The Sheldon School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow. Community members are welcome and encouraged to attend to stay informed and engaged with what’s happening in our schools.
📅 Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 5:00 pm
📍 Sheldon High School Board Room
📅 Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 5:00 pm
📍 Sheldon High School Board Room
🏀 IT'S POP-A-SHOT TIME AGAIN, ORAB NATION! 🏀
We're gearing up for another exciting basketball season, and we're looking for sponsors to help make Pop-A-Shot a success! Pop-A-Shot takes place during home Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball games, and 100% of the proceeds go to support the Sheldon High School basketball program!
This year, we're offering THREE sponsorship levels for your business or family to get involved:
🏆 3-POINTER — $300+
🏀 BANK SHOT — $200
🎯 FREE THROW — $100
📅 DONATIONS DUE: Friday, November 6, 2026.
📩 Ready to sponsor? Contact either of our Pop-A-Shot coordinators:
🏀 Jessica Brink: orabsathleticboosterclub@gmail.com
🏀 Savannah Sauer: Feel free to reach out to her in person!
Every donation helps support our Orab basketball program, and we appreciate the generosity of our community! Thank you for supporting Sheldon basketball and helping our Orabs have a great season!
We're gearing up for another exciting basketball season, and we're looking for sponsors to help make Pop-A-Shot a success! Pop-A-Shot takes place during home Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball games, and 100% of the proceeds go to support the Sheldon High School basketball program!
This year, we're offering THREE sponsorship levels for your business or family to get involved:
🏆 3-POINTER — $300+
🏀 BANK SHOT — $200
🎯 FREE THROW — $100
📅 DONATIONS DUE: Friday, November 6, 2026.
📩 Ready to sponsor? Contact either of our Pop-A-Shot coordinators:
🏀 Jessica Brink: orabsathleticboosterclub@gmail.com
🏀 Savannah Sauer: Feel free to reach out to her in person!
Every donation helps support our Orab basketball program, and we appreciate the generosity of our community! Thank you for supporting Sheldon basketball and helping our Orabs have a great season!
Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences are right around the corner! Mark your calendars for the following dates and times:
📅 Monday, October 26 | 4:00–8:00 PM
📅 Wednesday, October 28 | 2:45–6:00 PM
⏰ Reminder: School will dismiss at 2:00 PM on both days.
We look forward to connecting with our families and celebrating student progress!
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📅 Monday, October 26 | 4:00–8:00 PM
📅 Wednesday, October 28 | 2:45–6:00 PM
⏰ Reminder: School will dismiss at 2:00 PM on both days.
We look forward to connecting with our families and celebrating student progress!
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LEARNING THROUGH TRIVIA AT SHELDON MIDDLE SCHOOL!
Sheldon Middle School students teamed up with four teachers for a fun trivia challenge! Students were given photos and information about famous people and worked together to see if they could figure out who they were.
There was plenty of teamwork, thinking, and friendly competition along the way! Congratulations to Mr. Sandbulte’s team for taking home the win! Way to go, Orabs!
Sheldon Middle School students teamed up with four teachers for a fun trivia challenge! Students were given photos and information about famous people and worked together to see if they could figure out who they were.
There was plenty of teamwork, thinking, and friendly competition along the way! Congratulations to Mr. Sandbulte’s team for taking home the win! Way to go, Orabs!
JOIN THE ORAB DANCE TEAM FOR A TAILGATE MEAL!
📅 Friday, October 16
⏰ 5:30-7 pm
📍 Orab Field
🤝 Sponsored by Iowa State Bank
Grab a pulled pork sandwich meal, show your support for our dance team, and get ready to cheer on the Orabs! We appreciate Iowa State Bank for sponsoring this meal and supporting our students!
📅 Friday, October 16
⏰ 5:30-7 pm
📍 Orab Field
🤝 Sponsored by Iowa State Bank
Grab a pulled pork sandwich meal, show your support for our dance team, and get ready to cheer on the Orabs! We appreciate Iowa State Bank for sponsoring this meal and supporting our students!
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!
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!
🛶 PE ON THE WATER! 🛶
Sheldon Middle School 7th and 8th graders took their PE class outdoors for some time on the water!
Students enjoyed canoeing and kayaking while getting active, trying something new, and enjoying time with their classmates. What a great way to make PE fun and memorable! Way to go Orabs!
Sheldon Middle School 7th and 8th graders took their PE class outdoors for some time on the water!
Students enjoyed canoeing and kayaking while getting active, trying something new, and enjoying time with their classmates. What a great way to make PE fun and memorable! Way to go Orabs!
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
📅 Thursday, October 8
⏰ 5:15 pm
📍 Sheldon Middle School Library
Our Sheldon Middle School students had a great time at the Clay County Fair! From exciting rides and interesting exhibits to seeing all the animals, there was plenty to enjoy!
It was a fun day filled with memories, laughter, and a little fair-time adventure! We love seeing our Orabs getting out, exploring, and enjoying all the fair has to offer! Way to go Orabs!
It was a fun day filled with memories, laughter, and a little fair-time adventure! We love seeing our Orabs getting out, exploring, and enjoying all the fair has to offer! Way to go Orabs!
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
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
📚 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
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
🏐🧡🖤 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!
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!
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!
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!
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
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
📸 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
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
🚀 Learning, experimenting and reaching new heights! 🚀
Sheldon Middle School 7th grade Technology students put their creativity and engineering skills to the test!
Students recently tested different-sized bottles to see which ones would launch the highest. First they chose a bottle size and designed their own rockets. Then it was time for the big test — launching their rockets to see how high they could go! Way to go Orabs!
Sheldon Middle School 7th grade Technology students put their creativity and engineering skills to the test!
Students recently tested different-sized bottles to see which ones would launch the highest. First they chose a bottle size and designed their own rockets. Then it was time for the big test — launching their rockets to see how high they could go! Way to go Orabs!
🩸 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
📅 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
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 Jaden a warm Orab welcome!
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 Jaden a warm Orab welcome!
WHAT A COLORFUL SUCCESS! PART 2
Our Sheldon Middle School Color Run was a blast! Students enjoyed fun activities, tackled obstacle courses, and, of course, got completely splattered with color along the route!
It was an afternoon filled with smiles, laughter, school spirit, and plenty of colorful memories. A HUGE thank you to all of our parents and local businesses who hosted stations along the route and helped make the event so much fun!
And, of course, thank you to our Middle School students for all of their hard work fundraising to make this celebration possible. Your efforts paid off with an afternoon full of fun, color, and memories! Way to go Orabs!
Our Sheldon Middle School Color Run was a blast! Students enjoyed fun activities, tackled obstacle courses, and, of course, got completely splattered with color along the route!
It was an afternoon filled with smiles, laughter, school spirit, and plenty of colorful memories. A HUGE thank you to all of our parents and local businesses who hosted stations along the route and helped make the event so much fun!
And, of course, thank you to our Middle School students for all of their hard work fundraising to make this celebration possible. Your efforts paid off with an afternoon full of fun, color, and memories! Way to go Orabs!
