Sheldon Community School District

Farm Safety Day was held today at Sheldon High School. This year, the Sheldon High School FFA had 40 of their FFA members that took part in the planning and teaching of stations throughout the day. Just over 125 2nd graders from East Elementary, Sanborn Christian and Sheldon Christian come to learn more about Farm Safety. A huge thank you to a number of local businesses and organizations that helped make today possible: Sanford Sheldon, Sheldon Power, O'Brien County Implement, and Sheldon Fire and Rescue. #LeadOn #orabs #sheldonorabs #farmsafetyday #FFA #sheldonFFA

Students in 8th grade health class worked on learning more about each other and how we are alike by completing a hexagon activity. Students were able to connect their hexagons and see how they were alike or different from their classmates. The final student connections can be seen in the hallways at the Sheldon Middle School. #LeadOn #orabs #sheldonorabs #learning #community

Homecoming preparation is underway at the Sheldon Middle School. TA groups are busy working on posters for next week. #LeadOn #orabs #sheldonorabs #homecomingprepepration #hoco #homecoming

Sheldon High School shop students are currently in the process of building their 1st project of the year, a tool box. Students are off to a great start and learning a lot through this process. #LeadOn #orabs #sheldonorabs #building #shopclass

Join us Saturday for the Excellence for East Fall Carnival! The Fall Carnival is one you won't want to miss! Join us from 5-7 pm at East Elementary for a night full of games, prizes, food, silent auction items and more. #LeadOn #orabs #sheldonorabs #fallcarnival #fall #eastelementary

Don't forget about our community meeting tonight! Please join us at 6:30 PM in the High School Library. #LeadOn #orabs #sheldonorabs #bondissue

The Sheldon Middle School Art Club is back in full swing, meeting weekly (Tuesdays 3:30-4pm). Students chose to either free draw with friends, or work together on our Color Run photo backdrop for our event later this month! Stay tuned to see the finished result! #LeadOn #orabs #sheldonorabs #art #artclub

East Elementary School Earns National Blue Ribbon Recognition! We are absolutely thrilled to announce that the Sheldon East Elementary School has been awarded the prestigious title of National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education! This incredible achievement is a testament to the outstanding quality of education we provide, positioning us amongst the very best schools in the nation. Out of more than 1,300 school buildings in the state of Iowa, East Elementary has been singled out as one of just five Exemplary High Performing Schools. Being named one of these Exemplary High Performing National Blue Ribbon Schools is a true honor and a testament to our steadfast commitment to student achievement, innovative teaching practices, and our nurturing, inclusive school environment. We extend our heartfelt congratulations and deepest gratitude to the entire East Elementary School community. We are incredibly proud of this award and to be part of the Sheldon Community School District, where educational excellence thrives. #LeadOn #blueribbonschool #sheldonorabs #eastelementary #sheldoneastelementary #iowa #sheldonschools #orabs

Join us Saturday for the Excellence for East Fall Carnival! The Fall Carnival is one you won't want to miss! Join us from 5-7 pm at East Elementary for a night full of games, prizes, food, silent auction items and more. #LeadOn #orabs #sheldonorabs #fallcarnival #fall #eastelementary

Thank you to Keith and Jan Rolston! We are excited to share the news of a new beautiful piece of artwork donated by Keith and Jan Rolston, that now sits between the Little Orabs Preschool and the Sheldon Trail. Keith and Jan have been pillars of support for the Sheldon Rec and Trails Committee, and Jan's dedicated service on the Sheldon Community School Board has left an incredible mark on our district. This beautiful artwork symbolizes their shared passion for education and the great outdoors, beautifully merging their two loves. We extend our deepest thanks for their generous contribution and for all they've done to enrich our community and school district. #LeadON #orabs #sheldonorabs #thankyou #wearegreatful #donation #sheldontrails #recandtrails

Friends and fun during recess at East Elementary! #LeadOn #orabs #sheldonorabs #elementary #eastelementary #recess

Please join us Wednesday night! We will have members of the school administration, school board, design team and tax experts on hand to answer any questions you might have. Wednesday, September 20 at 6:30 pm in the High School Library. #LeadOn #orabs #sheldonorabs #meeting #communitymeeting #bondissue

***DISTRICT UPDATE*** Having served our community for 54 years, our high school’s physical infrastructure is showing signs of age, and our systems are growing obsolete. In response, a comprehensive District master plan was completed to outline a sustainable, long-term solution that would revitalize as much of the existing building as possible. To ensure our objectives are aligned, we actively engaged our valued staff, students, and community members in surveys and engagement sessions. Through these efforts, we identified key areas of focus: Health and Well-Being, Safety & Security, ADA Regulations, Educational Technology, Specialized Programs, Capacity, Attracting/Retaining Teachers, Aging Facilities, and Community Pride. On September 13th, the School Board unanimously approved the petition to propose a $19.16 million bond referendum be placed on the November 7th ballot. Check back here for more information or the "Bond Info" tab on our website: www.sheldonschools.com #LeadOn #orabs #sheldonorabs #bondissue

Homecoming will be the week of September 25-29. All district buildings will be participating in the same Homecoming Dress Up Days. Homecoming - “Back in Black” Monday - Rock N' Roll Out of Bed (Pajamas) Tuesday - Retro (80's Day) Wednesday - "On Wednesdays We Wear Pink" (Pink Day) Thursday - Stars & Stripes Day (Red White & Blue) Friday - Orab Spirit (Orange & Black) #LeadOn #Orabs #sheldonorabs #dressupdays #hoco2023

Congratulations to Eric Van Maanen, who has been named a semifinalist in the national merit scholarship competition for 2023. Over 1.3 million juniors in about 21,000 high schools entered the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2022 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of Semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. The number of Semifinalists in a state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the national total of graduating seniors. To become a Finalist, the Semifinalist and a high school official must submit a detailed scholarship application, in which they provide information about the Semifinalist’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received. A Semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, write an essay, and earn SAT® or ACT® scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test. Congratulation Eric! #LeadOn #nationalmeritscholarship #congratulations #orabs #sheldonorabs #sheldon

This week at Sheldon Community School District! #LeadOn #orabs #sheldonorabs #weeklyupdate #sheldon

Solving problems and mysteries in 5th grade! 5th graders are using their knowledge of multiplying by multiples of ten to solve the mystery: Who ran over the bike? #LeadOn #Orabs #math #middleschool #sheldonmiddleschool

Mrs. Vogel's class went to visit the Clay County Fair this week. Students were able to see the animals, ride some of the fun rides, and enjoy some tasty fair treats! #LeadOn #orabs #sheldonorabs #fairweek #claycountyfair

The Orab Music Boosters will be hosting a Tailgate Supper tonight before the game from 5:30-7:00 pm. They will be serving hamburgers, chips, cookie, and water for $8. Come out and let the Music Boosters do the cooking tonight. #LeadOn #orabs #sheldonorabs #musicboosters #tailgatesupper

Kindergarteners enjoy being creative. #LeadOn #orabs #sheldonorabs #kindergarten #sheldon #elementary