East Elementary students are invited to wear their favorite team colors this Friday, September 5.


Mark Your Calendars!
School picture day is Thursday, September 18
PK and TK will take pictures on Friday, September 19
Retakes will be Monday, September 29
School picture day is Thursday, September 18
PK and TK will take pictures on Friday, September 19
Retakes will be Monday, September 29

There will be no school this Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.

Mark your calendars for the Security National Bank Tailgate! This is a great way to support project prom!

2025 Homecoming activities will be September 22-26.
Homecoming week theme and dress-up days will be announced within the first few weeks of school.
CORONATION
Tuesday, September 23, at 8:00pm in the high school gymnasium.
HIGH SCHOOL DANCE
Friday, September 26, following the football game vs. Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley
Homecoming week theme and dress-up days will be announced within the first few weeks of school.
CORONATION
Tuesday, September 23, at 8:00pm in the high school gymnasium.
HIGH SCHOOL DANCE
Friday, September 26, following the football game vs. Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley

In preparation for the 2025-26 school year, staff enjoyed a kick off to bring everyone together to build community and morale!
Thank you to Brady's Pub, Scooters, Kwik Star, Taco Johns and Hy-Vee for graciously donating prizes. Plus a huge shout out to The Loft on Old 60 for hosting us in your great and unique space, as well as Nick Trivia for the fun entertainment!
Thank you to Brady's Pub, Scooters, Kwik Star, Taco Johns and Hy-Vee for graciously donating prizes. Plus a huge shout out to The Loft on Old 60 for hosting us in your great and unique space, as well as Nick Trivia for the fun entertainment!





Mark your calendars for the Security National Bank Tailgate! this is a great way to support project prom!

First Day of School 2025
Make this year the best one yet. GO ORABS!
Make this year the best one yet. GO ORABS!







As the 2025-26 school year starts, we want to remind intown students to be at their designated stops and to arrive early. We hope you have an awesome year!

YOUR VOTE MATTERS!
Sheldon Community School District's PPEL vote will take place on Tuesday, September 9. Continued support for the PPEL has enabled us to maintain quality facilities with repairs, strengthen safely, and enhance accessibility and educational quality.
Contact us with any questions you may have!
Sheldon CommunitySchool District Office: 712-324-2504
Sheldon Community School District's PPEL vote will take place on Tuesday, September 9. Continued support for the PPEL has enabled us to maintain quality facilities with repairs, strengthen safely, and enhance accessibility and educational quality.
Contact us with any questions you may have!
Sheldon CommunitySchool District Office: 712-324-2504



Mark your calendars!
We can't wait to see everyone back in the buildings! GO ORABS!
Sheldon Middle School and East Elementary will being Monday, August 25.
Sheldon High School and Little Orabs Preschool start Tuesday, September 2.
High school students will begin their school day 10 minutes earlier for the entire 2025-26 school year.

Congratulations to the following Sheldon Community School District employees who reached milestone years of service awards upon completion of the 2024-2025 school year! Thank you for your continued commitment to excellence. Your dedication inspires us all.




Breakfast is served Monday through Friday!
Thank you to our wonderful kitchen staff who serve breakfast at each of our buildings.
Free and reduced applications are available in the school offices, or at https://www.sheldonschools.com/page/free
Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, especially for students. If your student doesn't have time to each breakfast at home, they can eat breakfast at school. Eating breakfast can benefit them in many ways throughout the school day. They are able to concentrate better, are more alert, and can have better test scores!
Thank you to our wonderful kitchen staff who serve breakfast at each of our buildings.
Free and reduced applications are available in the school offices, or at https://www.sheldonschools.com/page/free
Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, especially for students. If your student doesn't have time to each breakfast at home, they can eat breakfast at school. Eating breakfast can benefit them in many ways throughout the school day. They are able to concentrate better, are more alert, and can have better test scores!

You are invited to our Back to School Open House
Wednesday, August 20, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm
This event is a wonderful opportunity for students and parents to meet teachers, tour the school, and get ready for the upcoming school year. We hope to see you there!
Wednesday, August 20, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm
This event is a wonderful opportunity for students and parents to meet teachers, tour the school, and get ready for the upcoming school year. We hope to see you there!

Thank you to our lunch room workers! The 2025 Free Summer Lunch Program wrapped up last week and was a huge success due to all of your hard work!







Apply online through Iowa.schoolspring.com or IowaWORKS.gov or contact the Superintendent’s office.
Sheldon Community School District, 1700 E. Fourth Street, Sheldon, IA 51201
Sheldon Community School District, 1700 E. Fourth Street, Sheldon, IA 51201

We can't wait to see everyone back in the buildings! GO ORABS!
Sheldon Middle School and East Elementary will being Monday, August 25.
Sheldon High School and Little Orabs Preschool start Tuesday, September 2.
High school students will begin their school day 10 minutes earlier for the entire 2025-26 school year.

You are invited to our Back to School Open House
Wednesday, August 20, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm
This event is a wonderful opportunity for students and parents to meet teachers, tour the school, and get ready for the upcoming school year. We hope to see you there!
Wednesday, August 20, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm
This event is a wonderful opportunity for students and parents to meet teachers, tour the school, and get ready for the upcoming school year. We hope to see you there!

LAST WEEK!
Join us at East Elementary this week for free lunch!
Monday-Friday, from 11:30am-12:45pm.
This program is FREE for children 18 and under. Parents are welcome to join.
Bus pick up is available! **Must be waiting at the stop approximately 5 minutes before the assigned time**
Join us at East Elementary this week for free lunch!
Monday-Friday, from 11:30am-12:45pm.
This program is FREE for children 18 and under. Parents are welcome to join.
Bus pick up is available! **Must be waiting at the stop approximately 5 minutes before the assigned time**

The Orab Fall Store is NOW OPEN!
Get geared up for the season with all the latest Orab apparel!
Orders are due by August 14 at 11:59 PM – don’t miss out!
Shop here: https://sheldonfallsports2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Get geared up for the season with all the latest Orab apparel!
Orders are due by August 14 at 11:59 PM – don’t miss out!
Shop here: https://sheldonfallsports2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

