Kody Holt, a student at the Sheridan Alternative Learning Academy, was one of 15 recipients who was awarded the Arkansas Association of Alternative Educators Diamond Award. Kody was honored today at the Arkansas State Capitol. We are so very proud of Kody and all of his hard work!
Last week, Sheridan High School JAG students had mock interviews working with SHS College and Career Coach Juliet Taylor. Several local businesses and individuals assisted, including: Kim Speer and Aaron French with Platinum Roofing; Nathan Ware and Angi Roberts with Connect Service Solutions; Jessica Brown and Grant Westmoreland with Peoples Bank; and Lisa Rhoden with FirstTrust Home Loans. Thank you for supporting our students!
This is the final week of the Joggers for Joy drive. One last chance to help families in need!
Now through March 24, we’re collecting gently used or like-new joggers to support students in need! The goal is 100 joggers collected 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!
Sheridan High School senior trumpet player Avery Williams won All-State honors recently and was recognized at the meeting of the district's Board of Education last week. SSD Band Director Gregg Scott presented Williams with a Yellowjacket Pride award to note his achievement. All-State concerts will be held the evening of April 1 at Maumelle High School.
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
Mrs. Todd's and Mr. Seaton’s classes joined together this morning to build social skills and bird feeders.
Congratulations to both the Sheridan Freshmen Band and the Senior High Band on earning top ratings at the regional concert and sight reading assessment earlier this week in White Hall. They earned all Superior ratings! This qualifies the senior high to advance to the state concert contest on April 15 in Jonesboro. Great job, Yellowjacket bands!
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.
