Congratulations to Jack Leng and Kolton Roos on an outstanding milestone—earning his 100th varsity career win at the West Lyon Duals on Thursday! Way to represent Orab wrestling with pride—congratulations on an incredible achievement!


Thank you to Sheldon High School graduate, Madison Van Meeteren! She presented to 7th and 8th grade students about becoming an event planner.

Sheldon Community School District will have no school Friday, January 23 due to extreme cold temperatures.

Come down to the O-rena tonight and have some half time fun! Pay a dollar for a chance to win a prize for making a free throw. Pop-a-Shot will take place at the girls and boys varsity basketball game half times.
📅 Friday, January 23
⏰ Varsity Girls - 5:00 pm • Boys to follow (game start times)
📍 Sheldon High School Gym
📅 Friday, January 23
⏰ Varsity Girls - 5:00 pm • Boys to follow (game start times)
📍 Sheldon High School Gym

Congratulations to the Sheldon Middle School students selected to participate in the Strong Foundations Honor Band! 🎶
On January 19, several talented 6th-grade musicians took part in the Strong Foundations Honor Band at Heelan High School in Sioux City. This program provides young instrumental musicians with an excellent ensemble experience in a positive, supportive environment while working with outstanding music educators. Students rehearsed throughout the day and concluded with an evening concert at 6:00 p.m.
On January 19, several talented 6th-grade musicians took part in the Strong Foundations Honor Band at Heelan High School in Sioux City. This program provides young instrumental musicians with an excellent ensemble experience in a positive, supportive environment while working with outstanding music educators. Students rehearsed throughout the day and concluded with an evening concert at 6:00 p.m.

Sheldon Community School District will be starting 2 hours late on Friday, January 23 due to inclement weather. There will be no morning preschool, practices, or activities.

Do you have a child who’s ready for preschool?
Join us for our Preschool Open House! Tour our Little Orabs Preschool, meet our teachers, and get registered for the 2026–27 school year. We can’t wait to welcome your family!
Join us for our Preschool Open House! Tour our Little Orabs Preschool, meet our teachers, and get registered for the 2026–27 school year. We can’t wait to welcome your family!

Perspective Insurance is hosting a RED-out game!
Please join us in "remembering everyone deployed" by wearing red at the basketball games on Friday, January 23.
Staff and students are encourage to wear red throughout the day as well to honor our troops overseas. Thank you for your support!
📅 Friday, January 23
⏰ JV Boys- 4:30 pm
📍 Sheldon Middle School Gym
⏰ JV Girls- 4:30 pm • Girls V - 6:00 pm • Boys V 7:30 pm
📍 Sheldon High School Gym
Please join us in "remembering everyone deployed" by wearing red at the basketball games on Friday, January 23.
Staff and students are encourage to wear red throughout the day as well to honor our troops overseas. Thank you for your support!
📅 Friday, January 23
⏰ JV Boys- 4:30 pm
📍 Sheldon Middle School Gym
⏰ JV Girls- 4:30 pm • Girls V - 6:00 pm • Boys V 7:30 pm
📍 Sheldon High School Gym

Sheldon Community School District will be dismissing at 12:30pm on Wednesday, January 21 due to the impending weather. There will be no after school practices or activities.

The Sheldon Community School District has open paraeducator positions!
Apply online through Iowa.schoolspring.com or iowa.schoolspring.com/ or contact the Superintendent’s office.
Sheldon Community School District
1700 E. Fourth Street, Sheldon, IA 51201
Apply online through Iowa.schoolspring.com or iowa.schoolspring.com/ or contact the Superintendent’s office.
Sheldon Community School District
1700 E. Fourth Street, Sheldon, IA 51201

Congratulations to the Sheldon Middle School Students of the Month - Kenley Robinson, Olivia Griffith, Hayden Beckman and Layla Rodriguez. Thank you for showing what it means to be an Orab each day.

Last week, we honored our wrestling and wrestling cheerleader seniors. Your commitment is admirable, and we wish you all the best in your next chapter!
Jack Leng, Mitchel Fischer, Kolton Roos, Dominic Rounds and Adyn Whitcanack.
Jack Leng, Mitchel Fischer, Kolton Roos, Dominic Rounds and Adyn Whitcanack.

East Elementary kindergarteners experimented with watercolor paints to create festive winter-themed artwork!
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Adyn Whitcanack*
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Adyn Whitcanack*

East Elementary students and staff enjoyed a fun-filled, snow-themed Orab Celebration Day! Students participated in craft and reading activities, all tied to the Leader in Me program.
Leader in Me is a comprehensive PK–12 framework that develops student leadership, builds a culture of trust, and supports academic success by empowering students, educators, and families with essential leadership and life skills for future success.
Leader in Me is a comprehensive PK–12 framework that develops student leadership, builds a culture of trust, and supports academic success by empowering students, educators, and families with essential leadership and life skills for future success.







East Elementary students and staff enjoyed a fun-filled, snow-themed Orab Celebration Day! Students participated in craft and reading activities, all tied to the Leader in Me program.
Leader in Me is a comprehensive PK–12 framework that develops student leadership, builds a culture of trust, and supports academic success by empowering students, educators, and families with essential leadership and life skills for future success.
Leader in Me is a comprehensive PK–12 framework that develops student leadership, builds a culture of trust, and supports academic success by empowering students, educators, and families with essential leadership and life skills for future success.








Congratulations to the following Orab girl wrestlers on their outstanding performance at the Siouxland Conference Meet!
3rd- Peyton Crawley
2nd- Ashley Brinkman
3rd - Kollyns Moser
3rd- Peyton Crawley
2nd- Ashley Brinkman
3rd - Kollyns Moser



Reminder: there will be no school Monday, January 19.
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Reed Jager*
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Reed Jager*

❄️💙 WEAR BLUE AT EAST 💙❄️
Friday, January 16 - Orab Celebration Day
East Elementary students are encouraged to wear blue tomorrow for Orab Celebration Day! The Leader in Me Celebrations Committee selects a theme and plans fun activities to match. This year’s theme is snow, and students will enjoy a variety of snow-themed activities throughout the day.
Friday, January 16 - Orab Celebration Day
East Elementary students are encouraged to wear blue tomorrow for Orab Celebration Day! The Leader in Me Celebrations Committee selects a theme and plans fun activities to match. This year’s theme is snow, and students will enjoy a variety of snow-themed activities throughout the day.


The Orab Wrestling Team seniors will be recognized at tomorrow night’s meet as we take time to honor their dedication, leadership, and commitment to the program. Please join us in celebrating these athletes for their years of hard work. We wish you continued success and happiness as you move forward beyond high school and begin the next chapter of your journey.
📅 Thursday, January 15
⏰ Before the start of the last dual (meet is 6-9pm)
📍 Sheldon High School Gym
📅 Thursday, January 15
⏰ Before the start of the last dual (meet is 6-9pm)
📍 Sheldon High School Gym

O’Brien County Conservation recently hosted a poster contest for East Elementary fourth graders. Students were challenged to design a paper bag in any style they chose, as long as it followed the theme “Home Is Where the Habitat Is.”
Selah Bootsma was selected as the winner from our school and received a $10 prize from O’Brien County Conservation. Many outstanding posters were submitted, making it a very tough competition!
Selah Bootsma was selected as the winner from our school and received a $10 prize from O’Brien County Conservation. Many outstanding posters were submitted, making it a very tough competition!

