The Sheridan School District is currently hiring for multiple positions, including the ones shown in the accompanying graphic. Interested persons may find out more information and apply at the following link: https://www.sheridanschools.org/page/job-opportunities
George Lachowsky, a student at East End Intermediate School, won first place in the Grant County Spelling Bee held on Friday, Jan. 28, at Yellowjacket Arena. Brenton Martin of East End Middle School finished second, and Sheridan Middle School student Lillian Baker was third. Lachowsky will now advance to participate in the state competition that will be held on Saturday, March 5, at The Vines Center in Little Rock.
The Sheridan School District continues to work to fight the spread of viruses and bacteria on our campuses. One such effort is to focus on keeping heavy traffic areas disinfected. For example, disinfectant wipes have been placed in front desk areas and other rooms with increased need throughout the district. The wipes shown were donated to the district and will be helpful in our efforts to maintain a safe and healthy environment for our students and staff.
Congratulations to the Tools for Learning team at Sheridan Middle School for their first-place regional win in the Fall Stock Market Game! Pictured in the group photo are seventh-grade students Lyzabeth Hutchins, Hunter Sanner and Hudson Freer with their teacher, Mrs. Amber Forbush. Pictured separately is Landyn Grooms.
The Sheridan School District is seeking instructional assistants district-wide. Interested persons may find out more information and apply at the following link: https://www.sheridanschools.org/page/job-opportunities
Congratulations to the following Sheridan High School All-Region band members and All-State qualifiers!
The SHS junior varsity boys' basketball game at Pine Bluff originally scheduled for tonight has been canceled. The varsity games will still be played. Varsity girls will begin at 5:00 p.m., and the varsity boys' game will follow. The Pine Bluff School District has a policy that requires all people attending games to wear a mask. Please be aware that masks must be worn at all times inside their facility.
Congratulations to the Sheridan Intermediate School Golden Girls team for their first place regional win in the Fall Stock Market Game. Pictured are fourth grade gifted/talented students Bella Bickford, Payten Spann and Roanee Kate Harper with Mrs. Sherri DeSoto, GT facilitator.
Two Sheridan High School Advanced Placement courses were recently awarded materials grants from the Arkansas Department of Education. Karen Burnett's AP Environmental Science class will receive funding to build a classroom hydroponic garden, and Hunter Broadaway's AP Physics class will use funds to replace acceleration sensors that are compatible with students' Chromebooks. Congratulations to both these teachers and their students!
Pictured are Karen Burnett and Hunter Broadaway with Summer Williams, gifted and talented/advanced placement coordinator for the district.
The January regular board meeting for the Sheridan School District, originally scheduled for today, has been postponed. It has been rescheduled for Thursday, Jan. 13. The general session will be held at the Sheridan Middle School Cafeteria at 7:30 p.m.
Seven SHS athletes representing four sports will officially sign letters of intent to participate in college athletics on Friday at 10 a.m. Please join us via livestream at the following link to celebrate these athletes and their accomplishments. https://youtu.be/SBAMVPo6Daw
We wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
The Sheridan High School JROTC participated in Wreaths Across America at the Little Rock National Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 18. Twenty-two cadets took part in the event. They helped unload and stage more than 18,000 wreaths that were placed at the headstones of veterans who are buried at the Little Rock National Cemetery. The Yellowjacket Battalion also provided the Color Guard and presented the colors for the event. The mission for Wreaths Across America is "Remember, Honor and Teach."
Sheridan School District GT facilitators Sherri DeSoto and Angie Walters were recently awarded the annual Arkansas Securities Department Grant, which is given to foster economic literacy in schools across the state. The grant, totaling more than $4,500, will be used to purchase Chromebook accessories and finance-focused literature that supports 5th grade GT classes' focus on economics and entrepreneurship. Grant monies will also fund teams' participation in the Stock Market Game.
The Sheridan girls' and boys' high school teams each took big wins over Monticello last night at Yellowjacket Arena. The SHS girls won by 28, and the boys won by 15. Both teams will be in action again on Friday, Dec. 17 at Episcopal. The first game starts at 6 p.m.
Two Sheridan High School students won awards for bowling at the state Special Olympics competition at Professor Bowl in Little Rock on Thursday. Junior Mandi Trickel (left) placed third and was awarded a bronze medal. Sophomore Leah D’Mitruchina placed second and was awarded a silver medal.
The Sheridan JROTC will provide the Color Guard and participate in the "Wreaths Across America" wreath laying ceremony at the Little Rock National Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 18. Approximately 16,000 wreaths will be placed on headstones of veterans. The event begins at 11 a.m.
The Sheridan School District is seeking substitute teachers. You can apply at this link: https://jobs.willsubplus.com/jobs?districtIds=108
Congratulations to Sheridan Intermediate School students who participated in the school's spelling bee yesterday. Winners were: 1st place, Alexander Russ, 3rd grade; 2nd place, Lorelai Keen, 3rd grade; 3rd place, Megan Rogers, 4th grade. These students and the next nine who placed will move forward to the Grant County Spelling Bee which will be held at the Sheridan High School Arena on Jan. 28.
Sheridan Intermediate School's GT students earned the 2nd runner-up trophy at the Regional Quiz Bowl Tournament held Dec. 2 at the Arkansas River Educational Service Cooperative. The students are coached by Mrs. Sherri DeSoto, Gifted and Talented facilitator at SES and SIS.
