In 1913, Sheridan students moved into a new two-story brick building (still in use today as the district’s administration building) constructed just south of the old frame school (near where Sheridan Middle School currently sits). A 1911 warranty deed from J.L. Butler, president of the Sheridan school board, and T.C. Rushing, secretary of the board, shows that one acre of land for this facility was purchased from W.D. McDonald for $18.50. There is also a mortgage record dated 1912 to the State Bank of Chicago for $12,000 to “build and equip a new building, at six percent per annum, payable semi-annually.” The original building was described in a 1917 handbook as containing, “seven rooms and a chapel suitable for classwork, and is well equipped with desks and books.”
(Pictured is the Sheridan High School student body of 1927, along with teachers and elementary students in front of the 1913 building.)
Information sourced from “Our Timberland Home: A History of Grant County” by Elwin L. Goolsby.
Sylvan Hills encourages Sheridan fans to buy tickets before they arrive to avoid long lines at the gate. Tickets may be purchased online for $7 at https://gofan.co/event/4362769?schoolId=AR7389. Fans may also buy tickets at the main gate for $10 cash only.
Today, we celebrate the dedication, resilience, and hard work of every member of our community — from parents and guardians to local workers, business owners, school faculty and staff, and more.
Your daily efforts help support and strengthen our schools, our students, and our future. Whether you're enjoying a well-earned break or continuing to serve others today, we thank you.
Have a safe, relaxing, and meaningful Labor Day! #YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #LaborDay
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Pay ranges from $20–$28 per hour, with great benefits including paid sick and personal leave, retirement, and health insurance options.
We’ll set you up for success:
✅ Free training
✅ CDL exam & background check paid for
✅ Free physicals
✅ Reimbursement for training hours once you’re hired
This is a great part-time job with steady pay and strong benefits. Join our team and help make a difference in the lives of our students every day!
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As the Yellowjackets prepare for another exciting football season, it seems fitting to tip our hats to Sheridan's first football team, a rugged bunch pictured here in 1924. Notice that helmets at that time were made of leather and none had facemasks. Those in the picture appear loose-fitting and seem to also lack chin-straps.
We hope to see you there! Go Jackets!
This accomplishment means that all schools in the Sheridan School District have achieved this important certification — directly supporting Priority Area 1 of the district’s recently completed strategic plan: prioritizing the safety and well-being of students and staff by strengthening security, emergency preparedness, and school culture.
What is Project ADAM®?
Project ADAM® (Automated Defibrillators in Adam’s Memory) is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives by preventing sudden cardiac death. Through education, training, and preparedness, Project ADAM® equips schools and communities with CPR and AED programs to ensure that they are ready to respond in a cardiac emergency.
Through Project ADAM®, the Sheridan School District is helping ensure that every campus is prepared, trained, and committed to protecting the lives of our students, staff, and community.
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Our theme this year at the Sheridan School District is Excellence Every Day. That’s our commitment to our students, staff, and community. We’re focused on giving our best in the classroom, on the field, on the stage, and in every interaction. Together, we can make every moment an opportunity to learn and grow.
Here’s to a year of dedication, achievement, and Excellence Every Day!
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Throwback Thursday
We’re kicking off a new tradition – every Thursday this school year, we plan to share a piece of Sheridan School District history along with some vintage photos or art from years gone by.
In 1873, the Arkansas Gazette described Sheridan as “blessed with quiet law-abiding citizens with a highly cultivated state of morals.” The article indicated that locals were eager to build “a fine male and female high school,” which was completed around 1879 on the northeast corner of Oak and Bell Streets.
Not long after, the school moved to the site of today’s Sheridan Middle School. The first building there had just two rooms, but by 1884 it was replaced with a four-room frame schoolhouse – marking the humble beginnings of today’s Sheridan School District.
Information and photo from “SHS: The First 100 Years, 1879-1979” compiled by Elwin Goolsby and Bobbie Nelson Graves. #YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay
The Yellowjackets kick off 2025 with a preseason exhibition on August 19 at Malvern, then play their season-opener at White Hall on August 29. The Jackets' first home game will be Sept. 5 against Hot Springs Lakeside, and the first conference game will be at West Memphis on Sept. 26. Senior Night will be Oct. 24 against Marion, and Homecoming will be Nov. 7 against El Dorado.
Schedules for all Sheridan fall sports are available at this link: https://shorturl.at/b6ZYM.
We're all looking forward to an exciting year of Yellowjacket football! Go Jackets!
