East Elementary School

There will be no school November 26-29 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Registration for the upcoming Sheldon Volleyball Club season is now open to all athletes in 4th-11th grade!
Register by Wednesday, November 26 by using this link:
tinyurl.com/sheldonvb25
Sheldon Volleyball Club Parent Meeting
⏰ 6:30 pm
📅 Monday, December 1
📍 Sheldon Middle School Commons
Please bring the $130 fee to the meeting. Check or Venmo payment is accepted.
Venmo: @CorrinaAlexander. Checks Payable To: Sheldon Volleyball Club

The Sheldon High School Fall Play starts tomorrow!

Join us this weekend for The Alibis! This clever and entertaining play by Jonathan Dorf takes audiences on a suspenseful — and often hilarious — journey as a detective works to solve a mysterious murder. Don’t miss this fun and engaging performance showcasing the incredible talent of our high school students!

Reminder, tickets must be purchased through bound:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/sheldon/tickets

East Elementary students had a blast exploring a variety of fun and engaging learning activities!

Congratulations to Sheldon Community School District's newly-elected school board members. Their role is vital for shaping the future of public education and influencing the educational outcomes and personal growth of students.

Happy National Education Day! Say thank you to any school staff member and wish them a great day!
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Elliott Shirk*

Honoring our heroes on Veterans Day. Thank you for your sacrifice.
Join us today at our Veterans Day Program at 10am in the high school auditorium. We invite the entire community to join us as we honor and celebrate the service and sacrifice of our local veterans.
*Thank You Veterans image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Koby Peelen*

Join us this weekend for Sheldon High School’s fall play, The Alibis! This entertaining production is filled with mystery, humor, and plenty of surprises as a group of quirky characters each share their “alibi” for a crime that may—or may not—have happened.

Bring your family and friends for an evening of laughter and great performances by our talented students. Don’t miss your chance to support local theater and enjoy a fun night out in the Orab community!

Join us in showing our gratitude and respect for those who have served our country by wearing red, white, and blue next Tuesday, November 11, during our Veterans Day Assembly. This special event is an opportunity for our school community to come together and honor the bravery, sacrifice, and dedication of our nation’s veterans. Let’s fill the gym with patriotic colors

Join us tonight at the Sheldon Athletic Booster Club Meeting!

After wrapping up their social unit on Sheldon history, East Elementary third graders took a trip to the Sheldon museum!

Join us tonight at the Orab Gym for Dance Team Family and Friends Night! Come cheer on the Sheldon Dance Team as they showcase their routines and share their hard work with you!

Join us next Tuesday for our Veterans Day Assembly, hosted by the Sheldon High School Student Leadership Team.
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Emma Bunkers*

Congratulations to Mrs. Stephanie Pritts on being named the 2026 Iowa Department of Education Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Pritts currently serves as an instructional coach at Sheldon Community School District and brings 23 years of dedication and excellence to the field of education. Throughout her career, she has primarily taught first and third grades, making a lasting impact on countless students and colleagues through her passion for learning and leadership.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to student success, your ability to inspire those around you, and your leadership in advancing high-quality teaching practices. Your dedication to continuous improvement and your deep care for students and staff alike embody the very best of what education represents.

Congratulations again on this well-deserved honor—your hard work, heart, and leadership make Sheldon and the entire state of Iowa proud!

Save the date for the Sheldon High School Fall Musical, “The Alibi”!
Performances begin at 7:30 PM each night at the high school. Don’t miss this exciting show!

*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Drew Sauer*

Reminder, tickets must be purchased at:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/sheldon/tickets

The 2025-26 Orab Basketball Store is now live!
Orders are due by Thursday, October 30, at 11:59pm and will be delivered to the high school in 4-6 weeks from the store closing. Get your Orab Basketball gear today!
https://sheldonbasketball2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Congratulations to our October Students of the Month at East Elementary! Your positive attitudes, hard work, and kindness make a difference every day. We’re proud of the example you set for others—keep up the great work!

Reminder - there is no school this Friday, October 31

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

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.