Friday night will be “White Out” as the Yellowjackets host the White Hall Bulldogs in the basketball version of the Highway 270 Rivalry. Sheridan’s boys are 16-4 and 5-0 in 5A-South after beating Hot Springs Lakeside 58-47 last night.

The JV girls’ game will tip off at 5:00 p.m., followed by varsity girls then varsity boys. We hope to see everyone at Yellowjacket Arena on Friday to support all of our teams! Go Jackets!

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about 21 hours ago, SSD Communications
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Sheridan School District mechanic and bus driver Stephen Fuell was recognized with a “Difference Maker” award at Monday night’s Board of Education meeting for his quick thinking and decisive action. While supervising students as they boarded a bus at the high school, Mr. Fuell noticed a student choking on a food item and immediately performed the Heimlich maneuver. His actions successfully dislodged the obstruction, allowing the student to breathe normally. After ensuring the student was calm, safe, and feeling well, Mr. Fuell continued his route to the next school. The award was presented by Dennis Emerson, Sheridan’s director of transportation.

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1 day ago, SSD Communications
Dennis Fuell
🛏️✨ New Year, New Sheets! ✨🛏️
Help us kick off the year with comfort, care, and a fresh start by donating brand-new bedding for students and families in our community. Every set of sheets, pillowcases, or bedding item helps create a warm, welcoming space for those who need it most. 💙💛

This drive is open to community members, staff, and parents, and students. Your generosity can truly make a difference one bed at a time!

📅 Donations accepted through the end of January
📍 Drop-off locations: EEI, SES, and SHS

Let’s start the year by spreading comfort, dignity, and kindness. Thank you for being part of something meaningful! ✨
2 days ago, SSD Communications
New Year New Sheets Flyer
In honor on National School Board Appreciation Month, Sheridan Middle School art students in Sherry Harmon's first period class made each of the district's board members a unique ceramic bowl. The gifts were presented at last night's meeting of the Board of Education. Additionally, Sheridan Mayor Cain Nattin presented the board members with a proclamation recognizing January as School Board Recognition Month in the City of Sheridan.

Board members pictured are (left to right) Secretary Jacob Palmer, President Jeff Lisenbey, Vice President Jan Caldwell, Clarissa Wallace, Jody Spann and Stan Hancock. (Wade Crosswhite is not pictured.)

Thank you to our board members for all that you do!

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2 days ago, SSD Communications
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Cain Nattin presenting
Sheridan School District families with students in grades 7–12 are invited to Success Ready Pathway Family Night! Join us to learn about career and technical courses, acceleration and honors options, early college opportunities, scholarships, and industry-recognized certifications. Whether your student is just beginning to plan for high school or preparing to graduate soon, this information will help support their future goals.

📍 SHS Cafeteria
🗓 January 22 or January 27
⏰ 6:00 PM

Both dates will share the same presentation — please attend the date that works best for your family.
6 days ago, SSD Communications
SSD Success Ready Pathway Family Night graphic
THROWBACK THURSDAY
Today we'll look back at this 1908 photo of Sheridan High School students posed with Professor I. W. Blacklock -- a reminder of how long public education has been an important part of the Sheridan community.

(Photo from "SHS: The First 100 Years, 1879-1979" by Elwin L. Goolsby and Bobbie Nelson Graves.)

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7 days ago, SSD Communications
1908 Sheridan High School students
Congratulations to Sheridan High School cheerleader Jayde Kesterson for earning All-State recognition! #YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay
10 days ago, SSD Communications
Jayde Kesterson
Congratulations to Yellowjacket football players Eythan Cowden, Isaiah "Zay" Stephens, Bradley Sturdivant, Hunter Socia, Dylan Smith and Jaxson Delk for their post-season honors! Cowden and Stephens were each named Class 6A All State and 6A East All Conference. Sturdivant, Socia, Smith and Delk each won 6A East All Conference honors. Congratulations on your well deserved recognition!

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29 days ago, SSD Communications
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Thank you to United Hoist and Crane, Tom Cunningham, for being so supportive of our Alternative Learning Environment campus. With this donation from his company, students were able to enjoy a semester treat by watching “The Polar Express” at Tinsel Town in Benton. #YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay

about 1 month ago, SSD Communications
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Join the Sheridan School District Yellowjacket bands for their Winter Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 9. The concert begins at 6 p.m. in McKenzie Hall auditorium. See the attached graphic for each band's schedule. We look forward to seeing you there!

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about 1 month ago, SSD Communications
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Assistant Superintendent Stacy DeFoor recently presented a Certificate of Appreciation to one of our outstanding bus drivers, Regina Mosley.

Ms. Regina received a shout-out from Sheridan High School Assistant Principal Nick Soapes, who shared: “Ms. Regina on bus 16 is a fantastic driver who the district is lucky to have. She is kind, friendly, and always has a smile for students and staff alike. She has pulled double-route after double-route route just to make sure that kids get home. When the time change started, she even tried combining two routes (taking money out of her own pocket) just to make sure that kids were able to get home before it was dark outside. She is a great example of service to her students and their families in how she seeks to communicate with and take care of the kids on her bus.”

We are incredibly grateful for Ms. Regina’s dedication, compassion, and commitment to ensuring our students get to and from school safely each day. Thank you, Ms. Regina, for all that you do! #YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay
about 1 month ago, SSD Communications
Stacy DeFoor & Regina Mosley
All Sheridan basketball games originally scheduled for tonight against White Hall have been postponed. They have been rescheduled for Tuesday, December 9.
about 1 month ago, SSD Communications
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Mr. Seaton was able to work with Sarah, from Pro-Active Physical Therapy, to get water bottles for students at one of our campuses! What a generous donation that goes ABOVE AND BEYOND! #ExcellenceEveryDay
about 2 months ago, SSD Communications
students with water bottles
Congratulations to Sheridan Elementary School and Sheridan Middle School for being recognized as Purple Star Schools in Arkansas!

The Arkansas Purple Star School Award honors K-12 schools and districts that show a strong commitment to supporting students and families connected to our nation’s armed forces. These schools provide resources and a welcoming environment to help military children transition smoothly, succeed in their new schools, and strengthen the bond between schools and military families.

This recognition highlights the dedication of these schools to serving military-connected students with compassion, understanding, and programs that go above and beyond.

The Arkansas Purple Star School program is operated by the Arkansas Council for Military Children in cooperation with the Arkansas Department of Education.

SES and SMS join EEE, EEI and EEM as Purple Star Schools. The three East End schools attained Purple Star status earlier this semester.

We are so proud of our schools for creating a supportive and welcoming environment for those who serve our country! #YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay
about 2 months ago, SSD Communications
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THROWBACK THURSDAY
The Sheridan School District has a long-standing appreciation for its veterans. This Throwback Thursday photo is a page from the 1944 Yellowjacket yearbook dedicated to Sheridan faculty members and students who were serving in WWII. Much appreciation to all for their service and sacrifice.
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2 months ago, SSD Communications
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The Yellowjackets' varsity boys and girls will be playing at Russellville tonight. Tip-off for the girls' game will be 6 p.m., and the game will be livestreamed: https://youtube.com/live/PFjHfP1GJF8?feature=share

Go Jackets! #YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay
2 months ago, SSD Communications
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Here’s what’s happening next week in the Sheridan School District!

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2 months ago, SSD Communications
2025-26 Weekly Calendar week of Nov. 10-15
Today's Homecoming festivities will begin at 1:00 p.m. in Yellowjacket Arena. The Homecoming parade will start after the Homecoming ceremony – approximately 2:30 p.m. Livestream links to each are below.

Tonight's game will kick off at 7 p.m. The Homecoming court will be presented at 6:30, prior to kickoff. The evening Homecoming ceremony and game will be livestreamed on the YJNetwork on YouTube. That link will be posted later today.

Afternoon ceremony link: https://youtube.com/live/npOMm0wMqQw?feature=share
Parade link: https://youtube.com/live/8pRI-SAbtM4?feature=share

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2 months ago, SSD Communications
Homecoming parade map
The Sheridan School District has received an overall “B” letter grade in the latest Arkansas Department of Education district report cards released today.

“We are extremely proud of our students, teachers, and staff for their hard work and dedication,” said Sheridan Superintendent Chad Pitts. “This recognition reflects the commitment of our schools to provide a high-quality education and support for student growth. We have set high academic goals for our district in our recently released strategic plan. Today’s announcement marks a step in the right direction as we continue to strive for continuous improvement and work toward becoming one of the state’s top academically performing districts.”

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2 months ago, SSD Communications
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The Sheridan School District would like to send a big thank you to Julie Munn and Nightingale Senior Facility of Arkadelphia for their generous donation of five Nautilus weight machines to the Sheridan athletic program! We also want to thank Carroll Shear for his help and for remembering his alma mater through this thoughtful gift.

Your kindness and generosity will have a lasting impact on our students and athletes. Thank you all!

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2 months ago, SSD Communications
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