Sheldon Community School District

2nd graders are working on their throwing accuracy in PE with a game called, Monster Ball. On the command students attempt to throw the small balls at the Monster Ball in order to make it move. Their goal is to try and get the Monster ball to cross the line on the opposing team’s side of the line. If the Monster Ball rolls outside of the designated area – the opposing team’s side will receive one point. Our students have had such a fun time working on their throwing skills with this upbeat and intense game! #LeadOn #orabs #sheldonorabs #PE #sheldon #2ndgrade #throwingskills

6th graders explored the densities of water and cooking oil. They measured predetermined volumes of each liquid, poured them into jars, made observations, shook them for two minutes and then let them settle for ten minutes to see if the liquids would separate back into two layers. #LeadOn #orabs #science #learning #sheldonmiddleschool

Happy Administrative Assistant Day! Thank you Shantel, Pam, Amy, Shairi, Deanna, Melinda, Amber, and Steph for all that you do for our schools! #LeadOn #orabs #sheldonorabs #sheldon #administrativeday

The Sheldon Middle School Art Class has been creating Floating Chalk Prints. Students work together to plan, add color, and pull their unique prints from the surface of the water. Way to go! #LeadOn #art #middleschoolart #artclass #chalkprints #sheldonorabs

Spanish II students have been studying Spanish terminology for different directional words and places found in a city. To practice these terms, students created a city map in Spanish and then wrote directions in Spanish on how to get from one place to another. Students then tested their Spanish speaking and listening skills and directed their classmates around their city map. #LeadOn #orabs #sheldonorabs #spanish #learning #sheldon #sheldonhighschool

First grade had a fun field trip to the Summit Dairy as part of the Adopt-A-Cow program. Our students loved getting to see the cows and learn more about how a dairy operates. A big thank you to the Westra Family and Kate Stewart for teaching us about dairy farming! #LeadOn #orabs #sheldonorabs #dairy #dairyfarming #cows #farming #iowafarming #schoolvisit

7th grader, Natilie Schmith was able to present her winning app design from the Congressional App Challenge in Washington DC last week for Day of Code at the US Capital Building. Natilie created a mental health app and was selected as a winner this past fall. While in DC she was also able to sit in on congressional keynote speakers, presentations focusing on STEM, hear from previous winners, tour DC and more. Congratulations Natilie on your accomplishment with your app design! #LeadOn #orabs #sheldonorabs #middleschool #sheldonmiddleschool #appdesign #app #washingtondc #tours

Congratulations to Mrs. Johnson for being nominated for the McTeacher Award! Thank you for all that you do for our students and school. We are lucky to have you. #LeadOn #orabs #sheldon

Preschool students were dreaming of summer during their camping study last week! They went on a bear hunt, roasted marshmallows over a fire, and created caves for forest animals. Such a fun week at Little Orabs Preschool. #LeadOn #orabs #sheldonorabs #learning #camping #summer

This week at Sheldon Community School District! #LeadOn #orabs #sheldonorabs #weeklyupdate

Sheldon Middle School students can bring any type of tape to be collected for LOVE INC from April 24-28th. All tape will then be donated to LOVE INC. The Middle School will compete with grades 5/6 vs. 7/8. and the winning group will get to have an Ice Cream Sunday Party! #LeadOn #Orabs #giving #sheldonorabs #loveincofsheldon #LOVEINC

Our Kindergarteners at East Elementary created some beautiful spring flowers in art. #LeadOn #orabs #sheldonorabs #flowers #spring

Congratulations to our 2023 5th Grade DARE Graduates! D.A.R.E. stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education. Our 5th graders go through this education program to learn about drug abuse, the consequences of abuse, and skills for resisting peer pressure to experiment with drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Thank you to the Sheldon Police Department for leading this training. #LeadON #orabs #sheldonorabs #DARE #sheldonmiddleschool

Our sophomores attended the O'Brien County Career Day today where they were able to learn more about careers available right here in O'Brien County. Students spent the morning touring different businesses throughout O'Brien County learning about what employees do, training required, and career advancements available. Students also were able to listen to a variety of panel speakers who shared more about the careers they do. Students were able to ask them questions about their career in O'Brien County and why they choose to work there. Thanks to all of the businesses that welcomed our students into their buildings, O'Brien County Economic Development for hosting the event, the panelist for answering questions, NCC for allowing this event to be held in their buildings, and everyone else who helped make this possible for our students! #LeadOn #careers #learning #obriencounty #sheldonhighschool #sheldonorabs

All smiles for partner technology time! Sheldon Community School District is a one-one school district, which means each of our students has a device to use at school to enhance their learning. #LeadOn #orabs #sheldonorabs #technology

Who knew spring cleaning could be so competitive? Sheldon Middle School students competed in a grade level Spring Cleaning Relay Race at their schoolwide assembly this week. 6th graders took the title as the Fastest Spring Cleaners for 2023! #LeadOn #sheldonmiddleschool #orabs #sheldonorabs

1B students earned “Lunch in the Classroom” as a fun reward for working doing their best in the classroom. Our students enjoyed this special lunch experience! #LeadOn #orabs #sheldonorabs #lunch #elementaryschool

Congratulations to high school student Valerie Cook on her selection to be part of the 2023 Naval Academy Summer Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Program this summer in Annapolis, Maryland. The program is designed for students to explore, create, build, and expand their critical thinking, and collaboration skills. Additionally, she will have the opportunity to experience the Naval Academy education, while interacting with like-minded students who share an interest in STEM. Valerie was selected out of over 5,000 applications to participate in the Summer Camp. Congratulations Valerie! #LeadOn #orabs #sheldonorabs #navalacademy #STEM #congratulations

Sheldon High School's Physics Class hosted Physics Day for the 4th graders at East Elementary. The physics students were responsible for creating a physics themed mini lesson to teach the 4th grade students. The 4th graders were able to rotate to different physics lessons throughout the day. #LeadOn #orabs #sheldonorabs #physics #elementary #highschoolscience

Congratulations to the Sheldon Middle School Students of the Month Aylah Sauer, Blessing Matsiko, Evalyn deBoer, and Oscar Herrera! Thank you for your leadership at Sheldon Middle School. #LeadOn #sheldonorabs #orabs #sheldonorabs #leadership