We’re excited to introduce you to our new teachers and staff members and give our community a chance to get to know the people who will be making a difference in the lives of our students.
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be featuring our new employees and sharing a little about who they are, their role in our district, and what they’re looking forward to this school year.
Help us give Emma a warm Orab welcome!
We’re excited to introduce you to our new teachers and staff members and give our community a chance to get to know the people who will be making a difference in the lives of our students.
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be featuring our new employees and sharing a little about who they are, their role in our district, and what they’re looking forward to this school year.
Help us give Matt a warm Orab welcome!
Students will be seeking donations September 4–14. All money raised stays right here in our school! Funds help provide field trips, student rewards, classroom supplies and much more. The color run will be the celebration of our students' fundraising success! If we surpass our goal, they school will purchase a commemorative color run t-shirt for every student!
💰 DONATING 💰
◾ Donations can be given to any SMS student.
◾ Drop off a donation at the Sheldon Middle School office.
◾ Use the QR code to make a donation online.
SMS COLOR RUN
📅 WHEN: Friday, September 25
⏰ TIME: 2:30–3:15 PM
📍 WHERE: Sheldon Middle School
👤 FOR: Sheldon Middle School students
Community, parents, family and friends are welcome to come watch and cheer on our students! The run is the students' reward, celebrating their fundraising success!
Thank you for supporting our Sheldon Middle School students! Your generosity helps make educational experiences, rewards, and classroom resources possible.
📅 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 5:15 pm
📍 Sheldon Middle School Library
Purchase any Powerade, Core Power, or BODYARMOR products at Sheldon Hy-Vee, and 50¢ from every case sold will be donated to Sheldon High School.
Stock up on your favorite sports drinks, support our students, and help make a difference—one case at a time! Thank you to Sheldon Hy-Vee for supporting Sheldon High School and our students!
The Orab School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow. Community members are welcome and encouraged to attend to stay informed and engaged with what’s happening in our schools.
📅 Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 5:00 pm
📍 East Elementary Conference Room
📅 Homecoming Week: September 14–18
🏈 Theme: Friday Night Lights
Get ready to show your Orab spirit all week long! We can’t wait to celebrate homecoming, have some fun, and make great memories together! Let's go Orabs!
Perspective Insurance is partnering with Sanford Sheldon Medical Center to raise awareness for breast cancer and give back to our local community. A portion of the proceeds will go directly to local families impacted by cancer.
🎀 Wear your Pink Out shirt and show your support!
🏐 Thursday, October 1 – Volleyball
Sheldon vs. Boyden-Hull • Orab Gym
🏈 Friday, October 2 – Football
Sheldon vs. Unity Christian • Orab Field
Let’s fill the stands with PINK and come together to support local families impacted by breast cancer! 💗
🛍️ ORDER YOUR SHIRT:
👉 wefighttogether2026.itemorder.com
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, September 2
⏰ 6:00 pm
📍 Sheldon High School
We are incredibly proud of these East Elementary 3rd grade students who were recognized for scoring in the Top 2% of all 3rd graders across the state of Iowa in math! These outstanding students were honored with their awards at a special assembly last Friday. Their achievement is a wonderful reflection of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to learning. Way to go Orabs!
A huge thank you to our School Board members, Amy, Trevor, and Tyler, for volunteering their time at our Back to School Bash the Wednesday before school started! And to Iowa State Bank for providing and grilling the hot dogs and hamburgers! We appreciate you helping make the evening special for our employees and kicking off the new school year on such a fun note.
A special thank you as well to our amazing kitchen staff for preparing and serving the delicious meal. Your hard work is always appreciated!
Our employees had a great time gathering, enjoying a meal, and celebrating the start of another school year. We’re grateful for the people who help make Sheldon Community School District such a great place to be! Go Orabs!
We’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our students! If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity to work in a great school community, we’d love to have you Join the Orab Team!
HOW TO APPLY
💻 Apply Online: Iowa.SchoolSpring.com
📄 Request an Application or Send Your Resume: shelley.hoogers@sheldonschools.com
🏫 Questions: Contact the Superintendent’s Office:
1700 E. Fourth Street, Sheldon, IA 51201
Come down to Orab Field this Friday night and join Security National Bank for a FREE football toss before the game (7pm game start)!
🏈 Make 1 throw → Get a FREE popcorn!
🏈 Make 3 throws → Get a FREE T-shirt AND Security National Bank will make a $10 donation to the Orab Athletic Booster Club!
Bring the family, test your throwing skills, and help support Orab activities! We’ll see you at Orab Field! GO ORABS!
What a great first day! We hope all of our students, teachers, and staff had an excellent day filled with smiles, new beginnings, and plenty of Orab pride!
Watch our first day video!
The first day is always full of excitement and new adventures, and we’re so excited to see what this school year has in store. Here’s to a year filled with learning, growth, friendships, and unforgettable memories!
We can’t wait for the year ahead and all the amazing things our Orab students and staff will accomplish together! Welcome back, Orabs! Let’s make it a great year!
The new school year is almost here, and we can't wait to welcome our students and families back!
📅 Wednesday, August 19
⏰ 4-6 pm
📍 Sheldon Middle, High School & East Elementary
This is a great opportunity to become familiar with your school meet your teachers, ask questions, and start the year with confidence. We look forward to seeing everyone and kicking off another fantastic year at Sheldon Community School District! Let's go Orabs!
**Please note: Incoming 5th grade students do not need to attend due to their orientation the day before**
2026-27 Sheldon Community School District Activity Passes Are Now Available!
Get ready to cheer on the Orabs all year long! We can't wait to see our fans filling the stands and supporting our students throughout another exciting year of Orab athletics and activities!
Purchase your activity pass today using the link below. ⬇️
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/sheldon/tickets
**REMINDER: All Sheldon High School students will receive a FREE activity pass for the 2026-27 school year**
Be sure to mark your calendars and stay connected with Sheldon Community School District for updates throughout the school year! We can’t wait to welcome our students back! Let's go Orabs!
Don't miss out! The Orab Fall Apparel Store closes tomorrow! Be sure to place your order before it's too late and gear up for the new school year with your favorite Orab apparel.
🛒 Order online before the store closes tomorrow!
https://sheldonfallsports2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
ORDER DEADLINE: Thursday, August 6 - 11:59 PM
SHIPPING: Orders will ship 4–6 weeks after the store closes
Take a look and get a head start on back-to-school shopping so you're ready for a great first day. We can't wait to welcome our students back for another fantastic school year!
Go to: www.sheldonschools.com
Click the Parents tab and find each school's supply list!
