Leave Your Mark at Orab Field!
Here’s your chance to become a permanent part of Orab history! By designing your very own personalized brick at Orab Field, you can celebrate your time at Sheldon, honor a student or alumni, recognize a team, or show your Orab pride for years to come.
We're taking orders through March 31, 2026, using the online form: https://forms.gle/eQgepfRZnaMyQ6nJA
Here’s your chance to become a permanent part of Orab history! By designing your very own personalized brick at Orab Field, you can celebrate your time at Sheldon, honor a student or alumni, recognize a team, or show your Orab pride for years to come.
We're taking orders through March 31, 2026, using the online form: https://forms.gle/eQgepfRZnaMyQ6nJA
Now Hiring: Special Education Paraeducators
Sheldon Community Schools is currently seeking caring, patient, and dedicated individuals to join our team as Special Education Paraeducators. Our paraeducators play a vital role in supporting students with diverse learning needs. If you are looking for a position where you can truly impact lives and be part of a supportive school community, we encourage you to apply!
Sheldon Community Schools is currently seeking caring, patient, and dedicated individuals to join our team as Special Education Paraeducators. Our paraeducators play a vital role in supporting students with diverse learning needs. If you are looking for a position where you can truly impact lives and be part of a supportive school community, we encourage you to apply!
Coaching & Advising Opportunities at Sheldon Community Schools
Sheldon Community Schools is currently seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to fill these coaching and advising positions. If you are interested in mentoring students, promoting school pride, and being part of a supportive and tradition-rich community, we would love to hear from you!
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
Sheldon Community Schools is currently seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to fill these coaching and advising positions. If you are interested in mentoring students, promoting school pride, and being part of a supportive and tradition-rich community, we would love to hear from you!
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
It’s National Public Schools Week — a time to celebrate the incredible impact of public education in our communities!
We are so proud of our public schools and the people who make them such special places to learn and grow. Thank you to our dedicated teachers who inspire, challenge, and support students every single day. Thank you to our staff and employees who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Thank you to our administrators for their leadership and commitment to excellence.
And of course, thank you to our families and students — your partnership, involvement, and school pride make all the difference.
Public schools are the heart of our community, and this week we celebrate each and every person who plays a role in making them strong. Go Orabs!
We are so proud of our public schools and the people who make them such special places to learn and grow. Thank you to our dedicated teachers who inspire, challenge, and support students every single day. Thank you to our staff and employees who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Thank you to our administrators for their leadership and commitment to excellence.
And of course, thank you to our families and students — your partnership, involvement, and school pride make all the difference.
Public schools are the heart of our community, and this week we celebrate each and every person who plays a role in making them strong. Go Orabs!
Mark your calendars! Parent-Teacher Conferences are just a few weeks away, and we’re looking forward to connecting with our families. This is a valuable opportunity to sit down with your child’s teachers, discuss academic progress, celebrate successes, and set goals for the remainder of the school year. We can't wait to see you!
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
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!
East Elementary students have been busy learning, growing, and working hard each day! From building foundational skills to exploring new ideas, our students are showing curiosity, creativity, and determination in everything they do.
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Eva Krogman*
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Eva Krogman*
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.
East Elementary students are busy learning, growing, and working hard each day!
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Olivia Prewitt*
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Olivia Prewitt*
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
Third-grade students were excited to receive their very own dictionaries. Thank you to the Sheldon Prairie Queen Kiwanis for this generous donation and continued support of our students!
🎶 SINGING VALENTINES 🎶
Sheldon High Schol Show & Jazz Choirs are hosting a "Singing Valentine" fundraiser to support the band and choir! One song costs $5, and $10 gets you a song with a rose.
All orders are due in the office by Tuesday, February 10, and can be for any student or staff member across all four buildings. Happy Valentine's Day!
Sheldon High Schol Show & Jazz Choirs are hosting a "Singing Valentine" fundraiser to support the band and choir! One song costs $5, and $10 gets you a song with a rose.
All orders are due in the office by Tuesday, February 10, and can be for any student or staff member across all four buildings. Happy Valentine's Day!
KINDNESS WEEK DRESS UP DAYS
East Elementary is spreading kindness with Valentine-themed dress-up days during Kindness Week! Students and staff are invited to show their hearts, colors, and school spirit while celebrating the importance of kindness.
East Elementary is spreading kindness with Valentine-themed dress-up days during Kindness Week! Students and staff are invited to show their hearts, colors, and school spirit while celebrating the importance of kindness.
🎶 Band Cards for Sale! 🎶
Sheldon Orab Music Booster Discount Cards are now available! Support the music department while saving at businesses all over Sheldon. Cards can be purchased from any Sheldon High School music student or at Touch of Hope, Ben Franklin, Hair Headquarters, and Vamp Salon.
💳 Cards are $20 each.
💵 Cash or checks payable to Orab Music Boosters.
Sheldon Orab Music Booster Discount Cards are now available! Support the music department while saving at businesses all over Sheldon. Cards can be purchased from any Sheldon High School music student or at Touch of Hope, Ben Franklin, Hair Headquarters, and Vamp Salon.
💳 Cards are $20 each.
💵 Cash or checks payable to Orab Music Boosters.
The Sheldon Community School District Athletic Booster Club Meetiong will take place tonight at the high school.
This week, we celebrate National School Counselor Week and recognize the incredible impact our school counselors have on students, staff, and families.
School counselors support academic success, promote social and emotional well-being, and help students plan for their futures—all while being trusted listeners and advocates. Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to helping every student succeed. We appreciate all that you do, today and every day!
School counselors support academic success, promote social and emotional well-being, and help students plan for their futures—all while being trusted listeners and advocates. Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to helping every student succeed. We appreciate all that you do, today and every day!
