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.
Sheridan High School JAG Spotlight
Averi Sledge, current State JAGCA Secretary, proudly represented Sheridan High School at the JAG National Career Development Conference (NCDC) in Salt Lake City, Utah!
During the conference, Averi made the most of every opportunity—networking with peers and professionals, attending impactful workshops, and participating in conference sessions focused on leadership and career readiness.
Beyond the conference, we enjoyed exploring the beautiful sights of Salt Lake City and Park City during our downtime.
We are so proud of Averi for representing SHS with professionalism, enthusiasm, and leadership. The future is bright!
#SheridanJAG #NCDC #StudentSuccess #YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Averi Sledge, current State JAGCA Secretary, proudly represented Sheridan High School at the JAG National Career Development Conference (NCDC) in Salt Lake City, Utah!
During the conference, Averi made the most of every opportunity—networking with peers and professionals, attending impactful workshops, and participating in conference sessions focused on leadership and career readiness.
Beyond the conference, we enjoyed exploring the beautiful sights of Salt Lake City and Park City during our downtime.
We are so proud of Averi for representing SHS with professionalism, enthusiasm, and leadership. The future is bright!
#SheridanJAG #NCDC #StudentSuccess #YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
National Honor Society Induction at SHS
Sheridan High School proudly inducted 28 new members into the National Honor Society this afternoon!
Of those inducted, 19 are juniors and 9 are seniors—all recognized for their excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
We are incredibly proud of these students and their commitment to representing the very best of SHS. Congratulations to our newest NHS members!
The National Honor Society McKenzie Chapter of Sheridan High School is sponsored by Coach Jordan Phillips.
Go Jackets! 🐝💛💙
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Sheridan High School proudly inducted 28 new members into the National Honor Society this afternoon!
Of those inducted, 19 are juniors and 9 are seniors—all recognized for their excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
We are incredibly proud of these students and their commitment to representing the very best of SHS. Congratulations to our newest NHS members!
The National Honor Society McKenzie Chapter of Sheridan High School is sponsored by Coach Jordan Phillips.
Go Jackets! 🐝💛💙
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Celebrating Our SHS Seniors Who SWARM!
The SHS Behavior Team recently celebrated our seniors for their outstanding SWARMing behaviors! Students were able to trade in their Minga points for a chance to win amazing prizes generously donated by families, teachers, and local businesses.
Prizes included gourmet cupcakes, gift cards, baskets, certificates, and even big-ticket items like a microwave, TV, and refrigerator!
It was a great day to celebrate our seniors during their final time at SHS. We are incredibly proud of them and thankful for the dedication of our Behavior Team, as well as the generosity of those who donated prizes.
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay
SWARMing Success!
SHS sophomores and juniors who SWARMed during the ACT were treated to Kona Ice snow cones!
We are proud of our students for their effort, focus, and commitment to doing their best. It was a great day to celebrate our Yellowjackets and their hard work!
A special thank you to Kenny and Tina Daniel for serving our students—we appreciate your support!
Go Jackets! 🐝💛💙
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
SHS sophomores and juniors who SWARMed during the ACT were treated to Kona Ice snow cones!
We are proud of our students for their effort, focus, and commitment to doing their best. It was a great day to celebrate our Yellowjackets and their hard work!
A special thank you to Kenny and Tina Daniel for serving our students—we appreciate your support!
Go Jackets! 🐝💛💙
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Travel Back to the '90s with the SHS Choirs! 🎶
Dust off your flannel and find your butterfly clips! Join the Sheridan High Choirs for our final concert of the year: Follies: The 1990s. It’s going to be an upbeat, nostalgic celebration you won't want to miss.
🗓️ The Details
* When: Thursday, April 30th
* Time: 6:00 PM
* Where: McKenzie Hall
* Admission: FREE!---
🎤 The Performance
Experience a high-energy showcase featuring all three of our choirs, alongside incredible soloists, duets, and a special quartet. We are also thrilled to be joined by members of the SHS Jazz Band!
Hear your favorite hits from icons like:
* Madonna & Whitney Houston
* Shania Twain & Sarah McLachlan
* Sixpence None the Richer, Fuel, and many more!
It’s the ultimate end-of-year bash! Come support our talented students as they take the stage for one last set.
Dust off your flannel and find your butterfly clips! Join the Sheridan High Choirs for our final concert of the year: Follies: The 1990s. It’s going to be an upbeat, nostalgic celebration you won't want to miss.
🗓️ The Details
* When: Thursday, April 30th
* Time: 6:00 PM
* Where: McKenzie Hall
* Admission: FREE!---
🎤 The Performance
Experience a high-energy showcase featuring all three of our choirs, alongside incredible soloists, duets, and a special quartet. We are also thrilled to be joined by members of the SHS Jazz Band!
Hear your favorite hits from icons like:
* Madonna & Whitney Houston
* Shania Twain & Sarah McLachlan
* Sixpence None the Richer, Fuel, and many more!
It’s the ultimate end-of-year bash! Come support our talented students as they take the stage for one last set.
SHS Artists Shine at the MNB Annual Art Show!
We are proud to celebrate our talented SHS students who showcased their work at the MNB Annual Art Show!
14 students placed in the competition, and we are thrilled to share that one of our students earned Best of Show! These students include:
Alex Wimsett - 1st Place & Best of Show
Jada Braswell - 1st Place
Emily Stone - 1st Place
Isaac Chapin - 1st Place
Reagan Russell - 2nd Place
Taylor Williams - 2nd Place
Brooke Hollinger - 3rd Place
Layla Byrd - 3rd Place
Natalie Woodall - 3rd Place
Emma Adams - Honorable Mention
Jordan Harris - Honorable Mention
Kinley Melton - Honorable Mention
Kayleigh Hartwick - Honorable Mention
Lakynn Souvanna - Honorable Mention
These accomplishments are a true reflection of the creativity, and dedication our students bring to their craft each day.
Congratulations to all of our artists for representing SHS with excellence—we are incredibly proud of you!
A special thank you to our teachers, Ms. Jeri Chapin and Mrs. Christin Burks, for inspiring and encouraging excellence at SHS every day.
Click this link {https://bit.ly/4dhUepf} to access more pictures.
Go Jackets! 🐝💛💙
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
SWARM Reward Celebration at SHS!
On Friday, April 24, the SHS Behavior Team celebrated our Top 200 students—50 from each grade level—who earned the highest number of Minga points and received no guidances all year!
These students were rewarded with free time, pizza, and a special sneak preview of SpongeBob the Musical!
We are incredibly proud of these students and their accomplishments as they continue to model what it means to SWARM at SHS.
A special thank you to People’s Bank for sponsoring pizza for our students—we appreciate your support!
Go Jackets! 🐝💛💙
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay
On Friday, April 24, the SHS Behavior Team celebrated our Top 200 students—50 from each grade level—who earned the highest number of Minga points and received no guidances all year!
These students were rewarded with free time, pizza, and a special sneak preview of SpongeBob the Musical!
We are incredibly proud of these students and their accomplishments as they continue to model what it means to SWARM at SHS.
A special thank you to People’s Bank for sponsoring pizza for our students—we appreciate your support!
Go Jackets! 🐝💛💙
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay
The Sheridan High School FCCLA students hosted their fourth annual Earth Day 5K on Saturday, April 25. National Honor Society students were there to help keep our community clean by picking up trash. They also kept our runners and walkers hydrated with water.
Congratulations to the winners!
1st place-Judson Roshto
2nd place-Grayson Whisenhunt
3rd place-Mason Pace
4th place-Emily Her
All proceeds raised and donated go towards students going to nationals in Washington DC this summer!
Congratulations to the winners!
1st place-Judson Roshto
2nd place-Grayson Whisenhunt
3rd place-Mason Pace
4th place-Emily Her
All proceeds raised and donated go towards students going to nationals in Washington DC this summer!
🎨💛💙 SHS Art Exhibition 💙💛🎨
Sheridan High School is proud to showcase the incredible talent of our students with an Art Exhibition displayed throughout the hallways of our school!
Staff & Student Viewing: April 20 – May 1 duirng school hours.
Open to the Public: Monday, April 27 from 3:45 – 6:30 p.m.
Please enter through the front office entrance
Come support our talented artists and experience the creativity happening at SHS!
Go Jackets! 🐝💛💙
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Sheridan High School is proud to showcase the incredible talent of our students with an Art Exhibition displayed throughout the hallways of our school!
Staff & Student Viewing: April 20 – May 1 duirng school hours.
Open to the Public: Monday, April 27 from 3:45 – 6:30 p.m.
Please enter through the front office entrance
Come support our talented artists and experience the creativity happening at SHS!
Go Jackets! 🐝💛💙
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
SHS Student Council hosted the SHS talent show Monday April 20th! We have some talented students. Congratulations to the winners!
1st Place- Allie Sharp
2nd Place- Violet Myers
3rd Place- Annslee Young
1st Place- Allie Sharp
2nd Place- Violet Myers
3rd Place- Annslee Young
SHS Theatre Presents: SpongeBob the Musical
Sheridan High School is excited to showcase the incredible talent of our students with this year’s theatrical production, SpongeBob the Musical!
Come out and support our talented performers and crew as they bring this fun, high-energy show to life on stage!
Go Jackets! 🐝💛💙 #YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Sheridan High School is excited to showcase the incredible talent of our students with this year’s theatrical production, SpongeBob the Musical!
Come out and support our talented performers and crew as they bring this fun, high-energy show to life on stage!
Go Jackets! 🐝💛💙 #YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Travel Back to the '90s with the SHS Choirs! 🎶
Dust off your flannel and find your butterfly clips! Join the Sheridan High Choirs for our final concert of the year: Follies: The 1990s. It’s going to be an upbeat, nostalgic celebration you won't want to miss.
🗓️ The Details
* When: Thursday, April 30th
* Time: 6:00 PM
* Where: McKenzie Hall
* Admission: FREE!---
🎤 The Performance
Experience a high-energy showcase featuring all three of our choirs, alongside incredible soloists, duets, and a special quartet. We are also thrilled to be joined by members of the SHS Jazz Band!
Hear your favorite hits from icons like:
* Madonna & Whitney Houston
* Shania Twain & Sarah McLachlan
* Sixpence None the Richer, Fuel, and many more!
It’s the ultimate end-of-year bash! Come support our talented students as they take the stage for one last set.
Dust off your flannel and find your butterfly clips! Join the Sheridan High Choirs for our final concert of the year: Follies: The 1990s. It’s going to be an upbeat, nostalgic celebration you won't want to miss.
🗓️ The Details
* When: Thursday, April 30th
* Time: 6:00 PM
* Where: McKenzie Hall
* Admission: FREE!---
🎤 The Performance
Experience a high-energy showcase featuring all three of our choirs, alongside incredible soloists, duets, and a special quartet. We are also thrilled to be joined by members of the SHS Jazz Band!
Hear your favorite hits from icons like:
* Madonna & Whitney Houston
* Shania Twain & Sarah McLachlan
* Sixpence None the Richer, Fuel, and many more!
It’s the ultimate end-of-year bash! Come support our talented students as they take the stage for one last set.
SHS Theatre Presents: SpongeBob the Musical
Sheridan High School is excited to showcase the incredible talent of our students with this year’s theatrical production, SpongeBob the Musical!
Come out and support our talented performers and crew as they bring this fun, high-energy show to life on stage!
Go Jackets! 🐝💛💙 #YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Sheridan High School is excited to showcase the incredible talent of our students with this year’s theatrical production, SpongeBob the Musical!
Come out and support our talented performers and crew as they bring this fun, high-energy show to life on stage!
Go Jackets! 🐝💛💙 #YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Huge congratulations to our SHS Choir stars!
On Saturday, April 18th, several of our talented vocalists traveled to Central Baptist College in Conway to compete in the State Solo & Ensemble. They put in the work, faced the judges, and represented SHS with incredible heart and harmony.
Help us celebrate these fantastic results:
1st Division (Superior)
George Lachowsky
Allie Smith
2nd Division (Excellent)
Brynlee Guy
Aden Bartlett
Brianna Rasdon
3rd Division
Joshua Darbonne
Carter Lowery
"Every performance is a chance to grow, and we are so proud of the dedication these students showed on the state stage!"
Whether they took home a top rating or gained valuable experience, every single one of these students showed up and did an awesome job. We are so proud of your hard work and your voices!
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
On Saturday, April 18th, several of our talented vocalists traveled to Central Baptist College in Conway to compete in the State Solo & Ensemble. They put in the work, faced the judges, and represented SHS with incredible heart and harmony.
Help us celebrate these fantastic results:
1st Division (Superior)
George Lachowsky
Allie Smith
2nd Division (Excellent)
Brynlee Guy
Aden Bartlett
Brianna Rasdon
3rd Division
Joshua Darbonne
Carter Lowery
"Every performance is a chance to grow, and we are so proud of the dedication these students showed on the state stage!"
Whether they took home a top rating or gained valuable experience, every single one of these students showed up and did an awesome job. We are so proud of your hard work and your voices!
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
SHS Theatre Presents: SpongeBob the Musical
Sheridan High School is excited to showcase the incredible talent of our students with this year’s theatrical production, SpongeBob the Musical!
Come out and support our talented performers and crew as they bring this fun, high-energy show to life on stage!
Go Jackets! 🐝💛💙 #YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Sheridan High School is excited to showcase the incredible talent of our students with this year’s theatrical production, SpongeBob the Musical!
Come out and support our talented performers and crew as they bring this fun, high-energy show to life on stage!
Go Jackets! 🐝💛💙 #YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
🎨💛💙 SHS Art Exhibition 💙💛🎨
Sheridan High School is proud to showcase the incredible talent of our students with an Art Exhibition displayed throughout the hallways of our school!
Staff & Student Viewing: April 20 – May 1 duirng school hours.
Open to the Public: Monday, April 27 from 3:45 – 6:30 p.m.
Please enter through the front office entrance
Come support our talented artists and experience the creativity happening at SHS!
Go Jackets! 🐝💛💙
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Sheridan High School is proud to showcase the incredible talent of our students with an Art Exhibition displayed throughout the hallways of our school!
Staff & Student Viewing: April 20 – May 1 duirng school hours.
Open to the Public: Monday, April 27 from 3:45 – 6:30 p.m.
Please enter through the front office entrance
Come support our talented artists and experience the creativity happening at SHS!
Go Jackets! 🐝💛💙
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
🎶💛💙 SHS Band Earns Superior Rating! 💙💛🎶
Congratulations to the Sheridan High School Band on an outstanding performance at the State Concert Assessment!
All three judges awarded the band top ratings, earning a Superior, First Division Rating. With a composite score of 87.5, the band placed 6th among 6A schools—a tremendous accomplishment!
We are incredibly proud of our students and their dedication, discipline, and musical excellence.
A special thank you to our directors—Gregg Scott, Grant Smith, Kelly Wolfe, and Rachel Loretz—for their leadership and commitment to this program.
Go Jackets! 🐝💛💙
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Congratulations to the Sheridan High School Band on an outstanding performance at the State Concert Assessment!
All three judges awarded the band top ratings, earning a Superior, First Division Rating. With a composite score of 87.5, the band placed 6th among 6A schools—a tremendous accomplishment!
We are incredibly proud of our students and their dedication, discipline, and musical excellence.
A special thank you to our directors—Gregg Scott, Grant Smith, Kelly Wolfe, and Rachel Loretz—for their leadership and commitment to this program.
Go Jackets! 🐝💛💙
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
🎶 Double the Excellence at State! 🎶
Huge congratulations to our SHS Chamber Choir and Treble Choir for their incredible performances at the State Festival!
Both ensembles brought their "A-game" to the stage, earning Excellent Ratings across the board. More importantly, both groups delivered what was arguably their best, most heartfelt performances of the entire year.
A massive shout-out to our Director, Jeremy Wayne, for his leadership, vision, and dedication to these students. The hard work, late rehearsals, and passion truly paid off under the bright lights!
We are so proud of these talented vocalists for representing SHS with such grace and artistry.
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Huge congratulations to our SHS Chamber Choir and Treble Choir for their incredible performances at the State Festival!
Both ensembles brought their "A-game" to the stage, earning Excellent Ratings across the board. More importantly, both groups delivered what was arguably their best, most heartfelt performances of the entire year.
A massive shout-out to our Director, Jeremy Wayne, for his leadership, vision, and dedication to these students. The hard work, late rehearsals, and passion truly paid off under the bright lights!
We are so proud of these talented vocalists for representing SHS with such grace and artistry.
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
On Friday, April 10, the SHS Visual Arts program took 55 students to compete in the annual Arkansas Young Artist Association Art Competition in Hot Springs. With more than 1,300 students from across the state in attendance, Sheridan High School brought home nine awards:
Eavan Gwinn- Honorable Mention (Watercolor-Expressive)
Brooke Hollinger- 2nd Place (Pen and Ink-Abstract)
Audrey McFarlin- 1st Place (Marker-All Types)
Ghia Raynor- 1st Place (Colored Pencil-Abstract)
Zoey Schweitzer- 1st Place (First Year-All Dry Media)
Mayce Crouse- 4th Place (Ceramics Non-Functional)
Allison Moyer- 1st Place (Fiber Arts-Realistic)
Reagan Russell- 2nd Place (Watercolor-Expressive)
Isaac Chapin- 2nd Place (Mixed Media 2D-Realistic)
We are so proud of our students! Go Jackets!
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Eavan Gwinn- Honorable Mention (Watercolor-Expressive)
Brooke Hollinger- 2nd Place (Pen and Ink-Abstract)
Audrey McFarlin- 1st Place (Marker-All Types)
Ghia Raynor- 1st Place (Colored Pencil-Abstract)
Zoey Schweitzer- 1st Place (First Year-All Dry Media)
Mayce Crouse- 4th Place (Ceramics Non-Functional)
Allison Moyer- 1st Place (Fiber Arts-Realistic)
Reagan Russell- 2nd Place (Watercolor-Expressive)
Isaac Chapin- 2nd Place (Mixed Media 2D-Realistic)
We are so proud of our students! Go Jackets!
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
