During this week when we honor custodians throughout the Sheridan School District, we'd like to thank Ms. Cindy Kennedy for all her hard work cleaning the District's Central Office, technology building, annex and more. We appreciate you! #YJNation #BeADifferenceMaker
The Sheridan School District's Alternative Learning Academy wishes to thank Ms. Christy and Ms. Heather for working tirelessly to keep our campus clean! We appreciate all that you do! #YJNation #BeADifferenceMaker
The Yellowjacket football team plays Little Rock Catholic Friday at War Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. The following is information that Yellowjacket fans who plan to attend the game may find useful.
Directions for parking: Take the Fair Park exit off Interstate-630, heading north past the Little Rock Zoo. As you pass the stadium, turn into the parking area at the north end – this is the only entrance. Parking is $5 per vehicle, charged by War Memorial Stadium. Fans from both teams pay the same.
Ticket sales: Tickets may be purchased for $5 cash at the gates. As soon as online ticket information is made available, it will be shared.
THERE IS A CLEAR BAG (purse) POLICY. Fans can check the War Memorial Stadium website for other stadium policies.
Seating: Sheridan fans should sit on the south side of the 50 yard line.
It is suggested to arrive early, as parking and traffic can back up quickly. Go Jackets!
The Sheridan High School Student Council had an opportunity to visit and eat lunch with members of the Arkansas General Assembly today. (From left to right) Senator Alan Clark, Representative Julie Mayberry, Senator Matt Stone and Senator Ben Gilmore attended the "Take Your Legislator to School" event. The group was also provided a student-led tour through the Kohler Academy, FACS classroom and the YJNation retail store. The event also included a question-and-answer interactive session between students and legislators. Thank you to our legislators for taking time to visit our school, talk with our students, and learn more about the Sheridan School District! And thank you to our students and faculty for representing our school so well! #YJNation #BeADifferenceMaker
The Yellowjacket tennis team participated this week in the 5A-South conference tournament at Lakeside. Five Sheridan players finished among the top four in their respective categories and will advance to the state tournament next week. Nathan Uptagrafft and Joel Petty finished second in boys' doubles, Jett Spann placed fourth in boys' singles, and Natalie Szeflinski and Courtney Mayberry finished fourth in girls' doubles. #YJNation #BeADifferenceMaker
The Sheridan High School counselors, career coach, and counseling director recently attended a Counselor Luncheon at UA-Little Rock. They each brought back a $1,000 scholarship for a Sheridan High School graduate who plans on attending UA-Little Rock next fall as an entering freshman. Representatives from UA-Little Rock’s financial aid and admissions office were in attendance to share information about the opportunities they have to offer on their campus.
Jacksonville has cancelled the JV football game this evening. Sheridan vs. Jacksonville seventh-grade will be the only game tonight.
Congratulations to the Lady Yellowjackets for their 25-10, 25-6, 25-8 sweep of White Hall last night at Yellowjacket Arena! Sheridan is having a great season, with a 19-3 overall record. Great job Lady Jackets! #YJNation #BeADifferenceMaker
UPDATED INFORMATION
Today's Homecoming festivities will begin at 1:30 p.m. in Yellowjacket Arena. The Homecoming parade will start after the Homecoming ceremony -- approximately 2:15 p.m. Please note livestream links to each below. (PLEASE NOTE AN UPDATED/REVISED PARADE ROUTE.)
Tonight's game will kick off at 7 p.m. The Homecoming court will be presented at 6:30, prior to kickoff. The evening Homecoming ceremony and game will be livestreamed on the YJNetwork on YouTube.
Indoor ceremony link: https://youtube.com/live/VyddKC2HqzM?feature=share
Parade link: https://youtube.com/live/wkJrC7O87NU?feature=share
SSD families: If you have not completed the Free and Reduced Meal Application for the 23/24 School year please complete it at this link: https://sheridanschools.rocketscanapps.com/ or contact the school for a paper copy. The applications from last year expire on Friday, Sept. 29. Anyone who has not completed an application for this year will lose benefits if a new application has not been submitted for processing.
Maumelle has cancelled JV football for tonight. The only game tonight is 7th grade.
The Sheridan JROTC participated in the Watson Chapel Invitational Color Guard competition on Saturday, along with 12 other schools. The male Color Guard team (River Studer, Noah Long, Anthony Bates and Hector Aguilar) took first place, beating Little Rock Catholic by two points to win the male division. The Sheridan JROTC finished in third place overall. This was a great day for the Sheridan Cadets who performed excellent against some of the top teams in the state. Go Yellowjacket Battalion! #YJNation #BeADifferenceMaker
For those who may be interested in substitute teaching, there will be free training for the Sheridan School District on Thursday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The training will be held at the District's Central Office (400 N. Rock, Sheridan).
Please note:
* Proof of high school diploma/GED required
* Must pass FBI/DHS background checks (please call ESS prior to training for instructions)
* Bring I-9 acceptable documents to the training
If you have questions, please contact ESS at (800) 641-0140.
It's Game Day! Sheridan hosts Jacksonville at Yellowjacket Stadium. Kickoff is 7 p.m. Let's support our Jackets! #YJNation #BeADifferenceMaker
Homecoming Week themes for next week at the high school.
Members of the SSD Board of Education participated in a student-led tour at Sheridan High School on Friday, followed by lunch in the SHS cafeteria. The tour included stops in Mrs. Rich's and Mr. Carpenter's classes. #YJNation #BeADifferenceMaker
Mrs. Prater’s third-graders at EEI created a 9/11 Remembrance Quilt to culminate their learning on the 22nd anniversary of the historic event.
East Union Missionary Baptist has partnered with Hunters Feeding the Hungry as sponsors of the snack stick program for the schools in the East End community. These snack sticks will go home with certain children every week to ensure a healthy source of protein is in their hands over the weekend. Thanks to all involved! #YJNation #BeADifferenceMaker
To clarify the junior high volleyball schedule for this week … Sheridan (7-8-9th grade) will play at home tonight vs Jacksonville as originally scheduled. Sheridan junior high volleyball will be away Tuesday night at Joe T. Robinson due to their schedule change. The Robinson game was originally scheduled for Thursday and has been moved to tomorrow. Also, please be aware that Joe T. Robinson is encouraging online ticket sales for the Sept. 12 junior high volleyball match against Sheridan. Online tickets through GoFan are $5. General admission tickets at the gate are $10. Following is the link for online tickets: https://gofan.co/event/1049038?schoolId=AR4693&fbclid=IwAR3PK5BT7ohOox9ysOKqCyatUaEwFMva-UuEhk5JPGaWRkxmIkyEsPRT4v8
The Sheridan School District honors and remembers all who lost their lives in the tragic events of September 11, 2001, as well as those whose lives were forever affected.
“One of the worst days in America’s history saw some of the bravest acts in Americans’ history. We’ll always honor the heroes of 9/11. And here at this hallowed place, we pledge that we will never forget their sacrifice.” — President George W. Bush at the Pentagon in 2008.
