As we approach the final stretch of the school year, we’re excited to celebrate our senior class and all they’ve accomplished!

Here are some important upcoming dates and milestones for our Seniors as they wrap up their high school journey. Go Orabs!
3 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
As we approach the final stretch of the school year, we’re excited to celebrate our senior class and all they’ve accomplished! Here are some important upcoming dates and milestones for our Seniors as they wrap up their high school journey. Go Orabs!
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/
4 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
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/
Students in Mr. Fischer’s Life Skills 2 class at Sheldon High School took part in a fun and challenging communication activity while decorating cupcakes. One student was blindfolded while a partner gave step-by-step directions on how to decorate the cupcake correctly, putting their listening and communication skills to the test. It was a great hands-on way to practice teamwork, clear instructions, and problem-solving! Way to go Orabs!
4 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
Students in Mr. Fischer’s Life Skills 2 class at Sheldon High School took part in a fun and challenging communication activity while decorating cupcakes. One student was blindfolded while a partner gave step-by-step directions on how to decorate the cupcake correctly, putting their listening and communication skills to the test. It was a great hands-on way to practice teamwork, clear instructions, and problem-solving! Way to go Orabs!
Students in Mr. Fischer’s Life Skills 2 class at Sheldon High School took part in a fun and challenging communication activity while decorating cupcakes. One student was blindfolded while a partner gave step-by-step directions on how to decorate the cupcake correctly, putting their listening and communication skills to the test. It was a great hands-on way to practice teamwork, clear instructions, and problem-solving! Way to go Orabs!
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
5 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
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!
6 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
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*
7 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
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*
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*
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*
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*
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*
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*
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*
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!
16 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
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 High School art students recently attended the Northwestern College Creative Pathways Art Career Day. They spent time connecting with artists and creative professionals, learning about careers in the arts, and even creating a few small pieces of their own! Way to go Orabs!
17 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
Sheldon High School art students recently attended the Northwestern College Creative Pathways Art Career Day. They spent time connecting with artists and creative professionals, learning about careers in the arts, and even creating a few small pieces of their own! Way to go Orabs!
Sheldon High School art students recently attended the Northwestern College Creative Pathways Art Career Day. They spent time connecting with artists and creative professionals, learning about careers in the arts, and even creating a few small pieces of their own! Way to go Orabs!
Sheldon High School art students recently attended the Northwestern College Creative Pathways Art Career Day. They spent time connecting with artists and creative professionals, learning about careers in the arts, and even creating a few small pieces of their own! Way to go Orabs!
Sheldon High School art students recently attended the Northwestern College Creative Pathways Art Career Day. They spent time connecting with artists and creative professionals, learning about careers in the arts, and even creating a few small pieces of their own! Way to go Orabs!
Sheldon High School art students recently attended the Northwestern College Creative Pathways Art Career Day. They spent time connecting with artists and creative professionals, learning about careers in the arts, and even creating a few small pieces of their own! Way to go Orabs!
Give a big round of applause to our Sheldon High School Individual All-State Speech performers!

They traveled to UNI’s campus this week where Theresa Nilles presented her Expository Address, “A Musical Journey,” Rachel Besaw performed her Prose piece, “Going Grapefruit,” and Eli Thiner shared his Storytelling performance, “I, Cthulhu.” It was a fantastic day! Way to go Orabs!
18 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
Give a big round of applause to our Sheldon High School Individual All-State Speech performers! They traveled to UNI’s campus this week where Theresa Nilles presented her Expository Address, “A Musical Journey,” Rachel Besaw performed her Prose piece, “Going Grapefruit,” and Eli Thiner shared his Storytelling performance, “I, Cthulhu.” It was a fantastic day! Way to go Orabs!
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!
19 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
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
19 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
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!
20 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
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!
Sheldon Community School District Transition Planning Night is tomorrow. This event is open to all schools, communities, and anyone who is interested in attending!

Middle school and high school families are encouraged to attend to explore available resources, ask questions, and begin planning for a successful transition to adulthood. This event is designed to connect students with disabilities — of all functioning levels — and their families with community agencies and service providers that support life after high school.

Families will have the opportunity to learn about options for:
• Employment • Postsecondary education
• Vocational training • Independent living • Adult services

📅 Monday, March 30
⏰ 5:00 - 8:00 pm
📍 Sheldon High School
22 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
Sheldon Community School District Transition Planning Night is tomorrow. This event is open to all schools, communities, and anyone who is interested in attending! Middle school and high school families are encouraged to attend to explore available resources, ask questions, and begin planning for a successful transition to adulthood. This event is designed to connect students with disabilities — of all functioning levels — and their families with community agencies and service providers that support life after high school. Families will have the opportunity to learn about options for: • Employment • Postsecondary education • Vocational training • Independent living • Adult services 📅 Monday, March 30 ⏰ 5:00 - 8:00 pm 📍 Sheldon High School
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
23 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
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
Head down to the Sheldon High School auditorium tomorrow night to enjoy an evening of great performances by our talented jazz band and show choirs! We hope to see you there for a night of fantastic music and entertainment. Go Orabs!

Tickets can be purchased through:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/sheldon/tickets
24 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
Head down to the Sheldon High School auditorium tomorrow night to enjoy an evening of great performances by our talented jazz band and show choirs! We hope to see you there for a night of fantastic music and entertainment. Go Orabs! Tickets can be purchased through: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/sheldon/tickets
East Elementary second graders got into the March Madness spirit with a fun book bracket! Students spent time reading and voting for their favorite stories during their March Book Madness unit.

The exciting culminating activity took at the high school gym. Second graders were led by Sheldon High School girls basketball players through a variety of fun basketball skill activities. A big thank you to the girls basketball team for helping teach basketball fundamentals and making the experience extra special! It was a slam dunk way to celebrate reading and movement! Way to go, Orabs!
25 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
East Elementary second graders got into the March Madness spirit with a fun book bracket! Students spent time reading and voting for their favorite stories during their March Book Madness unit. The exciting culminating activity took at the high school gym. Second graders were led by Sheldon High School girls basketball players through a variety of fun basketball skill activities. A big thank you to the girls basketball team for helping teach basketball fundamentals and making the experience extra special! It was a slam dunk way to celebrate reading and movement! Way to go, Orabs!
East Elementary second graders got into the March Madness spirit with a fun book bracket! Students spent time reading and voting for their favorite stories during their March Book Madness unit. The exciting culminating activity took at the high school gym. Second graders were led by Sheldon High School girls basketball players through a variety of fun basketball skill activities. A big thank you to the girls basketball team for helping teach basketball fundamentals and making the experience extra special! It was a slam dunk way to celebrate reading and movement! Way to go, Orabs!
East Elementary second graders got into the March Madness spirit with a fun book bracket! Students spent time reading and voting for their favorite stories during their March Book Madness unit. The exciting culminating activity took at the high school gym. Second graders were led by Sheldon High School girls basketball players through a variety of fun basketball skill activities. A big thank you to the girls basketball team for helping teach basketball fundamentals and making the experience extra special! It was a slam dunk way to celebrate reading and movement! Way to go, Orabs!
East Elementary second graders got into the March Madness spirit with a fun book bracket! Students spent time reading and voting for their favorite stories during their March Book Madness unit. The exciting culminating activity took at the high school gym. Second graders were led by Sheldon High School girls basketball players through a variety of fun basketball skill activities. A big thank you to the girls basketball team for helping teach basketball fundamentals and making the experience extra special! It was a slam dunk way to celebrate reading and movement! Way to go, Orabs!
East Elementary second graders got into the March Madness spirit with a fun book bracket! Students spent time reading and voting for their favorite stories during their March Book Madness unit. The exciting culminating activity took at the high school gym. Second graders were led by Sheldon High School girls basketball players through a variety of fun basketball skill activities. A big thank you to the girls basketball team for helping teach basketball fundamentals and making the experience extra special! It was a slam dunk way to celebrate reading and movement! Way to go, Orabs!
East Elementary second graders got into the March Madness spirit with a fun book bracket! Students spent time reading and voting for their favorite stories during their March Book Madness unit. The exciting culminating activity took at the high school gym. Second graders were led by Sheldon High School girls basketball players through a variety of fun basketball skill activities. A big thank you to the girls basketball team for helping teach basketball fundamentals and making the experience extra special! It was a slam dunk way to celebrate reading and movement! Way to go, Orabs!
East Elementary second graders got into the March Madness spirit with a fun book bracket! Students spent time reading and voting for their favorite stories during their March Book Madness unit. The exciting culminating activity took at the high school gym. Second graders were led by Sheldon High School girls basketball players through a variety of fun basketball skill activities. A big thank you to the girls basketball team for helping teach basketball fundamentals and making the experience extra special! It was a slam dunk way to celebrate reading and movement! Way to go, Orabs!
East Elementary second graders got into the March Madness spirit with a fun book bracket! Students spent time reading and voting for their favorite stories during their March Book Madness unit. The exciting culminating activity took at the high school gym. Second graders were led by Sheldon High School girls basketball players through a variety of fun basketball skill activities. A big thank you to the girls basketball team for helping teach basketball fundamentals and making the experience extra special! It was a slam dunk way to celebrate reading and movement! Way to go, Orabs!
East Elementary second graders got into the March Madness spirit with a fun book bracket! Students spent time reading and voting for their favorite stories during their March Book Madness unit. The exciting culminating activity took at the high school gym. Second graders were led by Sheldon High School girls basketball players through a variety of fun basketball skill activities. A big thank you to the girls basketball team for helping teach basketball fundamentals and making the experience extra special! It was a slam dunk way to celebrate reading and movement! Way to go, Orabs!
East Elementary second graders got into the March Madness spirit with a fun book bracket! Students spent time reading and voting for their favorite stories during their March Book Madness unit. The exciting culminating activity took at the high school gym. Second graders were led by Sheldon High School girls basketball players through a variety of fun basketball skill activities. A big thank you to the girls basketball team for helping teach basketball fundamentals and making the experience extra special! It was a slam dunk way to celebrate reading and movement! Way to go, Orabs!
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!
25 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
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!
Good luck to all Sheldon High School students as spring sports seasons get underway!

We’re excited to cheer you on as you compete in upcoming track, soccer, and golf meets and matches. Your hard work, dedication, and Orab pride make our community proud every day. Give it your all, support your teammates, and have a great season. Go Orabs!
26 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
Good luck to all Sheldon High School students as spring sports seasons get underway! We’re excited to cheer you on as you compete in upcoming track, soccer, and golf meets and matches. Your hard work, dedication, and Orab pride make our community proud every day. Give it your all, support your teammates, and have a great season. Go Orabs!
Good luck to all Sheldon High School students as spring sports seasons get underway! We’re excited to cheer you on as you compete in upcoming track, soccer, and golf meets and matches. Your hard work, dedication, and Orab pride make our community proud every day. Give it your all, support your teammates, and have a great season. Go Orabs!
Good luck to all Sheldon High School students as spring sports seasons get underway! We’re excited to cheer you on as you compete in upcoming track, soccer, and golf meets and matches. Your hard work, dedication, and Orab pride make our community proud every day. Give it your all, support your teammates, and have a great season. Go Orabs!
Good luck to all Sheldon High School students as spring sports seasons get underway! We’re excited to cheer you on as you compete in upcoming track, soccer, and golf meets and matches. Your hard work, dedication, and Orab pride make our community proud every day. Give it your all, support your teammates, and have a great season. Go Orabs!
Good luck to all Sheldon High School students as spring sports seasons get underway! We’re excited to cheer you on as you compete in upcoming track, soccer, and golf meets and matches. Your hard work, dedication, and Orab pride make our community proud every day. Give it your all, support your teammates, and have a great season. Go Orabs!
Good luck to all Sheldon High School students as spring sports seasons get underway! We’re excited to cheer you on as you compete in upcoming track, soccer, and golf meets and matches. Your hard work, dedication, and Orab pride make our community proud every day. Give it your all, support your teammates, and have a great season. Go Orabs!
Good luck to all Sheldon High School students as spring sports seasons get underway! We’re excited to cheer you on as you compete in upcoming track, soccer, and golf meets and matches. Your hard work, dedication, and Orab pride make our community proud every day. Give it your all, support your teammates, and have a great season. Go Orabs!
Good luck to all Sheldon High School students as spring sports seasons get underway! We’re excited to cheer you on as you compete in upcoming track, soccer, and golf meets and matches. Your hard work, dedication, and Orab pride make our community proud every day. Give it your all, support your teammates, and have a great season. Go Orabs!
Leave Your Mark at Orab Field!

Here’s your chance to become a permanent part of Orab history! By designing your very own personalized brick at Orab Field, you can celebrate your time at Sheldon, honor a student or alumni, recognize a team, or show your Orab pride for years to come.

We're taking orders through March 31, 2026, using the online form: https://forms.gle/eQgepfRZnaMyQ6nJA
26 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
Leave Your Mark at Orab Field! Here’s your chance to become a permanent part of Orab history! By designing your very own personalized brick at Orab Field, you can celebrate your time at Sheldon, honor a student or alumni, recognize a team, or show your Orab pride for years to come. We're taking orders through March 31, 2026, using the online form: https://forms.gle/eQgepfRZnaMyQ6nJA
ISASP testing for Sheldon High School students begins this week!

Remember to set yourself up for success by getting a good night’s sleep , eating a healthy breakfast , and arriving at school on time . Come ready to do your best and show what you’ve learned this year. Good luck, Orabs!
27 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
ISASP testing for Sheldon High School students begins this week! Remember to set yourself up for success by getting a good night’s sleep , eating a healthy breakfast , and arriving at school on time . Come ready to do your best and show what you’ve learned this year. Good luck, Orabs!