Sheridan High School students set a school record in the spring with 436 passing scores on AP exams. The Sheridan Board of Education recently recognized those students who performed especially well, earning AP Scholar awards at each of three levels: AP Scholars, AP Scholars with Honor, and AP Scholars with Distinction. (Not all students were present for the photographs.)
To earn the AP Scholar award, a student must have scored a 3 or higher (passing score) on three or more exams. AP Scholars with Honor must have averaged 3.25 on all AP exams taken and scored a 3 or higher (passing score) on four or more exams.
AP Scholars with Distinction must have averaged 3.5 on all AP exams taken and scored a 3 or higher (passing score) on five or more exams. Below is a list of students who earned these recognitions.
AP Scholars:
10th grade: Alivia Ausbrooks, Skyla Jones, Avrie Redd, Madeley Wilson, Annalise Wingard, Syler Young, Samuel Zuniga
11th grade: Gregory Clark, Colton Crosswhite, Peyton Denney, Yoselin Gonzalez, Emma Harrell, Emily Her, Cheyenne James, Joel Jendrejas, Kaydyn Lawson, Laynie Linn, Carter Lowery, Spencer May, Kadin McDaniel, Aden McGilvay, Caleb Nelson, Lawson Reed, Adalyn Wells, Maxwell Wilson
12th grade: Lauren Appleget, Heather Atchley, J.P. Black, Will Cowart, Tyler Funderburg, Emerson Graves, Evander Gustin, Colton Hansen, Marissa Harrington, Carlee Hayden, Dani Johnson, Emma Kelley, Jayde Kesterson, MadaLynn Kimbrell, Carson Lyons, Emely Martinez, Gavin McGinley, Sydney Kate Miller, Jocelyn Phillips, Kaydence Ratcliff, Christopher Raymick, Lilly Reid, Brodie Repp, Vanesa Rios-Hernandez, Reagan Russell, Delaney Scott, Owen Shaddock, Emily Stone, Olivia Vaughan, Mallory Weeks, Kennedy Williams, Eli Wolfe
AP Scholars with Honor:
11th grade: Lillian Baker, Dustin Bowen, Suzanna Boykin, Jackson Clement, Kenny Dejarnette, Ant DePriest, Hudson Freer, William Harrod, Peyton Holland, Brooklyn Hyatt, Jackson McNair, Andrew Mitchell, Chanley Paty, Amy Pfenenger, Brianna Rasdon, Ryker Snow, Kennedy Tallent, Joshua Tolliver, Eli Watson, Sophie Webb
12th grade: Emma Adams, Max Allen, Paisley Collins, Grayson Cunningham, River Studer
AP Scholars with Distinction:
11th grade: Eavan Gwinn, Madilynn Hooks, Aidan Morgan, Rigoberto Perez, Averi Sledge, Annslee Young
12th grade: Tanner Bailey, Gavin Goldman, Abby Graves, Carley Hancock, Jillian Hooker, Jackson Lazenby, Brenton Martin, Jonathan Nash, Michael Poulsen, Mitchell Ray, Steven Robinowitz, John Spann, Rylie Webb, Kelvin Yin
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To earn the AP Scholar award, a student must have scored a 3 or higher (passing score) on three or more exams. AP Scholars with Honor must have averaged 3.25 on all AP exams taken and scored a 3 or higher (passing score) on four or more exams.
AP Scholars with Distinction must have averaged 3.5 on all AP exams taken and scored a 3 or higher (passing score) on five or more exams. Below is a list of students who earned these recognitions.
AP Scholars:
10th grade: Alivia Ausbrooks, Skyla Jones, Avrie Redd, Madeley Wilson, Annalise Wingard, Syler Young, Samuel Zuniga
11th grade: Gregory Clark, Colton Crosswhite, Peyton Denney, Yoselin Gonzalez, Emma Harrell, Emily Her, Cheyenne James, Joel Jendrejas, Kaydyn Lawson, Laynie Linn, Carter Lowery, Spencer May, Kadin McDaniel, Aden McGilvay, Caleb Nelson, Lawson Reed, Adalyn Wells, Maxwell Wilson
12th grade: Lauren Appleget, Heather Atchley, J.P. Black, Will Cowart, Tyler Funderburg, Emerson Graves, Evander Gustin, Colton Hansen, Marissa Harrington, Carlee Hayden, Dani Johnson, Emma Kelley, Jayde Kesterson, MadaLynn Kimbrell, Carson Lyons, Emely Martinez, Gavin McGinley, Sydney Kate Miller, Jocelyn Phillips, Kaydence Ratcliff, Christopher Raymick, Lilly Reid, Brodie Repp, Vanesa Rios-Hernandez, Reagan Russell, Delaney Scott, Owen Shaddock, Emily Stone, Olivia Vaughan, Mallory Weeks, Kennedy Williams, Eli Wolfe
AP Scholars with Honor:
11th grade: Lillian Baker, Dustin Bowen, Suzanna Boykin, Jackson Clement, Kenny Dejarnette, Ant DePriest, Hudson Freer, William Harrod, Peyton Holland, Brooklyn Hyatt, Jackson McNair, Andrew Mitchell, Chanley Paty, Amy Pfenenger, Brianna Rasdon, Ryker Snow, Kennedy Tallent, Joshua Tolliver, Eli Watson, Sophie Webb
12th grade: Emma Adams, Max Allen, Paisley Collins, Grayson Cunningham, River Studer
AP Scholars with Distinction:
11th grade: Eavan Gwinn, Madilynn Hooks, Aidan Morgan, Rigoberto Perez, Averi Sledge, Annslee Young
12th grade: Tanner Bailey, Gavin Goldman, Abby Graves, Carley Hancock, Jillian Hooker, Jackson Lazenby, Brenton Martin, Jonathan Nash, Michael Poulsen, Mitchell Ray, Steven Robinowitz, John Spann, Rylie Webb, Kelvin Yin
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Two Sheridan students were recognized at the August meeting of the district's Board of Education for their participation in the 2026 CTE Summer Exploration Camp held at the Saline County Career and Technical Center over the summer. The Sheridan School District was one of three districts selected to participate. This is a week-long camp that was held July 13 – July 17, hosted by Division of Career and Technical Education, Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, Arkansas Transition Services, and Saline County Career Technical Campus (SCCTC). The camp was free for the two SSD students who attended.
Lauryn Kimbrell chaperoned our students at the camp, which offered hands-on and classroom activities for students to experience career pathways in health professions, construction, welding, and automotive the first four days. On final day of the camp, students took an informational campus tour of ASU Three Rivers in Malvern to help make connections to post-secondary opportunities and concluded with a completion ceremony.
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Lauryn Kimbrell chaperoned our students at the camp, which offered hands-on and classroom activities for students to experience career pathways in health professions, construction, welding, and automotive the first four days. On final day of the camp, students took an informational campus tour of ASU Three Rivers in Malvern to help make connections to post-secondary opportunities and concluded with a completion ceremony.
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A GREAT FIRST WEEK AT THE SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT! 💙💛
There were plenty of smiles from students and staff across the Sheridan School District this week — and plenty happening behind the scenes, too! As we wrap up our first week of the 2026–27 school year, here’s a quick look at our first week by the numbers:
🎒 Nearly 4,000 students welcomed back in grades K–12, plus preK and Early Childhood Education
🍎 More than 14,000 meals served to students this week
🚌 30 bus routes, transporting approximately 1,900 students each day
📍 625 square miles covered by the Sheridan School District
🏫 Eight schools located in two counties
🏫 One NEW school — Jacket Academy — providing virtual and hybrid learning opportunities and serving our Alternative Learning programs
And we're already building for what's ahead! Site preparation is underway for the new East End Elementary School and a new covered practice pavilion in Sheridan.
There are a lot of numbers that tell the story of our district, but this week, our favorite is an easy one:
ONE GREAT FIRST WEEK! 💙💛
Thank you to our students, staff, families and community for making it a great start to the year!
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The Sheridan School District is seeking a special education teacher for its East End Elementary School campus and a security officer at Sheridan High School. For more information about either of these positions, or to apply online, go to: https://ssdar.schoolspring.com/.
Come join a great team at the Sheridan School District!
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Come join a great team at the Sheridan School District!
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Join us Monday, August 17 for a Community Pep Rally to support our Yellowjackets! All are welcome! The rally starts at 6 p.m. at Yellowjacket Arena. Don't miss it!
It's always a great day to be a Yellowjacket!
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It's always a great day to be a Yellowjacket!
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The Sheridan School District is seeking a special education teacher for its East End Elementary School campus. For more information, or to apply online, go to: https://ssdar.schoolspring.com/.
Come join a great team at the Sheridan School District!
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Come join a great team at the Sheridan School District!
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The Sheridan School District named its Classified Employees of the Year from the 2025-26 school year and honored each of them during the school's District Day Kickoff on Monday. These support employees do SO MUCH to help make our school successful, and we are very fortunate that they have chosen to serve our community!
Employees were honored in the following categories:
Instructional Assistant – Amanda Cates (EEI)
Custodial – Wrenitta Robinson (SHS)
Secretary – Vickie Rhodes (SMS)
School Nurse – Kim Norwood (SIS)
Substitute Teacher – Sharon Clegg-Montgomery (not pictured)
Food Services – Conie Stewart (SMS)
Maintenance – Jeffrey Draper
Technology – Brandy Ashley
Transportation – Mary Ann Irby and Markeeta Cunningham
Thank you for all that you do!
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Employees were honored in the following categories:
Instructional Assistant – Amanda Cates (EEI)
Custodial – Wrenitta Robinson (SHS)
Secretary – Vickie Rhodes (SMS)
School Nurse – Kim Norwood (SIS)
Substitute Teacher – Sharon Clegg-Montgomery (not pictured)
Food Services – Conie Stewart (SMS)
Maintenance – Jeffrey Draper
Technology – Brandy Ashley
Transportation – Mary Ann Irby and Markeeta Cunningham
Thank you for all that you do!
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The Sheridan School District Board of Education meeting that was originally scheduled for August 11 has been rescheduled for August 6. It will begin at 7 p.m. in McKenzie Hall on the Sheridan High School campus.
As a reminder, the Sheridan School District livestreams its Board of Education meetings each month. We invite parents, staff, and community members to tune in and stay informed. The accompanying graphic includes all regularly scheduled meeting dates for the 2026-27 school year.
Board meetings are broadcast on the district’s “Sheridan School Board Meetings” YouTube page each month: https://www.youtube.com/@SheridanSchoolBoardMeetings.
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As a reminder, the Sheridan School District livestreams its Board of Education meetings each month. We invite parents, staff, and community members to tune in and stay informed. The accompanying graphic includes all regularly scheduled meeting dates for the 2026-27 school year.
Board meetings are broadcast on the district’s “Sheridan School Board Meetings” YouTube page each month: https://www.youtube.com/@SheridanSchoolBoardMeetings.
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Join us at our second annual East End Back-to-School Bash on August 1! Festivities will continue from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the East End Ball Park.
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Nucor will host a school supply drive on Friday, July 31 from 4-6 p.m. at the company's local plant in Sheridan. Free backpacks filled with supplies will be distributed to students. This is event is open to students and families throughout the Sheridan School District.
Thank you to our friends at Nucor for their support of our school and families.
The Arkansas tax-free weekend is coming! Arkansas' annual sales tax holiday is happening this weekend from 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 2. It’s the perfect time to finish up your back-to-school shopping!
State and local sales taxes will be waived on: school and art supplies (no price limit), clothing and footwear (under $100 per item), clothing accessories (under $50 per item), and electronics and computers (no price limit, but must an electronic item commonly used by a student in a course of study). Both in-store and online purchases qualify.
Let's get our students ready for an amazing school year! #YJNation
State and local sales taxes will be waived on: school and art supplies (no price limit), clothing and footwear (under $100 per item), clothing accessories (under $50 per item), and electronics and computers (no price limit, but must an electronic item commonly used by a student in a course of study). Both in-store and online purchases qualify.
Let's get our students ready for an amazing school year! #YJNation
Congratulations to East End Elementary School Principal Tamara Strawn and EEE reading interventionist Tara Derby for being recognized for their outstanding achievements in literacy education!
Strawn recently received the state Administrator in Reading Award from the Arkansas Literacy Association and Derby received the organization's top award for a literacy educator. Congratulations to you both!
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Sheridan High School students continue to raise the bar!
SHS students earned a school-record 436 passing scores on Advanced Placement (AP) exams during the 2026 testing cycle, exceeding last year's record of 406.
This year, students took 733 AP exams, which is up from 621 last year and 554 two years ago. Every qualifying score of 3, 4, or 5 represents college credit opportunities, potential tuition savings, and demonstrates a student's readiness for college-level coursework.
Sheridan students scored above the Arkansas state average in 12 AP courses and above the global average in seven courses. Additionally,102 AP Scholar Awards were earned by Sheridan students this year, up from 95 in 2025 and 59 just two years ago.
"Congratulations to our students and teachers for another year of exceptional achievement," said Sheridan Acceleration Coordinator Summer Williams. "Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to academic excellence continue to open doors for future success."
SHS students earned a school-record 436 passing scores on Advanced Placement (AP) exams during the 2026 testing cycle, exceeding last year's record of 406.
This year, students took 733 AP exams, which is up from 621 last year and 554 two years ago. Every qualifying score of 3, 4, or 5 represents college credit opportunities, potential tuition savings, and demonstrates a student's readiness for college-level coursework.
Sheridan students scored above the Arkansas state average in 12 AP courses and above the global average in seven courses. Additionally,102 AP Scholar Awards were earned by Sheridan students this year, up from 95 in 2025 and 59 just two years ago.
"Congratulations to our students and teachers for another year of exceptional achievement," said Sheridan Acceleration Coordinator Summer Williams. "Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to academic excellence continue to open doors for future success."
Catch all the action this season! The Sheridan Yellowjackets varsity football team will open with an exhibition game at Camden Fairview on August 18, followed by the regular season opener at home August 28 against White Hall. Let's support our team throughout the year. (Following is a link to schedules for all fall sports: https://shorturl.at/PQTrj.)
Go Jackets!
Go Jackets!
The beginning of the 2026-27 school year is still a few weeks away, but the work of preparing for it has been underway all summer. Earlier this month, Sheridan School District administrators gathered for our annual two-day Administrative Summit — a time to step away from the day-to-day demands of running schools and focus on the bigger picture.
Over the course of the summit, our leadership team discussed the opportunities and challenges ahead, shared ideas, learned from one another, and worked together to ensure every campus is ready for a successful start to the school year.
We're grateful for a team that never stops working to make the Sheridan School District a place where students, staff, and families can thrive. Here's to another year of "Excellence Every Day!"
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Over the course of the summit, our leadership team discussed the opportunities and challenges ahead, shared ideas, learned from one another, and worked together to ensure every campus is ready for a successful start to the school year.
We're grateful for a team that never stops working to make the Sheridan School District a place where students, staff, and families can thrive. Here's to another year of "Excellence Every Day!"
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Join us at our second annual East End Back-to-School Bash on August 1! Festivities will continue from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the East End Ball Park.
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Welcome to an outstanding group of new teachers and coaches at the Sheridan School District! We're looking forward to a great school year!
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Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸
As we celebrate on the Fourth of July, we also proudly honor America's 250th anniversary — 250 years of freedom, courage, perseverance, and opportunity. At the Sheridan School District, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country, protecting the freedoms we cherish. We also thank our students, families, faculty, staff, and community for helping shape the next generation.
May this Independence Day be filled with pride, gratitude, and time spent with those you love.
Happy 250th, America!
As we celebrate on the Fourth of July, we also proudly honor America's 250th anniversary — 250 years of freedom, courage, perseverance, and opportunity. At the Sheridan School District, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country, protecting the freedoms we cherish. We also thank our students, families, faculty, staff, and community for helping shape the next generation.
May this Independence Day be filled with pride, gratitude, and time spent with those you love.
Happy 250th, America!
Join us at our second annual East End Back-to-School Bash on August 1! Festivities will continue from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the East End Ball Park.
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We are proud to celebrate 48 of our outstanding Sheridan School District teachers who were recognized for their exceptional work and dedication. Together, they were awarded a collective $138,000 in merit pay through the Arkansas Department of Education’s Merit Teacher Incentive Program, reflecting their commitment to student success and excellence in education. The program rewards licensed educators for exceptional student growth, mentoring aspiring teachers, and serving in critical teacher shortage areas.
Congratulations to these educators on this well-deserved recognition! Your hard work, passion, and impact make a difference every day, and we are grateful for all you do for our students and schools.
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Congratulations to these educators on this well-deserved recognition! Your hard work, passion, and impact make a difference every day, and we are grateful for all you do for our students and schools.
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