SHERWOOD, ARKANSAS
Sherwood Schools.
Sherwood Leadership.
Sherwood Decisions.
Sherwood students attend Sherwood schools, but the
decisions are still made elsewhere. The Sherwood Public
Education Foundation is working with the community to share information with our residents and build support for a Sherwood School District.
THE OPPORTUNITY
What could local control mean?
Four areas where a Sherwood-based district could make a measurable difference.
The facts so far
A defined process is already underway. Here's the documented progress to date.
Feasibility study completed
An independent study completed in June of 2026, determined Sherwood has the students and tax base to sustain its own district.
Legal pathway identified
Arkansas Law 6-13-1501 through 6-13-1505 defines the process of creating a "school district by detaching territory from existing school district." The law can be found at https://law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/title-6/subtitle-2/chapter-13/subchapter-15/
Community engagement underway
Volunteers, local meetings, and outreach are building public understanding of the proposal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will a new school board be formed?
An interim school board of seven members will be appointed by the State Board of Education. The interim board will make decisions until "the next regular election of members when a board of directors shall be elected in compliance with Arkansas law."
How long will a changeover take when the proposal is approved?
The process will include several steps before an election is ordered by the State Department of Education. After the voters approve the formation of the Sherwood School District, the subsequent transition period does not have a fixed timeline, though the full rollout is expected to take between 18 months and two years.
THE PROPOSED DISTRICT
Built around the schools
Sherwood kids already attend.
As proposed, the new district would include every school that feeds into Sylvan Hills High School.
See proposed district map
Elementary Schools
William Jefferson Clinton Elementary
Cato Elementary
Harris Elementary
Sherwood Elementary
Oakbrooke Elementary
Sylvan Hills Elementary
Middle School
Junior High School
High School
Sylvan Hills Middle School
Sylvan Hills Junior High School
Sylvan Hills High School
COMMUNITY VOICES
What Sherwood residents are saying
Sherwood deserves a school district that reflects its identity, strengthens community pride, and puts our students first. I believe our children, our schools, and our community would all be stronger because of it.
— M. Duncan, educator, parent and SHHS graduate
Sherwood having their own school district will be beneficial to the entire community.
— M. Oglesby, Business Owner and Sherwood Rotarian
Our city is ready to take on the responsibility of our own school district. We can handle the tax structure and it will flourish. I wholeheartedly support.
— M. Driggers
WHO'S BEHIND THIS
Sherwood neighbors, not outside consultants.
SHERWOOD PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION BOARD
Co-Chair: Linda George
Co-Chair: Beverly Williams
Help Us Build a District of Our Own
The door is finally open for Sherwood to establish its own independent school district—but we can’t do it alone. Your financial support and volunteer dedication provide the fuel needed to turn this lifelong community dream into a reality. Invest in our kids. Invest in our city. Support the Foundation today.