EDUCATION
SSD Board recognizes achievements
The Sheridan School District Board gathered last Monday for its monthly meeting, during which Candace Wilson presented “Yellowjacket Pride” certificates to students Heather Atchley, Carson Lyons and Blake Jimerson, who were selected as members of the Sen. John Boozman’s Congressional Youth Cabinet for 2024-2025.
New student pickup policy enforced at Sheridan Middle School to enhance safety
A recent update from Sheridan School District has some parents expressing concerns over new student pickup policies at Sheridan Middle School. A message sent to parents last week announced that students would no longer be allowed to cross Rock Street/Highway 167 to be picked up from the convenience store parking …
Smoke smell leads to fire drill at SIS
At 3:49 p.m. on Sept. 30, parents of Sheridan Intermediate School students were notified of an emergency fire drill procedure that occurred just before the end of the school day.
Summer Feeding Program helps provide meals for students
When school is not in session, the Sheridan Ministerial Alliance steps in to ensure students in the Sheridan School District have access to meals.
Sheridan board recognizes bus drivers
A group of four bus drivers were recognized for their efforts to reach out to the community during the Sheridan School Board's regular monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 9.
Student success highlighted at board meeting
The mid-summer meeting of the Sheridan School Board on Monday, July 8, lasted less than 30 minutes, but student achievements took center stage.
Chamber names Teachers of the Year
Each year the Grant County Chamber of Commerce recognizes three teachers from the Sheridan School District. Teachers are selected from the secondary level (two middle schools, high school, and Alternative Learning Academy), East End Elementary or Intermediate, and from Sheridan Elementary or Intermediate.
Dr. Neathery bids farewell
Sheridan School District Superintendent Karla Neathery presided over her final school board meeting on Monday, June 10, as she prepares to take on the role of Assistant Executive Director with the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators.
SSD Board names new superintendent
Assistant Superintendent Chad Pitts was announced at last Monday’s Sheridan School Board meeting as the new superintendent of the Sheridan School District beginning in July 2024.
Whitaker named SSD Teacher of the Year
Cindy Whitaker, a second-grade teacher at Sheridan Elementary School, was named as the Sheridan School District Teacher of the Year Monday night in a surprise presentation at the district’s monthly school board meeting.
Brakebill named SHS Lady Jackets basketball coach
The Sheridan School District has announced that Andy Brakebill will be the new head girls’ basketball coach for the Lady Yellowjackets.
Neathery resigns, takes position with Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators
Karla Neathery, superintendent of Sheridan School District has announced that she has accepted a position with the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators as assistant executive director and will be leaving the district.
SSD Board spotlights student achievements
Sheridan School District students, coaches and teams took center stage during last week’s School Board meeting with the theater team and debate team coach topping the highlights.
SHS student earns Poetry Out Loud state title
The Arkansas Arts Council is proud to announce Tucker Dowler, of Sheridan, as this year’s Arkansas Poetry Out Loud state champion.
