Sheridan Elementary School

Welcome to Sheridan Elementary

Sheridan Elementary School is located at 3100 Plymouth Avenue in Lincoln, Nebraska. It opened its doors in 1926. The school was named for its proximity to Sheridan Boulevard, which was named for the Union General of the Civil War, General Philip Henry Sheridan.

Staff and parents are committed to providing the best educational opportunities for students at Sheridan. Parent partnerships are important and valued at Sheridan. Sheridan staff members feel parents are their child's first teacher and respect their input when planning their child's educational program.

Please take time to read Sheridan's Vision, Core Values and Mission listed below.

Sheridan Vision

Sheridan Elementary is a neighborhood learning center that welcomes scholars, artists, musicians, athletes and dreamers of all kinds.

"You are important and valued at Sheridan ."

Core Values

At Sheridan Elementary....
We consider these behaviors paramount to successful teaching and learning:

• Look for the gifts and talents of others
• Share ideas and materials
• Create a clean, safe, learning environment
• Listen to and respect many voices
• Welcome visitors, volunteers, families, neighborhood and community
• Assign meaningful work and assess it accurately
• Show an openness to learn as individuals and professionals
• Collaborate often
• Appreciate the backgrounds and cultural differences within our school

Communicate these messages daily

• This work is important
• I know you can do it
• I'll be there if you need help

Sheridan Mission

We believe.......

• All Students can learn and improve
• All Students need to feel a sense of safety and belonging at school
• Students can support each other's learning
• We are all learners