Members of the Sheridan School District Board of Education and District administrators visited East End Elementary School today. Principal Tamara Strawn and members of her team provided information about student achievement, growth and behavior standards. A highlight of the visit was when EEE student leaders provided the group an opportunity to add their own contributions to the school's "Kindness Tree."
The Lady Jackets' softball team is ranked #18 nationally in the latest National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) poll. Just getting started! #YJNation
The Lady Jackets' soccer team improved to 4-1 on the season with a mercy rule 8-0 victory over the Malvern Leopards! Jillian Alexander and Haven Rhoden each had a hat trick (three goals) for the second game in a row, and Kalyn Taylor and Miley McGinley each scored one goal. Sheridan's next match will be against the El Dorado Wildcats.
Members of the Sheridan School District Board of Education and District administrators were provided lunch and a tour of the Saline County Career Technical Campus earlier this week by Scott Kuttenkuler, who serves as the chief administrator of the facility. Sheridan is one of seven schools who utilize the campus for a broad range of career tech opportunities. Currently, 120 Sheridan High School students attend SCCTC each day. #YJNation
Due to the weather forecast, tomorrow's Lady Jacket softball game has been cancelled. The Lady Jackets will play at 10 a.m. and noon on Saturday at Conway High School. Link for online ticket sales: https://gofan.co/app/school/AR4663
The Dawson Education Service Cooperative is now taking applications for preschool students at Sheridan Elementary School and East End Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year.
Your child must be at least 3 years old on or before August 1, 2025 to apply for preschool. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-qualified basis. (Qualifying 4-year-old students will be placed before 3-year-old students.)
To register and for more information, go to: https://www.sheridanschools.org/page/2025-26-prek-enrollment
Classes are funded through Arkansas Better Chance for School Success and have specific, state-mandated eligibility guidelines. If any spots remain to be filled after all students who are eligible based on income have been accepted students will be accepted into the program based on a sliding scale where families will be responsible for paying a portion of the tuition. Additionally, a limited number of parent-paid spots will be available.
For more information, email: tammy.boyette@dawsonesc.com.
SSD kindergarten registration is now open!
Is your child ready to start their educational journey? Kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open at Sheridan Elementary School and East End Elementary School. (Your child must be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1, 2025 to register.)
What to expect:
• A welcoming environment focused on learning and growth.
• A curriculum that sparks curiosity and creativity.
• Teachers who are dedicated to nurturing young minds.
Don’t miss out! Register online today: https://www.sheridanschools.org/page/2025-26-kindergarten-enrollment
We look forward to welcoming your child to a year of discovery and fun!
It is Week Two of the Joggers for Joy drive. Now through March 24, we’re collecting gently used or like-new joggers to support students in need! Our goal? 100 joggers for each end of the school district!
If you have joggers to spare, now’s the perfect time to donate and make a difference. There are drop boxes at each campus in the district, as well as Peoples Bank locations in East End and Sheridan. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of students. Let’s come together as a community and spread joy—one pair of joggers at a time!
The Yellowjacket boys' soccer team picked up their first conference win against Pine Bluff by a score of 8-0. Will Martin scored a hat trick with three goals, Jordan Vang had two goals, and Achille Mueller, Kody Rowe and and Eric Herrera scored one goal each. Great job boys! The Jackets will face Lake Hamilton on Tuesday, March 11 at Lake Hamilton.
Mrs. Summit's JAG class and Mr. Seaton‘s Career Development class were honored to go to Kohler on Friday afternoon and tour their facility. Thank you to Madi Smith for her presentation and ALL of Kohler for having us. #YJNation
Pulaski County Sheriff Eric Higgins visited Mrs. Lewis's AP Psychology classes on Wednesday to share about the Netflix documentary, "Unlocked: A Jail Experiment" that was filmed at his county jail. He gave behind-the-scenes insight, shared clips from the documentary, and answered students' questions about the overall experience.
The Lady Jackets will play Lonoke tonight in the Taylor Roark Memorial Tournament at the Sherwood Sports Complex. The first pitch is set for 6:30 p.m. Ticket sales are online only: https://gofan.co/event/3306105?schoolId=AR7389. Go Sheridan! #YJNation
The Lady Jackets had a hard-fought 1-0 non-conference loss to perennial soccer powerhouse Russellville on Thursday. Carley Hancock and Sara Taulbee each had three steals, while Rebecca Solano, Bella Friedman, Chapel Williams, Crystal Torres, and Jackie Torres all had one steal. Goalkeeper Chloe Smith had six saves.
The Sheridan High School Chamber and Treble choirs participated in the Arkansas Choral Director Association’s Choral Performance Assessment on Wednesday at Lakeside High School. Both choirs delivered very powerful programs and did an excellent job representing SHS.
The chamber choir scored a division I ranking and is eligible to participate at the state competition in April. The treble choir received division III scores. Both choirs scored I’s in Sight Reading.
East End Middle School choir students participated in the Choral Performance Assessments on Wednesday at Hot Springs Lakeside. They received the highest possible score of 1 (Superior) in Sight Reading, and a score of 2r (Excellent, almost a 1) in Prepared Music. They really worked hard this year, and it showed today, wonderful job!
The Sheridan boys' soccer team faced off against the Greenwood Bulldogs last night at Yellowjacket Stadium. Sheridan went up 1-0 in the first half with a goal by Will Martin. Greenwood would capitalize in the second half with their own goal tying it up. The game ended in a 1-1 tie. Sheridan's JV boys also tied with Greenwood’s JV, 0-0.
The Yellowjacket soccer team hosts Greenwood and Russellville tonight. The action starts at 4 p.m. when Sheridan's JV boys play Greenwood. Varsity boys' action against Greenwood follows at 5 p.m., then the Lady Jackets will play Russellville starting about 6:30 p.m. Let's cheer our Jackets on to victory!
The Sheridan School District is hiring for skilled and general maintenance positions, bus drivers and a mechanic. Join our Yellowjacket Nation family and enjoy great benefits and working environment! Apply today: https://ssdar.schoolspring.com/. #YJNation
Summer Williams, Gifted and Talented/AP Coordinator with the Sheridan School District, wrote an article for the March issue of Instructional Leader entitled, "Student Choice Benefits All Learners."
"The typical school setting is designed with rigidity in mind: the bells ring at designated times, the curriculum pacing guides are outlined in detail, and the daily lesson is scripted minute by minute. Students often find their voices and input mean little throughout their school day, because the adults have already planned everything. However, research tells us that the adolescent brain craves the reward that is felt when an independent choice is made and that engagement soars when students feel like they have a say in their
learning ... The concept of student choice is not new. In fact, think back to the most memorable activities and assignments from your own school days. I imagine most of them allowed you to have some say in the way you approached that learning." Read more: https://5il.co/39jc0
The Lady Jackets play in round 1 of the Class 5A state basketball tournament today at Greene County Tech today against the host school. The AAA will be live-streaming the event: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/aaa/gam26b459b9bb. Go Lady Jackets! #YJNation
