Griffins Connect
Week of August 30 #WholeChild
September is Attendance Awareness Month, and we are celebrating the important role each Griffin plays in our school community! Throughout the month, we’ll share a new reason each day why we are so glad our students and teachers are here at Sterling. Every day matters. Every person matters. And our adventure is better with YOU here!
Regular attendance helps students build strong relationships, remain connected to their learning, and make the most of every opportunity. Thank you, families, for partnering with us to help our Griffins be present, engaged, and ready for the adventure each day!
Sterling is excited to celebrate National College Colors Day this Friday! Students and staff are invited to wear their favorite college colors, shirts, or gear as we show school spirit and highlight the importance of future goals, college, and career pathways.
Whether it’s a school you cheer for, one with family ties, or a place your child dreams of attending, College Colors Day is about celebrating the value of education and the bright futures ahead for our students.
We can’t wait to see our campus filled with color, pride, and inspiration this Friday! 💙
Robotics Showcase - Top 10
Congratulations to the CTC team Griffins, for earning a top 10 Robotics Showcase at the National Beta Convention in Tennessee this summer! Ansh Vashishtha, Amita Batik, Shivani Arumugam, Methu Attanayake.
Performing Arts Solo - Top 10
Congratulations to Sanvika Rout for earning a top ten award for Performing Arts-Solo,Duo,Trio-Dance at the National Beta Convention in Tennessee this summer!
Ingles and WYFF News 4 wants to reward teachers who are going above and beyond. Each week, an area teacher will be selected to receive the Golden Apple Award and profiled Thursdays on WYFF News 4. These weekly winners will be chosen by a panel of judges. At the end of the school year, a Teacher of the Year will be selected from the weekly winners.
To nominate an educator for the Golden Apple Award, pick up an official nomination form from an area Ingles store or CLICK HERE, then complete and mail to:
WYFF News 4
Golden Apple Award
505 Rutherford Street
Greenville, SC 29609
For submission details, CLICK HERE.
Calling all ice cream lovers, sweet toothed champions, and Griffin supporters. Our first Spirit Night of the school year is happening, and you definitely don’t want to miss it!
📅 September 1st (Tuesday)
⏰ 3–7 PM
📍 Marble Slab Creamery – 651 S. Main St., Ste. A, Greenville
And here’s the scoop… Our very own Sterling/CTC Celebrity Scoopers will be behind the counter, serving up your favorite Marble Slab treats! Bring the whole family, grab some delicious ice cream, and support our school while you satisfy that sweet tooth!
Come for the ice cream, stay for the school spirit, and leave with a smile (perhaps a brain freeze?). We can’t wait to see you there!
Get ready to make a splash! The Bubble Run is our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year, and it’s about to get bubbly! This incredible event helps fund all of the PTA events, programs, and special experiences that make our school year extra memorable for our students and teachers.
And here’s something we’re especially proud of: we keep the fundraiser completely in-house! That means more than 95% of the profits stay with our school, compared to just 45% with Boosterthon. That’s a whole lot more bubbles for our buck!
But we can’t make the magic happen without YOU! Whether you volunteer before the event, help behind the scenes, or join the Bubble Run Committee, every helping hand makes a difference. Your support allows us to keep creating fun, memorable experiences and meaningful programs for our students and teachers all year long.
Click HERE to volunteer and jump into the fun! Want to be part of the Bubble Run Committee specifically? Email us at sterlingctcpta@gmail.com. And if you’d like to volunteer on the day of the event, keep an eye out for our SignUp Genius coming soon! The more volunteers we have, the more fun we can make it! Let’s make this year’s Bubble Run our biggest, bubbliest, BEST one yet!
Help While You Shop: Givebacks Rewards
Givebacks Rewards is a simple way for our Sterling/CTC families to support the PTA while earning rewards on everyday purchases. As families shop through participating Givebacks partners, they can earn rewards while a portion of that activity helps generate funds for the PTA. It’s an easy and free way to turn everyday shopping into meaningful support for our school.
To enroll in Givebacks Rewards, just go to: https://www.givebacks.com/account.
Need more info? Click HERE.
Sterling Stars: Sponsorship Opportunities
Do you own or run a local business? We’d love to partner with you! Our school is currently looking for local businesses interested in sponsoring our school and supporting our students. Sponsorships are a great way to give back to the community while getting your business in front of local families. CLICK HERE for more details!
If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor or would like more information, please reach out to us at sterlingctcpta@gmail.com. We’d love to have your business be part of our school community.
Voting for our SIC parent representatives closes at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, September 1. If you have not cast your ballot yet, please take a minute before then. Five candidates are running for three seats, and you may vote in each category where you have a child enrolled.
Our first meeting of the year is Thursday, September 3 at 8:30 am in Vegas, and we will elect officers at that meeting. All parents and guardians are welcome, whether or not you hold a seat, so please come join us. It is a great way to see what the council does and to meet the people working on it.
Questions may be directed to Sarah Frick at sicsterlingctc@gmail.com.
This is the final week to join Beta Club for the 2026-2027 school year. Being a member of the National Junior Beta Club is both an honor and a privilege. Students have the opportunity to grow as a person and leader while providing service to the communities around us. We look forward to a great year of fun and service including another strong showing at the Beta Convention in January.
JOIN BETA using the Google Form linked here. **Even if you were a member in the past - you must indicate your interest to continue by completing the form and paying your annual dues.
NEW MEMBERS (mostly 6th graders) - Dues are $40.
Returning members (7th and 8th grade) - Dues are $10
Dues can be paid through the "SchoolCash" site.
If a student is interested in serving on the Beta Leadership Team as an officer, please complete the paperwork linked here. Deadline has been extended to Wed. September 3rd.
We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Lee Gamble, Sterling School’s new Mental Health Counselor! Ms. Gamble will be a tremendous asset to our students, families, and staff—and an important partner in advancing our #WholeChild mission. We are so excited to have her join our Griffin family!
CLICK HERE or the flyer to read Ms. Gamble’s bio and learn more about her!
Yearbook Club is exclusively for 5th-grade students who are interested in helping create and design our Elementary Yearbook.
Applications are open now through August 25th.
- 📚 Meetings: Every other Wednesday during lunch in the Library
- 📸 Responsibilities: Each member will be assigned one or more yearbook pages and will help bring them to life through photos, captions, design, and other written content.
- ⭐ Limited Spots: Space on the Yearbook Club is limited. Because interest is typically high, only a small number of students will be selected.
If you enjoy photography, writing, designing, and capturing the special moments that make our school year memorable, Yearbook Club may be the perfect place for you!
Moderators: Mrs. Matthews & Mrs. Sheppard
CTC Middle School students are invited to join the National Jr. Beta Club. As the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America, National Beta is dedicated to leading by serving others. Our four pillars are the perfect summation of the core of National Beta. The Beta community recognizes high academic achievement, rewards and nurtures worthy character, fosters leadership skills, and encourages service to others. Being a Beta means being a part of a community of leaders who are positively impacting the world.
We hope that you will encourage your student to participate so long as they meet the criteria.
Meetings typically take place during the school day. Events and activities and opportunities for service hours may take place after school, in the evening or on weekends. Students are expected to maintain their service hours but have flexibility based on what their schedule will allow. If you need additional information, please check out the National Beta Site or reach out to Ms. Foulkes, CTC Program Coordinator
* ALL Students MUST Register HERE for the 2026-2027 school year - Even if they were a member last year.
* Applications for Leadership roles in Beta this year will be accepted now through September 1st. Application can be found HERE.
* The DUES for 6th Grade and students new to Beta are $40.
* Renewal dues are $10 for Current 7th & 8th grade students who were a member last year.
* Dues are payable through the SchoolCash App now through September 1st.
Details: This club will serve students in grades 5 - 8. Practices take place on Fridays from 2:30 - 3:30. The fee for this club is $35. Membership will be confirmed based on the number of students who are interested. Your child will either be accepted or added to the waitlist - depending on how many respond.
Registration link HERE.
Dungeons & Dragons Role Playing:
D&D is a fun, collaborative, role-playing Game where you fight monsters, solve mysteries, look for treasure, create many different characters and personalities, and have the most fun possible!
Filling out this form does NOT automatically register you as a member of Dungeons and Dragons club. This form will help us gather interest and determine the number of players the club can support for a fun experience!
If you are a 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th grade student INTERESTED in joining D&D club, please fill out THIS FORM by September 10th. We will notify you about Registration CONFIRMATION before we Begin our Thursday sessions in October. Official Start date TBA.
Our regular club will meet on Thursdays from 2:30 - 4:00. First session will be held in October.
Look for an email from Ms. Parks, to announce beginning dates and further details.
Pokemon Club
This club is about trading and playing Pokemon. The club will be 45 minutes long with the first 15 minutes being for trading, and the last 30 minutes will be for battling. The club will meet each MONDAY from 2:30-3:15pm. This is for 3rd-8th grade. Starting September 14th. You will receive an email to confirm your spot in the club as space is limited.
Please complete this INTEREST FORM.
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. There will be a $30 fee (Collected at a later date) if a student would like to pursue their HAM Radio License. Some of our advanced members have already earned their license!
This club meets on Wednesdays, from 2:30 - 3:45 Sign up HERE!
Details: Grades 6-8. This club will meet on Fridays from 2:30 - 4:00. Starting in mid-September.
Members of the club will participate in activities to prepare them for competition in February.
Science Olympiad is an international non-profit organization devoted to improving the quality of science education, increasing student interest in science and providing recognition for outstanding achievement in science education by both students and teachers. Science Olympiad tournaments are rigorous academic interscholastic competitions that consist of a series of team events, which students prepare for during the year. These challenging and motivational events are well balanced between the various science disciplines of biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, and technology. Science Olympiad has members in all 50 states totaling more than 13,500 actively participating K-12 schools.
Register HERE.
We are excited to introduce this year’s Sterling School Counseling Team! From left to right, meet Michele Bennett, Angie Feltman (Student Support Clerk), Nicole Gallegos, Lindsay Berry, and Dana Glenn.
Our counselors partner with students, families, and teachers to support the #WholeChild—academically, socially, and emotionally—and to help ensure every Griffin feels known, supported, and connected at school.
Want to learn more about the fabulous counselors supporting our Griffins? Click the hyperlink to meet each counselor, learn more about who they serve, and find their contact information. We are incredibly grateful for this team and all they do to care for and support our students and families!
After School Program Now Hiring!
Looking for a part-time job? Sterling School's After School Program is hiring dedicated and enthusiastic workers for the 26-27 school year! 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!
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!
💙 Support a Griffin & Become a Mentor!
Every day at school, students gather around the table for breakfast or lunch—full of stories to tell, questions to ask, and smiles to share. You’re invited to be part of their story. Whether you're chatting, playing a game, or simply listening—you can make a real difference! Think of it as adding a warm, meaningful chapter to a child’s day—one meal at a time. Help us build connection and community. Volunteer as a breakfast or lunch mentor today!
If interested in joining us, please complete the following survey: CLICK HERE! If you have any questions, please contact our school’s mentor coordinator, Mrs. Berry (tberry@greenville.k12.sc.us). We look forward to hearing from you!
📌 Cafeteria Team Member
We are also seeking caring, reliable team members to join our cafeteria staff and help us serve students each day.
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Flexible, school-day hours
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Opportunity to make a positive impact on our campus
📩 Contact Mr. Chris Spellman, Coordinator of Food Services Personnel, at cspellman@greenville.k12.sc.us for more information or to express interest.
Sterling School
Email: jpatterson@greenville.k12.sc.us
Website: www.greenville.k12.sc.us/sterling
Location: Sterling School, John McCarroll Way, Greenville, SC
Phone: 864-355-4480
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theSterlingSchool
Twitter: @SterlingSchool