1st Annual SHS Pumpkin Decorating Contest Winners
Winners of the 1st Annual SHS Pumpkin Decorating Contest were announced last week!
Big Pumpkin Category:
🥇 1st Place | Wicked — submitted by the Theatre Department (Graci Gossage, Madi Hooks, and Kelsi Metzger)
🥈 2nd Place | Clown — submitted by Izabel Harp
🥉 Honorable Mention | Poison Apple — submitted by Johnathan Rogers
Small Pumpkin Category:
🥇 1st Place | Piñata — submitted by Aimee Stalbaum
🥈 2nd Place | Pumpkin King — submitted by Austin Parades
🥉 Honorable Mention | Veggie Tales — submitted by Braxton Derby and Aidan Morgan
Special thanks to McCoy Tygart for providing the bag of candy and treats presented to Aimee Stalbaum.
We’d also like to thank our judges — Jan Caldwell, SSD School Board Member, and Dr. Leann Pinkerton, SSD Technology Director — for lending their time and expertise.
In addition to participating in the contest, our students also donated new socks for the sock drive hosted by Pinnacle Pointe Therapy.
Winners of the 1st Annual SHS Pumpkin Decorating Contest were announced last week!
Big Pumpkin Category:
🥇 1st Place | Wicked — submitted by the Theatre Department (Graci Gossage, Madi Hooks, and Kelsi Metzger)
🥈 2nd Place | Clown — submitted by Izabel Harp
🥉 Honorable Mention | Poison Apple — submitted by Johnathan Rogers
Small Pumpkin Category:
🥇 1st Place | Piñata — submitted by Aimee Stalbaum
🥈 2nd Place | Pumpkin King — submitted by Austin Parades
🥉 Honorable Mention | Veggie Tales — submitted by Braxton Derby and Aidan Morgan
Special thanks to McCoy Tygart for providing the bag of candy and treats presented to Aimee Stalbaum.
We’d also like to thank our judges — Jan Caldwell, SSD School Board Member, and Dr. Leann Pinkerton, SSD Technology Director — for lending their time and expertise.
In addition to participating in the contest, our students also donated new socks for the sock drive hosted by Pinnacle Pointe Therapy.
🎶🐝 Congratulations, Yellowjacket Band! 🐝🎶
Congratulations to our Yellowjacket Band students for their outstanding accomplishments! These students competed and qualified for All-Region Band, with several also qualified for a spot in the prestigious All-State Band.
We are proud of your hard work, dedication, and musical excellence! 👏🎵
Congratulations to our Yellowjacket Band students for their outstanding accomplishments! These students competed and qualified for All-Region Band, with several also qualified for a spot in the prestigious All-State Band.
We are proud of your hard work, dedication, and musical excellence! 👏🎵
Sheridan’s ninth grade and varsity high school boys’ and girls’ basketball teams will travel to Lakeside to play the Rams tonight with the first game tipping off at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $6 and are available online at https://gofan.co/event/5004670?schoolId=AR18640.
Tickets may also be purchased at the gate, but only a limited amount of change will be available. Credit cards are preferred for purchases at the gate.
Please note: the visitors’ Student Section will be directly behind the visiting bench.
Go Jackets! #YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay
Tickets may also be purchased at the gate, but only a limited amount of change will be available. Credit cards are preferred for purchases at the gate.
Please note: the visitors’ Student Section will be directly behind the visiting bench.
Go Jackets! #YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay
🎭 Congratulations to Ms. Brianna Moen, theatre teacher at SHS, and her students for earning an Excellent rating!
The students recently performed at the One Act Play competition at Searcy High School. Way to represent SHS with talent and professionalism! 👏
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryday #EliteOps
The students recently performed at the One Act Play competition at Searcy High School. Way to represent SHS with talent and professionalism! 👏
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryday #EliteOps
⚡ Career Connections in Action! ⚡
Travis Collins from Entergy Arkansas recently spoke with the SHS JAG classes about his career as a lineman. Students learned about the training required, daily responsibilities, and even got a close look at the equipment he uses on the job.
Experiences like this help students connect classroom learning to real-world careers—we’re grateful to Mr. Collins for sharing his time and expertise!
Travis Collins from Entergy Arkansas recently spoke with the SHS JAG classes about his career as a lineman. Students learned about the training required, daily responsibilities, and even got a close look at the equipment he uses on the job.
Experiences like this help students connect classroom learning to real-world careers—we’re grateful to Mr. Collins for sharing his time and expertise!
Save the date! Sheridan High School CAP conferences for current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will be held on Thursday, February 12. Each student will be required to attend a 15-minute CAP conference along with their parent or guardian to be counted present for the day. Virtual conference options are available as well. Students will bring home appointment time sign-up sheets soon. During the conference, student course requests will be finalized. Information for rising 9th grade students (current 8th grade students) will be announced soon. Check-out the CAPs webpage to view the course catalog and other helpful resources. https://bit.ly/CAPS24-25
SHS Junior Parents, on Tuesday, March 10, all SHS Juniors will have the opportunity to participate in a free administration of the ACT during the school day. Forms are being passed out to your students during their English classes today. If you would like your Junior to take advantage of a free administration of the ACT, please fill out the form and have your student return it to Mr. Soapes in the SHS office. We are asking that forms are submitted to the office by Friday, January 16, 2026.
Additional paper copies of the ACT consent form are available in the SHS office. Digital copies of the form can be found at the following links: https://bit.ly/49HNCi4
National Honor Society students at SHS raised funds to sponsor six Grant County children through the Angel Tree program and then spent time shopping for their angels! Way to SWARM, Yellowjackets! We are incredibly proud of you, your sponsor Jordan Phillips, and your commitment to serving others.
#YJNation #EliteOps #Excellence
#YJNation #EliteOps #Excellence
SHS Students Shine at State Special Education Bowling Tournament! 🎳🐝💛
Our students represented SHS with pride at the State Special Education Bowling Tournament! We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and the medals they earned through hard work and determination.
A special thank you to Mrs. Sherrie Stevens, the district’s Special Olympics coach, for her dedication and support in helping our students succeed.
Our students represented SHS with pride at the State Special Education Bowling Tournament! We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and the medals they earned through hard work and determination.
A special thank you to Mrs. Sherrie Stevens, the district’s Special Olympics coach, for her dedication and support in helping our students succeed.
SHS Celebrates Progress!
Our students are using Rosetta Stone as a valuable resource to learn the English language, and we recently invited their families to join us for a Hot Cocoa Celebration to recognize the progress our students are making.
The hot cocoa was graciously provided by our SHS Jackets for Success “elves” and Ms. Kasey Dammann. We are incredibly proud of these students and truly appreciate the strong partnerships we have built with their families.
The Rosetta Stone program is being used as part of a mentorship initiative led by Mr. Del Toro, Spanish teacher at SHS, and Mrs. Rochelle Dalton, the district’s ESL Instructional Coach. This work reflects a true team effort, and SHS remains committed to excellence every day, for every student.
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Our students are using Rosetta Stone as a valuable resource to learn the English language, and we recently invited their families to join us for a Hot Cocoa Celebration to recognize the progress our students are making.
The hot cocoa was graciously provided by our SHS Jackets for Success “elves” and Ms. Kasey Dammann. We are incredibly proud of these students and truly appreciate the strong partnerships we have built with their families.
The Rosetta Stone program is being used as part of a mentorship initiative led by Mr. Del Toro, Spanish teacher at SHS, and Mrs. Rochelle Dalton, the district’s ESL Instructional Coach. This work reflects a true team effort, and SHS remains committed to excellence every day, for every student.
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
The SHS Varsity Cheer Squad is set to compete at the State Competition at the Bank OZK Arena! The competition will take place on Friday, December 19, beginning at 5:00 PM.
We will be sending our ladies off in style—please join us in supporting our cheerleaders at the send-off on Friday, December 19, at 2:00 PM in the SHS Arena, and again at the competition at Bank OZK Arena.
We are so proud of you, ladies, and of your hard work! Way to SWARM! 💛 💙📣
We will be sending our ladies off in style—please join us in supporting our cheerleaders at the send-off on Friday, December 19, at 2:00 PM in the SHS Arena, and again at the competition at Bank OZK Arena.
We are so proud of you, ladies, and of your hard work! Way to SWARM! 💛 💙📣
WOW — Yellowjacket Pride in action!
Our SHS community raised over 4,000 non-perishable food items during our Student Council Hunger Games! A huge thank you to our students and teachers for stepping up and giving back. Because of you, so many families in our community will benefit from your generosity.
A special shoutout to Olivia Lewis and her students—they alone collected over 3,000 items! Incredible work! We would also like to recognize the SHS Student Council members and their sponsor, Mrs. Lindsay Rich, for all the great things they do for SHS and the SSD community.
This is what it means to SWARM and support our community.
#SHSPride #YellowjacketWay #SWARM #CommunityStrong
Our SHS community raised over 4,000 non-perishable food items during our Student Council Hunger Games! A huge thank you to our students and teachers for stepping up and giving back. Because of you, so many families in our community will benefit from your generosity.
A special shoutout to Olivia Lewis and her students—they alone collected over 3,000 items! Incredible work! We would also like to recognize the SHS Student Council members and their sponsor, Mrs. Lindsay Rich, for all the great things they do for SHS and the SSD community.
This is what it means to SWARM and support our community.
#SHSPride #YellowjacketWay #SWARM #CommunityStrong
SHS Jackets for Success (JFS) students treated our teachers today! Thanks to these Christmas elves, our faculty enjoyed hot cocoa and sweet treats. These students are guided by their teacher, Ms. Kasey Dammann, and are a huge help to SHS. We truly appreciate their efforts.
🎄 Looking for the perfect Christmas gifts? 🎁
Check out the Christmas Flash Sale at the YJ Store in the SHS Arena! The store will be open on December 15 and December 19 from 5:45–8:30 PM.
Stock up on YJ merch and support our students and the Marketing Business Enterprise pathway at the same time. Don’t miss out!
#YellowjacketWay #YJStore #ShopLocal #SWARM #Excellence #EliteOps
Our SHS Yellowjacket wrestlers had an outstanding showing this weekend—both on the mat and on the podium!
Girls Results:
💥 Natalie Carlson — 1st Place, in female weight class
👏 Emma Gregory — 4th Place, podium finish
👏 Kylie Speights — 4th Place, podium finish
Boys Results:
🥈 Devin Surber — 2nd Place, in male weight class
🥉 Tristan Kattavilavong — 3rd Place, podium finish
🥉 Bradley Pilkington — 3rd Place, podium finish
So proud of the hard work, grit, and determination these athletes continue to show as they represent the Yellowjacket Way. Keep SWARMing! The SHS Wrestling Teams are coached by Kirby Johnson and Debbie Blend.
#YJNation #Excellence #EliteOps
SHS is beyond proud to celebrate our very own cowboy, Riggin Denis!
Riggin, a junior at SHS, recently traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he competed in the Yeti Junior National Finals Rodeo in the Senior Saddle Bronc division. Over the multi-day event, he successfully rode three broncs. On the final day, he gave it everything he had—finishing third in the short go and earning fourth in the nation overall!
Riggin is an outstanding role model for our school, our district, and community.
Way to go, Riggin Denis! Way to SWARM! 🐝💛🏆
#YJNation #Excellence #EliteOps
Riggin, a junior at SHS, recently traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he competed in the Yeti Junior National Finals Rodeo in the Senior Saddle Bronc division. Over the multi-day event, he successfully rode three broncs. On the final day, he gave it everything he had—finishing third in the short go and earning fourth in the nation overall!
Riggin is an outstanding role model for our school, our district, and community.
Way to go, Riggin Denis! Way to SWARM! 🐝💛🏆
#YJNation #Excellence #EliteOps
SHS FFA had a successful day at the Couchdale Subarea Leadership Development Events! Congratulations to all our members who competed!
Parliamentary Procedure - 2nd place
**Advancing to District**
- Dax McMellon
- Anna Phelps
- Sam Bennett
- Aubrey Ottens
- Madison Carter
- Emma Hayes
Conduct of a Chapter Meeting - 5th place
- Peyton Spann
- Roanee Kate Harper
- Kylee Allen
- Holley Burris
- Katelyn Buchanan
- Ella Daniels
- Brooklyn Bozeman
Extemporaneous Speaking
- Sam Bennett - 3rd place
- Ben Wilson - 9th place
Creed Speaking
- Tynlee Wilson - 6th place
- Chelsey Spann - 7th place
Prepared Public Speaking
- Aubrey Ottens - 3rd place
**advancing to district**
- Roanee Kate Harper - 5th place
Job Interview
- Lindsay Baker - 1st place
**advancing to district**
- Karson Berghager - 2nd place
High School Discussion Meet
- Anna Phelps - 1st place
**advancing to district**
- Dax McMellon - 4th place
#yjFFAnation #sheridanARffa #GrowingLeaders #EliteOps
Parliamentary Procedure - 2nd place
**Advancing to District**
- Dax McMellon
- Anna Phelps
- Sam Bennett
- Aubrey Ottens
- Madison Carter
- Emma Hayes
Conduct of a Chapter Meeting - 5th place
- Peyton Spann
- Roanee Kate Harper
- Kylee Allen
- Holley Burris
- Katelyn Buchanan
- Ella Daniels
- Brooklyn Bozeman
Extemporaneous Speaking
- Sam Bennett - 3rd place
- Ben Wilson - 9th place
Creed Speaking
- Tynlee Wilson - 6th place
- Chelsey Spann - 7th place
Prepared Public Speaking
- Aubrey Ottens - 3rd place
**advancing to district**
- Roanee Kate Harper - 5th place
Job Interview
- Lindsay Baker - 1st place
**advancing to district**
- Karson Berghager - 2nd place
High School Discussion Meet
- Anna Phelps - 1st place
**advancing to district**
- Dax McMellon - 4th place
#yjFFAnation #sheridanARffa #GrowingLeaders #EliteOps
🎄❤️ Serving With Heart! ❤️🎄
Our SHS FCCLA students did an outstanding job serving at the Retired Teachers Luncheon & Christmas Party! From greeting guests with warm smiles to helping make the event run smoothly, our students represented Sheridan High School with excellence.
We are so proud of their leadership, service, and commitment to giving back to those who have given so much to our school community. 💛🐝
Way to SWARM, FCCLA!
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Our SHS FCCLA students did an outstanding job serving at the Retired Teachers Luncheon & Christmas Party! From greeting guests with warm smiles to helping make the event run smoothly, our students represented Sheridan High School with excellence.
We are so proud of their leadership, service, and commitment to giving back to those who have given so much to our school community. 💛🐝
Way to SWARM, FCCLA!
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Congratulations to members of the SHS Treble & Chamber Choirs who performed at the State Capitol on Tuesday, December 9 as part of the Secretary of State's "Sounds of the Season" event. The 45 students sang holiday songs in the Capitol rotunda. The event was filmed by PBS and can be found on YouTube.
At SHS, students are challenged to SWARM, which stands for Successful, Work hard, Accountable, Respectful, and Mindful—the characteristics of a true Yellowjacket! Students earn Minga Points for demonstrating these expectations throughout the school day.
On Monday, December 8, the SHS PTO and the SHS Behavior Team recognized 250 students who earned the highest number of Minga Points this semester. Students enjoyed cookies and drinks provided by our PTO, and the Top 10 performers received certificates to commemorate their achievements.
SHS is grateful for the dedication of our Behavior Team, who devote significant time and energy to promoting positive behavior and celebrating student success. We also appreciate our PTO for providing snacks and prizes that make these rewards possible.
Most importantly, we are proud of our students who SWARM every day and model what it truly means to be a Yellowjacket.
#YJNation #Excellence #SWARM
On Monday, December 8, the SHS PTO and the SHS Behavior Team recognized 250 students who earned the highest number of Minga Points this semester. Students enjoyed cookies and drinks provided by our PTO, and the Top 10 performers received certificates to commemorate their achievements.
SHS is grateful for the dedication of our Behavior Team, who devote significant time and energy to promoting positive behavior and celebrating student success. We also appreciate our PTO for providing snacks and prizes that make these rewards possible.
Most importantly, we are proud of our students who SWARM every day and model what it truly means to be a Yellowjacket.
#YJNation #Excellence #SWARM
