East Elementary School

The Sheldon Orab Boys Youth Basketball Camp is right around the corner! This camp is open to boys in 1st through 4th grade.

Cost is $25 per student and payment must be received by Monday, May 4th to guarantee a shirt by the start of camp. Registrations will still be accepted after this date, but a shirt will not be guaranteed at camp.

◾️ Camp will be run by boys basketball coaching staff
◾️ High school boys basketball players will also be on hand to assist in coaching
◾️ Campers will be split up based on age to work together on fundamentals
◾️ This is a great opportunity for all those who enjoy the game of basketball and are looking for an opportunity to improve

Register online at:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/sheldon/camps

Orab summer gear is here! The online apparel store is officially open—be sure to get your orders in by Monday, May 4. Don’t miss your chance to stock up for the season!

Place your orders here:
https://sheldonsummersports2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Our Summer Strength & Conditioning store is now open! Gear up and look the part while you put in the work.
Store closes on Wednesday,May 6 - get your geat at:
https://sheldonsummerperformance2026.itemorder.com/.../home/

🏈 Youth Football Camp is Coming Up! 🏈
Get ready to learn, compete, and have FUN! Join us where young athletes will build skills, grow confidence, and love the game even more.
💪 Skill development
🔥 Fun competitions
👊 Great coaching & energy
Don’t miss your chance to be part of it—bring a friend and get ready to work and have fun! Questions, contact Andy Cooper - andy.cooper@sheldonschools.com
Sign up at https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/sheldon/camps

East Elementary students took advantage of last week’s beautiful weather by getting creative with a fun sidewalk chalk activity. Way to go Orabs!

The Orab Summer Apparel Store is now open! Get geared up and game-day ready with styles that will have you looking your best in the stands or on the go. Don’t miss out—place your order online by Monday, May 4!

Place your orders here:
https://sheldonsummersports2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

The Orab Summer Apparel Store is now open! Be sure to place your order online by Monday, May 4.

Place your orders here:
https://sheldonsummersports2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

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

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*

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

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

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!

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!

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!

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

Sheldon Community School District will have no school on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6. We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend and has a wonderful time off!