Come be a teacher at Sheldon Community School District! Join a team that is passionate about student success, supportive of one another, and proud to be Orabs. Make a difference every day in a district that values innovation, relationships, and community.

Apply online through Iowa.schoolspring.com or contact the Superintendent’s office.
Sheldon Community School District
1700 E. Fourth Street, Sheldon, IA 51201
1 day ago, Sheldon Community School District
Come be a teacher at Sheldon Community School District! Join a team that is passionate about student success, supportive of one another, and proud to be Orabs. Make a difference every day in a district that values innovation, relationships, and community.  Apply online through Iowa.schoolspring.com or contact the Superintendent’s office. Sheldon Community School District 1700 E. Fourth Street, Sheldon, IA 51201
Show your support for our All-State Speech and State Wrestling participants before they head off to state!

Goodie bags are available in the high school office—feel free to stop by and add any fun treats or items you think they’ll enjoy on their trip. Let’s send them off knowing the entire community is cheering them on!

*Images created by Sheldon High School student, Rachel Besaw*
6 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
Show your support for our All-State Speech and State Wrestling participants before they head off to state!   Goodie bags are available in the high school office—feel free to stop by and add any fun treats or items you think they’ll enjoy on their trip. Let’s send them off knowing the entire community is cheering them on!  *Images created by Sheldon High School student, Rachel Besaw*
Show your support for our All-State Speech and State Wrestling participants before they head off to state!   Goodie bags are available in the high school office—feel free to stop by and add any fun treats or items you think they’ll enjoy on their trip. Let’s send them off knowing the entire community is cheering them on!  *Images created by Sheldon High School student, Rachel Besaw*
📢 ATTENTION! 📢
As part of the High School Renovation Project, E. 4th Street in front of the high school will be closed to all through traffic tomorrow, Tuesday, February 17.

🚧 Students are asked to use the East/Activities entrance
🚧 Parent drop-off and pick-up will take place in the East Parking Lot

The current plan is for regular access to resume on Wednesday, February 18. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
6 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
📢 ATTENTION! 📢 As part of the High School Renovation Project, E. 4th Street in front of the high school will be closed to all through traffic tomorrow, Tuesday, February 17.  🚧 Students are asked to use the East/Activities entrance 🚧 Parent drop-off and pick-up will take place in the East Parking Lot  The current plan is for regular access to resume on Wednesday, February 18. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
East Elementary students have been busy learning, growing, and working hard each day! From building foundational skills to exploring new ideas, our students are showing curiosity, creativity, and determination in everything they do.
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Eva Krogman*
6 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
East Elementary students have been busy learning, growing, and working hard each day! From building foundational skills to exploring new ideas, our students are showing curiosity, creativity, and determination in everything they do. *Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Eva Krogman*
Congratulations to our 2026 Pop-A-Shot Shoot-Off Champions, Thomas Bunkers and Aylah Sauer! These two rose to the top and earned their titles with impressive shooting skills and consistency. What a fun and competitive season it has been!

Thank you to everyone who participated throughout the season and helped make this event so much fun. The energy and friendly competition made it a highlight of the year.

An extra special thank you to this year’s sponsors for your generous support. Your partnership helped make the Pop-A-Shot Shoot-Off possible and added to the excitement for our students and fans!
8 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
Congratulations to our 2026 Pop-A-Shot Shoot-Off Champions, Thomas Bunkers and Aylah Sauer! These two rose to the top and earned their titles with impressive shooting skills and consistency. What a fun and competitive season it has been!  Thank you to everyone who participated throughout the season and helped make this event so much fun. The energy and friendly competition made it a highlight of the year.  An extra special thank you to this year’s sponsors for your generous support. Your partnership helped make the Pop-A-Shot Shoot-Off possible and added to the excitement for our students and fans!
Congratulations to our 2026 Pop-A-Shot Shoot-Off Champions, Thomas Bunkers and Aylah Sauer! These two rose to the top and earned their titles with impressive shooting skills and consistency. What a fun and competitive season it has been!  Thank you to everyone who participated throughout the season and helped make this event so much fun. The energy and friendly competition made it a highlight of the year.  An extra special thank you to this year’s sponsors for your generous support. Your partnership helped make the Pop-A-Shot Shoot-Off possible and added to the excitement for our students and fans!
Curious about upcoming no school days, parent/teacher conferences, early dismissals, holidays, and other important dates? Stay in the know all year long with our official yearly school calendar.

Visit our website today and bookmark the yearly calendar so you never miss an important date! Simply go to www.sheldonschools.com and click on the district calendar tab!
8 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
Curious about upcoming no school days, parent/teacher conferences, early dismissals, holidays, and other important dates? Stay in the know all year long with our official yearly school calendar.  Visit our website today and bookmark the yearly calendar so you never miss an important date! Simply go to www.sheldonschools.com and click on the district calendar tab!
🖤🧡Happy Valentine’s Day from the Sheldon Community School District! 🧡🖤

We are grateful for our incredible students, staff, families, and community who make our schools such a special place every day. Thank you for the support, kindness, and care you share throughout the year—we’re lucky to be part of such a wonderful Orab community.
8 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
🖤🧡Happy Valentine’s Day from the Sheldon Community School District! 🧡🖤  We are grateful for our incredible students, staff, families, and community who make our schools such a special place every day. Thank you for the support, kindness, and care you share throughout the year—we’re lucky to be part of such a wonderful Orab community.
East Elementary students are busy learning, growing, and working hard each day!
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Olivia Prewitt*
9 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
East Elementary students are busy learning, growing, and working hard each day! *Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Olivia Prewitt*
East Elementary students are busy learning, growing, and working hard each day! *Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Olivia Prewitt*
Come down to Orab Gym tomorrow night for our final Pop-A-Shot contest!

We’ll be hosting a special “Top Shooter” where the top boy and top girl shooters will win a special basketball! Pay a dollar for a chance to win for making a free throw. Don’t miss the excitement. It’s going to be a night of fun, competition, and school spirit!

📅 Thursday, February 12
⏰ 7:30 pm (game start times)
📍 Sheldon High School Gym
10 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
Third-grade students were excited to receive their very own dictionaries. Thank you to the Sheldon Prairie Queen Kiwanis for this generous donation and continued support of our students!
12 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
Third-grade students were excited to receive their very own dictionaries. Thank you to the Sheldon Prairie Queen Kiwanis for this generous donation and continued support of our students!
Third-grade students were excited to receive their very own dictionaries. Thank you to the Sheldon Prairie Queen Kiwanis for this generous donation and continued support of our students!
Third-grade students were excited to receive their very own dictionaries. Thank you to the Sheldon Prairie Queen Kiwanis for this generous donation and continued support of our students!
🎶 SINGING VALENTINES 🎶

Sheldon High Schol Show & Jazz Choirs are hosting a "Singing Valentine" fundraiser to support the band and choir! One song costs $5, and $10 gets you a song with a rose.

All orders are due in the office by Tuesday, February 10, and can be for any student or staff member across all four buildings. Happy Valentine's Day!
16 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
🎶 SINGING VALENTINES 🎶  Sheldon High Schol Show & Jazz Choirs are hosting a "Singing Valentine" fundraiser to support the band and choir! One song costs $5, and $10 gets you a song with a rose.  All orders are due in the office by Tuesday, February 10, and can be for any student or staff member across all four buildings. Happy Valentine's Day!
KINDNESS WEEK DRESS UP DAYS

East Elementary is spreading kindness with Valentine-themed dress-up days during Kindness Week! Students and staff are invited to show their hearts, colors, and school spirit while celebrating the importance of kindness.
16 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
KINDNESS WEEK DRESS UP DAYS  East Elementary is spreading kindness with Valentine-themed dress-up days during Kindness Week! Students and staff are invited to show their hearts, colors, and school spirit while celebrating the importance of kindness.
🎶 Band Cards for Sale! 🎶

Sheldon Orab Music Booster Discount Cards are now available! Support the music department while saving at businesses all over Sheldon. Cards can be purchased from any Sheldon High School music student or at Touch of Hope, Ben Franklin, Hair Headquarters, and Vamp Salon.

💳 Cards are $20 each.
💵 Cash or checks payable to Orab Music Boosters.
17 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
🎶 Band Cards for Sale! 🎶  Sheldon Orab Music Booster Discount Cards are now available! Support the music department while saving at businesses all over Sheldon. Cards can be purchased from any Sheldon High School music student or at Touch of Hope, Ben Franklin, Hair Headquarters, and Vamp Salon.  💳 Cards are $20 each. 💵 Cash or checks payable to Orab Music Boosters.
The Sheldon Community School District Athletic Booster Club Meetiong will take place tonight at the high school.
18 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
The Sheldon Community School District Athletic Booster Club Meetiong will take place tonight at the high school.
This week, we celebrate National School Counselor Week and recognize the incredible impact our school counselors have on students, staff, and families.

School counselors support academic success, promote social and emotional well-being, and help students plan for their futures—all while being trusted listeners and advocates. Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to helping every student succeed. We appreciate all that you do, today and every day!
19 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
national school counselor week

Congratulations to our January 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! Go Orabs!

20 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
Congratulations to our November 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! Go Orabs!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!

East Elementary students and staff had a terrific time celebrating the 100th day of school on Friday, January 30! There were 100-themed shirts, they snapped photos by the awesome entryway decorations put up by Excellence for East, and enjoyed a variety of fun activities. Students completed crafts, made guesses in the “Which jar has 100?” challenge, and celebrated all day long. What a great milestone and a great day! 🎉💯
21 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!

East Elementary students and staff had a terrific time celebrating the 100th day of school on Friday, January 30! There were 100-themed shirts, they snapped photos by the awesome entryway decorations put up by Excellence for East, and enjoyed a variety of fun activities. Students completed crafts, made guesses in the “Which jar has 100?” challenge, and celebrated all day long. What a great milestone and a great day! 🎉💯
21 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!

East Elementary students and staff had a terrific time celebrating the 100th day of school on Friday, January 30! There were 100-themed shirts, they snapped photos by the awesome entryway decorations put up by Excellence for East, and enjoyed a variety of fun activities. Students completed crafts, made guesses in the “Which jar has 100?” challenge, and celebrated all day long. What a great milestone and a great day! 🎉💯
21 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
East Elementary's 100th Day of School!
Sheldon Community School District will have no school Friday, January 23 due to extreme cold temperatures.
30 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
Sheldon Community School District will have no school Friday, January 23 due to extreme cold temperatures.