EDUCATION
UAMS Graduates 1,186 Health Professionals
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently held commencement ceremonies to confer degrees and certificates to 1,186 students in its five colleges and graduate school.
Grant County 4-H/Sheridan School wins World Championship in SeaPerch Competition
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The Hydro Rappers, one of Grant County’s 4-H SeaPerch teams, defeated 74 other teams to become world champions in the junior stock class of the International SeaPerch Challenge.
Children’s book author at library for Children’s Illustration Workshop
As a part of their Summer Reading program, “Color Our World,” the Grant County Library will be hosting children’s book author and illustrator Jennifer Gentry.
Sheridan named CKH Showcase District; 6 SSD campuses receive recognition
For the second consecutive year, the Sheridan School District has earned Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase District distinction for the 2024-25 school year.
Students display art for contest
Each year the Sheridan Middle School art teachers have a contest in each of their art classes to choose the student artwork that will be entered into the Malvern National Bank Annual Virginia P. Weaver Spring Art Show.
DeFoor named SSD assistant superintendent of Support Services
The Sheridan School District Board of Education voted on Monday to hire Stacy DeFoor as assistant superintendent of support services.
Sheridan School Board highlights student achievements
The Sheridan School Board of Directors met last week at East End Middle School.
Walley named assistant superintendent at Sheridan Schools
The Sheridan School District Board of Education voted earlier this week to promote Dr. Missy Walley to Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning.
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.
