🎶 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!
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.
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.
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.

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!
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!

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!

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! 🎉💯
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! 🎉💯










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! 🎉💯
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! 🎉💯










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! 🎉💯
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! 🎉💯










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

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.

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

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.







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.


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!

