Transportation Update
Parents whose students' routes have been affected by the bus driver shortage can find more information on the Transportation page.
Below are direct links to the Notice of Action and the group stop pickup times and locations for affected routes:
**Transportation Page:**
https://www.standish-sterling.org/page/transportation
**Notice of Action:**
https://aptg.co/J-0Knk
**Group Stop Times & Locations:**
https://aptg.co/DVftbx
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work through the current driver shortage.
Also, if you know someone who is able and willing to drive a school bus, please encourage them to contact us. We provide CDL training and reimburse any associated training costs once hired. (permit issuing, fingerprints, CDL license, etc.)
Thank you for your continued support of SSC Transportation!
Sincerely,
Arthur Neumann, Transportation Director
989-846-3387
Parents whose students' routes have been affected by the bus driver shortage can find more information on the Transportation page.
Below are direct links to the Notice of Action and the group stop pickup times and locations for affected routes:
**Transportation Page:**
https://www.standish-sterling.org/page/transportation
**Notice of Action:**
https://aptg.co/J-0Knk
**Group Stop Times & Locations:**
https://aptg.co/DVftbx
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work through the current driver shortage.
Also, if you know someone who is able and willing to drive a school bus, please encourage them to contact us. We provide CDL training and reimburse any associated training costs once hired. (permit issuing, fingerprints, CDL license, etc.)
Thank you for your continued support of SSC Transportation!
Sincerely,
Arthur Neumann, Transportation Director
989-846-3387
📅 First Week = Routine Week 📅
Try to avoid “just one extra day” of vacation once school begins. The first week sets habits that last all year.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Try to avoid “just one extra day” of vacation once school begins. The first week sets habits that last all year.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
📬 Check Back-to-School Updates 📬
Watch for school emails, texts, and posts about start dates, transportation, supply lists, and open houses. Having the details ready helps families avoid first-week absences.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Watch for school emails, texts, and posts about start dates, transportation, supply lists, and open houses. Having the details ready helps families avoid first-week absences.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
🎒 Create a “Night-Before” Routine 🎒
Lay out clothes, pack backpacks, charge devices, and pick breakfast options the night before. Fewer morning surprises help kids get to school on time.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Lay out clothes, pack backpacks, charge devices, and pick breakfast options the night before. Fewer morning surprises help kids get to school on time.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
😴 Start the Sleep Reset 😴
A week or two before school starts, shift bedtime earlier by 10–15 minutes every few nights. Better sleep = easier mornings = fewer missed days.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
A week or two before school starts, shift bedtime earlier by 10–15 minutes every few nights. Better sleep = easier mornings = fewer missed days.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Standish-Sterling School News update!
Preschool enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open! Visit www.BayArenacPreschool.com to enroll today!
A few friendly reminders for SSC Athletics:
1-Per MHSAA-Starting on August 1st. All student athletes will need a new physical to participate in athletics and out of season workouts. All previous physicals expire in June (they do allow them to carry over until August 1st each year for summer activities).
2-SSC Athletics uses FinalForms for all athletic forms that are required to be signed by both parent and student athlete prior to the student athlete being eligible to participate in practice/events. You can also pay the "pay to participate fees and one time cat insurance fee of $3 FinalForms as well. Lastly, the number you see is when the physical expires. Here is the link if you haven't received your renewal email: https://standishsterling-mi.finalforms.com/
Hope everyone enjoys the final weeks of summer break!
Go Panthers,
Athletic Department
1-Per MHSAA-Starting on August 1st. All student athletes will need a new physical to participate in athletics and out of season workouts. All previous physicals expire in June (they do allow them to carry over until August 1st each year for summer activities).
2-SSC Athletics uses FinalForms for all athletic forms that are required to be signed by both parent and student athlete prior to the student athlete being eligible to participate in practice/events. You can also pay the "pay to participate fees and one time cat insurance fee of $3 FinalForms as well. Lastly, the number you see is when the physical expires. Here is the link if you haven't received your renewal email: https://standishsterling-mi.finalforms.com/
Hope everyone enjoys the final weeks of summer break!
Go Panthers,
Athletic Department
Summer Food Program Information
March 13, 2026
Preschool enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open! Visit www.BayArenacPreschool.com to enroll today!
Wednesday, February 18
2026 Boys Basketball Districts @ Shepherd HS:
Monday-2/23/26 @ 5:30pm
SSC vs Bullock Creek
If we win, we would play Gladwin
Wednesday-5:30pm
Monday-2/23/26 @ 5:30pm
SSC vs Bullock Creek
If we win, we would play Gladwin
Wednesday-5:30pm
2026 High School Graduation Announced
Save the date! SSC Graduation has been scheduled for Friday, May 15th at 6:00 pm. More details will be shared as the date approaches.
Save the date! SSC Graduation has been scheduled for Friday, May 15th at 6:00 pm. More details will be shared as the date approaches.
Friday, January 30th
The SSC Girls Basketball game scheduled for tonight , Monday, January 26th, has been cancelled due to poor road conditions for Laker HS to travel on. No make up date has been determined yet.
Thanks,
SSC Athletic Department
Thanks,
SSC Athletic Department
Friday January 23, 2026
The JPC Boys/Girls Bowling matches at Clare have been cancelled for tonight.
MS Boys Basketball vs Ogemaw have been cancelled for tonight.
No JV-MS practices
No Girls Basketball Practice
Boys Varsity BBall is practicing until 4:30pm
No Varsity Girls Softball Workouts tonight!
Contact your student athletes coach if you have any questions.
Go Panthers!
SSC Athletic Department
Alert style
MS Boys Basketball vs Ogemaw have been cancelled for tonight.
No JV-MS practices
No Girls Basketball Practice
Boys Varsity BBall is practicing until 4:30pm
No Varsity Girls Softball Workouts tonight!
Contact your student athletes coach if you have any questions.
Go Panthers!
SSC Athletic Department
Alert style
Thank you Karen Tremble Insurance Agency-Farm Bureau for sponsoring this event and supporting this cause!
The SSC Coaches vs Cancer games were a huge success! We are blessed with an amazingly generous community! Plus, we had the generous support of our Gladwin neighbors who joined us in raising more than $4,500 at the Karen Tremble Agency- Farm Bureau Insurance sponsored basketball games!
A special thank you to M Crash Group for your $2,500 donation! Just simply amazing💖! Additionally, we thank the SSC Athletic Department and coaches for being so accommodating and helpful at every turn.
Finally, a great amount of appreciation to our SSC Girls & Boys Varsity Basketball Teams for decorating, collecting donations, and playing for those fighting a battle with cancer.
The SSC Coaches vs Cancer games were a huge success! We are blessed with an amazingly generous community! Plus, we had the generous support of our Gladwin neighbors who joined us in raising more than $4,500 at the Karen Tremble Agency- Farm Bureau Insurance sponsored basketball games!
A special thank you to M Crash Group for your $2,500 donation! Just simply amazing💖! Additionally, we thank the SSC Athletic Department and coaches for being so accommodating and helpful at every turn.
Finally, a great amount of appreciation to our SSC Girls & Boys Varsity Basketball Teams for decorating, collecting donations, and playing for those fighting a battle with cancer.
January 6, 2026
