Sheridan School District school nurses (left to right) Karen Stephens, East End Intermediate; Janet Stockton, East End Elementary; Kim Norwood, Sheridan Intermediate; and Shelley Davis, Sheridan Elementary; attended the Arkansas School Nurse Conference June 9-10 in Conway.

Topics of training included diabetes updates, school nurse’s role in first response, CERP updates (Emergency Response Plan - Project Adam), functional neurological disorder, and self-care.

We appreciate our school nurses' commitment to continuous learning and their dedication to keeping our students healthy, safe and ready to learn!

#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay
11 days ago, SSD Communications
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The Grant County Chamber of Commerce presented their annual Teacher of the Year awards this morning during the chamber's monthly breakfast. Each year, the Chamber selects three teachers from throughout the Sheridan School District to honor. This year's recipients were Tara Derby of East End Elementary School, Summer Scott of Sheridan High School, and Brittany Walker (not pictured) of Sheridan Middle School.

Congratulations to each of these outstanding educators!

#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay
11 days ago, SSD Communications
Derby & Scott pic
Summer Scott pic
Tara Derby pic
Sheridan Cheer had an amazing week at camp! Here are a few highlights and photos.

Sheridan Varsity Cheer
• 1st place in the large varsity JAM competition
• Technical Excellence in Pyramids Award
• Stay SAFE Award
• Superior ratings in JAM and Game Day Cheer evaluations

Pin It Forward Award – Chanley Paty and Brooklon Litzsey

All-American Team – Chanley Paty, Annslee Young, Kalyn Taylor, Averi Sledge, Lexi Hall, and Audrey White


9th Grade Cheer
• 1st place in the small junior high JAM competition
• Technical Excellence in Pyramids Award

Pin It Forward Award – Lyla Weatherly

All-American Team – Gabi Motes and Ava Lucas


7th/8th Grade Team
• 2nd place in the middle school JAM competition
• Technical Excellence in Stunts Award
• Superior ratings in JAM and Game Day Cheer evaluations

Pin It Forward Award – Zoey Bradshaw

Junior High Top Gun Tumble Award – Anyston Watkins

#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay
13 days ago, SSD Communications
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9th grade cheer pic
7th & 8th grade cheer pic

NOW ENROLLING FOR 2026-2027 PRE-K! 🐝🎒

Give your child a great start with Pre-K at Sheridan Elementary School or East End Elementary School and run by the Dawson Education Service Cooperative.

If your child will be eligible for Pre-K during the 2026-2027 school year, now is the time to begin the registration process. Your child must be at least 3 years old on or before August 1, 2026 to apply for preschool. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-qualified basis. (Classes are funded through Arkansas Better Chance for School Success and have specific, state-mandated eligibility guidelines. If any spots remain to be filled after all students who are eligible based on income have been accepted students will be accepted into the program based on a sliding scale where families will be responsible for paying a portion of the tuition.)

📍 Pre-K classes are available at:
• Sheridan Elementary School (SES)
• East End Elementary School (EEE)

Required documents include:
✔ Birth Certificate
✔ Social Security Card
✔ Current Immunization Record
✔ Proof of Income
✔ Proof of Residency
✔ Well Child Physical

📝 The registration link will be posted in the comments.

Don't wait – space is limited! We look forward to welcoming our newest Yellowjackets! 💙💛
#YJNation

19 days ago, SSD Communications
PreK Registration
Congratulations to Sheridan students Carter Lowery, Joshua Tolliver and Aiden Morgan for representing our community this week at Arkansas Boys State at University of Central Arkansas!

From left to right: Carter Lowery, Joshua Tolliver and Aiden Morgan.

Carter was elected as one of three senators for Womack County, and Joshua was elected Justice of the Peace for Cotton County during the week’s activities.

Arkansas Boys State gives students the opportunity to learn firsthand about leadership, government and public service through a hands-on experience in state and local government. We are proud of these young men for representing Sheridan so well at this year’s program!

#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay
23 days ago, SSD Communications
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A huge THANK YOU to our Jacket Health & Wellness team for investing in our students!

During our Spring Physical Clinic in May, they provided 263 FREE sport and band physicals, bringing the total to an incredible 453 FREE physicals provided during the 2026 school year!

We are so grateful for the care, time, and dedication they continue to pour into our students and families.
24 days ago, SSD Communications
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The Sheridan School District hosted a retirement banquet Thursday evening for each of the district’s retiring employees. Best wished Teri Bibb-EEE second grade; Debbie Bowen-SMS 6th grade ELA; Karen Burnett-SHS science; Billie Corley-SES special education; Markeeta Cunningham-bus driver; Kelly Foshee-SHS science; Alisa Gray-Director of Federal Programs & Curriculum; Tracy Sproul-EEE first grade; and (not pictured ) Bobbi Hall-SES second grade and Chris Kline-SHS mathematics.

Collectively, the group has 298 years experience in education, including 213 with the Sheridan School District.

We wish the very best for each of you and hope you enjoy your retirement!

#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay
30 days ago, SSD Communications
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Bibb pic
bowen pic
Burnett pic
Corley pic
Cunningham pic
Foshee pic
Gray pic
Sproul pic
Congratulations to the members of the 2026-27 Lady Jacket 7th, 8th, and 9th grade basketball teams!
30 days ago, SSD Communications
7th grade team
8th grade team
9th grade team
Yellowjacket Baseball Tryouts ⚾️

All incoming 9th-12th grade players interested in playing baseball at Sheridan High School must attend tryouts — including returning players.

📅 May 28-29
⏰ 5:00-7:00 p.m. both days
📍 Oliver Williams Field

Players must have a current physical and bring all required equipment.

Questions? Contact Coach Chance Cleveland at cxcleveland@gmail.com

Register here: https://forms.gle/GXoh4bBWTKhiSc18A

HUMBABE!!!
30 days ago, SSD Communications
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Sheridan High School is hiring a Special Education teacher for the 2026-27 school year!

If you are passionate about supporting students, building meaningful relationships and making a difference every day, we would love to have you join Yellowjacket Nation.

Apply here: https://ssdar.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5589380

Please help us spread the word! #YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay

about 1 month ago, SSD Communications
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Tryouts for the 2026-27 Yellowjacket golf team will be held Monday, June 1 for incoming 9-12th grade students. Tryouts begin at 4 p.m. at Sheridan Country Club. Participants should bring all equipment needed to compete.
about 1 month ago, SSD Communications
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Tryouts for the 2026-27 Lady Jacket softball team will be held Thursday, May 28 for incoming 9-12th grade girls. Tryouts begin at 4 p.m. at Lady Jacket field. Participants should bring all equipment needed to compete.
about 1 month ago, SSD Communications
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Registration for Junior Jacket Cheer Day Camp is now open. The camp will be held June 8-10 from 8:30-11:00 a.m. at the Sheridan Middle School gym. More information is available through the following registration link: https://shorturl.at/Ms08m.

Message whitneypaty@sheridanschools.org with questions.
about 1 month ago, SSD Communications
Junior Jacket Cheer
It’s Graduation Day!

The Sheridan High School Class of 2026 will graduate tonight at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs. The ceremony begins at 7 p.m., and doors open at 6 p.m. (Note: Bank OZK Arena has a clear bag policy.) We hope to see you there as 264 seniors will receive their diploma tonight. For those who cannot attend, the event will be livestreamed: https://youtube.com/live/F3cyKwEPrPM?feature=share

Best wishes to all our graduates!

#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay
about 1 month ago, SSD Communications
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The Sheridan High School graduation ceremonies will be held on Monday, May 18 at 7 p.m. at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs. Doors will open at 6 p.m. For those who cannot attend, we will post a livestream link on Monday.

Please review the facility’s entry and security procedures before arriving:
• Walk-through metal detectors will be in use
• CLEAR BAGS ONLY
• Only ONE clear bag per person allowed
• Maximum bag size is 14” x 14” x 6”
• All persons entering are subject to search
Prohibited items include:
• Weapons of any kind
• Backpacks
• Bags larger than 14” x 14” x 6”
• More than one bag per person
• Fireworks or pyrotechnics
• Outside food or drinks
• Beach balls, frisbees, confetti or streamers
• Laser pointers
• Balloons
• Noise-making devices
• Audio/video recording devices (except cell phones and authorized media equipment)
• Signs, flags or banners
• Any item deemed a safety or security concern by arena staff

Please review the attached parking map before arriving and allow extra time for parking and security screening. We look forward to celebrating the Sheridan Class of 2026!
about 1 month ago, SSD Communications
parking map for Bank OZK Arena

The Sheridan High School graduation ceremony will be Monday, May 18 at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs. The event starts at 7:00 p.m., and doors to the arena open at 6:00 p.m.

Please note: Bank OZK Arena has a clear bag policy. We will post a list of prohibited items, along with a parking map later today.

For those who cannot attend, the ceremony will be livestreamed. A link for the streaming option will be posted closer to the event. Congratulations to all our seniors! #YJNation

about 1 month ago, SSD Communications
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It's Game Day!

After pulling off a 3-2 victory in extra innings yesterday against Vilonia, the Lady Jackets play in the second round of the Class 5A state playoffs today. Sheridan will take on the host, Greene County Tech, starting at 12:30 p.m.

For those who cannot attend, the game will be livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxOPolJH1xo.

Go Lady Jackets!
about 1 month ago, SSD Communications
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The Lady Jackets soccer team's season came to an end Tuesday with a 3-0 loss to Maumelle in the first round of the Class 5A state playoffs in Beebe. Sheridan finishes the year 17-6-1 overall and 8-5-1 in conference play — the program’s best overall record in more than 20 years. Tuesday’s game marked the final high school match for seniors Carley Hancock, Haven Rhoden, Carolina Prescott and Abby Graves.

Great season, Lady Jackets!
about 1 month ago, SSD Communications
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Good luck to the Lady Jacket softball team as they play Vilonia at 3 p.m. today in the first round of the Class 5A state playoffs! Game time is 3 p.m. at Greene County Tech.

Go Lady Jackets!
about 1 month ago, SSD Communications
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The Lady Jacket soccer team will play Maumelle at 2 p.m. today in the first round of the Class 5A state playoffs. Today's game will be held at Beebe. For those who cannot attend, games at Beebe will be livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/@beebeschooldistrict/streams.

Go Lady Jackets!
about 1 month ago, SSD Communications
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