Sheridan retired teacher and principal Betty Cook presented a $2,000 award to East End Elementary teacher Abby Stoops at the school board meeting Monday night. Mrs. Cook was representing the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association, which presented grants this year to 11 current teachers statewide who are furthering their education.
During Monday night’s school board meeting, the Sheridan Intermediate School cafeteria staff, along with Chartwells Director of Dining Jessica Rash, presented a $1,000 check to Sheridan Chief Financial Officer Cris Bolin. The donation is designated to help pay down student meal debt across the district and was made in loving memory of Chasity Taylor, a cherished co-worker and friend who passed away in January. This gift not only reflects the caring spirit of Sheridan’s food service team, but is intended to honor Chasity's legacy of kindness and compassion.
Congratulations to Yellowjacket football players Eythan Cowden and Isaiah Stephens and Lady Jacket softball player Skylar Sterritt for receiving All-Arkansas awards from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Cowden and Stephens were named as "Top Underclassmen" in football, and Sterritt was selected to the All-State first team in softball. All three were recognized during the Sheridan school board meeting on Monday. Great job and well-deserved honors! #YJNation
Congratulations to the Sheridan High School varsity cheer team, which won several at camp recently. Awards include:
* An excellent ribbon and a superior ribbon in Game Day Cheer Evaluations
* 2 Superior ribbons in the Performance Jam Evaluations
* 2 Technical Excellence Awards for stunts and pyramids in the Jam Evaluations
* Second place finish in the Overall Large Varsity Jam Competition
* Herkie Team Award
Individual awards included:
* All-American team: Jayde Kesterson, McKynley McGarity, Emma Kelley, Chanley Paty, and Averi Sledge
* Overall Leadership Award: Olivia Vaughan
Sheridan's mascot Buzz Stingerton (Emma Adams) also had a great week at camp. Her awards from camp were: Most Spirited Mascot, Mascot Prop Artist, Most Creative Mascot, All-American Mascot Team and Overall Mascot Winner.
Have you ever considered working with students in a classroom? The Sheridan School District will host an Instructional Assistant Workshop on Wednesday, June 4 at the District's Central Office located at 400 N. Rock Street. The workshop will begin at 9 a.m. Come find out more about joining the Sheridan School District as an Instructional Assistant!
Aren't sure exactly what an Instructional Assistant does? An Instructional Assistant supports the classroom teacher in delivering educational instruction and maintaining a positive learning environment. This role involves working directly with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning concepts, assist with lesson implementation, and support students in achieving academic goals. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of a certified teacher.
If you have an Associate's Degree OR 60 hours from an accredited university OR if you can make a minimum 457 score on a Paraprofessional Praxis exam, you could be qualified.
Benefits available include health, dental and vision insurance and other supplemental policies. Instructional Assistants also qualify for participation in the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System. This is a 180-day per year contract position at 7.25 hours per day, which follows the school calendar.
Join the SHS FCCLA students for a pancake breakfast fundraiser on June 14 to raise money to help send them to national competition. See the details in the accompanying graphic.
Congratulations to the Sheridan Trap Team Sr. Blue squad, who competed in the AGFC YSS state tournament on Saturday. They qualified for this tournament by placing in the top 16 during the regional tournament a few weeks ago. The team beat out over 100 other squads to qualify.
They all shot great, but their day ended earlier than they had hoped. Fortunately, all five of the squad members will be returning next year. The Sr. Blue squad lineup included captain Brayden Wafford, David Taylor, Reuben Hedden, Owen Shaddock and JT Rich.
Congratulations to these Lady Jacket soccer players who were chosen as All-State or All-Conference!
All- State: Jillian Alexander, Haven Rhoden, Chloe Smith
All-Conference: Jesslin Clingan, Sara Taulbee, Emily Her (not pictured)
All-Conference honorable mention: Carol Ritchie
Congratulations to the members of the 2025-26 Sheridan 8th-grade and 9th-grade volleyball teams!
9th: Giselle Wackerly, Aubrey Johnson, Preslee Manning, Lexi Boothe, Jillian Reed, Ryan Bourne, Zoey Westfall, Caitlyn Hyatt
8th: Cosette Tate, Sophia Benanti , Emerie Maxwell , Madisyn Hence, Brooklyn Burks, Ally Braden, Belle Binz, Adelyn Schrader, Avery McCollum, Megan Rogers, Isabella Bickford, Anniston Dodd , Kaydence Ward
A couple of shout-outs from parent and PTO President Bridget Rhodes to ALA teachers Wendy Todd and Ashley Fuell:
"I wanted to thank Wendy Todd for her dedication to her students. She puts her heart and soul into everything she does. Her unwavering support for the Alternative Learning Academy never ceases to amaze me. Our family has been blessed to know her. "
"I wanted to thank Ashley Fuell for such a wonderful year. My child has been blessed to be in her class. He loves school because of the support and patience that she has provided him. The love she has for teaching always shines through."
The Sheridan Trap Team competed in the regional tournament this weekend at the AGFF shooting complex in Jacksonville. All of our students performed great and represented Sheridan School District amazingly. The Jr Blue Squad and Sr Blue Squad will be advancing to the state tournament May 30-31.
Sheridan softball tryouts will be Monday, June 2 at 3 p.m. Tryouts will be held at Lady Jacket Field across from the community center.
Sheridan golf team tryouts will be Tuesday, June 3 at 3 p.m. Tryouts will be held at the Sheridan Country Club.
The Sheridan High Point Basketball Camp will be held June 9-11 for grades preK-9th grade. (See the accompanying graphic for details.) The cost is $60. Register at the following link: https://forms.gle/64crRsquPvStffbdA.
Congratulations to the members of the 2025-26 Lady Yellowjacket volleyball team!
Last Friday, Mr. Wolfe's campus hosted their “End of The Year Bash,” and what a HUGE success it was! A big shoutout goes to Nucor, Landmark First Baptist Church, Sam Green, and Mrs. Bridget Rhodes with the PTO!
This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice protects the freedoms we cherish, and we are forever grateful.
From all of us at Sheridan School District, we wish you a meaningful Memorial Day as we reflect on the true cost of freedom.
Sheridan High School student Lillian Baker claimed first place at the 2025 Arkansas Poetry Out Loud recitation finals and went on to represent Arkansas recently at the National competition in Washington, D.C. Arkansas Poetry Out Loud organizer Matt Boyce praised Lillian’s voice and style, calling her a standout. We’re proud of Lillian for representing Sheridan and Arkansas with such grace and talent!
Graduation ceremonies for the Sheridan High School Class of 2025 will be held tonight at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs beginning at 7:30 p.m. The event will be livestreamed at: https://www.youtube.com/live/6CN-LVyLggA?feature=shared.
Best wishes to all our graduates!
Mrs. Todd’s class recently celebrated a day of fun for giving 100% effort on their end-of-year ATLAS tests. Students went on an insect scavenger hunt, enjoyed bubbles and chalk, releasing their classroom butterflies, along with end of the day ice cream sundaes.
