Congratulations to the Sheldon Marching Orabs on their 4th place finish at the Pursuit of Excellence Marching Band Competition in Marshall, MN this weekend.
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Happy Homecoming Week Orab Nation.
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Biology students found the amount of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids (fats), and sodium in each of their favorite meals in one of their most recent labs this week.
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3rd graders were introduced to multiplication this week and practiced their skills with a partner game. They learned strategies like making equal groups and skip counting and their partner checked their work with a calculator.
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All students and staff were gifted their new Orab shirts for the 2023-2024 school year. Thanks to the Orab Foundation for the donation of these shirts for our school body!
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7th & 8th graders went canoeing this week during PE and had a great time!
Special thanks to Lindsey Kleinhesselink, the O'Brien County Naturalist, for providing all the equipment!
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The day might have been rainy and dull, but color was flying at Sheldon Middle School!
Middle School students participated in their Color Run this afternoon. Prior to the Color Run, students raised money in the forms of sponsorship for their participation in the Color Run, equaling over $40,000. This money will go directly to funding student activities, field trips and more.
What a FUN and COLORFUL day at Sheldon Middle School!
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Farm Safety Day was held today at Sheldon High School.
This year, the Sheldon High School FFA had 40 of their FFA members that took part in the planning and teaching of stations throughout the day. Just over 125 2nd graders from East Elementary, Sanborn Christian and Sheldon Christian come to learn more about Farm Safety.
A huge thank you to a number of local businesses and organizations that helped make today possible: Sanford Sheldon, Sheldon Power, O'Brien County Implement, and Sheldon Fire and Rescue.
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In writing class this week, the 4th graders wrote letters to their Senior Selves.
Students predicted what activities they would be involved in and asked questions pertaining to their high school years. When the students are in 12th grade, they will get their letters returned to them.
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Students in 8th grade health class worked on learning more about each other and how we are alike by completing a hexagon activity. Students were able to connect their hexagons and see how they were alike or different from their classmates.
The final student connections can be seen in the hallways at the Sheldon Middle School.
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Homecoming preparation is underway at the Sheldon Middle School. TA groups are busy working on posters for next week.
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Don't forget about our community meeting tonight!
Please join us at 6:30 PM in the High School Library.
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Join us Saturday for the Excellence for East Fall Carnival!
The Fall Carnival is one you won't want to miss! Join us from 5-7 pm at East Elementary for a night full of games, prizes, food, silent auction items and more.
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Sheldon High School shop students are currently in the process of building their 1st project of the year, a tool box. Students are off to a great start and learning a lot through this process.
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The Sheldon Middle School Art Club is back in full swing, meeting weekly (Tuesdays 3:30-4pm). Students chose to either free draw with friends, or work together on our Color Run photo backdrop for our event later this month! Stay tuned to see the finished result!
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East Elementary School Earns National Blue Ribbon Recognition!
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that the Sheldon East Elementary School has been awarded the prestigious title of National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education!
This incredible achievement is a testament to the outstanding quality of education we provide, positioning us amongst the very best schools in the nation.
Out of more than 1,300 school buildings in the state of Iowa, East Elementary has been singled out as one of just five Exemplary High Performing Schools. Being named one of these Exemplary High Performing National Blue Ribbon Schools is a true honor and a testament to our steadfast commitment to student achievement, innovative teaching practices, and our nurturing, inclusive school environment.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations and deepest gratitude to the entire East Elementary School community.
We are incredibly proud of this award and to be part of the Sheldon Community School District, where educational excellence thrives.
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Join us Saturday for the Excellence for East Fall Carnival!
The Fall Carnival is one you won't want to miss! Join us from 5-7 pm at East Elementary for a night full of games, prizes, food, silent auction items and more.
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Please join us Wednesday night!
We will have members of the school administration, school board, design team and tax experts on hand to answer any questions you might have.
Wednesday, September 20 at 6:30 pm in the High School Library.
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***DISTRICT UPDATE***
Having served our community for 54 years, our high school’s physical infrastructure is showing signs of age, and our systems are growing obsolete. In response, a comprehensive District master plan was completed to outline a sustainable, long-term solution that would revitalize as much of the existing building as possible.
To ensure our objectives are aligned, we actively engaged our valued staff, students, and community members in surveys and engagement sessions. Through these efforts, we identified key areas of focus: Health and Well-Being, Safety & Security, ADA Regulations, Educational Technology, Specialized Programs, Capacity, Attracting/Retaining Teachers, Aging Facilities, and Community Pride.
On September 13th, the School Board unanimously approved the petition to propose a $19.16 million bond referendum be placed on the November 7th ballot. Check back here for more information or the "Bond Info" tab on our website: www.sheldonschools.com
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Thank you to Keith and Jan Rolston!
We are excited to share the news of a new beautiful piece of artwork donated by Keith and Jan Rolston, that now sits between the Little Orabs Preschool and the Sheldon Trail.
Keith and Jan have been pillars of support for the Sheldon Rec and Trails Committee, and Jan's dedicated service on the Sheldon Community School Board has left an incredible mark on our district. This beautiful artwork symbolizes their shared passion for education and the great outdoors, beautifully merging their two loves.
We extend our deepest thanks for their generous contribution and for all they've done to enrich our community and school district.
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