Congratulations to Mrs. Stephanie Pritts on being named the 2026 Iowa Department of Education Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Pritts currently serves as an instructional coach at Sheldon Community School District and brings 23 years of dedication and excellence to the field of education. Throughout her career, she has primarily taught first and third grades, making a lasting impact on countless students and colleagues through her passion for learning and leadership.
Thank you for your unwavering commitment to student success, your ability to inspire those around you, and your leadership in advancing high-quality teaching practices. Your dedication to continuous improvement and your deep care for students and staff alike embody the very best of what education represents.
Congratulations again on this well-deserved honor—your hard work, heart, and leadership make Sheldon and the entire state of Iowa proud!
Thank you for your unwavering commitment to student success, your ability to inspire those around you, and your leadership in advancing high-quality teaching practices. Your dedication to continuous improvement and your deep care for students and staff alike embody the very best of what education represents.
Congratulations again on this well-deserved honor—your hard work, heart, and leadership make Sheldon and the entire state of Iowa proud!
Congratulations to the Sheldon Dance Team members who participated at State Solo Championships this past weekend!
Bella Michels, Adriana Winkel, Audrina Ramirez, and Justina Van Regenmorter all earned Division 1 ratings. Audrina finished in the top 10 to advance to finals in December! Way to go Orabs!
Bella Michels, Adriana Winkel, Audrina Ramirez, and Justina Van Regenmorter all earned Division 1 ratings. Audrina finished in the top 10 to advance to finals in December! Way to go Orabs!
Save the date for the Sheldon High School Fall Musical, “The Alibi”!
Performances begin at 7:30 PM each night at the high school. Don’t miss this exciting show!
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Drew Sauer*
Reminder, tickets must be purchased at:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/sheldon/tickets
Performances begin at 7:30 PM each night at the high school. Don’t miss this exciting show!
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Drew Sauer*
Reminder, tickets must be purchased at:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/sheldon/tickets
The 2025-26 Orab Basketball Store is now live!
Orders are due by Thursday, October 30, at 11:59pm and will be delivered to the high school in 4-6 weeks from the store closing. Get your Orab Basketball gear today!
https://sheldonbasketball2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Orders are due by Thursday, October 30, at 11:59pm and will be delivered to the high school in 4-6 weeks from the store closing. Get your Orab Basketball gear today!
https://sheldonbasketball2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Congratulations to the Orabs Varsity Esports! The team of Super Smash Bros finished their regular season undefeated at 7-0 this afternoon!
They gave previously undefeated E-LC their first loss of the season in a nailbiter that went into overtime twice. The first game was a tie 10-10, and after the tiebreaker rematches, finished 13-11. E-LC responded and won the second game 10-12. The third game was also a tie at 10-10 and ended 13-11 to close the contest. A standout performance was made by Ethan Vogelaar who won one of his battles 3-0. Way to go Orabs!
For those interested in watching the match, it can be found on youtube on the OrabsLive channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZe3Ye4XWZc
They gave previously undefeated E-LC their first loss of the season in a nailbiter that went into overtime twice. The first game was a tie 10-10, and after the tiebreaker rematches, finished 13-11. E-LC responded and won the second game 10-12. The third game was also a tie at 10-10 and ended 13-11 to close the contest. A standout performance was made by Ethan Vogelaar who won one of his battles 3-0. Way to go Orabs!
For those interested in watching the match, it can be found on youtube on the OrabsLive channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZe3Ye4XWZc
Reminder - there is no school this Friday, October 31
Congratulations to the Sheldon High School Students of the Month!
You’ve shown leadership, kindness, and a strong commitment to learning—qualities that truly embody what it means to be an Orab. Keep up the great work and continue to shine bright, both in and out of the classroom!
You’ve shown leadership, kindness, and a strong commitment to learning—qualities that truly embody what it means to be an Orab. Keep up the great work and continue to shine bright, both in and out of the classroom!
Congratulations to the Sheldon High School students who were selected for 2025 All-State Band! They’ll travel to Ames Thursday-Saturday, November 20-22 for the All-State Music Festival. Tickets are open to the public—don’t miss this incredible performance!
For more information on this event, visit:
https://ihsma.org/all-state-music-festival/
For more information on this event, visit:
https://ihsma.org/all-state-music-festival/
The Sheldon Middle School Book Fair starts today! Stop by and find your next great read — don’t miss out!
This year, Sheldon High School Mass Media students are exploring different types of media and careers in the media industry.
Earlier this month, they visited KELOLAND to gain insight into news broadcasting. Students had the opportunity to see firsthand the behind-the-scenes work that goes into preparing a newscast for television.
A big thank-you to KELOLAND for welcoming us and allowing students to sit in on the Midday Show!
Earlier this month, they visited KELOLAND to gain insight into news broadcasting. Students had the opportunity to see firsthand the behind-the-scenes work that goes into preparing a newscast for television.
A big thank-you to KELOLAND for welcoming us and allowing students to sit in on the Midday Show!
Congratulations to Orab Senior Taya Sudbeck on an incredible achievement! On Tuesday, Taya officially broke the Sheldon High School career digs record, reaching an outstanding 1,011 digs over her impressive volleyball career.
She surpassed the previous record of 1,006 digs, set by Alexis Bart during the 2007–2011 seasons — a record that stood for more than a decade.
Congratulations, Taya, on this remarkable milestone and for leaving your mark in Sheldon volleyball history!
She surpassed the previous record of 1,006 digs, set by Alexis Bart during the 2007–2011 seasons — a record that stood for more than a decade.
Congratulations, Taya, on this remarkable milestone and for leaving your mark in Sheldon volleyball history!
Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school!
This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again. Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. And fostering a love of independent reading leads to a wide variety of benefits—including academic success and improved mental health.
This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again. Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. And fostering a love of independent reading leads to a wide variety of benefits—including academic success and improved mental health.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up next week!
We encourage parents and guardians to attend, ask questions, and learn more about how we can continue supporting every student’s success. We look forward to seeing you there!
We encourage parents and guardians to attend, ask questions, and learn more about how we can continue supporting every student’s success. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Orabs Super Smash Bros team advanced to a 6-0 season record after their game against Osage today!
They won the first game 12-8 and the second, 14-4. Standout performances were made by Steven Meyer, Weston Smith, Ethan Vogelaar, and Dawsin Merley, who all won battles 3-0.
The Orabs play Estherville-Lincoln-Central next week, who is also 6-0 on the season. This match will decide who wins the Class 2 West Division. GO ORABS!
They won the first game 12-8 and the second, 14-4. Standout performances were made by Steven Meyer, Weston Smith, Ethan Vogelaar, and Dawsin Merley, who all won battles 3-0.
The Orabs play Estherville-Lincoln-Central next week, who is also 6-0 on the season. This match will decide who wins the Class 2 West Division. GO ORABS!
Today marks the end of the first quarter, and what an amazing start it’s been to the school year! Students, staff, and families have all contributed to a successful beginning filled with hard work, growth, and school spirit. Let’s keep the momentum going—finish strong and continue making Orab Nation proud!
Congratulations to the Sheldon Marching Orabs on their outstanding performances at the Quad State Marching Band Festival in Vermillion this past Saturday! The band brought home several awards, including 2nd Place in Open Class II, Best Color Guard, and Best Percussion.
We also want to recognize and celebrate our seniors on their final performance—thank you for your dedication and leadership!
We also want to recognize and celebrate our seniors on their final performance—thank you for your dedication and leadership!
It's National School Bus Safety Week! This year's theme is "Safe Stops. Stronger Communities," and it focuses on the importance of safety for students in and around school buses. This week, students will take part in bus evacuation drills. Be sure to ask your child what they learned!
If you are interested in becoming a Pop-A-Shot sponsor this year, please contact Jessica Brink at 712-526-0423 (text) or orabsathleticboosterclub@gmail.com for more information.
*Image created by Mass Media Student, Dirk Brink*
*Image created by Mass Media Student, Dirk Brink*
Good luck to the Sheldon High School Marching Band at the Dakotadome in Vermillion, SD today! Sheldon will perform at 1:25pm and awards will be at 4:20pm. GO ORABS!
For tickets and more information:
https://usbands.org/events/details.php?ID=1155
*Image created by Sheldon Mass Media Student, Gage Haan*
For tickets and more information:
https://usbands.org/events/details.php?ID=1155
*Image created by Sheldon Mass Media Student, Gage Haan*
Mark your calendars for Parent-Teacher Conferences!
