EDUCATION
Board recognizes SSD principals
This past Monday saw the monthly school board meeting at East End Middle School. The meeting held several highlights, the first of which was the district principals being recognized by superintendent Dr. Karla Neathery in honor of October being principal appreciation month.
Sheridan lagging behind financially
At the September meeting of the Sheridan School Board, Chief Financial Officer Cris Bolin presented the group with her monthly report.
Yellowjacket band celebrates 100 years of making music
The Sheridan School District’s Yellowjacket Band program has been making music for 100 years as of the 2023-2024 school year. Comprised of approximately 375 students this year, the band program has grown by leaps and bounds over the past century, and now consists of students in grades 6-12 and includes …
SSD Board moves into new home
On Sept. 11, the new home of the Sheridan School Board was open to the public, and the meeting nearly went off without a single snafu. The new meeting space, which is within the confines of McKenzie Hall on the Sheridan High School campus, offers a more spacious area for …
Lisenbey set to lead ASBA
Jeff Lisenbey, president of the Sheridan School Board, will become president of the Arkansas School Boards Association in December.
Harrington named to Dean’s List
Ashley Harrington of Sheridan was named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at University of Maryland Global Campus.
SHS shows its Yellowjacket spirit
Sheridan High School had its first pop-up pep rally of the year Friday before the Friday night football game at White Hall.
Neathery becomes AAEA President
Dr. Karla Neathery, superintendent of the Sheridan School District, was recently selected as president of the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators (AAEA).
Crutchfield earns summer internship
Brendan Crutchfield of Sheridan, a graduate student in mechanical engineering at Arkansas State University, has enjoyed getting some hands-on professional experience this summer.
Back to School Fun
SHERIDAN SCHOOLS CELEBRATED back to school with pep rallies and fun educational activities in the classroom.
Video causes safety concern for SHS
Many parents kept their children home from public school on Wednesday after a video surfaced on Tuesday that showed what was described as a threat of violence.
School safety tops special SSD Board meeting agenda after SHS threat
Sheridan School District School Board called a special meeting on Aug. 17 for the purpose of an executive session. However, with a threat made to the district’s high school during the first few days of school, the board opted to add to its agenda and discuss school safety.
Video causes safety concern for SHS
Many parents kept their children home from public school on Wednesday after a video surfaced on Tuesday that showed what was described as a threat of violence.
Success spotlighted at Sheridan School Board
In the final meeting of the Sheridan School Board before the start of the 2023-2024 school year, the district’s Advanced Placement (AP) had its time to shine. At the beginning of every school board meeting, the district shifts its gaze to an outstanding department or group of students, with the …
