Students in Mr. Fischer’s Life Skills 2 class at Sheldon High School took part in a fun and challenging communication activity while decorating cupcakes. One student was blindfolded while a partner gave step-by-step directions on how to decorate the cupcake correctly, putting their listening and communication skills to the test. It was a great hands-on way to practice teamwork, clear instructions, and problem-solving! Way to go Orabs!
Our talented Sheldon Middle School 6th grade students will host “Night of the Notables” tonight! This engaging project brings history to life as students research and portray influential figures from the past. Join us to see their hard work in action and hear what they’ve learned! Go Orabs!
📅 Thursday, April 16
⏰ 7:00 - 7:30 pm
📍 Sheldon Middle School
📅 Thursday, April 16
⏰ 7:00 - 7:30 pm
📍 Sheldon Middle School
The Sheldon Community School District has open positions! Join a supportive team that is dedicated to helping students learn, grow, and succeed every day. Go Orabs!
Apply online through TeachIowa at Iowa.schoolspring.com or request an application or send a resume to shelley.hoogers@sheldonschools.com.
For questions, contact the Superintendent’s office.
Sheldon Community School District, 1700 E. Fourth Street, Sheldon, IA 51201
Apply online through TeachIowa at Iowa.schoolspring.com or request an application or send a resume to shelley.hoogers@sheldonschools.com.
For questions, contact the Superintendent’s office.
Sheldon Community School District, 1700 E. Fourth Street, Sheldon, IA 51201
Sheldon Middle School 7th graders took part in a fun TA activity playing reverse charades! One student guessed while the rest of their team worked together to act out the phrases, creating lots of energy, teamwork, and laughs. Way to go Orabs!
Sheldon Middle School 5th-8th grade girls are encouraged to sign up for a basketball camp focused on building strong fundamentals and improving overall skills on the court.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn, improve, and have fun—be sure to sign up bye Monday, April 20 to receive a t-shirt!
📅 Wednesday, May 13
⏰ 2:30 - 3:45 pm
📍 Sheldon Middle School
A special highlight of the camp will be the opportunity to learn from Sheldon alumni Maliah and Makenna Kleinhesselink. They’ll share their experience, provide valuable tips, and work directly with campers to demonstrate key techniques.
The Sheldon Community School District’s last day of school will be Friday, May 22! Let’s finish strong these final weeks and make the most of every day. Go Orabs!
Mark your calendars now! We have an exciting lineup planned for this year’s Summer Theatre season!
*Images created by Sheldon High School student, Rachel Besaw*
*Images created by Sheldon High School student, Rachel Besaw*
East Elementary Spring Concerts are this coming week! Our students have been working hard practicing their songs, learning new skills, and preparing an exciting performance. We can’t wait for you to see and hear all of their efforts come to life on stage! Go Orabs!
Monday, April 13
3rd grade - 6:30pm
4th grade - 7:15pm
Tuesday, April 14
1st grade - 6:30pm
2nd grade - 7:15pm
Monday, April 13
3rd grade - 6:30pm
4th grade - 7:15pm
Tuesday, April 14
1st grade - 6:30pm
2nd grade - 7:15pm
The Orab Music Booster Club will be meeting tonight!
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, April 9
⏰ 5:15 pm
📍 Sheldon Middle School Library
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, April 9
⏰ 5:15 pm
📍 Sheldon Middle School Library
Little Orabs Preschool students wrapped up a Construction Study, exploring how buildings and structures are created using tools, materials, and teamwork!
East Elementary Spring Concerts are coming up next week! Our students have been working hard practicing their songs, learning new skills, and preparing an exciting performance. We can’t wait for you to see and hear all of their efforts come to life on stage! Go Orabs!
Monday, April 13
3rd grade - 6:30pm
4th grade - 7:15pm
Tuesday, April 14
1st grade - 6:30pm
2nd grade - 7:15pm
Monday, April 13
3rd grade - 6:30pm
4th grade - 7:15pm
Tuesday, April 14
1st grade - 6:30pm
2nd grade - 7:15pm
Sheldon Middle School students had a great time learning the fundamentals of pickleball in P.E., building their skills through practice, teamwork, and friendly competition! Way to go Orabs!
2026 Pickleball Champions:
7th Grade: Gage Jager & Levi Molettiere
8th Grade: Kade Sneiderman & Darren Vollink
2026 Pickleball Champions:
7th Grade: Gage Jager & Levi Molettiere
8th Grade: Kade Sneiderman & Darren Vollink
East Elementary 1D earned a classroom reward for their hard work over the past couple of weeks—enjoying lunch right in their classroom! Way to go Orabs!
Happy National School Librarian Day!
Today we celebrate our amazing school librarians who inspire a love of reading, support student learning, and help our schools run smoothly every day. Thank you for all you do to make a difference in the lives of our students and staff! We appreciate you!
Today we celebrate our amazing school librarians who inspire a love of reading, support student learning, and help our schools run smoothly every day. Thank you for all you do to make a difference in the lives of our students and staff! We appreciate you!
Sheldon High School art students recently attended the Northwestern College Creative Pathways Art Career Day. They spent time connecting with artists and creative professionals, learning about careers in the arts, and even creating a few small pieces of their own! Way to go Orabs!
Sheldon East Elementary students recently participated in the Playmaker’s Camp at MOC-Floyd Valley, gaining valuable skills and experience while having a great time!
Give a big round of applause to our Sheldon High School Individual All-State Speech performers!
They traveled to UNI’s campus this week where Theresa Nilles presented her Expository Address, “A Musical Journey,” Rachel Besaw performed her Prose piece, “Going Grapefruit,” and Eli Thiner shared his Storytelling performance, “I, Cthulhu.” It was a fantastic day! Way to go Orabs!
They traveled to UNI’s campus this week where Theresa Nilles presented her Expository Address, “A Musical Journey,” Rachel Besaw performed her Prose piece, “Going Grapefruit,” and Eli Thiner shared his Storytelling performance, “I, Cthulhu.” It was a fantastic day! Way to go Orabs!
Sheldon Middle School 5th graders put their creativity to the test with their Trash-to-Treasure projects, turning everyday materials into something completely new. Their imagination, effort, and innovation truly stood out!
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Olivia Prewitt*
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Olivia Prewitt*
Today we celebrate and thank our incredible paraprofessionals at Sheldon Community School District! 🧡
Your dedication, patience, and support make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students every single day. From providing one-on-one assistance to helping create a positive and inclusive learning environment, your impact does not go unnoticed.
We are grateful for all that you do to help our students learn, grow, and succeed. Thank you for being such an important part of our Orab family!
Your dedication, patience, and support make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students every single day. From providing one-on-one assistance to helping create a positive and inclusive learning environment, your impact does not go unnoticed.
We are grateful for all that you do to help our students learn, grow, and succeed. Thank you for being such an important part of our Orab family!
The Sheldon Athletic Booster Club will be holding its monthly meeting tonight!
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, April 1
⏰ 6:00 pm
📍 Sheldon High School
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, April 1
⏰ 6:00 pm
📍 Sheldon High School
