Sheridan High School science teacher Karen Burnett was named last night as the 2024-25 Sheridan School District Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Burnett was presented the award by Sheridan Superintendent Chad Pitts at the May meeting of the Sheridan Board of Education.
Teachers of the Year from all eight Sheridan School District campuses were honored last night. Shown with Mr. Pitts (left to right) are: Lynn Summit (Alternative Learning Academy), Karen Burnett (Sheridan High School), Tina Potter (East End Intermediate School), Rachael Bellomy (Sheridan Middle School), Ashley Jacobs (East End Middle School), Sara Allen (Sheridan Elementary School), and Angie Key (Sheridan Intermediate School). Not pictured is Abby Stoops (East End Elementary School).
Mrs. Burnett was once an environmental scientist who volunteered her time to teach science to younger students. That eventually led her to pursue alternative certification and transition into a full-time teaching role. Throughout her tenure, Mrs. Burnett has taught a wide range of science classes and currently leads courses in Advanced Biology, AP Environmental Science, and AP Biology. Her dedication to academic excellence is evident in her outstanding AP test results, which often far exceed state averages. Her AP Biology pass rate last year was 85% — the highest pass rate in the district. In her 20 years of education experience, Mrs. Burnett has been named as a campus Teacher of the Year four times. Congratulations to Karen Burnett!
Thank you to EVERYONE who made Teacher Appreciation a week to remember for our teachers at The Academy!
Today's Lady Jacket softball game at Bryant has been cancelled. Sheridan will play on Thursday in the first round of the state playoffs against Searcy at Bryant High School. The game will start at 3:00 p.m.
Congratulations to Sheridan Intermediate School 5th graders Finn Williams and Will Carpenter! These two economic experts won first place in the Spring 2025 Stock Market Game for Elementary Region 2, beating out teams from all over the state. They were recently invited to attend a winner's banquet with their GT teacher, Lyndsey Rogers. Great job to both of them! #YJNation
Sheridan High School seniors Thatcher Allen and Avery Williams were selected to attend the Governor's Scholastic Honors Day on Saturday at the Governor's Mansion in Little Rock. This event honored two students from each high school who have shown excellent academic achievement. Attendees met with Governor Sanders and toured the mansion gardens alongside students from all over the state. Congratulations to these two young men and great job representing SHS! #YJNation
Campus chess sponsors from EEI, SIS, EEM, and SMS recently partnered with the district Gifted and Talented program to host an in-district chess tournament featuring an intermediate division (3rd through 5th grades) and middle school division (6th through 8th grades). Students battled it out on the chessboards all day and the competition was fierce! Congratulations to everyone who challenged themselves and competed! Final winners are indicated below:
Intermediate:
1st place - Spencer McAlister
2nd place (tie) - Liam Patrick, Karter May, Finn Williams
3rd place - Ike Dejarnette
Middle School:
1st place (tie) - Nathanyal Taylor and Wesley Clark
2nd place (tie) - Bryson Warrick and Wyatt Dowler
3rd place - (tie) - Josiah Zuniga, Cooper Henderson, Ryne Johnson, and Caden Ingram
Today is School Nurse Day, and we’re proud to recognize the outstanding nurses who serve the Sheridan School District!
Our school nurses play a vital role in keeping students healthy, safe and ready to learn. Whether it’s managing daily health needs, responding to emergencies, or offering a reassuring presence, their care and commitment make a lasting impact on our schools and community. Thank you to each of our Sheridan School District nurses for the work you do every day. You are truly appreciated. #YJNation
Today's home Sheridan baseball game against Genoa Central has been cancelled due to weather.
Congratulations to members of the Yellowjacket Band! On Monday, May 5, we had two groups from the Yellowjacket Band compete in the state small ensemble competition. The French horn quintet received a second division excellent rating. Members L to R: Gavin Goldman, Carson Lyons, Noah Long, Fiona Schuhmacher, and Peyton Holland. The trumpet choir received a first division superior rating. Members L to R: Eli Watson, Avery Williams, Lilly George, Mary Taylor, Brooklynn Leavins, and Eli Wolfe.
Today is Teacher Appreciation Day! It falls during Teacher Appreciation Week, which May 5-9.
This special day and week are set aside each year nationwide to recognize and celebrate the hard work, dedication, and positive impact that teachers have on students and communities. We want to take a moment to recognize and thank the outstanding educators of the Sheridan School District. We have some of the very best! Your commitment to our students and community does not go unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do.
#YJNation
Congratulations to the Sheridan High School Quiz Bowl team, which made it to the Class 6A finals, finishing runner-up to Russellville. Additional congratulations to Sheridan's Avery Williams, who was named Arkansas Governor's Quiz Bowl Association Overall Finals MVP. Great job, Jackets!
East End Elementary held its Kindergarten Round-up event on Monday. The event was for all children in the community who will be age 5 on or before August 1 and their parents. It included free hot dogs and drinks, shirts and books. Jacket Health & Wellness had an information table, and there were tours of the school.
Sheridan Elementary School will host a similar event from 5-6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 5.
Below are results from the 5A South Conference track meet held on Tuesday at Benton.
Girls
Pole Vault: Maddie Clark, 3rd place
4x100 Relay: Sheridan, 4th place (Natalie Carlson, Sadie Sterritt, Sayde Crouse, Skylar Sterritt)
High Jump: Skylar Sterritt, 1st place; Sadie Sterritt, 4th place
100m hurdles: Sadie Sterritt, 1st place
400m Dash: Natalie Carlson, 2nd place
100m Dash: Skylar Sterritt, 1st place
800m Run: Natalie Carlson, 4th place
Sheridan girls overall: 4th place with 85 points
High Point: Skylar Sterritt
Boys
100 Meter Dash: Isaiah Stephens, 2nd place
Long Jump: Isaiah Stephens, 1st place
200 Meter Dash: Isaiah Stephens, 3rd place
4x800 Relay: Sheridan, 4th place (Colten Hansen, Cruz Olmedo, Joel Jendrejas, Max Allen)
Sheridan boys overall: 7th with 30 points
Today's Yellowjacket softball and baseball games against White Hall -- along with Senior Night activities -- have been postponed due to weather. The softball game will be played Monday, and the baseball game is tentatively scheduled for Monday. (The baseball game is still subject to date change.)
Friday, May 2 is School Lunch Hero Day!
Between preparing delicious food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, Sheridan School District’s Lunch Heroes have a lot on their plate. School Lunch Hero Day gives us an extra opportunity to say THANK YOU to those serving our students every day.
Please join the Sheridan High School Choirs on Thursday, May 1 at 6:00 p.m. in McKenzie Hall Auditorium for their Spring Concert, "A Journey Through the Hits." The SHS Concert, Treble and Chamber choirs will perform songs from the '70s and '80s originally performed by artists like Bon Jovi, Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, Journey, ABBA and several others. Join us for this fun and upbeat concert as we celebrate some of the most memorable classic rock songs.
Softball Senior Night activities tomorrow will begin at 4:00 p.m, followed by the Lady Jackets taking on the White Hall Bulldogs for the conference championship at 5 :00 p.m. Any youth or travel softball players can get into the game for free if they wear their team's jersey. Come support your Lady Jackets as they fight for the championship! GO YELLOWJACKETS!
Sheridan's baseball Senior Night activities tomorrow will be after the varsity game against White Hall, which starts at 5 p.m. The JV game will be after the conclusion of the Senior Night ceremony. Let's support our team and our seniors! Go Jackets!
Happy National Principals’ Day!
We proudly celebrate the outstanding principals across the Sheridan School District who go above and beyond for our students, staff, and families every single day. Your leadership and commitment to excellence make a lasting impact in our schools and our community. Thank you for all that you do to make Sheridan a place where every student has the opportunity to succeed. We appreciate you!
Tomorrow is Senior Night for the Yellowjacket boys and girls soccer teams! Join us on Thursday, May 1 at Yellowjacket Stadium as Sheridan hosts the White Hall Bulldogs. The girls game will begin at 5 p.m. Senior Night activities for both the boys and girls will follow the girls game. The boys game will begin at the conclusion of the Senior Night ceremony. Go Jackets! #YJNation
