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Jessica Ashcraft was recently named the Arkansas School Counselor Association Southwest Region Middle School Counselor of the Year. She was recognized for this honor at Monday night’s meeting of the Sheridan School District Board of Education by Allyson Pitts, director of school counseling, and Dr. Heather Williams, principal at East End Middle School.

Mrs. Ashcraft will now go on to compete at the state level. The state level winners will be announced this summer at the Arkansas School Counselor Association summer conference. We are so proud of Mrs. Ashcraft and will be cheering her on to state!

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Sheridan bus driver Ronnie Comic was presented with a “Spotlight Success” award at the Sheridan Board of Education by Director of Transportation Dennis Emerson.

“Mr. Comic is one of the most dedicated bus drivers we have,” Emerson said. “ Not only does he almost never miss work, he has tremendous connection with the students that he transports every day and very rarely has any discipline issues on his bus. He also has one of the cleanest buses in the fleet and treats it with very special care.”

Emerson said that “Mr. Ronnie” – as the students call him – often arrives early on cold mornings to start all the buses that are running that morning so they will be warm for the other drivers. “This is not something that we have asked him to do – he does it voluntarily to help the other drivers,” Emerson said.

Thank you to Ronnie Comic! We appreciate all that you do!

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🍎 Keeping our Yellowjackets Healthy! 🐝
Hey, Sheridan families, remember that your student has access to quality healthcare right on campus! The Jacket Health and Wellness Center (JHWC) is here to support our students and staff with convenient, high-quality care that fits your busy schedule.

Primary Physical Care: Comprehensive services including Well Child Checkups, Sports Physicals, allergy shots, and vaccinations, along with diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, chronic disease management, and minor procedures.

Convenient for Parents: No more missing work or worrying about transportation! The center even offers Transportation Services to ensure students get the care they need during the school day.

📞 Make an Appointment: Call 870-942-3323 or visit MainlineHealth.net
📝 Make sure you have a completed consent form on file for when you need us!

Let’s keep our students healthy, in class, and ready to learn! 💙💛

The Sheridan High School cheer team was honored at Monday’s meeting of the Board of Education. The team recently won the Class 5A state championship. Additionally, Jayde Kesterson was selected for All-State honors, and Olivia Vaughan earned AAA All-Star recognition this season.

Members of the team are Chanley Bradshaw, Emerson Graves, Emma Kelley, Jayde Kesterson, Kaydin Randall, Lauren Hunter, McKynley McGarity, Olivia Vaughan, Preslee Mooney, Reese Rutherford, Adalyn Wells, Annslee Young, Averi Sledge, Carly Smith, Chanley Paty, Kalyn Taylor, Madalyn Clark, McKenzie Harris, Presley Cotton, Taurance Hobson, Addison Rowe, Natalie Rowe, Kennedy Jones, and Tinley Burris.

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Sheridan Board of Education member Clarissa Wallace honored Aiden Bartlett, a senior at Sheridan High School, at the board meeting on Monday. Aiden successfully completed the district’s Second Chance program in October and will graduate in May. He attends weekly recovery meetings, and he openly shares his journey of recovery with other students at youth events. Aiden shared at the board meeting how the Second Chance program changed his life and its trajectory. Congratulations, Aiden! We’re all proud of you!

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Riggin Denis, a junior at Sheridan High School, was honored at Monday night’s Sheridan Board of Education meeting for his recent standout performance in the Junior National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nev. Riggin, who serves as president of the SHS FFA, placed fourth overall in the junior saddle bronc competition and was recognized for his talent at the national level.

“Riggin, along with FFA chapter sponsors Taylor Donnelly and Anna Smith, is to be commended for their dedication excellence and determination to achieve success at all levels – including the national rodeo arena,” said Candace Wilson, principal at Sheridan High School.

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There will be a mandatory meeting on Monday, March 2 for all students currently in 6th-11th grade who are interested in trying out for a Sheridan dance team. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Sheridan High School cafeteria. A parent or guardian must accompany each student in attendance. For more information, email marlibrandon@sheridanschools.org.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Grant County Spelling Bee!

1st place: Devin Dunn (6th grade, Sheridan Middle School)
2nd place: Wyatt Ritchie (5th grade, East End Intermediate School)
3rd place: Ellison Adams (4th grade, Sheridan Intermediate School)

A total of 27 students from 3rd through 8th grades competed in a total of nine rounds until Dunn came out victorious. He will represent Grant County at the Arkansas State Spelling Bee on March 7. Great job, spellers!

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The Sheridan School District has identified the following days to make up for instructional time missed due to recent inclement weather: Monday, February 16; Monday, April 6; and May 26-28.

The sixth missed day will not need to be made up, as the district had sufficient instructional minutes built into the school calendar.

Friday, April 3 (Good Friday) will remain a day off, contingent upon no additional inclement weather days being required.

The Sheridan 7th, 8th and 9th grade boys basketball teams will host Jacksonville tomorrow at Yellowjacket Arena beginning at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $6 and may be purchased at the gate or in advance at https://gofan.co/event/5285249?schoolId=AR18681.

The Sheridan 7th, 8th, and 9th grade girls will play tomorrow at Jacksonville.

Go Jackets!

We recognize that some roads throughout our district are still unsafe, while we also understand that many families depend on our schools being open. With both safety and family needs in mind, and after careful consideration, the Sheridan School District will open at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, with modified bus routes in place. (Bus route link: https://shorturl.at/gaUha.)

If your student is unable to travel to school due to unsafe road conditions, please contact your school’s front office.

Our maintenance and transportation teams continue to work diligently to ensure the safety of our students and staff. We appreciate your patience and cooperation and look forward to seeing everyone back at school!

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Despite tremendous efforts of our maintenance and transportation crews along with many others, the Sheridan School District will be closed Monday, February 2. While schools and main roads are mostly clear, there are still a number of hazardous side-roads in many areas of the district. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work toward a full return to our regular schedule when conditions allow. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.

The Sheridan School District maintenance crew and other staff have been working since Wednesday and into the weekend to prepare campuses and bus areas for a safe return to school. County crews have also cleared roads leading to our schools. We will continue to monitor conditions and will make an official decision by 6:00 p.m. Sunday regarding school on Monday, including the possible use of modified bus routes and a delayed start. Thank you for your patience. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.

The Sheridan School District will be closed Friday, January 30 due to continued hazardous road conditions. While main highways are mostly clear, many side roads throughout the district remain icy and unsafe for travel. Our teams are working hard to clear parking lots, sidewalks, and the bus lot in preparation for a safe return to school as soon as possible. Student and staff safety remains our top priority.

The Sheridan School District will be closed on Thursday, January 29 due to hazardous road conditions across the district. All extracurricular events tomorrow are also cancelled. We will continue to monitor road conditions and will share updates of any future closure decisions as needed. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.

The Sheridan School District will again be closed on Wednesday, January 28 due to hazardous driving conditions across the district. All extracurricular and evening events tonight and tomorrow are also cancelled. We will continue to monitor road conditions and will share updates of any future closure decisions as needed. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.

The Sheridan School District will be closed on Tuesday, January 27 due to hazardous driving conditions across the district. We will continue to monitor road conditions and will share updates of any future closure decisions as needed. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.

The Sheridan School District will be closed on Monday, January 26 due to icy roads and hazardous driving conditions across the district. We will continue to closely monitor weather and road conditions and will share updates of any future closure decisions as needed. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. Please stay safe and warm.

Our students from the Alternative Learning Academy were able to visit Pulaski Technical College. This is a great experience for these students as they look forward to their future. #YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay