2026 TOP WORKPLACE!
We are honored to share that Sheldon Community School District has been named a Top Workplace in Iowa by the Des Moines Register for 2026!
This recognition highlights the outstanding team we have at Sheldon CSD. The passion, collaboration, and dedication our employees bring to their work every day help make our district a special place for students, staff, and families.
Thank you to our amazing staff for all you do each day. This recognition belongs to YOU! Once an Orab, always an Orab!
We are honored to share that Sheldon Community School District has been named a Top Workplace in Iowa by the Des Moines Register for 2026!
This recognition highlights the outstanding team we have at Sheldon CSD. The passion, collaboration, and dedication our employees bring to their work every day help make our district a special place for students, staff, and families.
Thank you to our amazing staff for all you do each day. This recognition belongs to YOU! Once an Orab, always an Orab!
🎮 ESPORTS IS STATE BOUND! 🎮
Congratulations to the Sheldon High School Varsity Esports Teams on qualifying for the state tournament!
Sheldon has TWO teams competing at state:
🎮 Marvel Rivals – Competes on Monday and Wednesday
🎮 Super Smash Bros. – Competes on Friday
The Marvel Rivals Orabs will take on Eagle Grove from home on Monday, November 16, before heading to Marshalltown Community College on Wednesday, November 18, to begin Round 2.
Game times for Wednesday will depend on Monday's results.
We are proud of our Orabs and wish both teams the best of luck as they compete at state! Let's go, Orabs!
📣 Throwback Thursday: Cheer Edition! 📣
Taking it back to 2020 and celebrating some Orab cheer memories!
📸 Image created as part of the Sheldon High School Mass Media program by student Matthew Duin.
Taking it back to 2020 and celebrating some Orab cheer memories!
📸 Image created as part of the Sheldon High School Mass Media program by student Matthew Duin.
🎶 Congratulations SHS Band Members! 🎶
We are proud to announce that the following students have been accepted into the Northwest Iowa Bandmasters Association High School Honor Band!
👏 CONGRATULATIONS TO:
• Alexander Bork – Percussion
• Uriel Hinojosa – Contra-Clarinet
• Bradon Martin – Alto Saxophone
• Kyler McCuddin – Percussion
• Claire Nilles – Clarinet
• Theresa Nilles – French Horn
• Audrey Punt – Clarinet
• Johannes Yiga – Trombone
Your hard work and musical talents have earned you this special honor. We are proud of you! Way to represent Orab Nation!
We are proud to announce that the following students have been accepted into the Northwest Iowa Bandmasters Association High School Honor Band!
👏 CONGRATULATIONS TO:
• Alexander Bork – Percussion
• Uriel Hinojosa – Contra-Clarinet
• Bradon Martin – Alto Saxophone
• Kyler McCuddin – Percussion
• Claire Nilles – Clarinet
• Theresa Nilles – French Horn
• Audrey Punt – Clarinet
• Johannes Yiga – Trombone
Your hard work and musical talents have earned you this special honor. We are proud of you! Way to represent Orab Nation!
Congratulations to our Sheldon High School Football players who earned All-District honors! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to the team have paid off. We are proud of you and your accomplishments! Way to represent Orab Nation!
Learning numbers and building place value skills!
A peek inside Mr. Fitz’s 5th-grade classroom! One of our 5th graders is hard at work practicing numbers and place value, strengthening important math skills along the way. It's always fun to see our students learning, practicing, and growing their confidence in the classroom! Go Orabs!
🎬 Created as part of the Sheldon High School Mass Media program by student Levi Lang.
A peek inside Mr. Fitz’s 5th-grade classroom! One of our 5th graders is hard at work practicing numbers and place value, strengthening important math skills along the way. It's always fun to see our students learning, practicing, and growing their confidence in the classroom! Go Orabs!
🎬 Created as part of the Sheldon High School Mass Media program by student Levi Lang.
Learning, collaborating, and getting work done!
Students have been enjoying the new flex spaces at Sheldon High School! These updated spaces provide students with comfortable, flexible areas to work on homework, stay productive, and make the most of their learning time.
🎬 Created as part of the Sheldon High School Mass Media program by student Derek Igou.
Students have been enjoying the new flex spaces at Sheldon High School! These updated spaces provide students with comfortable, flexible areas to work on homework, stay productive, and make the most of their learning time.
🎬 Created as part of the Sheldon High School Mass Media program by student Derek Igou.
🎭 DON'T MISS THE SHELDON HIGH SCHOOL FALL MUSICAL! 🎭
Get ready for a little fun, imagination, and Dr. Seuss magic! Join us this weekend for Sheldon High School's fall musical, "Seussical!" Come out and support our talented Sheldon students as they bring this fun-filled musical to life on stage!
📅 Friday & Saturday, November 13 & 14
⏰ 7:00 PM both nights
📍 Sheldon High School Auditorium
Tickets may be purchased at the door with cash or card, or online at:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/sheldon/tickets
Get ready for a little fun, imagination, and Dr. Seuss magic! Join us this weekend for Sheldon High School's fall musical, "Seussical!" Come out and support our talented Sheldon students as they bring this fun-filled musical to life on stage!
📅 Friday & Saturday, November 13 & 14
⏰ 7:00 PM both nights
📍 Sheldon High School Auditorium
Tickets may be purchased at the door with cash or card, or online at:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/sheldon/tickets
🏀 GIRLS BASKETBALL SEASON STARTS MONDAY! 🏀
It's time to hit the court! Sheldon High School Girls Basketball kicks off its season on Monday, November 9!
Good luck to our Lady Orabs as they get the season underway! Let's go, Orabs!
It's time to hit the court! Sheldon High School Girls Basketball kicks off its season on Monday, November 9!
Good luck to our Lady Orabs as they get the season underway! Let's go, Orabs!
🏀 CUSTOMIZABLE ORAB JERSEYS! 🏀
Show your Orab pride with your very own Sheldon basketball jersey! Whether you're cheering on the Orabs from the stands, participating in school-themed days, showing off your team spirit on game days, or dressing up for spirit days, these jerseys are the perfect way to represent Orab Nation!
🛒 ORDER YOUR JERSEY HERE:
https://orabbasketballjerseys.itemorder.com/shop/home/
📅 Deadline: Thursday, November 5, 2026 (10:59 PM PST)
👕 Available in youth and adult sizes!
✍️ Customizable with your own name and number!
Jerseys will be delivered to the high school office, and we'll distribute them to students!
Show your Orab pride with your very own Sheldon basketball jersey! Whether you're cheering on the Orabs from the stands, participating in school-themed days, showing off your team spirit on game days, or dressing up for spirit days, these jerseys are the perfect way to represent Orab Nation!
🛒 ORDER YOUR JERSEY HERE:
https://orabbasketballjerseys.itemorder.com/shop/home/
📅 Deadline: Thursday, November 5, 2026 (10:59 PM PST)
👕 Available in youth and adult sizes!
✍️ Customizable with your own name and number!
Jerseys will be delivered to the high school office, and we'll distribute them to students!
CELEBRATING OUR SHELDON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH!
Great leaders don't just lead from the front — they lead by example! We are proud to recognize our Sheldon High School Students of the Month for the positive attitudes, leadership, and dedication they bring to our school each day.
Whether they're helping others, making good choices, stepping up, or simply doing the right thing, these students are making a difference in our school community.
Congratulations! Keep leading, keep growing, and keep making Orab Nation proud!
Great leaders don't just lead from the front — they lead by example! We are proud to recognize our Sheldon High School Students of the Month for the positive attitudes, leadership, and dedication they bring to our school each day.
Whether they're helping others, making good choices, stepping up, or simply doing the right thing, these students are making a difference in our school community.
Congratulations! Keep leading, keep growing, and keep making Orab Nation proud!
📸 PHOTO RETAKES – Monday, November 9!
💃 DANCE TEAM FRIENDS & FAMILY PERFORMANCE! 💃
Join us this Saturday for a special afternoon of dance! Come out and support our Orab Dance Team as they showcase their state routines and solo performances!
📅 Saturday, November 7
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Sheldon High School Gym
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!
Bring your family and friends and help us cheer on our dancers! Go Orabs!
Join us this Saturday for a special afternoon of dance! Come out and support our Orab Dance Team as they showcase their state routines and solo performances!
📅 Saturday, November 7
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Sheldon High School Gym
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!
Bring your family and friends and help us cheer on our dancers! Go Orabs!
🎮 HOME ESPORTS CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT! 🎮
Come cheer on our Sheldon Orab Esports team as they compete in a Home Conference Tournament! We'll be hosting ELC, Okoboji, and Cherokee right here in Sheldon!
📅 Friday, November 6
⏰ Starting at 4:00 PM
📍 Sheldon High School – Auditorium & Library
🎟️ FREE Admission!
Come out, show your Orab pride, and watch our esports team in action! Let's pack the auditorium and library with Orab support! GO ORABS! 🎮
Come cheer on our Sheldon Orab Esports team as they compete in a Home Conference Tournament! We'll be hosting ELC, Okoboji, and Cherokee right here in Sheldon!
📅 Friday, November 6
⏰ Starting at 4:00 PM
📍 Sheldon High School – Auditorium & Library
🎟️ FREE Admission!
Come out, show your Orab pride, and watch our esports team in action! Let's pack the auditorium and library with Orab support! GO ORABS! 🎮
📸 Throwback Thursday 📸
Taking it back with Ms. Wenthe's TA! What a fun look back!
📸 Image created as part of the Sheldon High School Mass Media program by student Jade Perez.
Taking it back with Ms. Wenthe's TA! What a fun look back!
📸 Image created as part of the Sheldon High School Mass Media program by student Jade Perez.
🏐 CONGRATULATIONS, ORABS! 🏐
Help us congratulate our Sheldon Orab volleyball players who earned All-Conference honors!
Your hard work, dedication, and contributions to the team have paid off. We are proud of you and excited to celebrate this accomplishment! Way to represent Orab Nation!
Help us congratulate our Sheldon Orab volleyball players who earned All-Conference honors!
Your hard work, dedication, and contributions to the team have paid off. We are proud of you and excited to celebrate this accomplishment! Way to represent Orab Nation!
🏀 ORAB NATION, LET'S GET IN THE GAME! 🏀
Pop-A-Shot is back for another basketball season, and we're looking for sponsors to help make it a winning year for Sheldon Orab basketball!
Choose your sponsorship level and help us score big!
🏆 3-POINTER — $300+
🏀 BANK SHOT — $200
🎯 FREE THROW — $100
📅 Deadline to donate: Friday, November 6, 2026
Ready to be part of the team? Reach out to either coordinator!
📩 Jessica Brink: orabsathleticboosterclub@gmail.com
🏫 Savannah Sauer: Connect with her in person at school!
A big thank-you to the businesses, families, and community members who support our student-athletes. Your generosity helps keep our basketball program going strong. Let's show our Orabs some support and make this year's Pop-A-Shot a success!
Pop-A-Shot is back for another basketball season, and we're looking for sponsors to help make it a winning year for Sheldon Orab basketball!
Choose your sponsorship level and help us score big!
🏆 3-POINTER — $300+
🏀 BANK SHOT — $200
🎯 FREE THROW — $100
📅 Deadline to donate: Friday, November 6, 2026
Ready to be part of the team? Reach out to either coordinator!
📩 Jessica Brink: orabsathleticboosterclub@gmail.com
🏫 Savannah Sauer: Connect with her in person at school!
A big thank-you to the businesses, families, and community members who support our student-athletes. Your generosity helps keep our basketball program going strong. Let's show our Orabs some support and make this year's Pop-A-Shot a success!
📚 Sharing the Love of Reading! 📚
Our Sheldon High School athletes took turns visiting our elementary students on Orab Celebration Day to read a book together! The athletes got to choose the books they wanted to share, making this a fun opportunity to connect with our youngest Orabs and celebrate the joy of reading.
We love seeing our Orabs encouraging, inspiring, and spending time with one another! Way to go Orabs!
Our Sheldon High School athletes took turns visiting our elementary students on Orab Celebration Day to read a book together! The athletes got to choose the books they wanted to share, making this a fun opportunity to connect with our youngest Orabs and celebrate the joy of reading.
We love seeing our Orabs encouraging, inspiring, and spending time with one another! Way to go Orabs!
GEAR UP FOR ORAB WRESTLING!
Show off your Orab pride this wrestling season! The Sheldon Orab Wrestling Store is open and ready for your orders. Check out the selection, find your favorite gear, and get ready to cheer on our wrestlers this season!
📅 Order Deadline: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 10:59 PM
🛒 Shop the Wrestling Store:
https://sheldonorabwrestling.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Don't miss out! Get your orders in before the store closes and represent Orab Nation all wrestling season long!
Show off your Orab pride this wrestling season! The Sheldon Orab Wrestling Store is open and ready for your orders. Check out the selection, find your favorite gear, and get ready to cheer on our wrestlers this season!
📅 Order Deadline: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 10:59 PM
🛒 Shop the Wrestling Store:
https://sheldonorabwrestling.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Don't miss out! Get your orders in before the store closes and represent Orab Nation all wrestling season long!
IT'S STATE MEET DAY!
Best of luck to our Sheldon boys cross country participants as they compete at the Iowa State Cross Country Meet in Fort Dodge today! We are proud of all the hard work, dedication, and determination that got you here.
Run strong, leave it all on the course, and make Orab Nation proud! GO ORABS!
Best of luck to our Sheldon boys cross country participants as they compete at the Iowa State Cross Country Meet in Fort Dodge today! We are proud of all the hard work, dedication, and determination that got you here.
Run strong, leave it all on the course, and make Orab Nation proud! GO ORABS!