Sheldon Community School District

The Sheldon Middle School Book Fair starts today! Stop by and find your next great read — don’t miss out!

Sheldon Middle School is celebrating Red Ribbon Week with a series of fun dress-up days!

This year, Sheldon High School Mass Media students are exploring different types of media and careers in the media industry.

Earlier this month, they visited KELOLAND to gain insight into news broadcasting. Students had the opportunity to see firsthand the behind-the-scenes work that goes into preparing a newscast for television.

A big thank-you to KELOLAND for welcoming us and allowing students to sit in on the Midday Show!

Congratulations to Orab Senior Taya Sudbeck on an incredible achievement! On Tuesday, Taya officially broke the Sheldon High School career digs record, reaching an outstanding 1,011 digs over her impressive volleyball career.

She surpassed the previous record of 1,006 digs, set by Alexis Bart during the 2007–2011 seasons — a record that stood for more than a decade.

Congratulations, Taya, on this remarkable milestone and for leaving your mark in Sheldon volleyball history!

Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school!

This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again. Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. And fostering a love of independent reading leads to a wide variety of benefits—including academic success and improved mental health.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up next week!
We encourage parents and guardians to attend, ask questions, and learn more about how we can continue supporting every student’s success. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Orabs Super Smash Bros team advanced to a 6-0 season record after their game against Osage today!

They won the first game 12-8 and the second, 14-4. Standout performances were made by Steven Meyer, Weston Smith, Ethan Vogelaar, and Dawsin Merley, who all won battles 3-0.

The Orabs play Estherville-Lincoln-Central next week, who is also 6-0 on the season. This match will decide who wins the Class 2 West Division. GO ORABS!

Today marks the end of the first quarter, and what an amazing start it’s been to the school year! Students, staff, and families have all contributed to a successful beginning filled with hard work, growth, and school spirit. Let’s keep the momentum going—finish strong and continue making Orab Nation proud!

Sheldon Middle School students had a great time working on a creative paper mâché art project as part of their leadership class. This hands-on activity encouraged teamwork, patience, and creativity as students designed and built their unique pieces.

Congratulations to the Sheldon Marching Orabs on their outstanding performances at the Quad State Marching Band Festival in Vermillion this past Saturday! The band brought home several awards, including 2nd Place in Open Class II, Best Color Guard, and Best Percussion.

We also want to recognize and celebrate our seniors on their final performance—thank you for your dedication and leadership!

It's National School Bus Safety Week! This year's theme is "Safe Stops. Stronger Communities," and it focuses on the importance of safety for students in and around school buses. This week, students will take part in bus evacuation drills. Be sure to ask your child what they learned!

If you are interested in becoming a Pop-A-Shot sponsor this year, please contact Jessica Brink at 712-526-0423 (text) or orabsathleticboosterclub@gmail.com for more information.

*Image created by Mass Media Student, Dirk Brink*

Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program at East!
East Elementary has received a grant that allows students to try a new fruit or vegetable twice a week! This exciting program gives children the chance to explore new foods and build healthy eating habits throughout the entire school year.
Some of the snacks will include carrots, snap peas, broccoli, grapes, apples, jicama, kiwi, cantaloupe, and much more. Be sure to ask your student what they enjoyed for their snack every Monday and Friday!

Good luck to the Sheldon High School Marching Band at the Dakotadome in Vermillion, SD today! Sheldon will perform at 1:25pm and awards will be at 4:20pm. GO ORABS!
For tickets and more information:
https://usbands.org/events/details.php?ID=1155
*Image created by Sheldon Mass Media Student, Gage Haan*

Mark your calendars for Parent-Teacher Conferences!

Congratulations to Orab senior Taya Sudbeck on reaching an incredible milestone — her 1,000th career dig! Taya achieved this impressive accomplishment during Thursday night’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Central Lyon. Her hard work, consistency, and leadership on the court have made a tremendous impact on the Orab volleyball program. Way to go on this outstanding career highlight!

Congratulations to the Sheldon Middle School Students of the Month! Thank you for showing what it means to be an Orab each day.

Suleimy Perez Orellana, Noah Kirby, Marshall Cox, Marshall Duin

Sheldon Middle School 7th and 8th graders had a fantastic time enjoying the great outdoors during a special P.E. activity featuring canoeing and kayaking. Students learned paddling techniques, teamwork, and water safety while exploring the calm waters. The day was filled with excitement, laughter, and a spirit of adventur

ongratulations to the varsity Esports team on an incredible achievement—your fifth consecutive victory of the season! Your dedication, teamwork, and strategic gameplay continue to impress as you maintain a perfect 5-0 record. GO ORABS!
Standout performance was made by Ethan Vogelaar, who won both his matches 3-0.

Sheldon Middle School students in Mrs. T's class are enjoying diving into their science lessons.
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media Student, Owen Brouwer*