Sheldon Community School District

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*

Mark your calendars for the Annual Sheldon Middle School Book Fair!
Monday-Wednesday, Octoer 27-29, 2025

This exciting event is a great opportunity for students and families to explore a wide variety of books, eye-catching posters and exciting extras for everyone!

East Elementary students Mrs. Arnold's 3rd grade class are focusing on a main idea and supporting details in their reading lesson.

*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Gage Haan*

Sheldon Middle School students are working hard.

*Post created by Sheldon High School Mass Media Student, Elliott Shirk*

Come out and cheer on the Marching Orabs along with many other talented bands from around the state! It’s sure to be a fantastic day filled with beautiful music and great performances. GO ORABS!

Reminder that tickets must be purchased online through Bound at: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/sheldon/tickets

Little Orab Preschool students enjoyed a beautiful morning playing outside!

*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media Student, Hailey Whittaker*

Congratulations to the Sheldon Esports Team!

The varsity team of Super Smash Bros: Ultimate, advanced to a 4-0 record this season. Their Tuesday contest against Hampton-Dumont-CAL was won 2 games to 0. They won their first game 13-9 and their second game 14-10.

Next week, the Orabs will host Okoboji in person at home, as opposed to the online matches that are typically held.