Upcoming Local Food Distributions
As the winners of this year's coin war, 8th grade students were able to sign up to be in a drawing to compete in the 2nd Annual Corn Hole Tournament with local law enforcement. The students and local heroes had a great time playing together.
Another school record for the SSC boys team !! The team of Jayce Beem, Jack Barwinski, Eli Williamson, and Levi Cameron broke the 200 medley relay school record with a time of 2:00.56 placing 8th place at ISC's
The SSC Competitive Cheer Team finished strong at Alma High School this season. District competition is tough and these ladies put up their best scores of the season! Thank you to our alumni that came out to support!! 💛💙 We can't wait for next season!! Go Panthers!💙💛
🌟 Encourage Participation 🌟
Engaged students attend school more consistently. Encourage your child to ask questions, join activities, and explore new interests!
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.
Engaged students attend school more consistently. Encourage your child to ask questions, join activities, and explore new interests!
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.
Karter Fegan can put up points with the best of them.
But Standish-Sterling is at its best when the high-scoring junior gets plenty of help from his friends.
And the gang was all there Monday.
The Panthers put four players in double figures, saw Fegan score the 1,000th point of his varsity career then witnessed Landon Nixon deliver the game-winner in an action-packed 57-56 victory over Midland Bullock Creek.
The win sends Standish-Sterling into the semifinal round of the Division 2 district to face No. 8-ranked Gladwin at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Shepherd.
RELATED: Bay City area district pairings, results
Fegan enjoyed a personal highlight, eclipsing the 1,000-point plateau with another full season in front of him. He is just the fourth player in program history to reach the milestone, joining Eric Dufort, Ryan Fritz and Truman King.
“It was great to see Karter’s hard work over the last few years pay off,” coach Matt Koin said. “To get the 1,000 points in his junior year is a great accomplishment.”
But bigger things awaited the Panthers as Round 3 with Bullock Creek went down to the wire. The Jack Pine Conference-1 rivals split their regular season series and the rubber match would be the closest battle yet.
Standish-Sterling trailed 24-22 at the half but tied it at 39-39 through three, sending the game down to the wire. Nixon stepped forward down the stretch, scoring eight fourth-quarter points.
RELATED: Bay City area district recaps
And, for the second game in a row, he would provide the final points in a one-point Standish-Sterling victory. As he did in a 49-48 win over Sanford Meridian in the regular season finale, Nixon got himself to the free-throw line on Standish’s final possession.
This time, he sank 1 of 2 with eight seconds to play, breaking a 56-56 tie and giving the Panthers the one-point edge, which would survive Bullock Creek’s final attempt.
Nixon scored a game-high 16 points while Fegan tallied 15, Vance Stokoszynski 13 and Marshall Kridler 11 in the victory, which gives Standish (14-9) a five-game winning streak.
Bullock Creek (13-10) also put four players in double scoring figures. Beau Habitz led with 15 points while Tyler Frankland scored 12 and Mason Strayer and Hunter Habitz added 10 apiece.
But Standish-Sterling is at its best when the high-scoring junior gets plenty of help from his friends.
And the gang was all there Monday.
The Panthers put four players in double figures, saw Fegan score the 1,000th point of his varsity career then witnessed Landon Nixon deliver the game-winner in an action-packed 57-56 victory over Midland Bullock Creek.
The win sends Standish-Sterling into the semifinal round of the Division 2 district to face No. 8-ranked Gladwin at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Shepherd.
RELATED: Bay City area district pairings, results
Fegan enjoyed a personal highlight, eclipsing the 1,000-point plateau with another full season in front of him. He is just the fourth player in program history to reach the milestone, joining Eric Dufort, Ryan Fritz and Truman King.
“It was great to see Karter’s hard work over the last few years pay off,” coach Matt Koin said. “To get the 1,000 points in his junior year is a great accomplishment.”
But bigger things awaited the Panthers as Round 3 with Bullock Creek went down to the wire. The Jack Pine Conference-1 rivals split their regular season series and the rubber match would be the closest battle yet.
Standish-Sterling trailed 24-22 at the half but tied it at 39-39 through three, sending the game down to the wire. Nixon stepped forward down the stretch, scoring eight fourth-quarter points.
RELATED: Bay City area district recaps
And, for the second game in a row, he would provide the final points in a one-point Standish-Sterling victory. As he did in a 49-48 win over Sanford Meridian in the regular season finale, Nixon got himself to the free-throw line on Standish’s final possession.
This time, he sank 1 of 2 with eight seconds to play, breaking a 56-56 tie and giving the Panthers the one-point edge, which would survive Bullock Creek’s final attempt.
Nixon scored a game-high 16 points while Fegan tallied 15, Vance Stokoszynski 13 and Marshall Kridler 11 in the victory, which gives Standish (14-9) a five-game winning streak.
Bullock Creek (13-10) also put four players in double scoring figures. Beau Habitz led with 15 points while Tyler Frankland scored 12 and Mason Strayer and Hunter Habitz added 10 apiece.
CONGRATULATIONS to Cayden Johnson for qualifying for the Boys MHSAA State Finals in Jackson, MI on Saturday!
CONGRATULATIONS to Lainey Leamon and Emma Proctor for qualifying for the Girls MHSAA Bowling State Finals this Saturday in Jackson, MI!
CONGRATULATIONS to Delainey Allison for qualifying for the Girls Wrestling State Finals at Ford Field!
Attention parents please click the link below and take our parent survey. This will help in guiding our improvement plan for the future.
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Next week is National FFA week!
What an incredible way to close out the regular season!
The SSC Panther Boys made history tonight, breaking three school records in one meet!
The 200 Free Relay team of Eli Williamson, Jack Barwinski, Levi Cameron, and Jayce Beem broke the school record with a time of 1:46.15.
Eli Williamson set a new record in the 100 Backstroke with a time of 1:07.45.
Jack Barwinski rewrote the record books in the 100 Breaststroke with a time of 1:14.83.
An outstanding performance and a powerful statement heading into postseason. Proud of this group and the hard work they continue to put in every single day!
🤒 Returning to School After Illness 🤒
Your child can return when:
✅ Fever-free for 24 hours
✅ Symptoms improving
✅ Ready to participate
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.
Your child can return when:
✅ Fever-free for 24 hours
✅ Symptoms improving
✅ Ready to participate
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.
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
By Lee Thompson | lthomps2@mlive.com
STANDISH, MI -- Keeley Peace may forever have softball on her brain.
But the Standish-Sterling standout also has basketball in her blood.
After one season away from the court, Peace realized she missed being out there with her basketball buddies. And the feeling was mutual.
Peace returned to hoops this winter, and the reunion has been a smashing success. The Panthers have already captured the Jack Pine Conference-1 crown and earned a berth in the league’s overall championship game, with Peace as one of the main ingredients.
“I knew she would be just fine coming back,” Standish coach Denny Wendell said. “She’s an athlete, give her the ball and she’s going to go hard.
“We wouldn’t be where we’re at without her.”
Her impact on the red-hot Panthers helped make Peace a popular pick as the Top Senior winter sports athlete in the Bay City area in MLive’s Sports Stars project. She drew 54.7 percent of the 5,278 ballots cast in the online poll. Gladwin boys basketball brothers Brody and Ben Verellen were the closest pursuers, finishing second and third at 20.0 and 19.4 percent.
Standish-Sterling is thrilled Peace was eligible for the honor. A year ago, she was not a winter sports athlete.
Peace was among a fantastic foursome with Adi Walker, Ava Walker and Jensyn Machala who were called up to the varsity girls basketball team as freshmen. They knew – if the stuck together – big things were on the horizon in hoops.
But Peace decided to spend last winter working toward her softball future. She has been a hot Division I prospect since helping the Panthers capture the state championship in 2023 as a dazzling shortstop. Her year-round commitment paid off as she realized her dream and signed with the Central Michigan University softball program.
With that goal achieved, basketball started creeping back into her mind.
“She wanted to focus on getting stronger in the weight room and working on her game, and I was supportive of that,” Wendel said. “But after she accomplished that, she came up to me one day and said ‘Hey, I miss basketball.’
“We were super excited that Keeley decided to come back out. Obviously, she’s an athlete and a competitor. She’s super motivated in practices and keeps things going at a high level. She brings toughness and a will to win.”
And win they have.
The Panthers have roared to a 15-1 record that includes a perfect 13-0 slate in league games. They’ve rattled off 11 consecutive wins since a loss to Essexville Garber on Jan. 3.
Peace is averaging 9.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.7 steals per game and has provided some explosive games offensively. Most importantly, she slid right back into her role as point guard, allowing her teammates to shift back into their natural positions. Once again, the Panthers are playing at full strength.
Defense is where her competitive spunk truly shines through. She’s a high-energy, tough-nut defender who takes stopping her opponent as a personal challenge.
“She enjoys taking on the best players from the other teams and D’ing them up,” Wendel said. “She’s always up for that kind of challenge.”
Peace thrives on competing and she’s doing that year-round once again. She is still known as a softball sensation, but she’s also feeding her basketball bug – and doing it at a Top Senior level.
STANDISH, MI -- Keeley Peace may forever have softball on her brain.
But the Standish-Sterling standout also has basketball in her blood.
After one season away from the court, Peace realized she missed being out there with her basketball buddies. And the feeling was mutual.
Peace returned to hoops this winter, and the reunion has been a smashing success. The Panthers have already captured the Jack Pine Conference-1 crown and earned a berth in the league’s overall championship game, with Peace as one of the main ingredients.
“I knew she would be just fine coming back,” Standish coach Denny Wendell said. “She’s an athlete, give her the ball and she’s going to go hard.
“We wouldn’t be where we’re at without her.”
Her impact on the red-hot Panthers helped make Peace a popular pick as the Top Senior winter sports athlete in the Bay City area in MLive’s Sports Stars project. She drew 54.7 percent of the 5,278 ballots cast in the online poll. Gladwin boys basketball brothers Brody and Ben Verellen were the closest pursuers, finishing second and third at 20.0 and 19.4 percent.
Standish-Sterling is thrilled Peace was eligible for the honor. A year ago, she was not a winter sports athlete.
Peace was among a fantastic foursome with Adi Walker, Ava Walker and Jensyn Machala who were called up to the varsity girls basketball team as freshmen. They knew – if the stuck together – big things were on the horizon in hoops.
But Peace decided to spend last winter working toward her softball future. She has been a hot Division I prospect since helping the Panthers capture the state championship in 2023 as a dazzling shortstop. Her year-round commitment paid off as she realized her dream and signed with the Central Michigan University softball program.
With that goal achieved, basketball started creeping back into her mind.
“She wanted to focus on getting stronger in the weight room and working on her game, and I was supportive of that,” Wendel said. “But after she accomplished that, she came up to me one day and said ‘Hey, I miss basketball.’
“We were super excited that Keeley decided to come back out. Obviously, she’s an athlete and a competitor. She’s super motivated in practices and keeps things going at a high level. She brings toughness and a will to win.”
And win they have.
The Panthers have roared to a 15-1 record that includes a perfect 13-0 slate in league games. They’ve rattled off 11 consecutive wins since a loss to Essexville Garber on Jan. 3.
Peace is averaging 9.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.7 steals per game and has provided some explosive games offensively. Most importantly, she slid right back into her role as point guard, allowing her teammates to shift back into their natural positions. Once again, the Panthers are playing at full strength.
Defense is where her competitive spunk truly shines through. She’s a high-energy, tough-nut defender who takes stopping her opponent as a personal challenge.
“She enjoys taking on the best players from the other teams and D’ing them up,” Wendel said. “She’s always up for that kind of challenge.”
Peace thrives on competing and she’s doing that year-round once again. She is still known as a softball sensation, but she’s also feeding her basketball bug – and doing it at a Top Senior level.
SSC Singers performed at District Solo and Ensemble in January and all events qualified to perform at State Solo and Ensemble in April. Congratulations to Cayson Smith, Logan Brown, Devon Buffman, John Aaron Oliveros, Everett Smielski, Hunter View, Danica Wolfe, Vanessa Castle, Rachel Raymer, Brooklynn Byrd, and Connor Johnson!
📈 One Day Missed Adds Up! 📈
Missing just 1–2 days each month can slow learning. Let’s make every day in class count toward a bright future!
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.
Missing just 1–2 days each month can slow learning. Let’s make every day in class count toward a bright future!
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.
🏫 Engage, Participate, Thrive! 🏫
Students who feel connected to their school community are more likely to attend regularly. Encourage your child to join activities, ask questions, and get involved, they’ll gain more than just knowledge!
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.
Students who feel connected to their school community are more likely to attend regularly. Encourage your child to join activities, ask questions, and get involved, they’ll gain more than just knowledge!
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.
Friday, January 30th
