Sheridan High School students who participated at Arkansas Girls State or Boys State were recognized at the school board meeting Monday night. The girls are Lainey Ray, Soshiana Vang, Rivers Wells and Randi Scarbrough (not pictured). The boys are Cohen Barnard, Egan Gunter and William "Cole" Sullivan. Congratulations to these students!
“STEAM on the River” is a two-week summer day program -- sponsored by the Arkansas River Education Service Cooperative -- that will be held from July 18-21 and July 25-28 from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The camp was developed for students entering seventh, eighth and ninth grades in the 2022-2023 school year who are interested in science, engineering, art and innovation. For more information or to register, go to https://www.aresc.k12.ar.us/aegis. (Please note that the registration on the web site says the deadline to apply in June 3. However, they are still taking applications.)
The Sheridan School District is hiring. For more information or to apply, go to: https://www.sheridanschools.org/page/job-opportunities.
Notice to parents: The Grant County Health Unit will have two days set aside for school immunizations only. Tuesday, July 26 and Tuesday, August 2 will be dedicated to back-to-school immunizations.
The Sheridan School District honors those who paid the ultimate price for our nation's freedoms.
Six Lady Yellowjacket soccer players won post-season honors that were presented at their banquet on Tuesday. Megan Diotte and Julie Lieu both won all-conference, while A.J. Hendricks, Olivia Jabo and SarahTaulbee were named honorable mention all-conference. Katelyn Hancock was named to the Class 5A all-state team and has been invited to play in the AAA all-star game in June at the University of Central Arkansas. Congratulations to our Lady Jackets!
The Sheridan School District has a limited number of pre-K spots still available on a first-come, first-served basis. Your child must be four years old on or before August 1, 2022 to apply for preschool. This program serves children from families with gross income not exceeding 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (example = $55,500 for a family of 4). For more information or to register, go to: https://www.sheridanschools.org/page/2022-23-pre-k-kindergarten-enrollment. Please share so others may also have this opportunity.
The following Sheridan High School athletes participated in the state decathlon/heptathlon competition in Fayetteville: Ashton Arnold, Izaiah Owens, Sophia Allen, Julie Lieu and Macy Moring. Congratulations to these athletes for representing Sheridan well!
Congratulations to Sheridan High School junior Hanna Gilbert on her commitment to play softball for Oklahoma Wesleyan University. The Lady Eagles are on the rise with a 35-16 record this year and more talent coming. Go Jackets! Go Eagles!
Sheridan High School placed three boys and three girls on their respective all-conference basketball teams, and one SHS sophomore was named all-state. Chris Crew, Justin Crews and Peyton Free were named to the 5A-South boys all-conference team. Brooklyn Rowe, Kayden Porter and Kelsey Rieman were selected for the 5A-South girls all-conference squad. Porter was selected to the all-state team for the second consecutive. The awards were presented along with a number of others at the teams' annual banquet on Monday.
The 2023 Sheridan High School softball tryouts will be Thursday, May 26 at 6 pm at the high school softball field near the Community Center. Prospects need to bring any gear they may need or use (bat, glove, catchers gear, face mask, etc.).
Participants must have a current physical. Tryouts are for prospects in incoming grades 9-12. All current players who intend to return must try out.
Sign-ups for Sheridan High School golf (male and female) will continue through Friday, May 20 for incoming 9th-12th graders. Students who are interested should sign-up in the office on their campus. Students should have their own set of clubs and push-cart.
The Sheridan School District is currently hiring for a range of positions for the 2022-23 school year. To see a complete list of openings and/or to apply online, click on the following link: https://ssdar.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
The Lil' Yellowjacket Football Camp will be June 7-9 from 9-11 a.m. for incoming 3rd-7th graders. The cost is free, but you must pre-register by June 2. See flyer for details and registration information. Contact Dewayne Dillon at dewaynedillon@sheridanschools.org for more information.
The Yellowjacket softball and baseball teams will both be playing in the first round of the state tournament today at Hot Springs Lakeside. Boys' games will be at the high school and girls' games at Majestic Park in Hot Springs. The girls play Paragould at 10 a.m., and the boys take on Green County Tech at 3 p.m. Go Jackets!
Sheridan High School's Bella Norman earned all conference honors in cross country as a sophomore by finishing 8th overall at the 5A South conference meet in Hot Springs. Bella finished with a time of 21:21. She went on to finish 41st overall at the state meet at Oaklawn Park. Bella ended the season ranked as the 9th best sophomore in the state.
Senior Ashton Arnold earned all conference cross country honors for the third time in his high school career by finishing 14th overall at the 5A South conference meet in Hot Springs with a time of 17:47. Ashton went on to finish 50th overall at the state meet at Oaklawn Park.
If you see any of our outstanding school nurses today, please let them know how much you appreciate them!
Middle school volleyball tryouts will be May 23-24.
The Sheridan Middle School Art Walk will be held Tuesday, May 10 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. The event is open to the public. Come and take a stroll down the SMS Fine Arts Wing to see some of the students’ artwork. Help us acknowledge and honor their hard work, growth and talent. (Students will be notified if they have work displayed.)
For the second consecutive year, Sheridan's Sophia Allen is the 5A state champion in girls pole vault. She cleared 11'4" at today's state meet in Van Buren. (Photo credit: Coach Tony Bone)
