Reminder for SSD Families:
Sept. 28
We will have EARLY DISMISSAL at 1:30 PM for all students. P/T Conferences will be held virtually for Grades 6 - 12.
Oct. 2
We will have a VIRTUAL DAY for all students. Students will be given assignments for remote learning, but there will be no LIVE instruction (online or onsite).
Oct. 5
We will have EARLY DISMISSAL at 1:30 PM for all students. P/T Conferences will be held virtually for Grades PK - 5.
Parents,
SMS is planning for P/T Conferences. They will be held virtually on 9/28 from 2-8 PM. Please complete the survey to choose your preferences by Tues., 9/22.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLINMaueH6jqQgBqmAXsPPT88jDD9ic53yUmu7cFTzdoJ5aw/viewform
Mrs. Walker's and Mrs. Dunn's social studies classes are learning the differences between primary and secondary resources. Today for 9/11, they will be comparing Mrs. Walker's account (as a student on 9/11) to Mrs. Dunn's account (as a teacher on 9/11) You can read Mrs. Walker's account here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TV9-lpMnTUz3pAtTdlDYFZwtd58pyFf5/view?usp=sharing and listen to Mrs. Dunn's account here. https://drive.google.com/file/d/10LHOsOR_EZAa8gSYgTFnuVvvUlARZaT6/view?usp=sharing
SMS Families:
Now that both our virtual and onsite students have begun using the Canvas Learning Management System, it's time for parents to create an Observer account in Canvas. With an Observer account, you can track your student's learning progress and receive messages from his/her teachers. To get started, you will first need to log into your student's account. If your student does not know his/her account information, please call our front office. Tap on the parent video below for step-by-step instructions.
Parent Video - https://youtu.be/o9_8Pcu5QGg
Also, the Sheridan School District is now accepting applications for Verizon Internet hotspots from households within the district that do not have access to the Internet. Access the application below.
English - https://forms.gle/XpVwnJSRxk25BCoQ9
Español - https://forms.gle/djVejS3M5kYzq4x9A
SMS Families: We wanted to take a moment to say a few things about the Canvas Learning Management System. Students will access their online work through the Canvas LMS. For Virtual (online) students, all of their announcements, assignments, teacher communications, etc. will happen through this platform. For Blended (onsite) students, teachers will provide face-to-face instruction and activities, as well as online assignments and communications through Canvas. Students can access Canvas at http://sheridanschools.instructure.com/login/saml and log in with their school Google account username and password from the 2019-20 school year.
Virtual Students: If your virtual student is new to the district or you don't know your Google username and password, please contact our office on Monday.
Blended Students: If your student is new to the district or you don't know your Google username and password, your student will get this information at school.
We will send more information about how parents can monitor their students progress in Canvas soon. For helpful Canvas tutorial videos, go to https://bit.ly/32h9ooX.
Good evening SMS families! Please take a moment and visit our virtual tour https://bit.ly/34aWNGx for the 2020-21 school year. We are so excited to welcome all of our students back for another incredible year!
The first day of school is right around the corner. Tap on the following link to view 10 Things You Can Do to Prepare for Returning to School.
English: https://bit.ly/31LPm5K
Español: https://bit.ly/3kK5opy
SMS 6th & 7th Grade Families:
Just a reminder....it’s yearbook pick up day at SIS! Come through the front drive, stay in your car, and a staff member will bring your yearbook to you. We can’t wait to see you.
SMS 6th & 7th Grade Families: The 2019-20 SIS Yearbooks are here! Thanks for your patience while we anxiously awaited their arrival. Pickup will be Monday, July 13, from 12-5, at SIS. Please drive through the front drive and stay in your vehicle. A staff member will ask for your information and deliver your order.
SMS Families: The internet connection and phones at SMS are down. If you need to reach us, contact the Central Office at 870-942-3135.
If you pre-purchased a yearbook, they will be available on Tuesday, May 5th from 8-3 for pickup at SMS. We also have 9 extras available for sale. They will be sold on a first come first served basis on that day for $40.
Enjoying #TuesdayTales as SSD Librarians. We always love an opportunity to read. #YJNationInThisTogether
SMS Students I am missing you all!
Parents & Students,
Teachers are posting important info on Google Classrooms about office hours & lessons. Tomorrow's classes will be Math & Science. Friday: Social Studies & English. Please check the Google Classrooms & contact teachers with any questions. We miss you all!
Students, Amazon's Audible is offering free audiobooks while we are out of school. The audiobooks are available for all ages and can be listened to on phones, tablets, or computers. Check this out for more information: https://adbl.co/2QYl5Mv. We miss you all!
Estudiantes, Amazon's Audible ofrece audiolibros gratuitos mientras estamos fuera de la escuela. Los audiolibros están disponibles para todas las edades y se pueden escuchar en teléfonos, tabletas o computadoras. Mira esto para más información: https://adbl.co/2QYl5Mv. ¡Los extrañamos!
Students, make sure to write down your books and ebooks on the Off the Shelf sheet so that you can keep up with the books that you read while we are out. We miss you all, and please stay safe! https://bit.ly/2J1vH94
It pays to read at SMS! Congratulations to Aubre Frank & Lindsey Buie for being #ReadAcrossAmerica winners. Visit the library to enter & to check out our new books!
Read Across America & SMS!
Padres, asegúrese de consultar nuestro boletín de SMS de los años intermedios de marzo http://bit.ly/2x3odQi
Parents, make sure you check out our SMS March Middle Years Newsletter http://bit.ly/390uB96
Dance Team tryouts for both Jr High and High School are coming up March 16-20. There will be a parent meeting on March 5 at 6 PM in the new SHS Cafeteria.
SMS SeaPerch team has been practicing at Pinnacle Fitness Center in preparation for their competition on March 6th. We would like to thank them for supporting us. Pictured: Cara Autrey, Bri Day, Peyton Varnell, Riley Raymick, & Kinley Melton
SMS SeaPerch team has been practicing at Pinnacle Fitness Center in preparation for their competition on March 6th. We would like to thank them for supporting us. Pictured: Cara Autrey, Bri Day, Peyton Varnell, Riley Raymick, & Kinley Melton
SMS students earned 20 medals at the Technology Student Association (TSA) State Conference yesterday!
8th Grade Parents: CAP conferences will be tomorrow 2/20 for all 8th-11th grade students. 8th grade students will not attend school at SMS. Their attendance for the day will be counted by attending their scheduled CAPS conference at SHS.Please read the linked document for more information. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HSg60yeGvd-HhyeWrIx68DYA1CuB3dgj/view?usp=sharing
Peyton Varnell was named All Tournament at the 6A State Quiz Bowl tournament. He received this honor for his high scoring average in each match.
Students in SMS Caring & Sharing & Student Council received a message of thanks & a personalized commemorative flag from the 90th Sustainment Brigade stationed in Kabul, Afghanistan for the Veterans Day care packages that they collected and sent to those deployed.
SMS Families: We look forward to seeing you at Parent/Teacher conferences Monday, February 10th. You can come by anytime from 2 - 7:30p.m.. We will be discussing student schedule options and how to register your child for classes next year. We will also have band directors available to speak to you about signing your child up for beginning band, and to fit them for an instrument. If you have any questions please feel free to give us a call!
Padres, asegúrese de consultar nuestro boletín de SMS de los años intermedios de febrero http://bit.ly/2GS1tnO
Parents, Make sure you check out our SMS March Middle Years Newsletter http://bit.ly/2Sfejly
We thank you, Mrs. Daniels, for supporting our students & staff and helping all of us succeed. You make a difference @ SMS EVERY SINGLE DAY! #NSCW2020 #schoolcounselorsrock
SMS 8th Graders: CAP conferences will be Thurs, Feb 20, 2020. Please click on the following link for more information, http://bit.ly/2UgJpf8 You can access the 9th grade course catalog here: http://bit.ly/36MWiQO
SMS students performed "If I Weren't Me" poems based on animals they researched & costumes they created for drama class.
SMS students performed "If I Weren't Me" poems based on animals they researched & costumes they created for drama class.
SMS students performed "If I Weren't Me" poems based on animals they researched & costumes they created for drama class.
SMS students performed "If I Weren't Me" poems based on animals they researched & costumes they created for drama class.
SMS students performed "If I Weren't Me" poems based on animals they researched & costumes they created for drama class.
SMS students performed "If I Weren't Me" poems based on animals they researched & costumes they created for drama class.
Park Ranger Brian Schweiger speaks to SMS 7th Grade English Students about Central High School's National Historical Site as part of their "Changemaker Unit."
January is School Board Appreciation Month. Be sure to thank your school board members for all they do to support our students!
SMS held its Spelling Bee today with 46 contestants. The students did very well, and we are really proud of all of them. Our qualifiers for the Grant County Bee are Avery Williams, Fallyn Mangrum, Aerin Campbell, Sam Cypert, Ian Goins, Logan Harris, & John Pfenenger!
SMS would like to congratulate our spelling bee winners from today. Spelling Bee Champion: Avery Williams, 2nd Place: Fallyn Mangrum, & 3rd Place: Aerin Campbell!
SMS Caring & Sharing had a great time on their annual Angel Tree shopping trip. We had tons of fun. We helped others at Christmas. A special thank you to the Finish Line & Target for making the day even better!
SMS Caring & Sharing had a great time on their annual Angel Tree shopping trip. We had tons of fun. We helped others at Christmas. A special thank you to the Finish Line & Target for making the day even better!
Our middle school choir, under the direction of Denise Davis, put on an incredible holiday concert this week! We are thankful to East Union for hosting this great event!
The SMS Quiz Bowl Team took home 2nd Runner Up at the ARESC Quiz Bowl Tournament. We are very proud of our students and how hard they have worked.
Padres, asegúrese de consultar nuestro boletín de SMS de los años intermedios de diciembre @ http://bit.ly/2OJzY4y
Parents, Make sure you check out our SMS December Middle Years Newsletter @ http://bit.ly/2DIdpXS
Please join us for dramatic performances from EEM and SMS drama classes with special performances by the Sheridan Thespian Troupe 89623 on Friday, Dec. 6 @ 6:45 pm at Mackenzie Auditorium.
Please join us for our Winter Concert Series. 7th & 8th Grade Band Concert is tonight @ 7:00 pm. Beginner Bands Concert is Mon., Dec. 9 @ 7:30 pm. Choir Concert is Tues., Dec. 10 @ 6:30 pm.
SMS ETE students Grayson Daniels-Thompson, Reece Boykin, Peyton Rucker & Ty West enjoyed the day at the Technology Student Association Leadership Conference at Henderson State University. They demonstrated their leadership skills & served as excellent role models for SMS!
SMS Veterans' Care Package Drive
SMS Caring & Sharing and Student Council wish to thank the students, the staff, and the community who helped to make our Veterans' Care Package Drive an extreme success. We were able to send 25 packages to Afghanistan & also send care packages to the Vet Center at Fort Root.
SMS Caring & Sharing and Student Council wish to thank the students, the staff, and the community who helped to make our Veterans' Care Package Drive an extreme success. We were able to send 25 packages to Afghanistan & also send care packages to the Vet Center at Fort Root.
Ms. Harmon and Coach J's art students wanted to throw kindness around like confetti. Their students made "Random Acts of Kindness" bookmarks and then placed them in a SMS library book for a future reader to find.
Please join us for a Community Pep Rally for all sports on Nov. 19 at 6 PM at the Yellowjacket Arena! #TurnItUp #YJNation
Home Maintenance, Forensic Science, Vex Robotics, 3D Printing, & Building Construction--anything is possible in Candace Wilson's SMS ETE lab! The students are always participating in hands-on projects that challenge them to think and do outside of the box.
Home Maintenance, Forensic Science, Vex Robotics, 3D Printing, & Building Construction--anything is possible in Candace Wilson's SMS ETE lab! The students are always participating in hands-on projects that challenge them to think and do outside of the box.
SMS parents & students please join us TONIGHT for our Family Health & Wellness Night from 6-8 p.m. We are very excited and hope to see you here!
Please join SMS Caring & Sharing and SMS Student Council in honoring our troops by donating to our care package drive for service men and women who are currently deployed. http://bit.ly/2WUZ6bn
7th grade Arkansas History students were able to experience history first hand with hands-on artifacts from an Arkansas Traveler exhibit on loan from the AR Historic Museum.
7th grade Arkansas History students were able to experience history first hand with hands-on artifacts from an Arkansas Traveler exhibit on loan from the AR Historic Museum.
SMS It is time to pre-order your 2019-20 Yearbook! If you order before December 20th, the pre-order price is $35. After December 20th, the price will be $40. Students may order from Mrs. Archer in the library.
Parents and Students, please join us at our Family Health & Wellness Night on Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 6-8 P.M.
Parents and Students, please join us at our Family Health & Wellness Night on Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 6-8 P.M.
Parents, make sure you check out our Middle Years Newsletter for November. http://bit.ly/33ue5eR
Please join SMS Caring & Sharing and SMS Student Council in honoring our troops by donating to our care package drive for service men and women who are currently deployed. http://bit.ly/2WUZ6bn
Padres, asegúrese de consultar nuestro Boletín de los Años Intermedios para noviembre. bit.ly/36AwyIr
Sheridan Middle School is promoting the “Be Drug Free” campaign during #RedRibbonWeek!
The Sheridan School District will host a Substitute Teacher Training Seminar on Friday, Nov. 1, from 9 AM to 12 PM, at Sheridan High School, 700 West Vine Street in Sheridan.
Please park in the parking lot in front of the Yellowjacket Arena and enter through the arena doors. We will be there to greet you at the door.
Applicants must:
1. Be at least 21 years of age.
2. Have a high school diploma (minimum).
3. Pass FBI background check. (Please call for instructions.)
Bring Driver's License, Social Security Card, Proof of High School Diploma or College Transcript.
For more info, call 1-800-641-0140 or visit ESS.Jobs.
It is amazing what our SMS STEM students can do! Check out Peyton Varnell and his VEX Robot.
Students are learning the skills, rules, and strategy needed to play soccer in physical education classes.
Padres, asegúrese de consultar nuestro boletín de SMS de los años intermedios de octubre http://bit.ly/338vsRF !
Parents, Make sure you check out our SMS October Middle Years Newsletter @ http://bit.ly/33fEV9F!
Reading for Off the Shelf pays! Check out these reading winners with their new Jacket Wear prizes! #OTS
KEVA planks and Legos are super popular in the SMS library. It is amazing what our students can build with our makerspaces!
Congratulations to our Jr. High Dance team. They received a 1st in Jazz, 1st in Hip Hop, 2nd in Pom, & 2nd in Kick at the Bryant Dance Competition on Saturday.
SMS flu shot clinic for students & staff will be held this Thurs., Oct. 10th at 1:00 p.m. Please complete the form & return to Nurse Kristi Gibbs.
Mrs. Archer's Advisory students writing positive affirmations to each other as part of Capturing Kids' Hearts.
Mrs. Archer's Advisory students writing positive affirmations to each other as part of Capturing Kids' Hearts.
Mrs. Archer's Advisory students writing positive affirmations to each other as part of Capturing Kids' Hearts.
Mrs. Holley Wilson's 8th grade English classes performed "Character Autopsies" on John Steinbeck's "The Red Pony." Students identified the character's dreams, philosophies, intellect, and his/her memorable sights and moments.
SMS students will be dismissed early at 1:30 p.m. for the next two Mondays, September 23rd AND September 30th. SMS Parent Teacher Conferences will be held THIS Monday, the 23rd, from 2:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
2019 - 2020 SMS Tech Team, 1st Official Practice.
From left to right:
Anderson Rowe, Peyton Varnell, Christian Lane, Dwight Stewart, Sam Cypert, Gus Hedden, Chase Taylor, Avery Williams, Carisa Abetya, Lindsey Buie and Robby Sprague.
SMS Fall Picture Day is Friday, September 6th. You can order online @ mylifetouch.com. Our school's Picture Day ID is EVT9CG2CX.
SMS students received their new planners for this year. They are designed to be used for student organization & communication between school & home. Students should write down, their assignments, test dates, etc. They should take them home & back to school daily.
Sheridan Middle School is putting together this year's Tech Team! Tryouts begin on Monday, August 26. See Mrs. Candace Wilson in the Science or ETE lab for information. Be prepared to BUILD, PROGRAM and COMPETE! Learn more about the Vex Robotics Challenge:
School supply lists are available at the following link: http://bit.ly/2L5yh0k
School Supply Lists are available at the following link:
http://bit.ly/2L5yh0k
Please see statement below from Nabholz regarding the fire at the Sheridan Middle School construction site this morning. We are grateful for our local first responders and that there were no injuries.
Nabholz Statement: This morning, there was a fire at Sheridan Middle School. Thankfully, this building was in the process of being demolished, so the fire will have no impact on the current construction schedule or overall plan for the campus.
Most importantly, there were no injuries, and there is no risk to the construction workers or public. The fire was quickly contained, and construction activities will continue as planned. Thank you to all the first responders who arrived and helped extinguish the fire!
Dalton Grissom, Simon Trussell, Tustin Mcdougall, Reid Roark, Tyler Pratt and Gavin Michau had a great time at Boys State last week. Gavin was voted to attend Boys Nation in Washington D.C. this July where he will work closely with Sen. Tom Cotton and meet President Trump.
Internet and phone services are disconnected at Sheridan Junior High . To contact SJHS staff please call Sheridan High School at 870-942-3137 where they are located temporarily. SHS fax # 870-942-7546
Congratulations to the 2019-20 Sheridan High School Student Council Representatives! Open link to view Student Council Members. http://bit.ly/2W89aQj
SJHS honored our Off the Shelf readers who qualified for our end of the year celebration. There were door prizes, refreshments, & a great time to be had by all.
Our grand prizes consisted of a Chromebook & 2 Kindle Fires. We are proud of how much these students love reading!
SJHS honored our Off the Shelf readers who qualified for our end of the year celebration. There were door prizes, refreshments, & a great time to be had by all.
Our grand prizes consisted of a Chromebook & 2 Kindle Fires. We are proud of how much these students love reading!
Class Dismissed! SJHS wants to thank Ms. Pam Murray for her 5 years of service to SSD. Thank you for making a difference in children’s lives & being a wonderful team member. You will be missed!
Class Dismissed! SJHS wants to thank Ms. Pam Murray for her 5 years of service to SSD. Thank you for making a difference in children’s lives & being a wonderful team member. You will be missed!
Class Dismissed! SJHS wants to thank Coach Woodall for 35 years of service to SSD & SJHS. Thank you for your dedication, inspiration, and for being a role-model to all of us. You will be missed!
SJHS AMI Day #2: Students will receive an email this morning with the link to the AMI assignment form. Assignments need to be submitted by May 14th at 8:00 am to be counted present for today. Paper copies are available at the office window.
SJHS Beta Club Shoes for Water Project was a success. Thanks to all those who donated shoes & a special thanks to Mrs. Phelps' class for sorting & bagging the shoes. Pictured are Nik Phoutthavong, John Eckert, & Jonah Williams who helped load the shoes.
Their smiling faces are the best thing about walking into the office. Thank you for making the staff and students' lives easier and days brighter! We appreciate all you do!
Mr. Rasnick, the new Sheridan Middle School principal, had a great 1st day thanks to all the Yellowjackets who gave him a warm welcome. He is working alongside Mrs. Gray, the current SJHS principal, for the remainder of the school year to help ensure a smooth transition into the 2019-20 school year when the junior high will split into two middle schools. We are grateful to have him in #YJNation, and we look forward to welcoming, the new East End Middle School principal, Mrs. Lupe, on May 1. To learn more about our new middle school principals, click on the following link: http://bit.ly/2YIOfRZ.
SJHS 8th and 9th grade CAP Conference Information: http://bit.ly/2UUY1OI
The last day to preorder a SJHS yearbook for 2018-2019 is Thursday, February 28. They are $50 and can be purchased by ordering online at www.yearbookforever.com or by sending a check made payable to Sheridan Schools to Ms. Walker in room 108.
SJHS News Correction : The Cheer and Dance parent meeting will begin at 6:00pm on Thursday, February 21st at the SHS auditorium. This meeting is required to participate in tryouts. One parent/guardian and the student must attend.
SJHS 7th & 8th Grade STEM Competition at Pine Bluff
SJHS Sciences Teachers pictured: Mandy Porter, Jody Williams Science Specialist: Deanna Ginther
7th grade Design Challenge: 1st Place: Olivia Pottage, Jackson Appleget, Caleb Harrison, and Callie Kilburn
8th grade Wrecking Ball-2nd Place: Autumn Fuell, Kirsten Milam, and Bobbie Jo Dutcher
8th grade Careening Coaster-1st Place : Haley Parish, Brodie McElroy, and Casey Tarvin
7th grade Marble Mover-1st Place: Callie Kilburn, Marissa Mitchell, and Kayden Porter
7th grade Tsunami Tower-1st Place : Jackson Appleget, Hunter Sredin, and Caleb Harrison
7th and 8th grade SJHS students competed in the ARESC STEM Competition in Pine Bluff. They competed in 6 projects & placed in 4 of those 6 projects. They also had the chance to compete in a Design Challenge & Escape Room. Our 7th grade team took 1st in the Design Challenge.
SJHS News: Open the following link to access the SJHS Student Newshttp://bit.ly/2SpbLnB
SSD Families: REMINDER Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Feb. 11 for Grades 7-12 and Feb. 18 for PreK-6th, from 2:00-7:30 PM. School will be dismissed at 1:30 PM on BOTH days for ALL campuses.
SJHS Stem Preliminaries
SJHS STEM Competition Preliminaries--Students had a great time competing for the STEM Finals!
SJHS STEM Competition Preliminaries--Students had a great time competing for the STEM Finals!
SJHS is proud of these 10 young men and women who represented well today at the Grant County Spelling Bee.
SJHS News: Open the following link to access the weekly SJHS News. http://bit.ly/2AWYGqT
SJHS: Report cards were sent home with students today.
Congratulations to SJHS Teacher Olivia Lewis for earning a Master’s Degree in History. This is her second master’s degree! #lifelonglearner #TeachArkansas #YJNation
SJHS swept the competition at Quiz Bowl! Our 9th graders won 1st place & our 8th graders won 2nd in the regional tournament! They beat out 9 other teams.
SJHS swept the competition at Quiz Bowl! Our 9th graders won 1st place & our 8th graders won 2nd in the regional tournament! They beat out 9 other teams.
SJHS Caring & Sharing had an outstanding day shopping for our 15 kids for Angel Tree. We are so grateful to the West Little Rock Target & the Finish Line in Park Plaza Mall. Thank you so much for making today special for so many children! Also, thank our chaperones & our PTO.
SJHS Caring & Sharing had an outstanding day shopping for our 15 kids for Angel Tree. We are so grateful to the West Little Rock Target & the Finish Line in Park Plaza Mall. Thank you so much for making today special for so many children! Also, thank our chaperones & our PTO.
SJHS Student News-Corrected: Open the following link to access the weekly student news http://bit.ly/2E9LmC0
SJHS News: Open the following link to view the December 2, 2018 Weekly News. http://bit.ly/2QBKwVu
SJHS School Spelling Bee Champions
From left to right: Emma Collins, SJHS 2nd Place Winner, Ruth Quero SJHS 3rd Place Winner, & Autumn Fuell SJHS Spelling Bee Champion
Congratulations to our SJHS spelling bee participants. We had 53 outstanding spellers today. The competition was stiff. Our spelling bee winners and qualifiers will compete next at the Grant County Spelling Bee. We are so proud of all of our competitors!
SJHS Career Orientation students learning the importance of managing personal finances and balancing a monthly budget at a Financial Reality Fair hosted by Diamond Lakes Federal Credit Union.
SJHS Career Orientation students learning the importance of managing personal finances and balancing a monthly budget at a Financial Reality Fair hosted by Diamond Lakes Federal Credit Union.
SJHS Correction: The Jr. High basketball games scheduled tomorrow evening will be home @ SHS gym.
SJHS News: Click the following link to view the weekly SJHS News. http://bit.ly/2C1S7ET
SJHS Info: ACT Aspire scores and parent HAC codes are being sent home today for those who did not attend PT Conferences. Flu Clinic forms are also going home with all students.
SJHS News: Click the following link to view the weekly SJHS Student News. http://bit.ly/2y1ggb3
SJHS REMINDER: School will dismiss early for all students on Monday, Oct 1 at 1:30 PM. P-T Conferences for Prek - 6th grades will be held from 2:00-7:30 PM. Also, remember there will be no school Friday, Oct. 5.
SJHS Families:
Early Dismissal will be on Monday, Sept 24 (7-12 Parent Teacher Conferences) and Monday, Oct 1 (PreK-6 Parent Teacher Conferences) at 1:30 p.m. Conferences will be from 2:00 pm-7:30 pm. All students will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. on both days.
Let's #PaintTheTown Blue and Gold! Our first home varsity football game is Friday! We're asking local business to send us their pictures of their decorated store fronts so we can help spread Yellowjacket Spirit! Post to social media using the hashtag #PaintTheTown!
SJHS Reminder: Picture Day is tomorrow, Friday, September 7th!
SJHS Club Reminders: Please click the following link to see important information about joining Quiz Bowl, Robotics Team, and FBLA. http://bit.ly/2nRaWm1
SJHS News: Correction http://bit.ly/2MoC6PV
SJHS News: Click on the following link to view the weekly SJHS News for sports, clubs, and other announcements! http://bit.ly/2BkpYu7
SJHS Schedule Info:
Click on the following link for information concerning student schedules. http://bit.ly/2MkFfzb
SJHS News: Welcome back to school! Click on the following link to see the first weekly SJHS News Bulletin. http://bit.ly/2McLOF1
SJHS students can pick up their schedules Monday, August 6 from 9am to 2:30pm. Newly enrolled student schedules may not be ready at that time.
Austin Porterfield 3rd Place Abstract
Malvern National Bank Art Contest Winners for SJHS
SJHS is thankful for Ms. Copeland, Mrs. Rhodes, and Mrs. Deuerling.
SJHS Girls of Promise
Jordan Thomas, Alexis Szeflinski, Alyssa Autrey, Emily Wheat, Kailey Thurman, Madison George, Renee Pye
attended the Girls of Promise Conference 2018.
SJHS Quiz Bowl Team takes 2nd place at ARESC Competition. Wyatt Lester, Dave DeSalvo, Emma Hardin, John Eckert, Emily Wheat and Jodi Barnes make up the team. Congratulations!
Congrats to Brennan Brewer and the SJHS Chess Team! Brennan earned 2nd place individual at the Jr High ARESC Chess Tournament in Pine Bluff today, and the SJHS team placed 2nd, losing to the #1 team by only by half a point.
Today, March 9, is the LAST day to purchase 2017-18 Yearbooks. Order online: http://bit.ly/2oWOM2A
You must ORDER by midnight tonight to ensure your child gets a yearbook. NO EXTRAS will be ordered.
For more info, contact Ms. Walker.
Congrats to the following SJHS students who placed at the National History Day competition: 1st in Performance: Carson Clay and Jordan Thomas, 2nd in Performance: Jodi Barnes and Emily Wheat, 1st in Website: Alyssa Autrey and Alexis Szeflinski, 1st in Exhibit: Patrick Gentry, 2nd in Exhibit: Cole Sullivan, 3rd in Exhibit: Renee Pye.
The SJHS Beta Club induction scheduled for Sunday, February 25 has been postponed due to the flooding issues. We will let everyone know the new date as soon as we get it rescheduled.
Due to school being closed today, extracurricular activities, including today's choir trip, are also cancelled.
SJHS is celebrating National School Counselors' Week with our two favorite counselors. Thank you, Mr. Lunsford and Mrs. Daniels for all you do!
We are so excited to see Aubriana Burns' name in the FBLA Tomorrow's Business Leader national magazine! She was recognized as the state middle school winner for Computer Slideshow Presentation!
SJHS Spring Pictures are Thursday, February 8th. Click on the link to access the order form. http://bit.ly/2nyIPr7
Congratulations to Christian Woods of Sheridan Junior High received All Region honors from the Chess Association for Arkansas Schools!
We are so proud of SJHS's spelling bee contestants. They competed in the Grant County Spelling Bee this morning.
Great job, Caroline Mitchell! SJHS is so proud of your 2nd place finish in the Grant County Bee!
SJHS FBLA students visited the Grant County Senior Citizen Center. They had a great time.
Congrats to our December Students of the Month. Jonah Williams, Aziyz Whitaker, Nikalaos Phoutthavong, Jordan Thomas, Caleb Pierce, and Anna Cook.
Congrats to our November Students of the Month. Jayden Chapin, Brooklyn Rowe, Sam Cannon, Brooke Kidd, Jayson Burroughs, Kylie Nelson.
Congratulations to SJHS Spelling Bee Champion Mitchell & our 2nd Place Winners Jordan Thomas & Jonah Williams! Watch all of our finalists compete in the Grant County Spelling Bee on January 29th!
SJHS School Spelling Bee Finalists
Lily Alexander, Will Bryant, Brady Buchanan, Carson Clay, Colin Hayden, Lauren Irons, Raven Lambert, Erin Summit, & Brody White
SJHS PTO's Yankee Candles will be ready to be picked up on Thurs., Dec. 7th & Fri., Dec. 8th. Students cannot take the candles home on the bus because they are made out of glass. Thank you!
SJHS students enjoyed the Reality Fair. Thanks to Diamond Lakes Credit Union for providing this great learning experience for our students.
Below is a link to the SJHS Veterans Day Presentation slide show. Thank you to our Veterans and all who attended. http://bit.ly/2zAele7
SJHS Picture Retakes will be Tuesday Nov 14th. Click the link to access the picture form. http://bit.ly/2zucc5O
The SJHS Veterans Day Breakfast will be this Friday at 7:30 am in the SJHS cafeteria. Veterans eat free. Guests of Veterans will be $3.00.
7th-9th grade Chess Team took 3rd place at a regional CAAS tournament in Lake Hamilton. #YJNation
Sheridan Junior High School's Red Ribbon Week will be held Monday, Oct. 23rd through Thursday, Oct. 26th.
Congratulations to the SJHS September Students of the Month.
Click on the link below to access the October Middle Years newsletter. http://bit.ly/2golJ3I
SJHS Picture Day is October 2nd. Click on the link below to access the order form. http://bit.ly/2wLNUPt
Next week is P/T Conferences. Conferences are Mon & Thur from 4-7. Drop in anytime during those hours. Below is a link explaining the ACT Aspire test results you will receive. http://bit.ly/2xBquRG
SJHS staff participating in a BreakoutEDU during our faculty meeting. #breakoutedu
SJHS students working on a breakout activity involving literary terms.
SJHS Library will be open Aug 29, 5 - 7:30 PM for students and parents/guardians to complete the forms and pick-up Chromebooks.
Click on the link to access the September Middle Years Newsletter. http://bit.ly/2w15pfW
SJHS Parents & Students: Open house is tomorrow for 8th & 9th grade students. Stop by any time between 6:30-8:00 pm. Parents of 8th grade students will need to complete the required Chromebook paperwork during open house in order for students to receive Chromebooks. Any 7th grade parent who didn't attend Tue. can complete the paperwork tomorrow as well.
8th Grade students at SJHS participated in the Diamond Lakes Federal Credit Union Reality Fair today.
Craig O'Neil came today to talk to the 9th Keystone class about careers in Media.
6 7th grade students received recognition at UALR for a qualfying ACT score in the Duke Talent Search. Congrats!
SJHS Off the Shelf Reading Reward Students read at least 20 or more chapter books to qualify!
Dr. Bradley Hogate came to the SJHS Keystone classes to talk to the students about anesthesiology.
Click the link below to access the SJHS Middle Years Newsletter. There is one for each month. http://bit.ly/2fk993u
Congratulations to the SJHS Students of the Month for March.
SJHS students loved having the #BeProBeProud Mobile Unit on campus today!
Congrats to our SJHS students who placed at Regional National History Day! SJHS received 6 Honorable Mention Awards, Jordan Thomas received 2nd place for her individual documentary , Magan McClain and Erin Kaucher received 2nd place for their group documentary and Joel Scott and Dalton McPherson received 1st place for their group documentary .
Congratulations to the SJHS Quiz Bowl Team. They placed 2nd in the state competition this weekend.
Congratulations to all the students who were inducted into the SJHS Beta Club yesterday! #betaclub #YJNation
The SJHS Quiz bowl team won 1st place at the regional 6A tournament today and the MVP was awarded to Carson Hardin!
SJHS Spring Pictures will be Thursday, February 9th. Click on the link for the picture form. http://bit.ly/2kqrKxv
SJHS Science Fair Open House will be this Thursday at 6 pm.
SJHS Robotics First Place Innovative Solutions at FIRST Lego League State Competition!! Great job we are so proud!!
SJHS Robotics, great job in Core Values Competition! Now practice for Robotics missions! Go Jackets!!
7th graders are excited to pick up their Chromebooks tonight!
7th graders are excited to pick up their Chromebooks tonight!
Click on the link below for information on the eMints National Center which is the provider for the grant for Chromebooks for 7th grade students. http://bit.ly/2iX0kAW
Don't forget the Parent Meeting-Chromebook Pickup for 7th grade is Tues Jan 10 @ 6 or Wed Jan 11 @ 4 in the SJHS cafeteria.
Click on the link for the February Middle Years Newsletter. http://bit.ly/2fk993u
SJHS students participated in Breakout EDU experiences related to their classroom novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. Students had to use team work and problem-solving skills to solve a series of clues.
Click on the link for the January Middle Years Newsletter. http://bit.ly/2fk993u
SJHS students learning about coding. #HourOfCode
Yankee Candle orders are available for pick up at the SJHS office today until 3 pm and tomorrow from 8-3. Email sjhspto@sheridanschools.org if you have any questions.
SJHS Robotics Team qualified for the State Championship competition on Jan 20 & 21 @ the University of Arkansas.
SJHS Robotics Team qualified for the State Championship competition on Jan 20 & 21 @ the University of Arkansas.
SJHS Cheerleaders placed third at the Lake Hamilton Cheer Competition today.
SJHS Cheerleaders placed third at the Lake Hamilton Cheer Competition today.
Mrs. Lewis' 8th Grade Social Studies class participating in a Google hangout with a class from Greece.
SJHS Career Coach Erica Arivette talking to students about creating resumes.
SJHS 2016 Veterans Day Breakfast! Thank you for your service! You are our heroes!
SJHS students conducting mock interviews in Keystone class.
Check out the Middle Years parent newsletter. There is a new one each month. http://bit.ly/2fk993u
Freshman Dance Team won many awards on Nov. 5 at the Jr. High Championship. The girls received 2nd place in the Hip-Hop, Jazz and Kick categories as well as 3rd place in Pom. Lauren Leslie also won an award for Hip-Hop skills.
SJHS learned a lot and had fun at the Student Voice Institue. @arleadacademy#studentvoice
Next Week is Red Ribbon Week! Here's how SJHS will participate in the campaign against drugs. #bedrugfree
SJHS students showed off their running skills during the Timberfest 5K this weekend.
SJHS students showed off their running skills during the Timberfest 5K this weekend.
SJHS 8th grade dance team did great @ the Bryant dance competition. #YJNation
@EconomicsAR talking to SJHS students today about making good choices.
Thank you SJHS PTO. They purchased two Ellison die cutters and new dies.
SJHS Flu Sot Clinic for students will be on Thurs, Oct 6th from 1:00-3:30. Click on the link for the packet. http://bit.ly/2cm3PvG
Students trying to building zip lines in Science class.
SJHS Parent Survey. Please take a moment to give us your feedback. http://bit.ly/2cFl1NM
The SJHS PTO meeting will be tonight @ 6 pm @SJHS.
Visit the SJHS Book Fair! (Sept. 16-22)
We will be open during both Parent Teacher Conferences! Hope to see you there.
Follow the link to the SJHS Buzz Newsletter. http://bit.ly/2cm3PvG
Click on the link to access the SJHS Middle Years Parent Newsletter. goo.gl/Fn4UOC
SJHS School Picture Form
School picture forms went home with students today. Pictures are next Friday (9/9) at SJHS.
SJHS would like to thank our PTO for all that they do for our school, our teachers, & our students. Water fountains, potato bars, breakfast... You all are the best!
SJHS School Pictures will be on Friday September 9th. Order forms will be given to the students on Friday, September 2nd.
Thanks to the SJHS PTO for purchasing two new water fountains for our students.
SJHS Open House is tomorrow from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm. We look forward to seeing everybody!
Congratulations to Candace Wilson!
SJHS Open House will be Thursday, August 18th from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm.
8th and 9th grade students will be able to pick up schedules August 10th-12th from 8-4.
7th Grade Orientation will from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Tuesday, August 9th. There will be a parent meeting and then students will receive their schedules.
SJHS students traveling to Washington DC.
7th grade basketball tryouts scheduled for June 1 have been moved to 3 PM.
7th grade volleyball tryouts scheduled for June 1 have been moved to 12:30 PM.
SJHS 9th graders participating in a Google Hangout with a class in Appleton, WI to discuss literature.
SJHS Awards Assembly will be Friday, May 20th in the SJHS gym. 8th grade will be @ 8:15, 7th grade @ 9:15, 9th grade @ 10:15.
Once again thanks to our awesome PTO for helping us welcome our 6th graders today!
6th graders came to visit SJHS today. It was loads of fun!
Can't wait for next year!
ThanK You SJHS PTO & Parents for treating us to a wonderful lunch! We appreciate you for cooking, for serving, and for your time. The meal was delicious, and we are thankful for it and for you!
Thank you SJHS PTO for treating our teachers and staff to lunch for Teacher Appreciation Week!
Malvern National Bank Art Exhibitor Austin Porterfield
Malvern National Bank Art Exhibitor Zach Adams
Malvern National Bank Art Exhibitor Peyton Bowden
Malvern National Bank Art Contest Winner
Callie Holman with her 4th place Floral
Malvern National Bank Art Contest Winner Kylie Crane with her 4th place Still LIfe
Malvern National Bank Art Contest Winner with Kaleb Rowell with his 3rd place landscape
Malvern National Bank Art Contest Winner Caleigh Hawley with her 2nd Place Landscape
Several SJHS students were recognized by Malvern National Bank for their outstanding art abilities. Carson Hardin is shown below with his 2nd place portrait.
First division ratings for SJHS Blue and Gold bands at the Music Festival at Magic Springs.
2016 Wildlife of Arkansas Student Art Exhibitors
Kaitlynn Pumphrey--Honorable Mention, Austin Porterfield--3rd Place , Kyler Stuckey--Honorable Mention, & Terah Grimes-2nd Place.
Malvern National Bank Art Winners
Callie Holiman--4th in Floral, Caleigh Hawley--2nd in Landscape , Kaleb Rowell-- 3rd in Landscape, Carson Hardin--4th in Portrait, & Kylie Crane--4th in Still Life
Congrats to the 9th Grade Quiz Bowl team for receiving 3rd place in the Regional Quiz Bowl Tournament.
Congrats to the following SJHS students for placing 3rd in the state National History Day competition: Seth Alexander, Landon Berry, Clark Denney, Jacob Smith
Click the following link to access the parental involvement survey. http://goo.gl/forms/xAD0yhjlX2
Congratulations to Mrs. Olivia Lewis for being named as Arkansas's recipient of the James Madison Graduate Fellowship!
Congrats to these 7th Grade students. They will receive state recognition @ UALR for their qualifying ACT score for the Duke Talent Search.
Congrats to Kylie Nelson. Her artwork received Honorable Mention in the Junior Duck Stamp competition.
Congrats to SJHS Robotics Team! They won 3rd place in the Regional RARC Robotics competition at ElDorado. Pictured: Tanner Erwin, Jayson Burroughs, Zack Abaza, Eryn Rowell, Seth Loyd, & Jack Clay
Congrats to Kaitlynn Pumphrey, Austin Porterfield, Kyler Stuckey & Terah Grimes. They placed at the Wildlife of Ark Art Contest.
Congrats to Carly Strong. She placed 1st in the 100 m @ Lakeside.
Congrats to the SJHS track team. Carly Strong, Mallory Palmer, Ashleigh Shaw, & Lauren Godwin placed 1st in the 4x100 @ Lakeside.
9th graders going into 10th grade next year will attend CAPS conferencing on April 7, 12-7 PM at SHS. 9th graders are excused for the day.
8th graders going into 9th grade next year will attend CAPS conferencing on April 7, 12-7 PM. 8th graders must attend school that day.
Congrats to the 9th grade band. The band received superior ratings for their stage performance and sight reading at the ASBOA event. The band will receive the ASBOA Sweepstakes Award.
Congrats to the SJHS band. They did great at the ASBOA concert assessment in El Dorado.
Congrats to the SJHS Destination Imagination team. They placed 4th overall in the state tournament.
SJHS students attending the Girls of Promise event. This event promotes STEM education. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
Due to weather conditions, the Junior High choir will not be traveling to Monticello today.
The Regional Science Fair in Monticello today has been postponed. We will let everyone know once it has been rescheduled.
SJHS had a great day at the National History Day Competition. 9 students qualified to compete at state on April 16th.
Congrats to the SJHS Destination Imagination team. They placed 1st in Instant Challenge and 3rd overall in the Scientific Category at the regionals this weekend and will compete at state on March 12.
Bet you can't read just one! Try a series book today @ the SJHS library.
The Attorney General's office will be in the SJHS cafeteria on Feb 18 @ 5:30 pm for an Internet Safety presentation.
Congrats to the SJHS Quiz Bowl team. They placed 3rd at the regional tournament and will compete in the finals on Feb 20.
It is National School Counseling Week. We are thankful for Ms. Shelton, Mrs. Waddle, & Mrs. VanDam. Thank you for all that you do!
Thank you SJHS PTO for getting us this bike rack from Allen Gate & Panel! Our students really appreciate all of your support!
Science Fair Open House is tonight from 6:30-7:30.
Congrats to Tatiana Camp. She won 2nd place at the Grant County Spelling Bee.
Congrats to Zach Adams. He won first place in the Grant County Spelling Bee.
Congrats to Anna Mendoza and Terah Grimes. Anna placed 1st and Terah placed 3rd in the Sheridan Headlight Art Contest.
Congrats to Zach Adams. 1st place in the SJHS spelling bee.
SJHS spelling bee
Don't miss the SJHS Band Concert tomorrow December 15, at 7:30 McKenzie Auditorium
Yankee Candles from the PTO fundraiser can be picked up in the SJHS library starting today.
Congratulations to the SJHS band. 37 students were selected to the ASBOA All Region Honor Bands.
9th Grade Students of the Month
8th Grade Students of the Month
7th Grade Students of the Month
The SJHS Robotics team attended the FIRST Lego League Event Qualifier and received an invitation to the state event at the U of A in Fayetteville on Jan 22 & 23.
Congratulations to Colton Parish. He won 1st place at the chess tournament in Pine Bluff.
Congratulations to the 8th Grade Quiz Bowl team. They placed 2nd in the Quiz Bowl tournament in Pine Bluff.
Wrestling sign-ups are this week for 9th grade students. Any 9th grade boy or
girl who is interested in being on the Wrestling Team needs to sign up at the
office window and pick up an information sheet. Practice will begin on
Monday, November 30th. Practice will be from 3:30 to 5:15 at the old SFA
cafeteria. The East End bus will run at 5:30 daily for those who live in the East
End area and need transportation home after tryouts. Students are reminded to
wear athletic gear and tennis shoes or wrestling shoes if you have them.
Students interested in being on the team are expected to attend practices.
Any 9th grade male student who is interested in trying out for the Yellowjacket Baseball Team needs to see Coach Moore or Coach Pickett THIS WEEK. Tryouts are November 30th thru December 4th, and the coaches need to know THIS WEEK if you plan to try out.
Congratulations to the SJHS Jazz Band. 16 students were selected by audition to the Region 3 All Region Junior High Jazz Band.
Congratulations to the 9th Grade Cheer team. They placed 1st in tumbling, 1st in jumps and won not only the 6A division but won the overall Grand Championship.
Sheridan High School Boys and Girls Soccer Try-outs will be held December 7th thru December 11th from 3:30 – 5:00 at the high school soccer fields. Students must attend every session of try-outs to be considered for the teams. FOR GIRLS: No sign-up is necessary. Just attend try-outs with Coach Johnson. FOR BOYS: You must sign up by November 30th by submitting an e-mail to Coach Lawrence. Please see our 9th grade counselor, Ms. Shelton, for assistance with signing up by e-mail.
It was a pleasure yesterday to honor the men and women who have served or are currently serving our country! Thank you!
National Junior Honor Society will meet Wednesday, November 11th, during DEAR time in Mrs. Ware’s room
8th Grade Students will be taking an APNA Survey during DEAR time on Friday, November 13th.
Students who would like to donate canned goods for SOS or money for the United Way are asked to bring canned goods and money to their 3rd period teacher for Turkey Court which will be held on November 20th.
The deadline for the SJHS PTO fundraiser is Friday, November 13th.
The Creative Writing Club will meet every Tuesday during 8th grade lunchtime in Miss Neal’s room.
8th Grade Quiz Bowl Practice will be every Monday during lunchtime, and 9th Grade Quiz Bowl Practice will be every Monday after school from 3:15 – 3:45. Both meetings will be held in Mrs. Lewis’ room
We will be honoring our Veterans for Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11th. If you have pictures or memorabilia of a veteran to whom you were close and would like to display it or have it placed in a slide show in his/her honor, please bring the picture or memorabilia labeled with YOUR name, the VETERAN’S name, and your 3rd PERIOD TEACHER’S name to either Mrs. Gammel or Mrs. Archer.
Chess Club Practice will be every Wednesday during lunchtime in each sponsor’s room for 7th grade, 8th grade, and 9th grade.
Congratulations to the 9th Grade Dance Team for their performance Saturday. They placed 1st in Jazz and 2nd in pom and hip-hop.
Interim Reports will be sent home with students on November 13th during 1st period.
Congratulations to the Red Ribbon Week Art Contest Winners!
David Verdu presenting his Stand Up Stand Out presentation to SJHS students.
Congratulations to the 9th Grade Dance Team for winning first place in Pom, Hip-Hop, and Jazz this past weekend at competition. Please congratulate these ladies when you see them.
Congratulations to the 8th Grade Dance Team for winning first place in Kick and second place in Jazz this past weekend at competition. Please congratulate these ladies.
Congratulations to the SJHS Choir Members for their performance at All- Region this past weekend. All students who auditioned did a fantastic job and 46 SJHS students will now be representing our school at the SE ArkCDA All-Region on November 7th.
Chess Club Practice will be every Wednesday during lunchtime in each sponsor’s room for 7th grade, 8th grade, and 9th grade.