Sturgis Public Schools
Sturgis voters reject school bond request
A bond renewal request for Sturgis Public Schools failed at the May 5 election. According to preliminary results from St. Joseph County clerk, the request was rejected by a vote of 1,501 to 1,277, or 54 to 46 percent. An…
Guest chef at Sturgis schools prepares Lebanese-based meal for students
Danny Saghir, regional corporate chef at Taher, was guest chef recently at Sturgis Public Schools. On Jan. 13, he prepared chicken shawarma for students at Sturgis Middle School. Taher, based in Minnetonka, Minn., is the district’s partner to provide food…
Community input sought regarding Eastwood School parking lot, driveways
A “visioning” session to assess parking lots and driveways at Eastwood Elementary is set for 4:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at the school. Community members are invited to attend. RSVP is required by Oct. 21, register at bit.ly/4eCNIHr. Dinner is served…
Britt Gross named assistant superintendent at Sturgis Public Schools
Britt Gross has been named assistant superintendent at Sturgis Public Schools. The board of education approved the decision Monday at a special meeting, where she was introduced. Gross served in several capacities at Polk County Public Schools in Florida, most…
Gittinger retires from Sturgis Public Schools
Nicole Gittinger is retiring from Sturgis Public Schools. Gittinger has worked at the district for 15 years. She served as principal at Wall and Eastwood schools, then was named assistant superintendent for SPS. She received a Bachelor of Arts in…
Sturgis superintendent Ebert receives contract extension
The contract for Art Ebert, superintendent at Sturgis Public Schools, has been extended through June 30, 2028. The board of education approved the measure June 24. According to documents provided to the board, Ebert’s compensation for 2024-25 is $178,500. For…
Sturgis superintendent Ebert rated ‘highly effective’
Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education on Monday presented superintendent Art Ebert with a “highly effective” rating on his year-end performance appraisal, during a closed session. The board used School ADvance Administrator Evaluation System, a research-based tool that measures 31…
Sturgis schools set cell phone policy for students
Sturgis Public Schools has established a cell phone policy for students. It encompasses additional phone-type devices, such as Apple Watch. Families and students were notified directly this week regarding the policy. Prior to setting the guidelines, the district consulted stakeholders…
