Sheldon Community School District

🛶 PE ON THE WATER! 🛶

Sheldon Middle School 7th and 8th graders took their PE class outdoors for some time on the water!

Students enjoyed canoeing and kayaking while getting active, trying something new, and enjoying time with their classmates. What a great way to make PE fun and memorable! Way to go Orabs!

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, October 8
⏰ 5:15 pm
📍 Sheldon Middle School Library

Our Sheldon Middle School students had a great time at the Clay County Fair! From exciting rides and interesting exhibits to seeing all the animals, there was plenty to enjoy!

It was a fun day filled with memories, laughter, and a little fair-time adventure! We love seeing our Orabs getting out, exploring, and enjoying all the fair has to offer! Way to go Orabs!

Congratulations to Sheldon senior Jaya Paulsen on recording her 1,000th career assist in the Orabs’ game against Central Lyon!

This is no small feat and a tremendous accomplishment for Jaya! We are so proud of her dedication, hard work, and commitment to the volleyball program and her teammates. Congratulations, Jaya, on an incredible milestone!

The Sheldon Athletic Booster Club will be holding its monthly meeting Wednesday evening!

We invite parents, community members, and anyone interested in supporting Sheldon athletics to attend. New members and fresh ideas are always welcome! Come learn more about how you can get involved and help make a difference for our Orab athletes!

📅 Wednesday, October 7
⏰ 6:00 pm
📍 Sheldon High School

Learning today, leading tomorrow!

Our East Elementary students are learning, growing, and building the skills they need to become tomorrow’s leaders!

📸This image was created by Sheldon High School student Dylan Iedema as part of our Mass Media program.

Way to showcase what it means to be an Orab!

🏐 TONIGHT IS SENIOR NIGHT! 🏐

Join us at the Orab Gym tonight as we recognize and celebrate our Senior Orab Volleyball players! Come out and show your support for these seniors and cheer on the Sheldon Orabs as they take the court!

📅 Tuesday, October 6
⏰ Before Varsity Game (7pm start)
📍 Orab Gym

📚 MIDDLE SCHOOL BOOK FAIR! 📚

Get ready to find your next great read at the Sheldon Middle School Book Fair! Stop by, browse the selection, and pick out something new to enjoy!

📅 October 26–28
📍 Sheldon Middle School Library

SHOPPING HOURS:
📖 Monday, October 26: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
📖 Tuesday, October 27: 8:00 AM–2:30 PM
📖 Wednesday, October 28: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM

A HUGE SHOUTOUT TO OUR STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM!

Our Sheldon High School Student Leadership Team worked incredibly hard to make Homecoming 2026 one to remember! They truly went ALL OUT this year!

From decorating the entire school and creating an incredible Homecoming atmosphere to coming up with the dress-up day themes and names, and organizing activities throughout the week, they put so much time, creativity and energy into making this year special.

Thank you, Student Leadership Team, for helping make Homecoming 2026: Friday Night Lights such a memorable week! Your dedication and Orab pride did not go unnoticed! Way to Lead On, Orabs!

🏐🧡🖤 VOLLEYBALL YOUTH NIGHT! 🖤🧡🏐

What a special night for our young Orabs! It was so fun to see our them looking up to and learning from the athletes who represent them at the high school level. Nights like this are a great reminder that Orab Nation is a family from the youngest athletes to our high school teams!

Thank you to our high school volleyball players and coaches for being such great role models for our young Orabs! Way to Lead On, Orabs!

🎺🧡🖤 CONGRATULATIONS, MARCHING ORABS! 🖤🧡🎺

What an AMAZING day for the Sheldon High School Marching Orabs at Algona Band Day this past Saturday!

🏆 1st Place – 3A Parade
🏆 1st Place – 3A Field Show
🏆 Sweepstakes Award

These accomplishments are a reflection of the hard work, dedication and countless hours this group has put into their season. We couldn't be more proud of the way they represented Orab Nation! Congratulations, Marching Orabs, on an incredible day!

Check out this image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student Adriana Winkel titled "A little collaboration, a lot of good ideas, and plenty of learning happening in our classrooms!"

We love seeing our Mass Media students use their creativity and storytelling skills to capture the great learning happening throughout our schools! Great work, Adriana!

🏆🌟 THERE IS A LEADER IN YOU! 🌟🏆

This school year at East Elementary, students are learning about positive habits that can help them grow into confident, responsible leaders.

Each month, students are introduced to a new habit and encouraged to practice it throughout the month. At the end of each month, students who demonstrate the habit are selected to receive a There Is a Leader in You award!

📚 SEPTEMBER - HABIT #1: BE PROACTIVE 📚
Being proactive means taking responsibility, making good choices, and taking action instead of waiting for someone else to tell you what to do.

Congratulations to our September award winners! We are so proud of the way you are showing leadership each and every day! Keep up the amazing work, Orabs!

HAPPY SCHOOL CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION DAY!

Today, Friday, October 2, 2026, we’re celebrating our incredible custodians who work behind the scenes at Sheldon Community School District to keep our schools clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for students and staff each day.

Thank you for all the hard work you do to make our schools shine and look amazing each and every day! We appreciate you more than you know! Thank you, Orab custodians!

If you happen to run into one of our amazing custodians today, be sure to thank them for all they do!

🍽️ ORAB MUSIC BOOSTERS TAILGATE SUPPER! 🧡🖤

Join us before the big game for a delicious meal and support the Orab Music Boosters!

📅 Friday, October 2
📍 Orab Field
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
💵 $10 per person (2nd burger $5)

Grab your friends and family, fill up before kickoff, and help support Sheldon’s talented music programs! Go Orabs!

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Little hands, big ideas, and a lot of teamwork!

Check out this creative post captured and created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student Damiana Perkins!

We love seeing our students use their creativity and storytelling skills to highlight the great things happening throughout Sheldon Community School District! Great work, Damiana!

📸 SCHOOL PICTURE DAY IS COMING SOON! 📸

It’s almost time to say cheese, Orabs! School picture days are coming up at Sheldon Community School District. Get those smiles ready Orabs!!

📅 Monday, October 26
• Sheldon High School
• Little Orabs Preschool

📅 Monday, October 26 & Wednesday, October 28
• East Elementary
• Sheldon Middle School
*Pictures will take place during Parent-Teacher Conferences

🚀 Learning, experimenting and reaching new heights! 🚀

Sheldon Middle School 7th grade Technology students put their creativity and engineering skills to the test!

Students recently tested different-sized bottles to see which ones would launch the highest. First they chose a bottle size and designed their own rockets. Then it was time for the big test — launching their rockets to see how high they could go! Way to go Orabs!

🩸 SHELDON NHS BLOOD DRIVE 🩸

📅 Friday, October 2
⏰ 8-11 am • 12:30-3 pm
📍 Sheldon High School

📋 Donor Information:
🩸 Donors must be 17 years old
🩸 16-year-olds may donate with a parent consent form
🩸 Open to the public

📧 Want more information or interested in donating?
Contact Mr. Maggert at toby.maggert@sheldonschools.com

📸 Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media students Colten Jager, Levi Lang, and Tyler Hurlburt