026 Valedictorian. She is the daughter of Ross and Autumn Copeland. Claire has been actively involved throughout her high school career, serving in National Honor Society as junior year reporter and senior year president, and participating in the Golden Eagle Society, UIL Academics, and Sterling City Cheer for four years. She was also involved in FFA during her freshman and sophomore years. As a junior and senior, Claire served as editor-in-chief of the school newspaper, and during her senior year, she gave back to the program as a Mini Eagle Cheer Coach. Claire has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Following graduation, she plans to attend Texas A&M University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Congratulations to the Sterling City FFA Wool Evaluation Team! These young men represented Sterling City at the Area 2 CDE Contest, earning 3rd Place and securing their spot as State Qualifiers!

Week at a Glance!

During the 5th six weeks, 37 students in grades 6–12 achieved perfect attendance. We commend these students for their dedication and commitment to staying present and engaged in their learning.
The senior class recorded the highest attendance rate for the six weeks at 96.35%. Their consistency demonstrates a strong work ethic and a clear commitment to success.

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Attention Eagles!!