Sheldon High School

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*

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*

Mark your calendars for Parent-Teacher Conferences!

Congratulations to Orab senior Taya Sudbeck on reaching an incredible milestone — her 1,000th career dig! Taya achieved this impressive accomplishment during Thursday night’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Central Lyon. Her hard work, consistency, and leadership on the court have made a tremendous impact on the Orab volleyball program. Way to go on this outstanding career highlight!

ongratulations to the varsity Esports team on an incredible achievement—your fifth consecutive victory of the season! Your dedication, teamwork, and strategic gameplay continue to impress as you maintain a perfect 5-0 record. GO ORABS!
Standout performance was made by Ethan Vogelaar, who won both his matches 3-0.

Come out and cheer on the Marching Orabs along with many other talented bands from around the state! It’s sure to be a fantastic day filled with beautiful music and great performances. GO ORABS!

Reminder that tickets must be purchased online through Bound at: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/sheldon/tickets

Congratulations to the Sheldon Esports Team!

The varsity team of Super Smash Bros: Ultimate, advanced to a 4-0 record this season. Their Tuesday contest against Hampton-Dumont-CAL was won 2 games to 0. They won their first game 13-9 and their second game 14-10.

Next week, the Orabs will host Okoboji in person at home, as opposed to the online matches that are typically held.

PINK OUT NIGHTS!
Let's flood the bleachers and stands with pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month at our 2 home games this week!

Volleyball Game: Thursday, October 9 - Orab Gym
Football Game: Friday, October 10 - Orab Field

Join us tonight at the Sheldon School Board Meeting!

To celebrate National Chewing Gum Day, Sheldon High School students and staff had a bubble blowing contest! Congratulations to Emma Bunkers and Mrs. Gardfrey for blowing the best bubble!

Sheldon Community School District is proud to announce that we’ve been recognized by The Education Magazine as one of the 10 Most Admired School Districts!

This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to academic excellence, innovative learning opportunities, and the dedicated efforts of our staff, students, and community. This award is a reflection of the collaboration and passion that make Sheldon Schools a place where excellence truly thrives.

To read this great article, click on the following link!
https://www.theeducationmagazine.com/sheldon-community-school-district/

Sheldon High School students attended a college fair sponsored by the STARS Network on Tuesday, September 30, in Sioux Falls.
This network specifically supports small-town and rural students on their path to college. They had a short presentation about the college admissions process, financial aid, and choosing a college with the right fit for you.
Students also had the opportunity to visit with college reps from all over the United States - from MIT to Stanford, to the University of Alabama. It was a great way to allow students to start thinking about what different colleges and universities offer and what is important to them.

Congratulations to Orab Senior Abby Van Beek on reaching her 500th career kill! She was honored following the Orabs’ 3-1 home victory over Okoboji on Tuesday night.

The Annual Sheldon Orabs Cheer Clinic was a great success last week! Thank you to all the students who participated and showed amazing school spirit.

A special thank you to Fareway for donating snacks and drinks for this event!

Congratulations to the Sheldon Orabs Esports Team!
The Sheldon High School Esports team of Super Smash Bros: Ultimate, won its third straight game of the season against Forest City - 2 games to 1!
Both teams entered the contest undefeated and Forest City is the defending Class 2 Smash Bros Champions. The Orabs won the first game 10-8, but dropped the second game 7-11. They mounted a comeback and won game 3, 13-9.
Standout performances were made by Dawsin Merley and Ethan Vogelaar who each won a battle 3 stocks to 0. The Orabs advance to 3-0 on the season. The recording of the match can be found on the Orabs Live YouTube channel.

East Elementary students kicked off their homecoming Friday with a burst of excitement as they joined the Sheldon football team for High Five Friday! Smiles, cheers, and high fives filled the halls. Thank you to our players who brightened their morning!

Staff and students enjoying Jersey Day on Thursday!

Staff and students enjoying Jersey Day on Thursday!