2021-2022 News Stories
The school band played “Pomp and Circumstance” arranged by Edward Elgar as graduates walked through a warm breeze onto the track to take their seats. It’s the second year the school held the commencement ceremony outside - and the weather cooperated just as perfectly as it did in 2021.
When Activities Director Michael Applegate realized the home football game between Sherrard and Erie-Prophetstown was rescheduled for September 11 - he knew we should do something special to commemorate the solemn anniversary.
The following are recognized in alphabetical order: Alan Boucher, Superintendent, Mary Hessman, Secretary and Brian Hutton, Educator.
Congratulations to all! Thank you for the investment of your time, energy, and talents. Our district is better because of you. Take care of yourselves and remember that you will always be a Sherrard Tiger. Best wishes for a prosperous and healthy retirement.
Furniture for the library, turned ‘innovation lab’, has arrived at Sherrard Junior/Senior High - and students had a hand in putting it all together.
Seniors in Tammy Crippen’s Tech 2 English class completed the hands-on project based task to assemble the equipment within two class periods this week.
May 17, Sherrard, IL - EMT-Firefighter with Matherville Fire Department, Lilah Flickinger, came to Sherrard Junior/Senior high school on Wednesday to receive donated blankets made by Michelle Rolsch’s junior high math class to disburse among the local fire departments.
A generous $100,000 donation from 2009 Sherrard graduate Ryan Carlson will go toward several programs that directly benefit students at Sherrard School District.
“We would like to honor these individuals and their families for their dedication to Sherrard Athletics. The Sherrard community wishes you continued success playing at the next level and thanks you for the legacy you have left!”- Michael Applegate, Activities Director
A project-based learning initiative created a fun way for students to get new books at Winola Elementary.
“They’re going to be really happy they can just get books for a special day… I was a part of that, and it makes me excited,” said Dominic Brown, a fourth grade student at Winola Elementary.