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
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*
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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
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
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
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!

Congratulations to our Sheldon High School students heading to All-State Speech!
Best of luck to the three outstanding groups representing Sheldon:
• Choral Reading – A Wing and a Prayer
• Ensemble Acting – People Will Talk
• Solo Mime – Ta-Da?
Your hard work, creativity, and dedication have earned you this incredible honor. We are so proud of you—go shine at All-State!
Best of luck to the three outstanding groups representing Sheldon:
• Choral Reading – A Wing and a Prayer
• Ensemble Acting – People Will Talk
• Solo Mime – Ta-Da?
Your hard work, creativity, and dedication have earned you this incredible honor. We are so proud of you—go shine at All-State!






Congratulations to our Sheldon High School students heading to All-State Speech!
Best of luck to the three outstanding groups representing Sheldon:
• Choral Reading – A Wing and a Prayer
• Ensemble Acting – People Will Talk
• Solo Mime – Ta-Da?
Your hard work, creativity, and dedication have earned you this incredible honor. We are so proud of you—go shine at All-State!
Best of luck to the three outstanding groups representing Sheldon:
• Choral Reading – A Wing and a Prayer
• Ensemble Acting – People Will Talk
• Solo Mime – Ta-Da?
Your hard work, creativity, and dedication have earned you this incredible honor. We are so proud of you—go shine at All-State!





Congratulations to our Sheldon boys wrestlers on making All-Conference! An outstanding accomplishment and a true testament to your effort and commitment. Way to represent Sheldon!





🍿 What better way to celebrate a great first semester? 🍿
Sheldon High School students marked the end of the semester with a fun popcorn bar on Thursday.
*Image created by Sheldon High School student, Rachel Besaw*
Sheldon High School students marked the end of the semester with a fun popcorn bar on Thursday.
*Image created by Sheldon High School student, Rachel Besaw*



Good luck to the Sheldon High School Large Group State Speech participants! Your commitment and preparation have led you to this moment. We’re cheering you on as you take the stage and shine! Go Orabs!
📅 Saturday, February 7
📍 Washington High School, Cherokee
🌐 https://www.ihssa.org/contests/large-group/state/
📅 Saturday, February 7
📍 Washington High School, Cherokee
🌐 https://www.ihssa.org/contests/large-group/state/

2026 Boys State Wrestling T-shirt order forms are now available!
➡DEADLINE: Tuesday, February 10 @ noon
➡Return forms to Kory or Julie Roos
➡Cash or checks must be made out to Top Notch Stitching


