Sheridan junior Sophia Allen is shown winning the pole vault event at 5A-South conference meet yesterday at El Dorado. (Photo credit to Coach Tony Bone.) Her winning vault was 11'-0". SHS junior Aaron Webb also won a conference championship in the 100 meters with a time of 11.04 seconds. Sheridan's boys and girls teams each placed fourth in the meet out of eight teams.
The following SHS track athletes who competed yesterday have qualified for the 5A state track meet to be held in Van Buren on May 5.
Girls
Sophie Allen- Pole Vault, Discus, Triple Jump
Julie Lieu- Discus, Shot
Kelsey Rieman- High Jump
Courtney Mayberry- Pole Vault, 4 X 800m Relay
Bella Norman- 4 X 800m Relay
Hilarie Long- 4 X 800m Relay
Gabby Mellor- 4 X 800m Relay
Boys
Aaron Webb- 100m Dash, 200m Dash, 400m Dash, 4 x 400m Relay
Ashton Arnold- 1600m Run, 4 X 800m Relay, 4 X 400m Relay
Hunter Sredin- 110m Hurdles, 4 X 400m Relay
Justin Crews- High Jump
Jairus McKinley- 4 X 800m Relay
Peyton Free- 4 X 800m Relay
Jaxson Bull- 4 X 800m Relay
AJ Smithwick- 4 X 400m Relay
Cyle Brimer- Discus
We have some outstanding Administrative Professionals at the Sheridan School District! Please let them know how much we appreciate them.
The Sheridan School District is currently hiring for positions across the district. To access job opportunities and to apply online, click on the following link: https://ssdar.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.
The Sheridan School District is currently seeking bus drivers and substitute bus drivers. A first-year driver could make an extra $10,548 working just 3-3 ½ hours a day for 180 days for the Sheridan School District, plus benefits.* Mornings only? That's OK. Afternoons only? That's fine, too. Or if you'd just like to be in the substitute pool. We could use you. (*Salary may vary. Example provided is based on an average route within the district.) Click on the following link to apply: https://www.sheridanschools.org/page/job-opportunities
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Please remember that April 15 is the deadline for the Sheridan School District's virtual academy for the 2022-2023 school year. Current virtual students will need to reapply for virtual learning for the 2022-2023 school year. Please note that students will not be allowed to switch back and forth between virtual and in-person classroom instruction during the school year. You may access the application at the following link: https://forms.gle/wEawVhqSfA1Rue5z6
An opportunity to help keep our community clean and log some volunteer hours ...
Today's Yellowjacket baseball and softball games at Pine Bluff have been cancelled due to wet fields. The Sheridan boys soccer match at Pine Bluff is still scheduled to be played.
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Mrs. Burnett's AP Environmental Science class recently enjoyed bruschetta using the basil they grew in their hydroponic gardens. The hydroponic kits were purchased with an AP materials grant from the Arkansas Department of Education. Students enjoyed being able to taste the fruits of their labor.
Jayden Harris, a 5th-grader at East End Intermediate, earned first place in the ARESC chess tournament playing against 7th- and 8th-grade students from neighboring schools. Jayden has been "playing up" with the EEM chess team sponsored by Jody Williams.
The Yellowjacket track team competed in the Ram Relays at Lakeside yesterday. Highlights included Sophia Allen winning the girls' high point honors, and Aaron Webb qualifying for state competition in the 100-meter and 200-meter races. Allen won the long jump and triple jump, placed second in the pole vault, and was sixth in the discus. Webb won the 100-meters in 11.03 seconds and finished first in the 200-meters in 22.52.
Sheridan High School senior events have been scheduled.
The Sheridan School District will be accepting School Choice applications through May 1.
The Sheridan School District is accepting School Choice applications through May 1.
SHS seniors: Don't forget to submit your photos for the slide show.
Go support your Yellowjacket teams this week!
Sheridan Middle School Career Development students recently worked on their architectural and construction employment skills by making an architectural draft and creating models with different mediums.
On Sunday, March 13, eight seniors and 26 juniors were inducted into the Sheridan National Honor Society. During the ceremony, the current National Honor Society officers and members were recognized for their outstanding community service projects and volunteer efforts performed during the current school year. Despite still battling COVID restrictions this school year, NHS orchestrated many large community events such as Think Pink and the Canned Food Drive. Following the graduation of the 2022 seniors, the new inductees will take over the NHS Sheridan High chapter and continue to serve the community.
2021-2022 NHS members include: Hunter Campbell, president; Kailey Thurman, vice president; Zoe Mayberry, secretary/ treasurer; Alexis Szeflinski, reporter; Jodi Barnes, Mason Fisher, Wyatt Lester, Caleb Patrick, Renee Pye, Ruthie Reaves, Mary-Keaton Render, Valie Stevens, Abby Stockton, Jordan Thomas and Catherine Williams.
2022 NHS inductees include: seniors Hawk Barnes, Olivia Brimer, Kenneth Condrey, Anna Ellison, Mckinzee Rainbolt, Samual Spann, Jasmine Vang and Kennadiey Ward. New junior inductees are: Grayson Allen, Sophia Allen, Cohen Barnard, John Eckert, Patrick Gentry, Emerson Greene, Egan Gunter, Josh Handloser, Anna Harris, Brady Ingram, Ainsley Kendall, Lily McPherson, Lainey Ray, Owen Reynolds, Kelsey Reiman, Brooklyn Rowe, Addison Savage, Randi Scarbrough, Drayton Standridge, Kennedy Stockton ,Cole Sullivan, Shoshiana Vang, Aaron Webb, Austin Webb, Jesse Wells and Jonah Williams.
Sheridan High School seniors: Don't forget to submit your photos for the senior slideshow!
