The Lady Jackets rebounded yesterday with a sweep of the Lake Hamilton Lady Wolves at Yellowjacket Stadium with a 3-0 win! Goalkeeper Chloe Smith had a clean slate, Jillian Alexander scored on a penalty kick, and Haven Rhoden put in two more goals. The Lady Jackets are now 8-3-1 on the season.
Tomorrow is GAME DAY for soccer, softball and baseball! Sheridan hosts Lake Hamilton in all three sports with soccer starting at 4:00 and softball and baseball both starting at 5:00 p.m. Come out and support your Jackets!
Congratulations to Sheridan seniors Clay Smith, Brady Dillon, and Payton Sterritt for signing with colleges and universities today to continue their athletic careers! In a ceremony at Yellowjacket Arena, surrounded by family and friends, Smith (wrestling) committed to Central Baptist College, Dillon (football) signed with Hendrix College, and Sterritt (baseball) agreed to join Ouachita Baptist University. Each of you has represented Sheridan with pride, and we can’t wait to see the incredible things your futures hold! #YJNation
Due to school days that were missed because of inclement weather earlier this semester, school will be in session on Friday, April 18, as a make-up day. Additionally, three missed days will be made up after Memorial Day, which means the last day of school will be Thursday, May 29, provided that no additional days are missed. Thank you for your understanding.
Will your child be 5 years old by August 1? If yes, then he/she is ready to start Kindergarten!
Come check out our Kindergarten Round-up event at either Sheridan Elementary School (May 5) or East End Elementary School (April 29) from 5-6:30 p.m. Take a tour of the school and learn all about what we have to offer your child!
We'll have free hot dogs and drinks, shirts and books, and Jacket Health & Wellness will have a table at both events. All are invited, whether your child is already registered for Kindergarten or not. Bring your child and join us for an evening of information and fun! #YJNation
We at the Sheridan School District are deeply saddened at the passing of LeAnn Perkins, an instructional assistant at Sheridan Middle School. Ms. Perkins devoted over 20 years to our district, and her commitment to the school and its students was so strong that she returned from retirement to continue supporting where needed. She will be greatly missed by the entire Sheridan School District community.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Perkins family during this difficult time. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
The Yellowjacket boys' soccer team beat Pine Bluff, 8-0, yesterday. Great job, Jackets! Photo credit: Zack Kelley
The Lady Jackets dropped a home game yesterday to the Maumelle Lady Hornets, 5-0. (Pictured is Sheridan's #8 Caroline Ritchie.) The Lady Jackets are 7-3-1 on the season and 5-1-1 in conference play. Next up for Sheridan will be Lake Hamilton at home on Thursday. Photo credit: Zack Kelley
The Sheridan School District’s Transportation Department is looking for a dedicated and skilled mechanic to join our team! If you have experience in routine vehicle maintenance and preventative care, we want to hear from you!
What we offer:
✔️ Competitive pay
✔️ Paid sick leave, vacation, and personal leave
✔️ Retirement benefits
✔️ Health insurance options
Help keep our buses running smoothly and ensure safe transportation for our students. Apply today and be part of an essential team that makes a difference in our community.
Apply now: https://www.sheridanschools.org/page/job-opportunities
The Sheridan School District Board of Education voted on Monday to hire Stacy DeFoor as assistant superintendent of support services. DeFoor is currently serving as an assistant superintendent with the Benton School District, where he has been since 2022. He will begin in his new role starting July 1.
“We are excited to welcome Stacy DeFoor to our leadership team,” said Sheridan Superintendent Chad Pitts. “His broad range of experience – both in education and in the private sector – uniquely positions him to provide valuable insights and strategic leadership in support services. I am confident that Mr. DeFoor’s leadership will inspire our staff, students and families as we continue to strive for academic excellence in the Sheridan School District.”
“I am honored to accept the position of assistant superintendent for the Sheridan School District,” DeFoor said. “I look forward to working alongside our dedicated educators, staff, and families to support student success and strengthen our community through excellence in education.”
DeFoor has been in education 18 years as a teacher, assistant principal, and elementary principal, including 10 years as an elementary administrator for the Conway School District prior to joining Benton. DeFoor’s school in Conway was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon Award School. He began his education career as a third- and fourth-grade teacher.
DeFoor has completed three years of the Master Principal program and served as a mentor to beginning administrators. He earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and educational specialist degrees from the University of Central Arkansas. Before entering the education field, his previous experience included management and supervision in the corporate sector.
DeFoor has been married to his wife, Stephanie, for 29 years and is the father to Caleb, Devin and Haley.
#YJNation
Congratulations to the Sheridan High School Chamber Choir, under the direction of Jeremy Wayne, for getting an Excellent rating at the Arkansas Choral Director Association's State Choir Festival held at UCA on April 10. The choir performed three songs in front of a panel of judges. Special thanks to Gregg Scott for driving the bus and accompanying on drums and to SHS alum Rebecca Goins for accompanying on piano.
Sheridan Alternative Learning Academy took learning outside of the classroom once again! The Arkansas Travelers hosted “School Days”, and WHAT A GREAT TIME IT WAS! Board member Jan Caldwell even took part of the action by sitting and learning about the students while watching the game.
National Assistant Principal Week is April 7-11, and we are fortunate to have some of the very best at the Sheridan School District. The week is set aside each year to honor the dedication and hard work of assistant principals, who are often "unsung heroes" in the education system. They play a vital role in supporting teachers, motivating students, and creating a positive learning environment. Thank you to all the Sheridan School District assistant principals for all that you do!
Save the date! The Junior Jacket Cheer Day Camp will be June 9-11 from 8:30-11:00 a.m. The camp will be open to current K-6 grade students. Registration information will be available soon. Message whitneypaty@sheridanschools.org with questions.
REMINDER: Your paperwork for FREE sports physicals through Jacket Health and Wellness is due by Friday, April 11.
The Jacket Health and Wellness Center will be providing FREE sports physical clinics for student in grades 6-11. This includes any student participating in school-sanctioned athletics or high school marching band. Physicals will take place on campus during the school day. Parents/guardians are not required to attend the appointment, but must complete required paperwork and consents. Students may pick up required sports physical paperwork from the main office on their campus. The paperwork must be completed by a parent/guardian and returned to the main office on the student’s campus by April 11. The JHWC team will call the parent/guardian to schedule an appointment after all paperwork has been returned and verified. Physical dates are scheduled for: April 24-25 and May 1-2 for SHS; May 13 for EEM, and May 14-15 for SMS.
The Dawson Education Service Cooperative is currently seeking an ABC pre-K teacher to work in the Sheridan School District. Interested persons should email their resume to tammy.boyette@dawsonesc.com.
The Lady Jackets have added a home game today against Morrilton starting at 5 p.m. Go Sheridan! #YJNation
The Sheridan School District will be open tomorrow. Power has been restored to all East End schools following the recent storms. There will be changes to some bus routes due to flooding. Bus riders on affected routes will be sent additional information regarding alternate sites for pick-up/drop-off.
TENNIS CLINIC & TRYOUTS
There will be a tennis clinic for all middle school and high school players -- new, returning, or just exploring tennis -- on April 16-18 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the Sheridan Recreation Center courts.
TRYOUTS for the 2025-26 Yellowjacket tennis team will be April 23-25 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the Sheridan Recreation Center for current 8th-11th grade students. Students must attend at least two days of tryouts in order to be eligible.
National School Librarian Appreciation Day, celebrated annually on April 4, is a day to recognize the vital contributions of school librarians who exhibit a love of reading, teach essential research skills, and ensure students have access to diverse resources. We are so thankful for each and every one of our librarians/media specialists across the Sheridan School District!
