SMS Families: Semester Exams for both Blended and Virtual students will be May 24-25, 2021. Blended Semester Exam Schedule: Blended learners must test onsite on the date of their test. Monday, May 24: Semester Exams for Odd Periods (1, 3, 5, 7).Tuesday, May 25: Semester Exams for Even Periods (2, 4, 6).Wednesday, May 26: Make-up Semester Exams. Make-up exams... READ MORE >
Avery Williams, 13, of Sheridan Middle School, is the Spelling Bee Champion of Arkansas. The Arkansas State Spelling Bee was held on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at the Arkansas 4-H Center in Little Rock. This was Avery’s second time competing at the state level. Avery is the son of Nick and Summer Williams of Sheridan. His mother, who is the gifted and talented... READ MORE >
Are you interested in becoming part of the Yellowjacket Nation? The Sheridan School District is currently seeking certified teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria staff, custodial staff and more for the 2021-22 School Year! Register for a 10-minute, one-on-one session at our Virtual Career Fair to learn more about our district and connect with Sheridan School District... READ MORE >
Twenty-four contestants from East End and Sheridan competed at the 2021 Grant County Spelling Bee on Thursday, January 28 at the Sheridan High School Yellowjacket Arena. Judges for the event were Gwynne Benfield (SIS), Sherri DeSoto (SIS), and Shannon Archer (SMS). Serving as pronouncer for the bee was Dennis Wolfe, Assistant Principal of East End Intermediate.... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our Junior All-Region Choir students!EEM: Audrey Ramsey, Emily Young SMS: Kaylee Wagner, Kami King READ MORE >
Today, the Sheridan School District and volunteers from local churches distributed boxes of groceries to more than 1,300 children in the community to ensure they would have healthy meals to eat over Christmas Break. The groceries will provide close to 38,000 meals over the two-week period. “To put that in perspective,” said Lauren Goins, Sheridan’s director of... READ MORE >
SMS 6th grader, Annslee Young, recently placed third in the poetry portion of the 2020 University of Mississippi Writing Contest. Her poem, “Crisp Fall,” was selected from entries submitted by middle schoolers in Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi. In fact, Young was the only Arkansan selected to win in any of the writing categories which included... READ MORE >
NameInstrumentBandChairVictoria SmithBb ClarinetFirst Band 2Bella NormanBb ClarinetFirst Band 4Breana HolderBb ClarinetFirst Band 10Theodore VandiverBb ClarinetFirst Band13D. Adam GaitherBb ClarinetFirst Band 14Stormy VanbruntBb ClarinetFirst Band 19Emily BakerBb ClarinetFirst Band 21Alex JohnstonBass ClarinetFirst Band 2Noah WeeksAlto SaxophoneSecond Band2Shayne... READ MORE >
The Sheridan School District is accepting applications for Verizon Internet hotspots from households within the district that do not have access to the Internet. The hotspot will include 24 months of free Internet service. Those receiving free or reduced meals will have first priority for the hotspots. (The free and Reduced Meal application is available here:... READ MORE >
SSD Families,Both virtual and onsite students have now begun using the Canvas Learning Management System. Click on the video tutorial below to see how parents can create an Observer Account to track their student's progress and receive messages from their student's teachers. You will first need to log into your student's account to get started. If your student does... READ MORE >
We will be accepting School Choice applications through May 1st! Click on the following link for the School Choice Application: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws... READ MORE >
This is a great group of kids right here! Today, SMS/EEM students tested out their engineering skills at the regional competition hosted by the Arkansas River Education Service Cooperative. Three of our teams took home medals!The winners are:7th Grade Watercraft Team: Cole Smith, Max Wilson, & Zack Boyette8th Grade Kicking Machine Team: Nathan Uptagrafft & Alex... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the students who earned 20 medals in total at the Technology Student Association State Conference! TSA Results Children’s Story Middle School: 2nd Place - Ashlee Espinosa & Maddie Vought 3rd Place - Trinity Harris & Gabby Graves Technology Bowl: 2nd Place - Jacob Edom, Grayson Thompson & Lane Kisel Medical Technology: 3rd Place -... READ MORE >
Please help us congratulate Mandy Porter as the Sheridan School District’s Secondary Teacher of the Year! Porter is a dedicated, determined and effective educator who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of her students. She has been an admired science teacher at our district for close to 12 years. According to her principal, Mr. Rasnick, her... READ MORE >
SMS earned 3rd place in the Regional Quiz Bowl Tournament held in Searcy on Saturday, Jan. 18. The quiz bowl team competed against seven other teams in the region, earning a spot in the state tournament. The team members are Avery Williams, Thatcher Allen, Bri Day, Peyton Varnell, Kendal Soapes, and Megan Moring (shown from left to right, front row to back row).... READ MORE >
Our band program had a very successful Saturday! Students traveled to Crossett High School to audition for the Junior High All-Region Bands. We had 39 students win chairs in the bands. Those students will be traveling to Drew Central in Monticello for a clinic and concert performance this weekend. Go Band!First NameLast... READ MORE >
The SHS entrepreneurship class is excited to announce that the Yellowjacket Store now has an Online Catalog! Go to YellowJacketGear.weebly.com to check out all the great merchandise online, then email your orders to SHS Teacher Charlie Kinser at charliekinser@sheridanschools.org. They will respond to your email and arrange for you to pick up your items. Enjoy... READ MORE >
🎵🎶All-Region Jazz Band auditions were held today at Sheridan High School!! 🎵🎶Congratulations to the following students:JUNIOR HIGH (Grades 7-9)Kayla Yin - Alto Saxophone, First ChairAJ Ruiz - Alto Saxophone, AlternateNick Cacciatori - Tenor Saxophone, First ChairJackson Appleget - Trumpet, First ChairJoanna Wise - Trumpet, Second ChairHaley Parrish - Trumpet, Third... READ MORE >
Today, Sheridan Middle School students and staff celebrated a milestone in the construction of their new building. Our construction crew placed the last beam at the top of the building’s structure. If you look closely at the photos you will see the beam was covered with hundreds of signatures from our students and staff, an American flag, our school district flag,... READ MORE >
Have you heard of EZSchoolPay? It is a free service that allows you to: -View Your Child’s Meal Account Balance -Receive Low Balance Alerts -View Your Child’s Account Transactions -Add Money to your Child’s Account Using a Credit Card (a transaction fee applies) To create an account, go to www.ezschoolpay.com and click “Register.” After answering a few... READ MORE >
We can't wait to get started on the new Sheridan Middle School! We will begin this project over the summer, and it will be ready by Fall 2020!Click on the following link to view the SMS renderings: http://bit.ly/2GCx7oSClick on the following link to view answers to Frequently Asked Questions regarding the transition to our new facilities: http://bit.ly/2XMGVUc READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Malvern National Bank Annual Art Contest Winners from SJHS! 9th Grade Madison Shumate - 3rd Place in Abstract Fernando Hernandez - Honorable Mention in Abstract Jordan Thomas - 3rd Place in Floral Maylie Phimmachack - Honorable Mention in Floral Jackson Cummings - 4th Place in Landscape Alyssa Autrey - Honorable Mention in... READ MORE >
Sheridan High School Theater Department will present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s THE KING & I May 2-4 at McKenzie Auditorium at 7:00 pm, with a 2:00 matinee on Saturday. The musical chronicles the journey of Anna Leonowens, come to teach the King of Siam’s children “Western ways.” In an attempt to keep his country balanced between the traditions of what have... READ MORE >
SJHS had six students place at the Arkansas State Leadership FBLA-ML Conference held on Monday, April 1 at the Marriott in Little Rock. Three students placed 1st and are eligible to attend the 2019 National Leadership Conference to be held in San Antonio, Texas in July. In the photo from left to right: Grayson Allen Kaitlyn Trammell Alexis Szeflinski - 1st... READ MORE >
At this year’s Choral Performance Assessment, three Sheridan Junior High choirs received Division I ratings in sight-singing on Friday, Feb. 22 at Henderson State University. The seventh grade choir also received a Division I rating in choral performance. 7th Grade Jazzy Jackets (Boys and Girls Mixed Choir): Performed highest with sweeping Division I ratings in... READ MORE >
Sheridan Junior High Beta Club is excited to be partnering with Ozark Water Projects in a service-based learning project that will provide clean water to the people of Haiti. The students will be conducting a used shoe drive because for Ozark Water Projects used shoes mean clean water. So how are used shoes turned into clean water? Ozark Water Projects is a... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the SJHS Beta Club Inductees Officers Renee Pye, President Abby Stockton, 9th grade Vice-President Brooklyn Rowe, 8th grade Vice-President Emma Hardin 9th grade Secretary Kennadie Hobson, 8th grade Secretary Natalie Szeflinski, 7th grade Secretary Lea Ellison Phelps, 7th grade Reporter Jodi Barnes, 9th grade... READ MORE >
FBLA District IV Spring Conference Results2019-20 District IV OfficersCourtney Mayberry – TreasurerLea Ellison Phelps - Secretary5th PlaceGuthrie, Melanie – Digital Citizenship4th PlaceAllen, John – Business Math & Financial LiteracyDawson, Grace – Introduction to Parliamentary ProceduresGriffe, Natalie & Tutor, Ellie – Desktop PublishingNanthalangsy, Ryan –... READ MORE >
Sheridan Trap Team2019 Signup Deadline to sign up: Friday, January 25, 2019. Please download a registration form at - https://www.agfc.com/en/get-involved/first-steps-outdoors/ayssp/ click on “documents”, then download “Student/Athlete Participation Form and Waiver of Liability Agreement”. You may also obtain a copy from the school office. Turn in... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our SJHS students who won chairs in the ASBOA Region 3 Junior High All-Region Bands this weekend! Students from 20 schools competed for places in two honor bands. Sheridan had 45 student winners including three students who made 1st place in their sections. We are so proud of all of our students who auditioned. Hannah Harris, Flute, 1st Band, 4th... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the following District IV FBLA Middle Level Winners! Eighteen schools participated with three contestants per event. DISTRICT 5th Place: Anna Cook – Intro to Business Communications Emma Hardin – Spelling Lexi Peck – Computer Concepts 4th Place: Business Graphics – Nate Nantharangsy, Caroline... READ MORE >
The following 7th graders at Sheridan Junior High School were recognized at UALR by the Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP) today for their achievements on the March 2018 ACT college entrance exam. To qualify to take the ACT as a 7th grader, the students had to have earned at least a 95th percentile on any section of a standardized test in the 5th... READ MORE >
7th & 8th grade Students and Parents: We will collect your chromebooks according to the following schedule for inventory purposes and to check for damage. Please make sure you have your CHARGED chromebook AND CHARGER on your assigned day! If your device is with technology for repairs, you MUST bring your charger on your day. Fri, April 27 - Leatherwood's science... READ MORE >
Sheridan Freshman Recognized for a Hunger Initiative She Started as a Fourth Grader Jameson Archer, 14, freshman at Sheridan Junior High, has been recognized as one of Arkansas’ top youth volunteers of 2018 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. A Distinguished Finalist,... READ MORE >
Duke University Talent Search Held at SJHSTwenty-two seventh graders at Sheridan Junior High challenged themselves to successfully complete the ACT on Saturday, Feb. 10, as part of the annual Duke University Talent Search. It is the same ACT given to students in high school.To qualify, students had to score at least in the 95th percentile on a section of a... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the following students for winning chairs in the Junior High All-Region Band! Erin Kaucher - 1st band, 5th chair, fluteHannah Harris - 2nd band, 6th chair, fluteJasmine Vang - 2nd band, 9th chair, fluteSarah Aycock - 1st band, 2nd chair, clarinetJoel Scott - 1st band, 19th chair, clarinetKalie Howard - 2nd band, 16th chair, clarinetLaney... READ MORE >
24 SJHS students were recently selected to participate in the All-Region choir clinic, which will be held in El Dorado on Friday, Nov. 10. Congratulations! Ava Morgan Analise McKenzie Madison Wagner Alli Denis Lexi Hardin Amber Sutton Beonca Drennan Lillie Brown Carianne Kelley Lexi Peck Stephanie Lark Danielle Crutchfield Logan Cox Haylea... READ MORE >
The Sheridan Junior High School Choir received top rankings at the Region 3 Arkansas Choral Directors Association's Choral Performance Assessment Festival. The festival was held Feb. 25 at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. There were 93 schools in attendance. Each choral group performed before a panel of judges and was assessed based on vocal ensemble... READ MORE >
Twenty-nine Sheridan Junior High School students recently earned their place in the Region 3 East All-Region choir, with 10 of those students placing in the top ten chairs.The competition was held Saturday, Oct. 15 in White Hall. Thirty-nine SJHS students competed against more than 700 students from area schools for their spot in the choir. With 29 students... READ MORE >
SJHS dance team attended UDA dance camp at Bryant Middle School July 19-21. They received several first and second place ribbons and received the most improved team trophy. Kelsey Harrison received Jr. All American and Ally Savage received Sr. All American. Congratulations Lady Jackets! READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Sheridan Junior High School 9th grade band on their performance March 17 in El Dorado. The band performed at the ASBOA Region 3 Concert Assessment for a panel of judges. The band received superior ratings for their stage performance and sight reading. As a result of these ratings, the band will receive the ASBOA Sweepstakes Award. This... READ MORE >
Although, the state of Arkansas will not be using the PARCC assessment next year, we still thought it would be helpful to our students' parents if we provided some information about understanding the PARCC reports. The PARCC reports will be given to parents at Parent-Teacher Conferences on Feb. 16 and Feb. 18. Parents will have an opportunity to discuss the reports... READ MORE >
The following SJHS students earned their way to the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association All Region Jazz Band (Region 3). The students participated with more than 200 students from schools all over the southeast corner of Arkansas in the audition process. We are so proud of these talented students!Lexi PeckStacey GarnerSeth LoydColton ParrishRay J... READ MORE >
The SJHS robotics students are asking all parents to help with their robotics research project by taking a quick survey. They have created a special video invitation in an effort to get as many responses as possible. Click here to watch the video.Click here to take the survey. READ MORE >
Olivia Lewis, an eighth grade history teacher at the Sheridan Junior High School, today was awarded the Arkansas Council for the Social Studies Marshia Coleman Award for Novice Teachers at the Arkansas Curriculum Conference, held at the Marriott Hotel in Little Rock.The award is given annually to new teachers in recognition of their dedication to students and... READ MORE >
Come to our Breakfast and Veterans Day Ceremony, November 11, 7:15-8 a.m. READ MORE >