EEM Newsletter (10/06-10/10)
October 6-10, 2025
๐ Celebrations ๐
We are proud to announce that East End Elementary, East End Intermediate, and East End Middle have been recognized as a Purple Heart School for Arkansas! ๐ This honor is given to schools that show strong support and respect for our nationโs military and veterans. We are excited to celebrate this recognition together and continue honoring the sacrifices of our service members.
Kolton Ply and Gavin Thomas represented East End Middle School last weekend in the Arkansas High School Fishing tournament Jr division. They won 2nd out of 17 teams with a total of 13.7 lbs.
Congratulations to our students who were nominated for demonstrating EMPATHY during the months of August and September. Teachers nominated students who demonstrated our character word of the month. These students were recognized for caring for others, being kind, and understanding how people feel. Thank you for making our school a place where everyone feels seen and supported! ๐
Picture Day
Picture day is scheduled at EEM for Tuesday, October 7. Forms were sent home with students. If you would prefer to order pictures online, you may go to mylifetouch.com. Our School ID is EVTW7GDPF.
Upcoming Dates
- October 7th: EEM Picture Day
- October 10th: End of the 1st Quarter (All Assignments DUE)
- October 13th: Beginning of 2nd Quarter
- October 13th: School Board Meeting at East End Middle
- October 14th: EEM Flu Clinic
- October 17th: Report Cards Go Home
- October 22nd: 1st Quarter Awards Assemblies
- October 23rd-24th: No School for Staff and Students
Staff Contact Information
Need to get in touch with your child's teacher? Below is contact information for each grade level/subject area. Communication is key! If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your child's teacher! Together, we want your child to succeed!
Chess Club
2025-2026 Student Handbook
2025-2026 Bell Schedule
Free/Reduced Lunch Application
Nurse's Corner
Flu packets are still being accepted. Please make sure ALL the forms are filled out and signed. EEM Flu clinic is October 14th. 6th and 8th grade screenings will continue through October.
The Reminders:
EEM Flu Clinic is 10/14/25, flu packets are still being accepted. Please make sure all the appropriate forms and consents are signed.
Hearing and Vision screenings will continue in October. Please send in a written note if you want your child to be exempt. Hearing and Vision FERPA forms have gone out, please sign and return to the nurse.
Parents/guardians this first time dropping off your studentโs meds with the nurse will take some time: forms and consents need to be signed and meds need to be counted.
Please make sure your child is up to date on immunizations or that their exemption is up to date. Exemptions need to be renewed every new school year. If youโre not sure about your childโs status, please donโt hesitate to contact the school nurse.
If your child has a health condition, please inform the school nurse. We want to keep all our students safe and make sure they are receiving proper care while at school.
If your child needs a check-up, immunizations, or is feeling ill our Jacket Health and Wellness Clinic is convenient and quick. For more information click the link Jacket Health or call (870) 484-4411 to set up an appointment.
Please keep your child at home if they have a fever, vomiting, or have diarrhea. Students must be 24 hrs without fever or symptoms in order to return to school. Please also let attendance or the school nurse know.
The Sheridan School District is a peanut/tree nut free district. Please do not send or allow your child to bring food items into the school that contain peanuts, peanut products, or tree nuts. This information will be found on the label under ingredients. Due to continual changes in manufacturer packaging and processing, please read the ingredient label to ensure that it does not contain any of the following: peanuts/ nuts, peanut/nut butter, peanut/nut oil, peanut/nut flour, peanut/nut meal, or any of the statements โmay contain traces of peanut/nuts.โ (M&Mโs, Butterfinger).
Parents, be on the lookout for head lice and remind students not to share combs/brushes or clothing items.
Thank you and please contact me with any questions or concerns.
Cynthia Terrell, RN (501) 261-6565
How Do I Check My Child's Grades?
All grades can be accessed on Home Access Center (HAC): http://hac23.esp.k12.ar.us. If you have any questions or do not receive your parent letter, please contact Dr. Williams at heatherwilliams@sheridanschools.org. Thank you!
IMPORTANT LINKS:
Please feel free to contact East End Middle administration for any reason. We are here to partner with you to ensure success for your child. You may call the office at 501-261-6565 or email those listed below.
Dr. Heather Williams, Principal
heatherwilliams@sheridanschools.org
Mr. Alan Westfall, Asst. Principal
alanwestfall@sheridanschools.org
Ms. Jessica Ashcraft, School Counselor