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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

The Sheridan School District is excited to celebrate Jessica Ashcraft, counselor at East End Middle School, for being recognized as the ArSCA Southwest Region Middle School Counselor of the Year! Thank you for the incredible impact you make on students, families, and our school community.

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THROWBACK THURSDAY
Today we'll take a look back at the 1954-55 Sheridan High School Choir — a reminder that the arts have long been a proud part of Sheridan School District tradition. These students set the tone decades ago, building a legacy of music, discipline, and school pride that continues today.

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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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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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🛏️✨ 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! ✨

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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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.

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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Congratulations to Sheridan High School cheerleader Jayde Kesterson for earning All-State recognition! #YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay

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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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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