The Sheridan School District Board of Education voted on Monday to hire Stacy DeFoor as assistant superintendent of support services. DeFoor is currently serving as an assistant superintendent with the Benton School District, where he has been since 2022. He will begin in his new role starting July 1.
“We are excited to welcome Stacy DeFoor to our leadership team,” said Sheridan Superintendent Chad Pitts. “His broad range of experience – both in education and in the private sector – uniquely positions him to provide valuable insights and strategic leadership in support services. I am confident that Mr. DeFoor’s leadership will inspire our staff, students and families as we continue to strive for academic excellence in the Sheridan School District.”
“I am honored to accept the position of assistant superintendent for the Sheridan School District,” DeFoor said. “I look forward to working alongside our dedicated educators, staff, and families to support student success and strengthen our community through excellence in education.”
DeFoor has been in education 18 years as a teacher, assistant principal, and elementary principal, including 10 years as an elementary administrator for the Conway School District prior to joining Benton. DeFoor’s school in Conway was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon Award School. He began his education career as a third- and fourth-grade teacher.
DeFoor has completed three years of the Master Principal program and served as a mentor to beginning administrators. He earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and educational specialist degrees from the University of Central Arkansas. Before entering the education field, his previous experience included management and supervision in the corporate sector.
DeFoor has been married to his wife, Stephanie, for 29 years and is the father to Caleb, Devin and Haley.
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Congratulations to the Sheridan High School Chamber Choir, under the direction of Jeremy Wayne, for getting an Excellent rating at the Arkansas Choral Director Association's State Choir Festival held at UCA on April 10. The choir performed three songs in front of a panel of judges. Special thanks to Gregg Scott for driving the bus and accompanying on drums and to SHS alum Rebecca Goins for accompanying on piano.
Sheridan Alternative Learning Academy took learning outside of the classroom once again! The Arkansas Travelers hosted “School Days”, and WHAT A GREAT TIME IT WAS! Board member Jan Caldwell even took part of the action by sitting and learning about the students while watching the game.
National Assistant Principal Week is April 7-11, and we are fortunate to have some of the very best at the Sheridan School District. The week is set aside each year to honor the dedication and hard work of assistant principals, who are often "unsung heroes" in the education system. They play a vital role in supporting teachers, motivating students, and creating a positive learning environment. Thank you to all the Sheridan School District assistant principals for all that you do!
Save the date! The Junior Jacket Cheer Day Camp will be June 9-11 from 8:30-11:00 a.m. The camp will be open to current K-6 grade students. Registration information will be available soon. Message whitneypaty@sheridanschools.org with questions.
REMINDER: Your paperwork for FREE sports physicals through Jacket Health and Wellness is due by Friday, April 11.
The Jacket Health and Wellness Center will be providing FREE sports physical clinics for student in grades 6-11. This includes any student participating in school-sanctioned athletics or high school marching band. Physicals will take place on campus during the school day. Parents/guardians are not required to attend the appointment, but must complete required paperwork and consents. Students may pick up required sports physical paperwork from the main office on their campus. The paperwork must be completed by a parent/guardian and returned to the main office on the student’s campus by April 11. The JHWC team will call the parent/guardian to schedule an appointment after all paperwork has been returned and verified. Physical dates are scheduled for: April 24-25 and May 1-2 for SHS; May 13 for EEM, and May 14-15 for SMS.
The Dawson Education Service Cooperative is currently seeking an ABC pre-K teacher to work in the Sheridan School District. Interested persons should email their resume to tammy.boyette@dawsonesc.com.
The Lady Jackets have added a home game today against Morrilton starting at 5 p.m. Go Sheridan! #YJNation
The Sheridan School District will be open tomorrow. Power has been restored to all East End schools following the recent storms. There will be changes to some bus routes due to flooding. Bus riders on affected routes will be sent additional information regarding alternate sites for pick-up/drop-off.
TENNIS CLINIC & TRYOUTS
There will be a tennis clinic for all middle school and high school players -- new, returning, or just exploring tennis -- on April 16-18 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the Sheridan Recreation Center courts.
TRYOUTS for the 2025-26 Yellowjacket tennis team will be April 23-25 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the Sheridan Recreation Center for current 8th-11th grade students. Students must attend at least two days of tryouts in order to be eligible.
National School Librarian Appreciation Day, celebrated annually on April 4, is a day to recognize the vital contributions of school librarians who exhibit a love of reading, teach essential research skills, and ensure students have access to diverse resources. We are so thankful for each and every one of our librarians/media specialists across the Sheridan School District!
SSD Theatre's Friday, April 4 performance of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe has been cancelled due to the forecast of severe weather this evening. The Sunday, April 6 performance is still scheduled as planned.
All Sheridan athletic events scheduled for Friday, April 4 have been cancelled due to forecasts of severe weather.
UPDATE: Tonight's SSD Theatre performance has also been cancelled. Sunday's performance is still as planned.
All Sheridan athletic events scheduled for today have been cancelled due to weather.
Congratulations to the 2025 Yellowjacket band drum majors and color guard!
The Jacket Health and Wellness Center will be providing FREE sports physical clinics for student in grades 6-11. This includes any student participating in school-sanctioned athletics or high school marching band. Physicals will take place on campus during the school day. Parents/guardians are not required to attend the appointment, but must complete required paperwork and consents. Students may pick up required sports physical paperwork from the main office on their campus. The paperwork must be completed by a parent/guardian and returned to the main office on the student’s campus by April 11. The JHWC team will call the parent/guardian to schedule an appointment after all paperwork has been returned and verified. Physical dates are scheduled for: April 24-25 and May 1-2 for SHS; May 13 for EEM, and May 14-15 for SMS.
Today's Lady Jacket softball game against Nashville has been cancelled.
Congratulations to the 2025-26 Yellowjacket ninth-grade and high school cheer team members!
Congratulations to the 2025-26 7th-8th grade Sheridan cheerleaders!
The Sheridan School District will be closed for Spring Break March 24-28, with classes resuming on Monday, March 31. We hope everyone enjoys their well-deserved break. (And a big thank you goes to East End Elementary for capturing the perfect photo to welcome Spring!)
