HAPPY INSTRUCTIONAL COACH DAY!

Thank you for all the time, energy, encouragement, and hard work you pour into our district. You are always willing to listen, share ideas, problem-solve, offer support, and help our teachers continue to grow and learn.

We are incredibly grateful for everything you do to support our staff and help make our schools the best they can be. Thank you for all you do for Orab Nation!
43 minutes ago, Sheldon Community School District
HAPPY INSTRUCTIONAL COACH DAY! Thank you for all the time, energy, encouragement, and hard work you pour into our district. You are always willing to listen, share ideas, problem-solve, offer support, and help our teachers continue to grow and learn. We are incredibly grateful for everything you do to support our staff and help make our schools the best they can be. Thank you for all you do for Orab Nation!
The Orab Music Boosters will be meeting Thursday! We encourage all parents and supporters of Sheldon music students to attend. It’s a great way to stay informed, get involved, and continue supporting our amazing music programs. We hope to see you there!

📅 Thursday, October 8
⏰ 5:15 pm
📍 Sheldon Middle School Library
about 19 hours ago, Sheldon Community School District
The Orab Music Boosters will be meeting Thursday! We encourage all parents and supporters of Sheldon music students to attend. It’s a great way to stay informed, get involved, and continue supporting our amazing music programs. We hope to see you there! 📅 Thursday, October 8 ⏰ 5:15 pm 📍 Sheldon Middle School Library
Congratulations to Sheldon senior Jaya Paulsen on recording her 1,000th career assist in the Orabs’ game against Central Lyon!

This is no small feat and a tremendous accomplishment for Jaya! We are so proud of her dedication, hard work, and commitment to the volleyball program and her teammates. Congratulations, Jaya, on an incredible milestone!
1 day ago, Sheldon Community School District
Congratulations to Sheldon senior Jaya Paulsen on recording her 1,000th career assist in the Orabs’ game against Central Lyon! This is no small feat and a tremendous accomplishment for Jaya! We are so proud of her dedication, hard work, and commitment to the volleyball program and her teammates. Congratulations, Jaya, on an incredible milestone!
The Sheldon Athletic Booster Club will be holding its monthly meeting Wednesday evening!

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, October 7
⏰ 6:00 pm
📍 Sheldon High School
1 day ago, Sheldon Community School District
The Sheldon Athletic Booster Club will be holding its monthly meeting Wednesday evening! 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, October 7 ⏰ 6:00 pm 📍 Sheldon High School
Learning today, leading tomorrow!

Our East Elementary students are learning, growing, and building the skills they need to become tomorrow’s leaders!

📸This image was created by Sheldon High School student Dylan Iedema as part of our Mass Media program.

Way to showcase what it means to be an Orab!
2 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
Learning today, leading tomorrow! Our East Elementary students are learning, growing, and building the skills they need to become tomorrow’s leaders! 📸This image was created by Sheldon High School student Dylan Iedema as part of our Mass Media program. Way to showcase what it means to be an Orab!
🏐 TONIGHT IS SENIOR NIGHT! 🏐

Join us at the Orab Gym tonight as we recognize and celebrate our Senior Orab Volleyball players! Come out and show your support for these seniors and cheer on the Sheldon Orabs as they take the court!

📅 Tuesday, October 6
⏰ Before Varsity Game (7pm start)
📍 Orab Gym
2 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
🏐 TONIGHT IS SENIOR NIGHT! 🏐 Join us at the Orab Gym tonight as we recognize and celebrate our Senior Orab Volleyball players! Come out and show your support for these seniors and cheer on the Sheldon Orabs as they take the court! 📅 Tuesday, October 6 ⏰ Before Varsity Game (7pm start) 📍 Orab Gym
📚 MIDDLE SCHOOL BOOK FAIR! 📚

Get ready to find your next great read at the Sheldon Middle School Book Fair! Stop by, browse the selection, and pick out something new to enjoy!

📅 October 26–28
📍 Sheldon Middle School Library

SHOPPING HOURS:
📖 Monday, October 26: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
📖 Tuesday, October 27: 8:00 AM–2:30 PM
📖 Wednesday, October 28: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
2 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
📚 MIDDLE SCHOOL BOOK FAIR! 📚 Get ready to find your next great read at the Sheldon Middle School Book Fair! Stop by, browse the selection, and pick out something new to enjoy! 📅 October 26–28 📍 Sheldon Middle School Library SHOPPING HOURS: 📖 Monday, October 26: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM 📖 Tuesday, October 27: 8:00 AM–2:30 PM 📖 Wednesday, October 28: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
A HUGE SHOUTOUT TO OUR STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM!

Our Sheldon High School Student Leadership Team worked incredibly hard to make Homecoming 2026 one to remember! They truly went ALL OUT this year!

From decorating the entire school and creating an incredible Homecoming atmosphere to coming up with the dress-up day themes and names, and organizing activities throughout the week, they put so much time, creativity and energy into making this year special.

Thank you, Student Leadership Team, for helping make Homecoming 2026: Friday Night Lights such a memorable week! Your dedication and Orab pride did not go unnoticed! Way to Lead On, Orabs!
3 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
A HUGE SHOUTOUT TO OUR STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM! Our Sheldon High School Student Leadership Team worked incredibly hard to make Homecoming 2026 one to remember! They truly went ALL OUT this year! From decorating the entire school and creating an incredible Homecoming atmosphere to coming up with the dress-up day themes and names, and organizing activities throughout the week, they put so much time, creativity and energy into making this year special. Thank you, Student Leadership Team, for helping make Homecoming 2026: Friday Night Lights such a memorable week! Your dedication and Orab pride did not go unnoticed! Way to Lead On, Orabs!
🏐🧡🖤 VOLLEYBALL YOUTH NIGHT! 🖤🧡🏐

What a special night for our young Orabs! It was so fun to see our them looking up to and learning from the athletes who represent them at the high school level. Nights like this are a great reminder that Orab Nation is a family from the youngest athletes to our high school teams!

Thank you to our high school volleyball players and coaches for being such great role models for our young Orabs! Way to Lead On, Orabs!
3 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
🏐🧡🖤 VOLLEYBALL YOUTH NIGHT! 🖤🧡🏐 What a special night for our young Orabs! It was so fun to see our them looking up to and learning from the athletes who represent them at the high school level. Nights like this are a great reminder that Orab Nation is a family from the youngest athletes to our high school teams! Thank you to our high school volleyball players and coaches for being such great role models for our young Orabs! Way to Lead On, Orabs!
🏐🧡🖤 VOLLEYBALL YOUTH NIGHT! 🖤🧡🏐 What a special night for our young Orabs! It was so fun to see our them looking up to and learning from the athletes who represent them at the high school level. Nights like this are a great reminder that Orab Nation is a family from the youngest athletes to our high school teams! Thank you to our high school volleyball players and coaches for being such great role models for our young Orabs! Way to Lead On, Orabs!
🎺🧡🖤 CONGRATULATIONS, MARCHING ORABS! 🖤🧡🎺

What an AMAZING day for the Sheldon High School Marching Orabs at Algona Band Day this past Saturday!

🏆 1st Place – 3A Parade
🏆 1st Place – 3A Field Show
🏆 Sweepstakes Award

These accomplishments are a reflection of the hard work, dedication and countless hours this group has put into their season. We couldn't be more proud of the way they represented Orab Nation! Congratulations, Marching Orabs, on an incredible day!
3 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
🎺🧡🖤 CONGRATULATIONS, MARCHING ORABS! 🖤🧡🎺 What an AMAZING day for the Sheldon High School Marching Orabs at Algona Band Day this past Saturday! 🏆 1st Place – 3A Parade 🏆 1st Place – 3A Field Show 🏆 Sweepstakes Award These accomplishments are a reflection of the hard work, dedication and countless hours this group has put into their season. We couldn't be more proud of the way they represented Orab Nation! Congratulations, Marching Orabs, on an incredible day!
Check out this image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student Adriana Winkel titled "A little collaboration, a lot of good ideas, and plenty of learning happening in our classrooms!"

We love seeing our Mass Media students use their creativity and storytelling skills to capture the great learning happening throughout our schools! Great work, Adriana!
5 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
Check out this image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student Adriana Winkel titled "A little collaboration, a lot of good ideas, and plenty of learning happening in our classrooms!" We love seeing our Mass Media students use their creativity and storytelling skills to capture the great learning happening throughout our schools! Great work, Adriana!
HAPPY SCHOOL CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION DAY!

Today, Friday, October 2, 2026, we’re celebrating our incredible custodians who work behind the scenes at Sheldon Community School District to keep our schools clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for students and staff each day.

Thank you for all the hard work you do to make our schools shine and look amazing each and every day! We appreciate you more than you know! Thank you, Orab custodians!

If you happen to run into one of our amazing custodians today, be sure to thank them for all they do!
6 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
HAPPY SCHOOL CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION DAY! Today, Friday, October 2, 2026, we’re celebrating our incredible custodians who work behind the scenes at Sheldon Community School District to keep our schools clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for students and staff each day. Thank you for all the hard work you do to make our schools shine and look amazing each and every day! We appreciate you more than you know! Thank you, Orab custodians! If you happen to run into one of our amazing custodians today, be sure to thank them for all they do!
🍽️ ORAB MUSIC BOOSTERS TAILGATE SUPPER! 🧡🖤

Join us before the big game for a delicious meal and support the Orab Music Boosters!

📅 Friday, October 2
📍 Orab Field
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
💵 $10 per person (2nd burger $5)

Grab your friends and family, fill up before kickoff, and help support Sheldon’s talented music programs! Go Orabs!

#leadon #orabs #sheldonorabs #orabnation #sheldoncommunityschooldistrict #orabfield #orabmusicboosters #tailgatesupper #fridaynightlights #orabfootball
7 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
🍽️ ORAB MUSIC BOOSTERS TAILGATE SUPPER! 🧡🖤 Join us before the big game for a delicious meal and support the Orab Music Boosters! 📅 Friday, October 2 📍 Orab Field ⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM 💵 $10 per person (2nd burger $5) Grab your friends and family, fill up before kickoff, and help support Sheldon’s talented music programs! Go Orabs! #leadon #orabs #sheldonorabs #orabnation #sheldoncommunityschooldistrict #orabfield #orabmusicboosters #tailgatesupper #fridaynightlights #orabfootball
Little hands, big ideas, and a lot of teamwork!

Check out this creative post captured and created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student Damiana Perkins!

We love seeing our students use their creativity and storytelling skills to highlight the great things happening throughout Sheldon Community School District! Great work, Damiana!
7 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
Little hands, big ideas, and a lot of teamwork! Check out this creative post captured and created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student Damiana Perkins! We love seeing our students use their creativity and storytelling skills to highlight the great things happening throughout Sheldon Community School District! Great work, Damiana!
📸 SCHOOL PICTURE DAY IS COMING SOON! 📸

It’s almost time to say cheese, Orabs! School picture days are coming up at Sheldon Community School District. Get those smiles ready Orabs!!

📅 Monday, October 26
• Sheldon High School
• Little Orabs Preschool

📅 Monday, October 26 & Wednesday, October 28
• East Elementary
• Sheldon Middle School
*Pictures will take place during Parent-Teacher Conferences
7 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
📸 SCHOOL PICTURE DAY IS COMING SOON! 📸 It’s almost time to say cheese, Orabs! School picture days are coming up at Sheldon Community School District. Get those smiles ready Orabs!! 📅 Monday, October 26 • Sheldon High School • Little Orabs Preschool 📅 Monday, October 26 & Wednesday, October 28 • East Elementary • Sheldon Middle School *Pictures will take place during Parent-Teacher Conferences
🩸 SHELDON NHS BLOOD DRIVE 🩸

📅 Friday, October 2
⏰ 8-11 am • 12:30-3 pm
📍 Sheldon High School

📋 Donor Information:
🩸 Donors must be 17 years old
🩸 16-year-olds may donate with a parent consent form
🩸 Open to the public

📧 Want more information or interested in donating?
Contact Mr. Maggert at toby.maggert@sheldonschools.com

📸 Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media students Colten Jager, Levi Lang, and Tyler Hurlburt
8 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
🩸 SHELDON NHS BLOOD DRIVE 🩸 📅 Friday, October 2 ⏰ 8-11 am • 12:30-3 pm 📍 Sheldon High School 📋 Donor Information: 🩸 Donors must be 17 years old 🩸 16-year-olds may donate with a parent consent form 🩸 Open to the public 📧 Want more information or interested in donating? Contact Mr. Maggert at toby.maggert@sheldonschools.com 📸 Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media students Colten Jager, Levi Lang, and Tyler Hurlburt

Sheldon High Schoolers Get Stronger Every Day!

Our Orabs are working hard to improve their fitness while also tracking their progress along the way. By setting goals, putting in the work, and measuring their growth, students can see just how much they’re improving throughout the semester! Keep up the great work, Orabs!

📸 Created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Stephen Mack

12 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
Sheldon High Schoolers Get Stronger Every Day! Our Orabs are working hard to improve their fitness while also tracking their progress along the way. By setting goals, putting in the work, and measuring their growth, students can see just how much they’re improving throughout the semester! Keep up the great work, Orabs! 📸 Created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Stephen Mack
Best wishes to the Marching Orabs as they hit the field at the 28th Annual Starfest Band Competition!

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ Competition: 11:45 • Finals: 6:30 • Awards: 9:40
📍 Elwood Olsen Stadium • Morningside University

This fall, the Marching Orabs are presenting their show, “Where Shadows Meet the Sunset.” Wishing our musicians, drum majors, and color guard an incredible performance. Bring the energy. Own the field. Go Orabs!
13 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
Best wishes to the Marching Orabs as they hit the field at the 28th Annual Starfest Band Competition! 📅 Saturday, September 26 ⏰ Competition: 11:45 • Finals: 6:30 • Awards: 9:40 📍 Elwood Olsen Stadium • Morningside University This fall, the Marching Orabs are presenting their show, “Where Shadows Meet the Sunset.” Wishing our musicians, drum majors, and color guard an incredible performance. Bring the energy. Own the field. Go Orabs!
📚 HARD WORK IN ACTION! 📚

Our Sheldon High School students are working hard and staying focused as they make their way through the first semester! From the classroom to activities and everything in between, our students continue to learn, grow, and give their best each day. Keep up the great work, Orabs! We’re proud of you!

*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student Jose Garcia Robles*
13 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
📚 HARD WORK IN ACTION! 📚 Our Sheldon High School students are working hard and staying focused as they make their way through the first semester! From the classroom to activities and everything in between, our students continue to learn, grow, and give their best each day. Keep up the great work, Orabs! We’re proud of you! *Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student Jose Garcia Robles*
NEW EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT!

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 Maggie a warm Orab welcome!
14 days ago, Sheldon Community School District
NEW EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT! 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 Maggie a warm Orab welcome!