Sheldon High School

Sheldon High School Cheer Tryouts Are Coming Up!
Whether you have previous cheer experience or are excited to try something new, we encourage students to step out and give it a shot!

Practices: Monday & Tuesday, March 9 & 10 • 4-5pm
Tryouts: Wednesday, March 11 • 4pm

It’s National Public Schools Week — a time to celebrate the incredible impact of public education in our communities!

We are so proud of our public schools and the people who make them such special places to learn and grow. Thank you to our dedicated teachers who inspire, challenge, and support students every single day. Thank you to our staff and employees who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Thank you to our administrators for their leadership and commitment to excellence.

And of course, thank you to our families and students — your partnership, involvement, and school pride make all the difference.

Public schools are the heart of our community, and this week we celebrate each and every person who plays a role in making them strong. Go Orabs!

Mark your calendars! Parent-Teacher Conferences are just a few weeks away, and we’re looking forward to connecting with our families. This is a valuable opportunity to sit down with your child’s teachers, discuss academic progress, celebrate successes, and set goals for the remainder of the school year. We can't wait to see you!

It’s always SO much fun when the Singing Valentines stop by to serenade our middle school students! Thank you to the Sheldon High School Show Choir and Jazz Choir for sharing your incredible talent and spreading the love with your beautiful performances!

Sheldon High School students and staff are invited to join the fun during FFA Week by participating in our themed dress-up days! Let’s show our spirit and celebrate together!

It was a GREAT day at All-State Speech yesterday!

Congratulations to our Sheldon High School All-State performers on this outstanding achievement — we are so proud of your hard work and dedication!

Come be a teacher at Sheldon Community School District! Join a team that is passionate about student success, supportive of one another, and proud to be Orabs. Make a difference every day in a district that values innovation, relationships, and community.

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

Good luck to Mitchel Fischer as he competes at State Wrestling this week! Go out there, wrestle tough, and represent Orab Nation with pride. We’re cheering you on every step of the way!

Sheldon High School students made the most of the beautiful weather on Monday by taking their learning outside and enjoying some fresh air while they studied.

Show your support for our All-State Speech and State Wrestling participants before they head off to state!

Goodie bags are available in the high school office—feel free to stop by and add any fun treats or items you think they’ll enjoy on their trip. Let’s send them off knowing the entire community is cheering them on!

*Images created by Sheldon High School student, Rachel Besaw*

📢 ATTENTION! 📢
As part of the High School Renovation Project, E. 4th Street in front of the high school will be closed to all through traffic tomorrow, Tuesday, February 17.

🚧 Students are asked to use the East/Activities entrance
🚧 Parent drop-off and pick-up will take place in the East Parking Lot

The current plan is for regular access to resume on Wednesday, February 18. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!

Congratulations to Orab senior Jack Leng on signing his letter of intent to continue his football career at Wayne State University!

Jack’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to the game have truly paid off. From countless hours in the weight room to Friday night lights, he has represented Orab football with pride, determination, and heart. We are so proud to see him take the next step in his athletic and academic journey.

Congratulations to our Orab boys wrestlers on their outstanding performances at District Wrestling today! We are proud of your hard work, determination, and the way you represented Orab wrestling!

A special shoutout to Mitchel Fischer, who qualified for Boys State Wrestling with a 2nd-place finish in his weight class!

Great job as well to Jack Leng, Kolt Roos, and Ayden Miller on earning 3rd-place finishes in their brackets.

Congratulations to our 2026 Pop-A-Shot Shoot-Off Champions, Thomas Bunkers and Aylah Sauer! These two rose to the top and earned their titles with impressive shooting skills and consistency. What a fun and competitive season it has been!

Thank you to everyone who participated throughout the season and helped make this event so much fun. The energy and friendly competition made it a highlight of the year.

An extra special thank you to this year’s sponsors for your generous support. Your partnership helped make the Pop-A-Shot Shoot-Off possible and added to the excitement for our students and fans!

Curious about upcoming no school days, parent/teacher conferences, early dismissals, holidays, and other important dates? Stay in the know all year long with our official yearly school calendar.

Visit our website today and bookmark the yearly calendar so you never miss an important date! Simply go to www.sheldonschools.com and click on the district calendar tab!

🖤🧡Happy Valentine’s Day from the Sheldon Community School District! 🧡🖤

We are grateful for our incredible students, staff, families, and community who make our schools such a special place every day. Thank you for the support, kindness, and care you share throughout the year—we’re lucky to be part of such a wonderful Orab community.

The Sheldon High School Jazz Band is participating in the Wildcat Jazz Competition today!

Our talented students are showcasing their hard work and love for music as they perform alongside other outstanding bands. We’re proud of their effort, teamwork, and Orab spirit—good luck to the Jazz Band today, and we can’t wait to celebrate your amazing performances!

📅 Friday, February 13
⏰ 9 am - 3 pm
📍 West Lyon High School Auditorium

Reminder, tickets must be purchased through bound:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/sheldon/tickets

Come down to Orab Gym tomorrow night for our final Pop-A-Shot contest!

We’ll be hosting a special “Top Shooter” where the top boy and top girl shooters will win a special basketball! Pay a dollar for a chance to win for making a free throw. Don’t miss the excitement. It’s going to be a night of fun, competition, and school spirit!

📅 Thursday, February 12
⏰ 7:30 pm (game start times)
📍 Sheldon High School Gym

JOIN THE ORAB TEAM!

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

Congratulations to the Sheldon High School Show Choir on their outstanding performance at the State Show Choir Competition! Your talent, energy, and countless hours of hard work truly shined on the state stage. Way to represent Sheldon with pride—what an incredible accomplishment!