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2025-2026

Sherrard School District tackles teacher shortage - WHBF OurQuadCities
The Sherrard School District is taking the nation-wide teacher shortage issue on. A new program is on the way for students who want to pursue a career in education.
Sherrard Schools honors retiring teachers, trains next generation - KWQC
As teacher shortages continue to impact districts across the country, Sherrard Schools is highlighting why some educators have stayed for decades — and how the district plans to prepare the next generation to step in.
Sherrard senior shares what inspired her to to to West Point - The Quad City Times
Sherrard High School senior Ava Egel, first female student to be accepted into West Point talks about inspiration.
Sherrard student makes history after acceptance into West Point Military Academy - KWQC
Ava Egel is the second student and first female from the district to be accepted into the United States Military Academy at West Point. She'll be the first Tiger at the Academy since Lieutenant General Steven Gilland in 1986.
Sherrard student attending West Point Academy; 1st in 40 years for the school - WHBF Our Quad Cities
For the first time in 40 years, a senior from Sherrard High School will begin their next chapter of their life at West Point Academy. Ava Egel will start cadet basic training in June after she graduates this spring. The last Tiger to do that was the person behind the signature at the bottom of Egel’s acceptance letter, Superintendent Lt. General Steve Gilland.
Sherrard School District Launching Grow Your Own Teacher Program - WRMJ
The Grow Your Own Teacher program will begin at the school next year. It's a two-year program that offers students the opportunity to take dual-credit education-based courses.
Pay it Forward: 'The Gray Matters Collective' expands outpouring of love - WQAD
The Gray Matters Collective at Sherrard High School works to hold deep conversations on mental health and prepare students to support one another.
Sherrard High School's Teresa Boraas named IEA Education Support Professional of the Year - WHBF Our Quad Cities
Teresa Boraas was recognized at the state level for her work supporting students and staff in the Sherrard School District. Borass received the honor from the Illinois Education Association.
Sherrard Boys Basketball's Trading Card Night a Big Hit With Youth - WRMJ
Sherrard High School’s boys basketball program is connecting its youth and high school programs with trading cards.
Sherrard School District Shares Teacher Retention Strategies at IASB Conference - WRMJ
The Sherrard School District presented in front of a statewide audience at November 2025 Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) Joint Annual Conference in Chicago.
Full Interview: Sherrard girls track coach Todd Volkert - WQAD
Volkert is inducted into the Illinois Track and Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Sherrard coach Todd Volkert to be inducted into ITCCCA Hall of Fame - WQAD
Sherrard girls track coach Todd Volkert will be inducted into the ITCCCA Hall of Fame in January, honored for more than 30 years of coaching and state-level success.
Sherrard School District honors veterans with Veterans Day assembly - WHBF
The district brought the entire student body together to honor those who served the country. For many of the younger students, it offered a moment to learn about the history of the U.S. For the older students, local veterans and their families, it was more of a moment to reflect.

2024-2025

Sherrard schools selected for grant for teacher recruitment, retention - KWQC
The Sherrard School District is one of 170 school districts across Illinois chosen to participate in the state’s new Teacher Vacancy Grant Pilot Program.
$2.6 million coming to QCA schools for teacher recruitment, retention - WQAD
$2.6 million has been awarded to 20 Illinois schools throughout the News 8 viewing area to help with teacher recruitment and retention.
High-scoring soccer standout wins Spotlight Athlete - KWQC
Orion-Sherrard-Cambridge soccer star Adalynn Elsbury was voted KWQC Spotlight Athlete of the Week.
Sherrard's Johnson Earns IBCA Coach of the Year Honor - WRMJ
Sherrard High School boys basketball Alex Johnson earned Coach of the Year honors from the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA).
Sherrard student athletes sign to play at next level - KWQC
Sherrard's Rylan Carton wins KWQC Spotlight Athlete of the Week
Sherrard basketball standout Rylan Carton was voted KWQC Spotlight Athlete of the Week.
Superintendent recommends next principal of Sherrard High School - WHBF
The Sherrard Community School District has announced that Superintendent Carl Johnson will recommend Alex Johnson as the next principal of Sherrard High School.

2023-2024

Sherrard School labor contract ratified, officials say

SHERRARD, Ill. (KWQC) - The Sherrard School Board and the Sherrard Education Association (SEA) ratified a three-year labor agreement at the regular board meeting on April 17.

Sherrard Board, teachers union ratify a 3-year agreement

The Sherrard School Board and the Sherrard Education Association (SEA) ratified a three-year labor agreement at the regular board meeting on April 17, according to a news release.

Sherrard 4th Grade Students Honor Lincoln

The nation’s 16^th President was honored at the recent Essley Noble Museum Open House. The annual Abraham Lincoln Poster Contest was held awarding 4^th graders for their work in researching and presenting an informational poster.

The contest winner Kyla Gaul and participant Nolan Kubas spoke to WRMJ outside their Sherrard Grade School classrooms.

Sherrard FFA To Host Livestock Fitting Clinic - WRMJ.COM - 3/28/24

WRMJ spoke with Sherrard FFA President Levi Schurr about a Livestock Fitting Clinic set for April 13 at the Mercer County Fairgrounds.

2023/2024 First Semester Honor Roll - 3/05/24

Sherrard senior celebrates acceptance to University of Iowa's REACH program | wqad.com - 2/12/24

REACH stands for Realizing Educational and Career Hopes The four-year program is designed for students with learning disabilities.

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