Statement from Chad Pitts, Superintendent of the Sheridan School District:
The Sheridan School District has recently been working closely with the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to implement Rave Alert, a widely-used emergency notification system designed to help keep our schools and communities safe. Earlier this morning, during an initial test of the system, an error occurred. A test notification that was intended for only a small group of five individuals was mistakenly sent to a larger number of school employees across various parts of the District.
We understand the confusion and concern this may have caused, and we sincerely apologize for any distress this situation may have created. Both the Sheridan School District and the Office of Emergency Management are actively investigating the cause of this error and are taking immediate steps to ensure that it does not happen again in the future.
The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community are our top priority, and we remain committed to maintaining transparent communication as we work through this matter. Thank you for your understanding.
Congratulations to these Yellowjacket football players for their outstanding accomplishments!
6A East All-Conference: Jace Bradshaw, Eythan Cowden, Braxton Fox, Jacob Pilkington, Isaiah "Zay" Stephens, Payton Sterritt.
6A All-State: Zay Stephens, Payton Sterritt.
6A East Offensive Player of the Year: Zay Stephens.
Mrs. Todd’s and Mr. Seaton’s classes came together this morning for some ornament making while working on social skills. #choosejoy
The Sheridan School District is seeking Instructional Assistants. For more information or to apply online, go to: https://www.sheridanschools.org/page/job-opportunities. #YJNation
Students from Mrs. Stevens' class visited Mrs. Pemberton's class today and had the opportunity to view a dissection and learn more about animal anatomy, along with the help of student mentors. #YJNation
Tonight's basketball games at Pine Bluff will be played at Jack Robey Junior High School located at 4101 South Olive Street. (Directions: Take the South Olive Street exit (#43) off I-530, turn left at the stop, and go to the second red light. Robey Junior High will be visible from there.)
JV boys will start at 5:00, followed by varsity girls, then varsity boys. Cash or credit card will be accepted for entrance. Following is the livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/G6O6kO1l8hk?feature=share
Go Jackets!
Congratulations to these athletes who made the 2025 boys track teams for Sheridan. Note: any athlete who is currently in basketball, wrestling, or cheer, will try out after the basketball season has concluded.
Good luck to the Sheridan wrestling team in the Conway Tournament! The girls wrestle today, beginning at 4 p.m., and the boys wrestle tomorrow starting at 8:30 a.m. Go Jackets! #YJNation
Earlier this week, some members of Sheridan School District’s leadership team met to discuss ways to build high-performing, collaborative teams. Led by Janel Keating, the group focused on ways to improve practices and processes across the district – everything from the boardroom to the classroom – with the goal of enhancing both student and adult learning. It was a great opportunity for everyone to work together on strategies that will help us move forward in achieving our mission.
Sheridan High School's JROTC program demonstrated outstanding teamwork and determination at the Brookland High School JROTC Raider Competition, competing against 24 teams from schools across Arkansas. The competition featured three grueling events: a tire relay, a sled relay, and a 4-mile ruck march/run. (A "ruck march" or "ruck run" is a physical exercise where you walk or run a set distance while carrying a weighted backpack.) Female Team 1 secured a 1st place finish in the Tire Relay, showcasing their strength and coordination. The combined efforts of all Sheridan teams led to an impressive 3rd place overall finish for the Sheridan Raiders. Congratulations to our cadets for their hard work and success!
Names of cadets and the teams they competed with are listed below:
Female Team 1: Aubre Frank, Lynleigh Holder, Abbi Barbre, Charity Brown.
Female Team 2: Marina Muniz, Jana Bradshaw, Valeria Alava, Malorie Harris.
Male Team 1: Wyatt Yates, Isaac Yates, Ethan Anderson, Zach Johnson, Steven Mooney.
Male Team 2: Randal Gaddy, Jared Salazar, Blake Jimerson, Anthony Bates, Shane Winters.
Note: The first of tonight's home junior high (7th/8th/9th) girls basketball games against White Hall will begin at 4:30 p.m., instead of 5:00. The senior varsity girls basketball game at home against Warren will start after the junior high games have concluded.
Four Sheridan High School seniors participated in a National Signing Day ceremony today at Yellowjacket Arena. Mary Lem (softball) signed with Mississippi College; Jadyn Ashcraft (softball) signed with UA-Rich Mountain; Grant Shearer (baseball) signed with SouthArk; and Zac Carson (baseball) signed with SouthArk. Congratulations to each of you! Thank you for representing Sheridan so well. We look forward to your continued success! #YJNation
Sheridan hosts the Hot Springs Trojans tonight at Yellowjacket Arena. The JV girls will tip off at 5:30 p.m. (note the later start time than originally scheduled), followed by varsity girls, then varsity boys. Go Jackets! #YJNation
Sheridan High School's Chamber Choir performed today as part of the Sounds of the Season event put on by the Secretary of State’s office. The group also made singing stops at two nursing homes and the VA Hospital. #YJNation
SSD community: Sheridan Elementary School and Sheridan Intermediate School will be conducting a safety drill this morning that includes police, fire and EMT responders. If you hear alarms or are made aware of the emergency vehicles, please do not be alarmed. Thank you for your understanding.
Sheridan Middle School hosted the ASBOA All-Region Junior High Concert Band auditions on Saturday. Sheridan had 66 students try out, and 56 students made it!
These students will be attending Region Clinic this Friday and Saturday, December 13-14. They will present their concerts in White Hall Saturday afternoon. Congratulations to all! #YJNation
If you love high school basketball, Yellowjacket Arena is the place to be the next three days! Our Yellowjackets will host the Sheridan Classic December 5-7. We hope to see you there. Go Jackets! #YJNation
The Sheridan School District is in need of both skilled and general maintenance workers.
Working for the school district provides great benefits such as paid sick and personal leave, and retirement. Health insurance is also available. Find out more about the job, and/or apply online at https://www.sheridanschools.org/page/job-opportunities.
We'd love to have you join our team at the #YJNation!
The Sheridan School District is seeking bus drivers. The pay is $20-$28 per hour with benefits such as paid sick and personal leave, and retirement. Health insurance is also available. The district will provide training, pay for the cost of your CDL exam and background check, and offers free physicals. And once you’re hired, the district will reimburse you for hours spent training. It’s a great part-time job!
Call 870-942-5522 for more information about how you can become a bus driver for the Sheridan School District. We'd love to have you join our team at the #YJNation!
The SHS choirs, along with the East End and Sheridan Middle school choirs, will present their Winter Concert on Thursday, December 5 at 6:00 p.m. in McKenzie Hall Auditorium. Our talented choir students have been working hard to prepare an incredible lineup of songs that celebrate the joy, wonder and magic of the season. From timeless classics to exciting new arrangements, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Bring your friends, family, and holiday spirit for a night of music that’s sure to leave you smiling and humming along. Let’s come together as a community to support the arts and cheer on our amazing students.
