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📣 🍩 Big thanks to our Junior High Student Council for kicking off the school year by treating everyone to donuts!
08/21/2026

📣 🍩 Big thanks to our Junior High Student Council for kicking off the school year by treating everyone to donuts!

08/21/2026

🎼 “She Made Me Want to Love Music Again”: HS Band Director Kelsey Pudlas Named Tiger Talent 💜💛

“From the very moment she joined Sherrard, Ms. P made an immediate and positive difference.”

That’s how 2025 Sherrard grad Max Serre described High School Band Director Kelsey Pudlas, this month’s Tiger Talent recipient chosen by High School Principal Alex Johnson.

When Ms. Pudlas first arrived at Sherrard, the high school band numbers were in the high teens and low 20s. Today, that number has nearly doubled into the upper 30s, alongside a growing junior high program of about 30 students, according to Johnson.

Colleagues and students say that growth is direct proof of her dedication. “Her dedication helped the program grow to a point where our marching and concert bands are competing at a very high level,” said Serre, adding that Ms. P actively connects students to larger regional ensembles, state competitions, and local music groups.

That commitment shows up year-round. From taking time out of her summer for one-on-one rehearsals to planning trips to Disney World, students say she is constantly working behind the scenes. “The uniform fittings and just making sure we have buses to get to the competitions and all the music that she has to print out... it's just a lot,” said SHS senior Abi Fardi-Turkmani.

Her efforts also bring a strong community feel to school athletic events.

“We have the best pep band in the state,” said Johnson (also SHS basketball coach). “Kelsey might be one of our best coaches that we have. And one of our toughest coaches as well. Every year they have band camp a couple weeks in the summer that they are outside every single day in the heat... and the fact that she can do that and the kids can buy into that just speaks volumes.”

Students describe her classroom as both challenging and supportive. “She always pushes us to do our best and challenges us with pieces that we may not know well,” senior Jackson Lindley said. Sherrard grad Lillie Estes added, “She made me want to love music again.”

Other students noted her approachable and caring nature, whether she’s dropping unexpected jokes during rehearsal or lending an ear when someone needs to talk.
That supportive culture has inspired students to turn their passion into a lifelong pursuit. Several credit Ms. Pudlas directly with their decision to continue band in college or pursue degrees in music education.

“I'm going to Western Illinois to study music education to be a band director like Ms. P,” said Sherrard grad Vivian Shivers. “And she is honestly the one that's inspired me to follow most of that path.”

“The band here is truly my family,” Estes, who still hangs out with ‘band mates’ post high school, and even plans to return from college, like others before her, to support band performances.

Superintendent Dr. Carl Johnson implemented the ‘Tiger Talent’ 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.”

She received a golden metal apple with “Tiger Talent” inscribed to commemorate her dedication to Sherrard Schools.

☝️Reminder Early Out There will be an ‘early out’ the next two days, tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 20 and Friday, Aug. 21.Dis...
08/19/2026

☝️Reminder Early Out

There will be an ‘early out’ the next two days, tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 20 and Friday, Aug. 21.

Dismissal times:

1 p.m. grades 7-12
2 p.m. grades K-6

**No afternoon PreK or activity bus 🚌**

08/18/2026

🎶 Band instrument day at Matherville Intermediate!

Today, SHS Band students introduced 6th graders to the instruments they can choose from for Beginning Band and even played the school song! They demonstrated each instrument, while Band Director Mrs. Pudlas shared more information about each one. The band even played the school song!

On Monday, Aug. 24, students will get to try each instrument with help from West Music representatives and find the best fit.

Students who decide to join Band can complete sign-up and choose an instrument with a parent on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 3:30–5 p.m. at Matherville Intermediate.

We can’t wait to see which instruments they choose! 🎺🎷🥁

💰 On your mark, get set, SAVE. 💲Sideline’s Back-to-School Sale is ON. Now thru Sunday, score 20% OFF top-brand, Tigers f...
08/17/2026

💰 On your mark, get set, SAVE.

💲Sideline’s Back-to-School Sale is ON. Now thru Sunday, score 20% OFF top-brand, Tigers fanwear & accessories with code GAMEON20.

☝️ Did you know you can choose from several designs on apparel? You can even choose a club specific design... click a product and then 'choose design', find 'Clubs' and other options on the left side with drop down arrows to indicate further options.

Found here---> https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/illinois/sherrard/sherrard-high-school?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20260814_Update_Adv_BTS_Swag_Sale_Early_Access

📸 Picture Days are coming up!😊 Here’s the schedule so you know when to have those smiles ready! Winola Elementary📅 Pictu...
08/17/2026

📸 Picture Days are coming up!

😊 Here’s the schedule so you know when to have those smiles ready!

Winola Elementary
📅 Picture Day: August 24
🔄 Retakes: September 11

Matherville Intermediate
📅 Picture Day: August 25
🔄 Retakes: September 10

Sherrard High School
📅 Picture Day: August 26
🔄 Retakes: September 9

Sherrard Junior High
📅 Picture Day: August 27
🔄 Retakes: September 9

Sherrard Elementary
📅 Picture Day: August 28
🔄 Retakes: September 8

📸 Teachers sent in photos from around the district, and we’re sharing a few of our favorite **first-week smiles!** 😊Enjo...
08/14/2026

📸 Teachers sent in photos from around the district, and we’re sharing a few of our favorite **first-week smiles!** 😊

Enjoy a glimpse of the smiles, laughs and fun from our first week back! 💜💛

08/14/2026

🎥 We asked some of our Jr./Sr. High staff & students:

**What made you smile this week?** 😊
Here’s what they had to say... 💜💛

It was an amazing week back Tigers... let's do it again next week!

Sherrard HS

Edit to add update, Aug. 14 - Phones and internet are functional at MV!-------------------------------📢 MV Internet & Ph...
08/13/2026

Edit to add update, Aug. 14 - Phones and internet are functional at MV!

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📢 MV Internet & Phone Service

Matherville Intermediate is currently experiencing internet and phone service issues. Internet service is down, and phone lines are working intermittently.

We’re working to get these issues resolved as quickly as possible.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!

📚 A little Boggle to wrap up the day!With very little homework on Day 3, 8th grade study hall with Mrs. Drish had some t...
08/12/2026

📚 A little Boggle to wrap up the day!

With very little homework on Day 3, 8th grade study hall with Mrs. Drish had some time for a little friendly competition.

Students put their word skills to the test with a game of Boggle before heading home!

Learning doesn’t always have to look like homework! 💜💛

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507 3rd Street, PO Box 369
Sherrard, IL
61281

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Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm
Friday 7am - 4pm

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