🎮 ESPORTS IS STATE BOUND! 🎮
Congratulations to the Sheldon High School Varsity Esports Team on qualifying for the state tournament!
The Orabs will take on Eagle Grove from home on Monday, November 16, before heading to Marshalltown Community College on Wednesday, November 18, to begin Round 2.
Game times for Wednesday will depend on Monday's results.
We are proud of our Orabs and wish them the best of luck as they continue their state run! Let's go, Orabs!
Congratulations to the Sheldon High School Varsity Esports Team on qualifying for the state tournament!
The Orabs will take on Eagle Grove from home on Monday, November 16, before heading to Marshalltown Community College on Wednesday, November 18, to begin Round 2.
Game times for Wednesday will depend on Monday's results.
We are proud of our Orabs and wish them the best of luck as they continue their state run! Let's go, Orabs!
🖤🧡LITTLE ORABS, BIG HEARTS FUNDRAISER 🧡🖤
🪣 FILL THE BUCKET CHALLENGE | November 16–20
• Students, staff, and families are invited to participate!
• Donate coins, cash, or checks (payable to the Cohen Francis Fund).
• Collection buckets are located in front of the office.
• Donations can be added throughout the week!
💙 COHEN STRONG BRACELETS | $3 EACH
• Adult and youth sizes available.
• Order deadline: Wednesday, November 18
• Return order forms to the office.
• Leftover bracelets will be available for in-person purchase November 19 & 20 before school.
A special thank-you to Excellence for East for partnering with us on the bracelet fundraiser! Every donation makes a difference!
🪣 FILL THE BUCKET CHALLENGE | November 16–20
• Students, staff, and families are invited to participate!
• Donate coins, cash, or checks (payable to the Cohen Francis Fund).
• Collection buckets are located in front of the office.
• Donations can be added throughout the week!
💙 COHEN STRONG BRACELETS | $3 EACH
• Adult and youth sizes available.
• Order deadline: Wednesday, November 18
• Return order forms to the office.
• Leftover bracelets will be available for in-person purchase November 19 & 20 before school.
A special thank-you to Excellence for East for partnering with us on the bracelet fundraiser! Every donation makes a difference!
📣 Throwback Thursday: Cheer Edition! 📣
Taking it back to 2020 and celebrating some Orab cheer memories!
📸 Image created as part of the Sheldon High School Mass Media program by student Matthew Duin.
Taking it back to 2020 and celebrating some Orab cheer memories!
📸 Image created as part of the Sheldon High School Mass Media program by student Matthew Duin.
🎶 Congratulations SHS Band Members! 🎶
We are proud to announce that the following students have been accepted into the Northwest Iowa Bandmasters Association High School Honor Band!
👏 CONGRATULATIONS TO:
• Alexander Bork – Percussion
• Uriel Hinojosa – Contra-Clarinet
• Bradon Martin – Alto Saxophone
• Kyler McCuddin – Percussion
• Claire Nilles – Clarinet
• Theresa Nilles – French Horn
• Audrey Punt – Clarinet
• Johannes Yiga – Trombone
Your hard work and musical talents have earned you this special honor. We are proud of you! Way to represent Orab Nation!
We are proud to announce that the following students have been accepted into the Northwest Iowa Bandmasters Association High School Honor Band!
👏 CONGRATULATIONS TO:
• Alexander Bork – Percussion
• Uriel Hinojosa – Contra-Clarinet
• Bradon Martin – Alto Saxophone
• Kyler McCuddin – Percussion
• Claire Nilles – Clarinet
• Theresa Nilles – French Horn
• Audrey Punt – Clarinet
• Johannes Yiga – Trombone
Your hard work and musical talents have earned you this special honor. We are proud of you! Way to represent Orab Nation!
The Orab Music Boosters will be meeting Thursday! We encourage all parents and supporters of Sheldon music students to attend. It’s a great way to stay informed, get involved, and continue supporting our amazing music programs. We hope to see you there!
📅 Thursday, November 12
⏰ 5:15 pm
📍 Sheldon Middle School Library
📅 Thursday, November 12
⏰ 5:15 pm
📍 Sheldon Middle School Library
Congratulations to our Sheldon High School Football players who earned All-District honors! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to the team have paid off. We are proud of you and your accomplishments! Way to represent Orab Nation!
Learning numbers and building place value skills!
A peek inside Mr. Fitz’s 5th-grade classroom! One of our 5th graders is hard at work practicing numbers and place value, strengthening important math skills along the way. It's always fun to see our students learning, practicing, and growing their confidence in the classroom! Go Orabs!
🎬 Created as part of the Sheldon High School Mass Media program by student Levi Lang.
A peek inside Mr. Fitz’s 5th-grade classroom! One of our 5th graders is hard at work practicing numbers and place value, strengthening important math skills along the way. It's always fun to see our students learning, practicing, and growing their confidence in the classroom! Go Orabs!
🎬 Created as part of the Sheldon High School Mass Media program by student Levi Lang.
The Sheldon School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow. Community members are welcome and encouraged to attend to stay informed and engaged with what’s happening in our schools.
📅 Wednesday, November 11
⏰ 5:00 pm
📍 Sheldon High School Board Room
📅 Wednesday, November 11
⏰ 5:00 pm
📍 Sheldon High School Board Room
Learning, collaborating, and getting work done!
Students have been enjoying the new flex spaces at Sheldon High School! These updated spaces provide students with comfortable, flexible areas to work on homework, stay productive, and make the most of their learning time.
🎬 Created as part of the Sheldon High School Mass Media program by student Derek Igou.
Students have been enjoying the new flex spaces at Sheldon High School! These updated spaces provide students with comfortable, flexible areas to work on homework, stay productive, and make the most of their learning time.
🎬 Created as part of the Sheldon High School Mass Media program by student Derek Igou.
🎭 DON'T MISS THE SHELDON HIGH SCHOOL FALL MUSICAL! 🎭
Get ready for a little fun, imagination, and Dr. Seuss magic! Join us this weekend for Sheldon High School's fall musical, "Seussical!" Come out and support our talented Sheldon students as they bring this fun-filled musical to life on stage!
📅 Friday & Saturday, November 13 & 14
⏰ 7:00 PM both nights
📍 Sheldon High School Auditorium
Tickets may be purchased at the door with cash or card, or online at:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/sheldon/tickets
Get ready for a little fun, imagination, and Dr. Seuss magic! Join us this weekend for Sheldon High School's fall musical, "Seussical!" Come out and support our talented Sheldon students as they bring this fun-filled musical to life on stage!
📅 Friday & Saturday, November 13 & 14
⏰ 7:00 PM both nights
📍 Sheldon High School Auditorium
Tickets may be purchased at the door with cash or card, or online at:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/sheldon/tickets
🏈🏀⚽ ORAB CELEBRATION DAY AT EAST ELEMENTARY! 🏈🏀⚽
Our East Elementary students had a ball celebrating Orab Celebration Day with a fun Jersey & Sports Team theme! Students showed off their favorite team gear and enjoyed a day filled with learning, creativity, and school spirit!
From sports-themed dress-up and crafts to math, reading, writing, and hands-on STEM activities, there was something for everyone! Learning is always more fun when we bring a little Orab spirit into the mix! Way to go, East Elementary!
Our East Elementary students had a ball celebrating Orab Celebration Day with a fun Jersey & Sports Team theme! Students showed off their favorite team gear and enjoyed a day filled with learning, creativity, and school spirit!
From sports-themed dress-up and crafts to math, reading, writing, and hands-on STEM activities, there was something for everyone! Learning is always more fun when we bring a little Orab spirit into the mix! Way to go, East Elementary!
🏀 GIRLS BASKETBALL SEASON STARTS MONDAY! 🏀
It's time to hit the court! Sheldon High School Girls Basketball kicks off its season on Monday, November 9!
Good luck to our Lady Orabs as they get the season underway! Let's go, Orabs!
It's time to hit the court! Sheldon High School Girls Basketball kicks off its season on Monday, November 9!
Good luck to our Lady Orabs as they get the season underway! Let's go, Orabs!
📢 WE'RE HIRING! 📢
Sheldon Community School District is looking for a Special Education Paraprofessional to join our East Elementary team! If you enjoy working with students and making a difference in their school day, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply online through TeachIowa: https://iowa.schoolspring.com
Request an application or submit your resume to shelley.hoogers@sheldonschools.com
Questions? Contact the Superintendent’s Office.
📍 Sheldon Community School District
1700 E. Fourth Street, Sheldon, IA 51201
Sheldon Community School District is looking for a Special Education Paraprofessional to join our East Elementary team! If you enjoy working with students and making a difference in their school day, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply online through TeachIowa: https://iowa.schoolspring.com
Request an application or submit your resume to shelley.hoogers@sheldonschools.com
Questions? Contact the Superintendent’s Office.
📍 Sheldon Community School District
1700 E. Fourth Street, Sheldon, IA 51201
🏀 CUSTOMIZABLE ORAB JERSEYS! 🏀
Show your Orab pride with your very own Sheldon basketball jersey! Whether you're cheering on the Orabs from the stands, participating in school-themed days, showing off your team spirit on game days, or dressing up for spirit days, these jerseys are the perfect way to represent Orab Nation!
🛒 ORDER YOUR JERSEY HERE:
https://orabbasketballjerseys.itemorder.com/shop/home/
📅 Deadline: Thursday, November 5, 2026 (10:59 PM PST)
👕 Available in youth and adult sizes!
✍️ Customizable with your own name and number!
Jerseys will be delivered to the high school office, and we'll distribute them to students!
Show your Orab pride with your very own Sheldon basketball jersey! Whether you're cheering on the Orabs from the stands, participating in school-themed days, showing off your team spirit on game days, or dressing up for spirit days, these jerseys are the perfect way to represent Orab Nation!
🛒 ORDER YOUR JERSEY HERE:
https://orabbasketballjerseys.itemorder.com/shop/home/
📅 Deadline: Thursday, November 5, 2026 (10:59 PM PST)
👕 Available in youth and adult sizes!
✍️ Customizable with your own name and number!
Jerseys will be delivered to the high school office, and we'll distribute them to students!
GEAR UP FOR ORAB WRESTLING!
Show off your Orab pride this wrestling season! The Sheldon Orab Wrestling Store is open and ready for your orders. Check out the selection, find your favorite gear, and get ready to cheer on our wrestlers this season!
📅 Order Deadline: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 10:59 PM
🛒 Shop the Wrestling Store:
https://sheldonorabwrestling.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Don't miss out! Get your orders in before the store closes and represent Orab Nation all wrestling season long!
Show off your Orab pride this wrestling season! The Sheldon Orab Wrestling Store is open and ready for your orders. Check out the selection, find your favorite gear, and get ready to cheer on our wrestlers this season!
📅 Order Deadline: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 10:59 PM
🛒 Shop the Wrestling Store:
https://sheldonorabwrestling.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Don't miss out! Get your orders in before the store closes and represent Orab Nation all wrestling season long!
CELEBRATING OUR SHELDON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH!
Great leaders don't just lead from the front — they lead by example! We are proud to recognize our Sheldon High School Students of the Month for the positive attitudes, leadership, and dedication they bring to our school each day.
Whether they're helping others, making good choices, stepping up, or simply doing the right thing, these students are making a difference in our school community.
Congratulations! Keep leading, keep growing, and keep making Orab Nation proud!
Great leaders don't just lead from the front — they lead by example! We are proud to recognize our Sheldon High School Students of the Month for the positive attitudes, leadership, and dedication they bring to our school each day.
Whether they're helping others, making good choices, stepping up, or simply doing the right thing, these students are making a difference in our school community.
Congratulations! Keep leading, keep growing, and keep making Orab Nation proud!
📸 PHOTO RETAKES – Monday, November 9!
💃 DANCE TEAM FRIENDS & FAMILY PERFORMANCE! 💃
Join us this Saturday for a special afternoon of dance! Come out and support our Orab Dance Team as they showcase their state routines and solo performances!
📅 Saturday, November 7
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Sheldon High School Gym
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!
Bring your family and friends and help us cheer on our dancers! Go Orabs!
Join us this Saturday for a special afternoon of dance! Come out and support our Orab Dance Team as they showcase their state routines and solo performances!
📅 Saturday, November 7
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Sheldon High School Gym
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!
Bring your family and friends and help us cheer on our dancers! Go Orabs!
🎮 HOME ESPORTS CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT! 🎮
Come cheer on our Sheldon Orab Esports team as they compete in a Home Conference Tournament! We'll be hosting ELC, Okoboji, and Cherokee right here in Sheldon!
📅 Friday, November 6
⏰ Starting at 4:00 PM
📍 Sheldon High School – Auditorium & Library
🎟️ FREE Admission!
Come out, show your Orab pride, and watch our esports team in action! Let's pack the auditorium and library with Orab support! GO ORABS! 🎮
Come cheer on our Sheldon Orab Esports team as they compete in a Home Conference Tournament! We'll be hosting ELC, Okoboji, and Cherokee right here in Sheldon!
📅 Friday, November 6
⏰ Starting at 4:00 PM
📍 Sheldon High School – Auditorium & Library
🎟️ FREE Admission!
Come out, show your Orab pride, and watch our esports team in action! Let's pack the auditorium and library with Orab support! GO ORABS! 🎮
📸 Throwback Thursday 📸
Taking it back with Ms. Wenthe's TA! What a fun look back!
📸 Image created as part of the Sheldon High School Mass Media program by student Jade Perez.
Taking it back with Ms. Wenthe's TA! What a fun look back!
📸 Image created as part of the Sheldon High School Mass Media program by student Jade Perez.