EDUCATION
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.
Broadaway secures $10,000 grant for SHS engineering program
Hunter Broadaway, a teacher at Sheridan High School, was recognized by the Board.
Cotton visits SMS 8th grade
U.S. Senator Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, made a memorable visit to Sheridan Middle School last week, where he engaged eighth-grade students in a candid discussion about the importance of resilience, flexibility and civic engagement.
Broadaway secures $10,000 grant for SHS engineering program
Hunter Broadaway, a teacher at Sheridan High School, was recognized by the Board.
Sheridan Schools’ efforts towards retaining more bus drivers paying off
Driving 2,600 miles within 622 square miles, may seem like a lot. Add in transporting 1,900 students to five schools within the Sheridan School District per day, and it quickly sounds challenging.
2023 Christmas Cover Art Contest Winners Announced
Students in Sheridan and Poyen school districts were invited to participate in the annual Christmas Cover Art Contest hosted by The Sheridan Headlight.
