-
SAF Scholarship Recipients Honored
Wednesday, May 24, Sherrard students were honored to receive scholarships from the Sherrard Academic Foundation, through the Moline Foundation.
-
Kongkousonh Reaches for the STARS - Chosen for Prestigious College Program
Sherrard junior, Autumn Kongkousonh, was recently chosen out of 300 applicants for a rare opportunity to travel to Chicago to learn the intricacies of how to get into a prestigious university under a program titled, The Small Town and Rural Students (STARS) College Network Fly-in at UChicago.
-
Simms Set to begin Apprenticeship with McLaughlin Body Co.
Junior, Alec Simms will be beginning his apprenticeship with McLaughlin Body Co. on June 12 - and continue into his senior year.
-
Hoke Brings Home Cordova Dragway Travelling Trophy
Sherrard Junior Dax Hoke recently won ‘Battle of the High School Trophy’ at Cordova Dragway, racing with an Audi a8l diesel.
-
Former Teacher Honored for 20 Years of 'Ag in the Classroom'
Former Sherrard teacher, Ramona McMeekan, was recently honored for 20 years of volunteer service with “Ag in the Classroom”, an initiative to teach children about agriculture through the Mercer County Farm Bureau.
-
Sherrard High School Earns National Recognition as a NHSSCA Program of Excellence
Leesburg, VA – The National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA) is proud to announce that Sherrard High School has earned the distinction Program of Excellence for the 2023-2026 period.
-
Welding Champs
The Sherrard welding team competed in Black Hawk's 5th annual welding invitational last Friday, April 21 and won first place for the second consecutive year.
-
FFA Ag Mechanics First Place Win
April 13, These guys took home 1st place in the Section 3 FFA Ag Mechanics contest!
-
Becky Breiby, April Tiger Talent
Becky Breiby, Unit Office Secretary & Accounts Payable Specialist, was recognized as the Tiger Talent recipient for the month of April at the school board meeting.
-
Sherrard and Rockridge Joint Suicide Awareness Fundraiser
The Sherrard and Rockridge FFA chapters, and ‘Gray Matters’ chapters are teaming up for the fourth annual “The Mom Friend Project”, a suicide prevention and awareness fundraiser this Sunday, April 15, 2 - 5 p.m. at the Rockridge High School.
-
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: New Sherrard High School Greenhouse
“By improving our greenhouse facilities, we are creating a hands-on learning environment that encourages curiosity and innovation,” said school board president Rhys Fullerlove.
-
Sherrard Elementary Addition - Groundbreaking Ceremony
Tuesday, March 7, the Sherrard School District School Board broke ground in a historic ceremony to begin construction of a $6.7 million addition to the Sherrard Elementary School
-
Sherrard High School debuts new greenhouse
Sherrard High School officials in Rock Island County unveiled a new high-tech greenhouse that will allow the school to expand its science curriculum and incorporate more in-depth studies of botany, agriculture and environmental science.
-
Strandberg Earns Significant Scholarship for College
March 9, Nate Strandberg, senior, was surprised by Chris Kerkenbush, Regional admission counselor with University of Wisconsin-Platteville surprised with a renewable scholarship totaling $7,000 - $10,000 each year.
-
10th Annual BJ Luxmore Memorial Blood Drive - 117 Lives Saved
“B.J. gave the ultimate sacrifice and this is just one small way that we can continue to honor his memory,” said special education teacher and All-School Senate sponsor, Vanessa Schulenberg.
-
Jen Diehl Earns February Tiger Talent Award
JH Principal Rick Basala outlined how Diehl earned the honor,
“Jen is not only the secretary of the JH, she is the heart of the JH. -
D.A.R.E. Graduation at Matherville
Fifth graders celebrated graduating from the D.A.R.E. program implemented by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department last week, Feb. 8 with a pizza party and a ceremony.
-
Sherrard Alumni; Illinois Farm Families to be Featured in Super Bowl LVII Commercial
VIOLA, Ill. — A Mercer County farm family will be featured in a commercial airing on Feb. 12, during the first half of this weekend’s big game. 2004 Sherrard graduate Chad Bell, his wife Brittany, and children Amelia and Charlie, who both attend Winola Elementary, will appear in the commercial, titled “The Corporation,” to bring awareness of Illinois’ family-owned farms.
-
Nursing Students Meet a Need
Juniors, Makenna Cameron, Rylee Iverson and Chloe Radloff are working towards their CNA certification this year.
-
Out of tragedy comes blessing for Sherrard teacher
"We don’t always know what’s ahead. I never would have imagined we’d be where we are now." Rose Williams, Special Education teacher at Sherrard High School said she was overwhelmed by community support following the fire that ultimately claimed her childhood home last August.
-
Scholastic Bowl Meet
Monday, Jan. 30 seven schools traveled to Sherrard for a Scholastic Bowl Meet. Sherrard won their first match of the evening against Rockridge and had two well fought matches against Morrison and Monmouth-Roseville.
-
16 Matherville Intermediate students earn spot in the Elementary All-State Choir
“More kids made All-State Choir than we’ve ever had,” said Music teacher, Christina Pagett. She said there are typically 7-8 kids who earn a spot.
-
Pickens honored with Tiger Talent award in January
Dana Pickens, 5th grade Matherville Intermediate teacher, was recognized as this month’s Tiger Talent recipient at the school board meeting earlier this evening.
-
December Tiger Talent Award; Carly Minch
Carly Minch, 4th grade teacher at Winola Elementary, received the “Tiger Talent Dedication” award during the school board meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 20.
Superintendent Dr. Carl Johnson implemented the award for “...those who model, build and encourage positive character qualities - speaking into students’ lives by word and deed that will resonate for years to come and help guide them to become the leaders and contributing community members of tomorrow.” -
'Cops and Kids at Christmas' - Resource Officer Mendoza new organizer
“The more comfortable and positive interactions kids have around law enforcement the more comfortable they are communicating with us. We are just trying to create a bond,” said Rock Island Deputy and Sherrard Resource Officer Mike Mendoza.
Select a School...
