EDUCATION

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 …

EEMS recognized as Model PLC Community at Work

East End Middle School was recently recognized by Solution Tree for its sustained success in raising student achievement. EEM’s successful implementation of the Professional Learning Communities at Work ® process was a major contributing factor in the improved achievement of its students, according to Dr. Heather Williams, principal at EEM.

PES’s Laster chosen as THV Arkansan of the Day

Poyen Elementary third grade teacher, Lyndsey Laster was recently chosen as THV11’s Arkansan of the Day.

SSD releases 2023/2024 bus routes

The Sheridan School District has released its school bus routes for the coming year. Please review the bus numbers and routes listed below as there have been a few changes to routes and bus numbers.

Turner named new AD at Sheridan

Yellowjacket Head Football Coach Tyler Turner will be assuming the role of the Sheridan School District’s new athletic director after the SSD School Board approved the appointment during its regularly scheduled monthly meeting last week.

Sheridan JROTC cadets attend Leadership Challenge Camp

Fourteen Sheridan JROTC cadets joined 136 others from across the state for the annual JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge at Camp Robinson Maneuver Training Center June 26-30. The annual training camp provides cadets the opportunity to show growth in self-confidence and leadership abilities while also learning team-building skills.

SHS JAG students earn awards

The Arkansas JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) state awards ceremony was held June 5 in Little Rock.

UAM Announces Dean’s list

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) named 158 students to the Dean’s List and 260 students to the Chancellor's List for the spring 2023 semester, according to Keith Chambliss, UAM’s registrar.

Scarbrough selected to UCA Honors College scholar for Fall 2023

The University of Central Arkansas Honors College has selected 75 incoming first-year students as its newest class of Norbert O. Schedler Honors College Scholars and 39 incoming first-year students for its University Scholars Program.

SHS students complete Boys State, Girls State

Nine Sheridan High School boys and girls completed Arkansas American Legion's Boys State and Girls State on June 2. Those students are as follows: