EDUCATION
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.
Yellowjacket Nation abuzz with new coach
On Tuesday, Dec. 12, Kevin Kelley was announced as the next Sheridan Head Football Coach to an energized crowd during the high school basketball games against Pine Bluff. The night before, the Sheridan School Board made the news official by unanimously approving the hire.
SSD Board approves new coach
The Sheridan School Board announced that the district had hired Kevin Kelley as its new head football coach during its monthly meeting last Monday. Kelley is said to be one of the most successful and innovative coaches to ever roam the sidelines in Arkansas high school football.
Class of 1976 Memorial Bench placed at SHS
Members of the Sheridan High School’s Class of 1976 recently donated a bench to be placed on campus in memory of classmates who have passed away before them. The bench was placed at SHS on Nov. 30.
Kissire set to replace Kissire at Poyen
On July 1, 2024, the Poyen School District will make a change at the superintendent position for just the second time in 45 years.
SHS Special Olympics athletes bring home medals
Sheridan High School athletes competed in the Area 9 Special Olympics Bowling competition.
Sheridan School spotlights success
At the regular monthly meeting of the Sheridan School Board on Nov. 6, the room was flush with students, teachers and parents, as the Board shone a spotlight on the recent successes of students in the district.
Prayer at Sheridan Board meetings challenged by national group
The Sheridan School Board meetings have a tradition of being opened by a prayer from a student within the district, but recently that activity has been called into question for being unconstitutional.
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 …
