We have set up Safe Learning Zones at each of our campus parking lots -- with the exception of SMS due to construction -- so that SSD families can park in our parking lots for students to access our school Internet for digital learning. You will not need a password to access our Guest Access WiFi. Remember to practice social distancing. Our facilities will remain closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but you can still call the offices M-F, from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. We are working to set up additional Wifi hotspots throughout our district. We will announce those locations next week.
SSD Families: You have received this message because you reported to us on our 2nd Technology Survey that you do not have a device at home for distance learning. We will distribute Chromebooks on Thursday, April 9. You can pick up your assigned Chromebook at the Yellowjacket Arena from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Please pull in through the student pick up/drop off lanes as shown on the maps at the link below. This will work like a drive-through. Please STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE. We will bring the Chromebook(s) to you. https://bit.ly/2JNKUuN
SSD - Buenas tardes, si esta interesado en ver las comunicaciones del distrito en español, favor de ver este breve vídeo. https://bit.ly/3cbvTPR
SSD Families: We have received some questions about April 10, which is a built-in make up day on our calendar. We will continue to observe April 10, as a NO SCHOOL day. All offices and campuses will be closed. We will not serve meals on Friday, but we will provide 2 days of meals for breakfast and lunch on Thursday, April 9.
We'd like to give a big shout out to our Tech Team and other staff who have worked hard over the past two weeks to get Chromebooks out to families who need a device for digital learning. We set up a drive-thru at SHS yesterday and at EEM today for families to check out Chromebooks. Starting next week, families will be able to call our IT department for tech support. #InThisTogether
SSD Families: We are sending out the Technology Survey for a 2nd time to reach families who either did not respond to the 1st survey or realized their household electronic devices would not be available for their children to use for distance learning. If you already picked up a device or you already have a device at home, there is no need to complete this survey. Tap the link to take the survey. https://bit.ly/2UGt57e
SHS Seniors: We do not know yet when and where we will present the Senior Slideshow. All we know is there WILL be a Senior Slide Show! Please submit up to 4 pictures to the email sheridanclassof2020@gmail.com. Pictures should be sent via a personal email address to receive confirmation that the pictures have been received. All pictures must be submitted by April 20, 2020.
SSD Families: We are temporarily closing all Sheridan School District playgrounds in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 within our community. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Kindergarten Registration for the 2020-2021 School Year has been postponed. We will announce a new date soon.
SSD Families: Distance learning begins tomorrow, April 2. Please tap on the link for important information regarding our plan for distance learning. https://bit.ly/342Goln
SSD Families: AMI Packets for Days 8 - 10 are now available on the website. Tap on the link for important information about how we will transition to digital learning and continue services during this extended school closure. https://bit.ly/2JmkgJb
SSD Families: Thank you to everyone who completed our Technology Survey. The Sheridan School District is finalizing the logistics of providing a more interactive and engaging method to provide distance learning for our students during this extended closure. Additionally, you might have heard that the Arkansas Department of Education has partnered with Arkansas PBS to support school districts with “Arkansas AMI” for grades PreK - 8. While Arkansas PBS will be a great supplemental tool for parents to access for their students, it will not replace the Sheridan School District’s AMI plan. We will send more information about our AMI plan by the end of the week.
SSD Families: REMINDER Even though it is Spring Break, we are still serving Grab-and Go meals for children at the front entrances of Sheridan Elementary School and East End Middle School. Meals can be picked up from 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Dear Class of 2020,
First off, we want you to know that we love you! The entire #YJNation is proud of your hard work, accomplishments, and perseverance.
Like you, we are disappointed with the way your senior year is coming to a close. We recognize that you will be missing out on many memories due to the school closure, and we feel for you!
Many of you have asked about how the school closure will affect prom and graduation. At this time, all we know for certain is that these two events will be postponed. As you are probably aware, we receive new information and guidance regarding COVID-19 from our government every day. We will monitor the situation closely and stay in contact with you as we know more. Be assured that no matter what the future holds, we will celebrate you and all that you mean to #YJNation!
Sincerely,
Superintendent Jerrod Williams
SSD Families: REMINDER Please tap on the link below to take a brief technology survey. We are currently exploring options to incorporate more online instruction into our AMI plan; however, we realize not all students are able to complete assignments online. We are surveying all our parents to determine which households need access to internet and/or an electronic device. Parents with more than one child enrolled in Sheridan Schools should complete a survey for EACH STUDENT. http://bit.ly/2QsYfwi
SSD Families: REMINDER Please tap on the link below to take a brief technology survey. We are currently exploring options to incorporate more online instruction into our AMI plan; however, we realize not all students are able to complete assignments online. We are surveying all our parents to determine which households need access to internet and/or an electronic device. Parents with more than one child enrolled in Sheridan Schools should complete a survey for EACH STUDENT. http://bit.ly/2QsYfwi
SSD Families: In a press conference this afternoon, the governor directed all Arkansas schools to remain closed through April 17 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. We will provide more information regarding alternative methods of instruction (AMI) to make up for these additional missed days. We'll send that information to you soon. We will continue to provide free Grab-and-Go lunches to children in our community during this closure, including the week of Spring Break. These Grab-and-Go meals will also include a breakfast for the following day.
SSD Families: School districts in Arkansas have been approved for up to ten days of alternative methods of instruction (AMI). Sheridan Schools is making preparations should distance learning become necessary beyond the ten days.
We are currently exploring options to incorporate more online instruction into our AMI plan; however, we realize not all students are able to complete assignments online. We are surveying all our parents to determine which households need access to internet and/or an electronic device such as a computer, smartphone, tablet or Chromebook.
Parents with more than one child enrolled in Sheridan Schools should complete a survey for EACH STUDENT. Please tap on the link to take the short survey by the end of the day on March 20. After that date, we will begin calling families who did not respond to the electronic survey. It is important we understand the needs of every student.
http://bit.ly/2QsYfwi
Congratulations to EEI student Jayden Harris for earning a 2nd place overall medal last week at the 3rd/4th grade regional chess tournament! We are super proud of you!
Free sack lunches are ready for kids today! Lunches will be served from 10:45 am - 12:15 pm at SES and EEM for all kids in our community. We’ll be serving Grab and Go lunches every day this week. This works like a drive thru. Someone will bring the lunches to you, so you don’t have to get out of the car.
