Congratulations to the following students who were selected for next year's 7th grade volleyball roster: Sofia Benanti, Bella Bickford, Annabell Binz, Ally Braden, Brooklyn Burks, Presley Chauvet, Tate Cosette, Anniston Dodd, Ella Franck, Emerie Maxwell, Avery McCollum, Joy Parks, Bella Redd, Kallie Rodriguez, Megan Rogers, Adelyn Schrader and Alexandia Thomas.
Special thanks to 103.7 The Buzz for honoring a "Deserving Dozen" employees of the Sheridan School District today with a limo ride (courtesy of Greg Hatcher and Twin City Limo) and lunch at Corky's, hosted by Joe Kleine. Much appreciation to David Bazzel and Roger Scott from "The Morning Mahem" on The Buzz for coordinating the whole event!
Congrats to these 12 amazing folks from the Sheridan School District: Cindy Whitaker (teacher, SES); Shirley Reed (paraprofessional, EEM); Mary Harris (food service, SIS); Doug Schulte (custodial, EEM); Walter Whitmire (bus driver, Sheridan School District); Bailey Rich (media specialist, SMS); Teresa Knight (principal, SIS); Joy Sharp (clerical, EEE); Halie Dodd (school nurse, SHS); Saundra McCool (school resource officer, SHS); Christy Whitley (counselor, EEE); and Lindsey Raines (substitute teacher, EEI). Teresa Knight and Doug Schulte were, unfortunately, unable to attend today.
Congratulations to all these outstanding Sheridan School District employees! We appreciate all that you do! #YJNation #DifferenceMakers
A group of Sheridan students enjoyed a fun day for continuously making good choices and maintaining good grades. Thank you to the following sponsors for helping make this day happen: Shelby Taylor Trucking, Forrest Associates, Deer Creek Forestry, Teeter Motors, and Nucor Steel Corporation. A special thank you goes to Mr. Sam Green for coming and grilling for our building.
Get your first look at the new Yellowjacket football team! The Jackets will play a spring benefit game on Thursday, May 23 in Yellowjacket Stadium. Kickoff is 7 p.m., and gates open at 6 p.m. Admission is free, but we ask that people bring canned food for the local women’s shelter. Come preview your new-look Yellowjackets!
Thank you to J.R’S Custom Steel Works for feeding the staff at ALA today! The BBQ was AMAZING!
This is a video compilation of many of the photos that were taken on Wednesday when SHS seniors presented their "Impact Awards" to teachers throughout the district.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04l0EHPk3lU
Rising freshman and their families: Please join us in Yellowjacket Arena on the Sheridan High School campus on May 20 at 6:30 p.m. to learn all about SHS! Everyone will be given the chance to take a campus tour, as well as have the opportunity to speak with individuals about student resources and clubs. We cannot wait to see you there!
This is the last week to register for Junior Jacket Cheer Camp!
Junior Jacket Cheer Camp will be held June 10-12 at the Sheridan Middle School gym. The camp is available for Sheridan School District students currently in grades K-6. (See the graphic for more details.) The link to register is: https://forms.gle/ruC45oCGPtjdmahi6
Girls' volleyball and basketball tryouts originally scheduled for Thursday, May 16, have been moved to Monday, May 20 at 3:30 p.m. This affects 8th/9th grade volleyball and 7th grade basketball.
Below is the revised schedule:
8th/9th grade volleyball - SMS gym - 5/20/24 at 3:30
7th grade girls basketball - SHS lower gym - 5/20/24 at 3:30
The Sheridan Lady Yellowjackets play Beebe for the state softball championship at 7 p.m. on Thursday at UCA, and we want to turn Conway into a SEA OF BLUE! When our girls look into the stands, we want them to see all their supporters wearing blue. Below are some other important things to know before you go.
UCA has a clear bag policy and will be enforcing this at the gate. Also, signs, banners, fatheads, etc. will be turned away at the gate. Lawn chairs are permitted. Following is a link to their clear bag policy for more details: https://ucasports.com/sports/2017/9/14/clear-bag-policy.aspx
All game tickets are now available for purchase online. Tickets are good for the entire day at each location for state title games. Example: If you purchase a baseball ticket, you will also be allowed entry into softball and soccer as long as you receive a wristband at baseball. Be sure to ask for a wristband if you want one. Tickets are available at: https://gofan.co/app/school/AAA
Go Lady Jackets! Take State!
Thank you to SSD Central Office for the cupcakes, SSD school board and MNB for some delicious cookies, and Judge Margaret Dobson for the Sonic drinks. The ALA teachers and staff were taken care of very well last week. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE!
Sheridan High School choirs hosted a “Mommy and Me Royal Tea Party” fundraiser Mother’s Day weekend. The sold-out event featured performances, photos, manners and etiquette lessons, and dancing with favorite princesses and friends from animated films. And -- of course -- tea and treats. Mrs. McConkie, the choir director, would like to thank everyone who attended and donated generously by giving of their time, talents, and bringing items for the event.
The Sheridan School District welcomed back former band directors during this week's Spring Awards Concert and 100th anniversary of Sheridan bands. Pictured with current Band Director Gregg Scott are (left to right) Dennis Wolfe, Robert Kloap, Jake Miller, Hal Cooper, Julia Reynolds and Doug West.
Girls basketball tryouts for next year's 7th-12th graders will be next week, with 8th/9th grade on May 13, 10th-12th on May 15, and 7th grade on May 16. (Note: the senior high tryouts are still subject to change.)
Volleyball tryouts for the 2024-25 season will be held soon. Varsity will be May 22, incoming 8th/9th will be May 16, and incoming 7th-grade will be May 13-14. Varsity tryouts will be in Yellowjacket Arena from 3:30-5:30 p.m., and middle school tryouts will be at the Sheridan Middle School gym from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
The Sheridan Lady Jackets trailed for much of the game, but gave a gutsy peformance and downed Maumelle 3-2 in extra innings today in the second round of the Class 5A state softball playoffs. They now advance to face the winner of Greenwood vs. Valley View in the semifinals. That game will be at 12 p.m. tomorrow in Harrison. Go Lady Jackets!
It's Game Day! Sheridan's girls play Maumelle in the second round of the Class 5A state softball playoffs in Harrison today. Game time is 12 p.m., and the event may be viewed via livestream at: https://youtube.com/live/CXU2jmLqtTo?feature=share.
Go Lady Jackets!
The Lady Yellowjacket softball team (25-2) defeated Van Buren 8-1 today in the first round of the Class 5A state playoffs. With the victory, Sheridan advances to the second round tomorrow against Maumelle (22-6-1) , which beat Searcy 4-0 today. Starting time for that game will be 12 p.m. Go Jackets, take State!
SHS boys' basketball tryouts will be May 23 from 3:30-4:30 at Yellowjacket Arena.
Get ready! It's STATE TOURNAMENT time for Lady Jacket soccer, and the first game is at Lake Hamilton at 10 a.m. vs Siloam Springs Come out and get loud! Let's go, ##ladyjacketswin
Tickets are available online only at this link: https://gofan.co/event/1513832?schoolId=AAA
