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.
Recently, Sheridan High School’s HOSA chapter, sponsored by Mrs. Pemberton, hosted a blood drive in partnership with Our Blood Institute!
Our goal was to reach 75 donors, which would have provided an opportunity for one lucky senior HOSA member to receive a scholarship!
Although we did not reach our goal, we still have so much to celebrate! We had 39 individuals sign up, and despite 11 deferrals, we collected 27 blood donations! These donations have the potential to help save the lives of 74 patients in local hospitals!
A HUGE thank-you to every student and teacher who volunteered to donate and to everyone who helped make this event possible!
We also want to recognize our HOSA officers, members, and sponsor, Mrs. Pemberton, for their hard work behind the scenes! From escorting students to and from class and checking in donors to providing snacks, keeping donors hydrated, and helping wherever needed, these Yellowjackets stepped up to serve!
This is what it means to be a Yellowjacket! Serving others, making a difference, and giving back to our community!
Way to go, SHS HOSA!
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Our goal was to reach 75 donors, which would have provided an opportunity for one lucky senior HOSA member to receive a scholarship!
Although we did not reach our goal, we still have so much to celebrate! We had 39 individuals sign up, and despite 11 deferrals, we collected 27 blood donations! These donations have the potential to help save the lives of 74 patients in local hospitals!
A HUGE thank-you to every student and teacher who volunteered to donate and to everyone who helped make this event possible!
We also want to recognize our HOSA officers, members, and sponsor, Mrs. Pemberton, for their hard work behind the scenes! From escorting students to and from class and checking in donors to providing snacks, keeping donors hydrated, and helping wherever needed, these Yellowjackets stepped up to serve!
This is what it means to be a Yellowjacket! Serving others, making a difference, and giving back to our community!
Way to go, SHS HOSA!
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Our Sheridan High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members recently attended the District III Fall Conference in Stuttgart!
Students had the opportunity to hear from inspiring speakers representing the Alzheimer's Association, Arkansas Children's Hospital, and Miss Teen Arkansas Presley Bennett.
Our Yellowjackets also participated in the "Miracle Minute," raising funds to support Arkansas Children's Hospital!
During the conference, members were officially inducted into FBLA, and chapter officers were installed into their leadership positions.
We are proud of these students for stepping up, developing their leadership skills, and making a difference through service! Mrs. Abana Nevens serves as the sponosor for our SHS FBLA.
Way to represent SHS, Yellowjackets!
Students had the opportunity to hear from inspiring speakers representing the Alzheimer's Association, Arkansas Children's Hospital, and Miss Teen Arkansas Presley Bennett.
Our Yellowjackets also participated in the "Miracle Minute," raising funds to support Arkansas Children's Hospital!
During the conference, members were officially inducted into FBLA, and chapter officers were installed into their leadership positions.
We are proud of these students for stepping up, developing their leadership skills, and making a difference through service! Mrs. Abana Nevens serves as the sponosor for our SHS FBLA.
Way to represent SHS, Yellowjackets!
Our SHS Cross Country team raced their way to a FIRST PLACE TEAM FINISH at the Lakeside Invitational!!!
What an incredible accomplishment! We are so proud of our Yellowjacket runners and coaches for their hard work, dedication, and determination!
WAY TO GO, YELLOWJACKETS!
Join us on Friday, October 16th at the YJ Fan Zone for food and fun! Remember to wear pink and cheer on our Yellowjackets as they swarm Searcy! Go Jackets!
Join Us for an evening of music!
The Sheridan High School Choirs invite you to their Fall Choir Concert: Music of Living!
Thursday, October 15, 2026
6:00–7:00 p.m.
McKenzie Hall
FREE Admission!
The Sheridan High School Choirs invite you to their Fall Choir Concert: Music of Living!
Thursday, October 15, 2026
6:00–7:00 p.m.
McKenzie Hall
FREE Admission!
The Sheridan Cross Country Team competed in the annual Timberfest 5K! Several of our runners won their races, while others earned strong placements and impressive finishes.
Every runner who crossed the finish line represented Sheridan with determination, endurance, and Yellowjacket pride! We are proud of the hard work, effort, and perseverance demonstrated by our entire team.
Great job, Yellowjackets! I #YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
What an incredible performance by the Sheridan High School JROTC Raider Team! Our Raiders battled through a grueling 7-mile obstacle course, demonstrating endurance, leadership, determination, mental toughness, and—most importantly—TEAMWORK!
Competing against approximately 50 teams, including teams from CrossFit organizations and college programs, our SHS Raiders earned an impressive 3rd-place finish!
Through every obstacle and every difficult stretch of the course, these cadets pushed forward, encouraged one another, and refused to quit. They represented Sheridan High School and Sheridan JROTC with pride and showed exactly what preparation, discipline, and teamwork can accomplish.
This was more than a 3rd-place finish—it was a tremendous display of Yellowjacket grit!
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Competing against approximately 50 teams, including teams from CrossFit organizations and college programs, our SHS Raiders earned an impressive 3rd-place finish!
Through every obstacle and every difficult stretch of the course, these cadets pushed forward, encouraged one another, and refused to quit. They represented Sheridan High School and Sheridan JROTC with pride and showed exactly what preparation, discipline, and teamwork can accomplish.
This was more than a 3rd-place finish—it was a tremendous display of Yellowjacket grit!
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
A group of SHS juniors and seniors, led by our College and Career Coach, Mrs. Shelby Ford, had the opportunity to visit UA–Pulaski Technical College’s South Campus and explore some of the career pathways available after high school.
Students learned more about programs and certifications in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Diesel Technology, and Automotive Technology while getting a firsthand look at the campus and learning environments.
Experiences like these help our students connect their interests and talents to real possibilities for life after graduation. Whether the next step is college, career, or technical training, we want our Yellowjackets to know their options and be prepared to pursue them!
Thank you to UA–Pulaski Tech for welcoming our students and helping them explore what could be next!
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Students learned more about programs and certifications in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Diesel Technology, and Automotive Technology while getting a firsthand look at the campus and learning environments.
Experiences like these help our students connect their interests and talents to real possibilities for life after graduation. Whether the next step is college, career, or technical training, we want our Yellowjackets to know their options and be prepared to pursue them!
Thank you to UA–Pulaski Tech for welcoming our students and helping them explore what could be next!
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Sheridan High School FCCLA chapter officers enjoyed their day at Harding University for the Chapter Officer Leadership Academy (COLA)! They are coming back to our local FCCLA chapter to share information and skills they learned.
From left to right: Aubrey Ottens, Chanley Paty, Presley Cotton, Jackson McNair, Adalyn Wells, and Annslee Young.
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From left to right: Aubrey Ottens, Chanley Paty, Presley Cotton, Jackson McNair, Adalyn Wells, and Annslee Young.
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CONGRATULATIONS, SHS CHOIR!
43 SHS Choir students, led by Mr. Jeremy Wayne, auditioned for the 2026 Region 3 All-Region Choirs, and SHS couldn’t be prouder of every single one of them! Preparing for these auditions takes countless hours of practice, courage, dedication, and hard work.
A special congratulations to our 12 students who earned a spot in one of the Region 3 All-Region Choirs! We are so excited to celebrate this accomplishment with you!
To all 43 who auditioned: we are incredibly proud of the work you put in and the way you represented SHS Choir. Keep singing, keep growing, and keep making a difference!
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
On Custodian Appreciation Day—and every day—we are grateful for our incredible SHS custodians!
Providing our students and staff with a clean, safe, and welcoming learning environment is a top priority, and our custodians give their best to help us provide excellence for our students. Much of what they do happens behind the scenes, but their hard work makes a difference throughout our entire school.
A special thank you to our SHS PTO for providing goodie bags for our custodians! These treats are just a small gesture of appreciation for a team that does so much for SHS.
Custodians, we see you. We appreciate you. And we are thankful you are part of our Yellowjacket family!
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Providing our students and staff with a clean, safe, and welcoming learning environment is a top priority, and our custodians give their best to help us provide excellence for our students. Much of what they do happens behind the scenes, but their hard work makes a difference throughout our entire school.
A special thank you to our SHS PTO for providing goodie bags for our custodians! These treats are just a small gesture of appreciation for a team that does so much for SHS.
Custodians, we see you. We appreciate you. And we are thankful you are part of our Yellowjacket family!
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Congratulations to the Sheridan High School Dance Team, led by Coach Marli Boatright, on an outstanding showing at the Lakeside Invitational!
5A/6A Kick — 2nd Place
5A/6A Pom — 3rd Place
5A/6A Jazz — 3rd Place
We are so proud of these talented Yellowjackets! Their hard work, dedication, and countless hours of practice were on full display as they represented SHS in three events and brought home three top-three finishes! Congratulations, SHS Dance and Coach Boatright! Way to represent the blue and gold!
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
5A/6A Kick — 2nd Place
5A/6A Pom — 3rd Place
5A/6A Jazz — 3rd Place
We are so proud of these talented Yellowjackets! Their hard work, dedication, and countless hours of practice were on full display as they represented SHS in three events and brought home three top-three finishes! Congratulations, SHS Dance and Coach Boatright! Way to represent the blue and gold!
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
We are proud to recognize SHS freshman Corbin Green for the way he is choosing to spend his time outside of school—serving others through the ACHiever Program at Arkansas Children’s Hospital!
The ACHiever Program provides ninth-grade students with opportunities to serve Arkansas Children’s, learn about a variety of medical careers, connect with healthcare professionals, and discover the importance of philanthropy and giving back to others.
Through the program, Corbin is gaining valuable experiences while completing community-service activities that support the mission of Arkansas Children’s.
Corbin, thank you for representing SHS through service, compassion, and a willingness to make a difference in the lives of others. We are proud of you!
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
The ACHiever Program provides ninth-grade students with opportunities to serve Arkansas Children’s, learn about a variety of medical careers, connect with healthcare professionals, and discover the importance of philanthropy and giving back to others.
Through the program, Corbin is gaining valuable experiences while completing community-service activities that support the mission of Arkansas Children’s.
Corbin, thank you for representing SHS through service, compassion, and a willingness to make a difference in the lives of others. We are proud of you!
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Recently, six SHS students enrolled in our Pre-Educator courses attended the Educators Rising Regional Conference at South Arkansas College with their advisor, Autumn Lem.
Our future educators spent the day learning, connecting, and exploring the teaching profession through keynote presentations and breakout sessions focused on classroom innovation, classroom management and engagement, and brain-based learning.
Students also toured the South Arkansas College campus and connected with high school and college students pursuing careers in education, as well as current educators and school professionals.
💙💛 We are proud of these Yellowjackets for investing in their futures and exploring a profession that has the power to impact generations! 💙💛
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Congratulations to SHS Lady Jackets Golf on representing Sheridan High School at the State Golf Tournament in Searcy this past week!
Chloe Harper, freshman — 29th in the state
Courtney McCool, sophomore — 44th in the state
What makes these accomplishments even more exciting? They are just getting started! With Chloe only a freshman and Courtney a sophomore, the future of Lady Jackets Golf is bright. With continued practice, hard work, and experience, we have no doubt these young ladies will continue climbing the state rankings in the years ahead!
Congratulations to Chloe, Courtney, and Coach Scott Hoffman on a great season and for representing SHS at the state level. We are proud of you!
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Chloe Harper, freshman — 29th in the state
Courtney McCool, sophomore — 44th in the state
What makes these accomplishments even more exciting? They are just getting started! With Chloe only a freshman and Courtney a sophomore, the future of Lady Jackets Golf is bright. With continued practice, hard work, and experience, we have no doubt these young ladies will continue climbing the state rankings in the years ahead!
Congratulations to Chloe, Courtney, and Coach Scott Hoffman on a great season and for representing SHS at the state level. We are proud of you!
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
SHS FFA Shines at the Southeast Arkansas District Fair!
Another successful showing for our Yellowjackets! Congratulations to all of our exhibitors on their hard work and outstanding results!
Anna Phelps — Supreme Overall Breeding Heifer, 3 Breed Champions, 1st Place Market Lamb & 3rd Overall Market Lamb
Kylee Allen — Champion Red Angus Breeding Heifer, Champion English Commercial Heifer & Reserve Supreme Commercial Heifer
Luke Douthit — Reserve Grand Champion Spot Breeding Gilt
Holley Burris — Grand Champion Senior Lamb Showmanship & 3rd Place Market Lamb
Brooklyn Hooks — Multiple Top-5 finishes with her Market Lambs, including 3rd, 4th & 5th place honors
We are incredibly proud of Anna, Kylee, Luke, Holley, and Brooklyn for representing SHS so well! These accomplishments are the result of many hours of hard work, preparation, and dedication.
Another successful showing for our Yellowjackets! Congratulations to all of our exhibitors on their hard work and outstanding results!
Anna Phelps — Supreme Overall Breeding Heifer, 3 Breed Champions, 1st Place Market Lamb & 3rd Overall Market Lamb
Kylee Allen — Champion Red Angus Breeding Heifer, Champion English Commercial Heifer & Reserve Supreme Commercial Heifer
Luke Douthit — Reserve Grand Champion Spot Breeding Gilt
Holley Burris — Grand Champion Senior Lamb Showmanship & 3rd Place Market Lamb
Brooklyn Hooks — Multiple Top-5 finishes with her Market Lambs, including 3rd, 4th & 5th place honors
We are incredibly proud of Anna, Kylee, Luke, Holley, and Brooklyn for representing SHS so well! These accomplishments are the result of many hours of hard work, preparation, and dedication.
SHS students Samuel Zuniga and Gabrielle Motes are students in Coach Abaza’s Intro to Business class, the Level 1 course in our Management pathway.
Students in this course are building the foundational skills they will need to be successful in Levels 2 and 3 of the pathway, where they will eventually put those skills into action by operating the YJ Store!
As part of their coursework, Samuel and Gabrielle were tasked with developing a business proposal and creating a website to support their plan. When it was time to present their proposal and website to their peers, they took the experience one step further by dressing in business attire—giving them another opportunity to practice skills they may use in their future careers.
This is what career preparation looks like: learning the skills, applying the knowledge, and practicing for the future.
At SHS, we are proud to provide pathways to possibilities as we prepare our students for whatever comes next!
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Students in this course are building the foundational skills they will need to be successful in Levels 2 and 3 of the pathway, where they will eventually put those skills into action by operating the YJ Store!
As part of their coursework, Samuel and Gabrielle were tasked with developing a business proposal and creating a website to support their plan. When it was time to present their proposal and website to their peers, they took the experience one step further by dressing in business attire—giving them another opportunity to practice skills they may use in their future careers.
This is what career preparation looks like: learning the skills, applying the knowledge, and practicing for the future.
At SHS, we are proud to provide pathways to possibilities as we prepare our students for whatever comes next!
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Our very own SHS Art Club, sponsored by Christin Burks and Jeri Chapin, is showing its Yellowjacket pride by decorating our sidewalks with some amazing chalk art!
We love seeing our students use their talents to support SHS and spread a little Yellowjacket spirit around campus. Great job, Art Club!
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
We love seeing our students use their talents to support SHS and spread a little Yellowjacket spirit around campus. Great job, Art Club!
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
SHS JROTC Archery Brings Home the Hardware!
Congratulations to the Sheridan High School JROTC Archery Team on an outstanding performance at the Warren Archery Tournament, earning 2nd Place Overall!
Female Team – 2nd Place
Jocelynn Tolliver, Alyssa May, Breahna Lumpkins & Piper Thompson
Male Team – 2nd Place
Alex Wimsett, Hunter Childers, Carlos Orellana & Landon Reed
Coed Team – 3rd Place
Jesse Southerland, Raylee Charpentier, Jordan Yeargan & Serenity Royal
Way to represent SHS with skill, teamwork, and Yellowjacket pride! Congratulations, Jackets!
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
Congratulations to the Sheridan High School JROTC Archery Team on an outstanding performance at the Warren Archery Tournament, earning 2nd Place Overall!
Female Team – 2nd Place
Jocelynn Tolliver, Alyssa May, Breahna Lumpkins & Piper Thompson
Male Team – 2nd Place
Alex Wimsett, Hunter Childers, Carlos Orellana & Landon Reed
Coed Team – 3rd Place
Jesse Southerland, Raylee Charpentier, Jordan Yeargan & Serenity Royal
Way to represent SHS with skill, teamwork, and Yellowjacket pride! Congratulations, Jackets!
#YJNation #ExcellenceEveryDay #EliteOps
