Congratulations to the 2025-26 Yellowjacket ninth-grade and high school cheer team members!
Congratulations to the 2025-26 7th-8th grade Sheridan cheerleaders!
The Sheridan School District will be closed for Spring Break March 24-28, with classes resuming on Monday, March 31. We hope everyone enjoys their well-deserved break. (And a big thank you goes to East End Elementary for capturing the perfect photo to welcome Spring!)
Mr. Stout, Mrs. Summit, and Mrs. Vaccaro took students to learn “outside” of the classroom today at Lake Catherine. Learning is not always meant for the classroom, and students can be taught anywhere!
The Sheridan School District Board of Education voted last week to promote Dr. Missy Walley to Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning. Dr. Walley is currently serving as the district’s Director of Secondary Education, a position she has held since July 2024. She will officially begin in her new role starting July 1.
“We are excited to promote Dr. Walley to the role of Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning,” said Superintendent Chad Pitts. “Her extensive experience and commitment to educational excellence will be invaluable in advancing the district's mission of providing a high-quality education in a safe environment. Dr. Walley’s leadership, passion and dedication will continue to make a positive impact on the future of our district, and we look forward to her contributions in this new role.”
Prior to joining the Sheridan School District, Dr. Walley served as Director of the Office of Special Projects and Policy with the Arkansas Department of Education from 2019-2024. Before joining the state’s education department, she served in multiple roles with the Prescott School District from 2015-2019, including Prescott High School Principal and School Improvement Specialist/Assistant Superintendent.
Dr. Walley has a broad range of experience in education, beginning in 1993 with Claiborne Parish Schools in Haynesville, La., and has won numerous honors and awards during her career. She has held various educator’s licenses in Arkansas, Georgia, Texas, Alabama and Louisiana. In Arkansas, she holds educator’s licenses in elementary education, special education, gifted and talented education, English as a second language, building level administrator, and district administrator.
Dr. Walley earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Louisiana Tech University, and a master’s degree in special education from the University of Alabama. She received her Principal certification, as well as Superintendence and Education System Administration certification from Texas A&M University-Commerce. She earned her Doctor of Education degree from the University of Georgia.
She and her husband, Stacy, have three grown daughters.
Congratulations to Yellowjacket basketball players Noah Romine, Nathan Carter and Lane Bickford for their post-season honors! Great job, Jackets! #YJNation
Congratulations to Lady Jacket basketball players Addison Hill, Lilly Reid and Ella Williamson for their post-season honors! Great season, Lady Jackets! #YJNation
The Sheridan Yellowjackets boys' soccer team beat the El Dorado Wildcats 1-0 on Monday. Jaunmanuel Bojorquez scored the only goal of the match off a header into the net, and Jordan Vang had the assist. Nate Romine had 15 saves at goal for the Jackets. In an earlier match, Sheridan's JV boys played hard but came up short against the Wildcats, 3-0. The Jackets will next play on Thursday at Lakeside with varsity girls starting at 4:00 p.m., followed by varsity boys. Way to go Jackets!
Kody Holt, a student at the Sheridan Alternative Learning Academy, was one of 15 recipients who was awarded the Arkansas Association of Alternative Educators Diamond Award. Kody was honored today at the Arkansas State Capitol. We are so very proud of Kody and all of his hard work!
Last week, Sheridan High School JAG students had mock interviews working with SHS College and Career Coach Juliet Taylor. Several local businesses and individuals assisted, including: Kim Speer and Aaron French with Platinum Roofing; Nathan Ware and Angi Roberts with Connect Service Solutions; Jessica Brown and Grant Westmoreland with Peoples Bank; and Lisa Rhoden with FirstTrust Home Loans. Thank you for supporting our students!
This is the final week of the Joggers for Joy drive. One last chance to help families in need!
Now through March 24, we’re collecting gently used or like-new joggers to support students in need! The goal is 100 joggers collected for each end of the school district!
If you have joggers to spare, now’s the perfect time to donate and make a difference. There are drop boxes at each campus in the district, as well as Peoples Bank locations in East End and Sheridan. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of students. Let’s come together as a community and spread joy—one pair of joggers at a time!
Sheridan High School senior trumpet player Avery Williams won All-State honors recently and was recognized at the meeting of the district's Board of Education last week. SSD Band Director Gregg Scott presented Williams with a Yellowjacket Pride award to note his achievement. All-State concerts will be held the evening of April 1 at Maumelle High School.
Mrs. Todd's and Mr. Seaton’s classes joined together this morning to build social skills and bird feeders.
Congratulations to both the Sheridan Freshmen Band and the Senior High Band on earning top ratings at the regional concert and sight reading assessment earlier this week in White Hall. They earned all Superior ratings! This qualifies the senior high to advance to the state concert contest on April 15 in Jonesboro. Great job, Yellowjacket bands!
Members of the Sheridan School District Board of Education and District administrators visited East End Elementary School today. Principal Tamara Strawn and members of her team provided information about student achievement, growth and behavior standards. A highlight of the visit was when EEE student leaders provided the group an opportunity to add their own contributions to the school's "Kindness Tree."
The Lady Jackets' softball team is ranked #18 nationally in the latest National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) poll. Just getting started! #YJNation
The Lady Jackets' soccer team improved to 4-1 on the season with a mercy rule 8-0 victory over the Malvern Leopards! Jillian Alexander and Haven Rhoden each had a hat trick (three goals) for the second game in a row, and Kalyn Taylor and Miley McGinley each scored one goal. Sheridan's next match will be against the El Dorado Wildcats.
Members of the Sheridan School District Board of Education and District administrators were provided lunch and a tour of the Saline County Career Technical Campus earlier this week by Scott Kuttenkuler, who serves as the chief administrator of the facility. Sheridan is one of seven schools who utilize the campus for a broad range of career tech opportunities. Currently, 120 Sheridan High School students attend SCCTC each day. #YJNation
Due to the weather forecast, tomorrow's Lady Jacket softball game has been cancelled. The Lady Jackets will play at 10 a.m. and noon on Saturday at Conway High School. Link for online ticket sales: https://gofan.co/app/school/AR4663
The Dawson Education Service Cooperative is now taking applications for preschool students at Sheridan Elementary School and East End Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year.
Your child must be at least 3 years old on or before August 1, 2025 to apply for preschool. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-qualified basis. (Qualifying 4-year-old students will be placed before 3-year-old students.)
To register and for more information, go to: https://www.sheridanschools.org/page/2025-26-prek-enrollment
Classes are funded through Arkansas Better Chance for School Success and have specific, state-mandated eligibility guidelines. If any spots remain to be filled after all students who are eligible based on income have been accepted students will be accepted into the program based on a sliding scale where families will be responsible for paying a portion of the tuition. Additionally, a limited number of parent-paid spots will be available.
For more information, email: tammy.boyette@dawsonesc.com.
