Congratulations to the Sheldon Middle School Students of the Month - Edgar Lopez Chavez, Zachary Pluim, Carter Edwards and Cole Dobbins. Thank you for showing what it means to be an Orab each day!

Supporting Reading—One Taco at a Time!
Earlier this month, Taco John’s was excited to support Kristin Noack, an 8th-grade teacher at Sheldon Middle School, by providing coupons for her classroom.
She’s inspiring students to read through fun bingo boards and rewarding their efforts with Taco John’s coupons—what a great way to motivate learners! We love seeing teachers go the extra mile for their students. Go Orabs!
Earlier this month, Taco John’s was excited to support Kristin Noack, an 8th-grade teacher at Sheldon Middle School, by providing coupons for her classroom.
She’s inspiring students to read through fun bingo boards and rewarding their efforts with Taco John’s coupons—what a great way to motivate learners! We love seeing teachers go the extra mile for their students. Go Orabs!

Sheldon Middle School Spirit Week dress-up days are next week—come join the fun and show your school spirit!

Sheldon Middle School students did an amazing job creating hand sculptures in art class as part of a Leader in Me project this past semester. Students enjoyed constructing their sculptures and observing everyone’s creative and impressive work!








Sheldon Community School District will have no school Friday, January 23 due to extreme cold temperatures.

Congratulations to the Sheldon Middle School students selected to participate in the Strong Foundations Honor Band! 🎶
On January 19, several talented 6th-grade musicians took part in the Strong Foundations Honor Band at Heelan High School in Sioux City. This program provides young instrumental musicians with an excellent ensemble experience in a positive, supportive environment while working with outstanding music educators. Students rehearsed throughout the day and concluded with an evening concert at 6:00 p.m.
On January 19, several talented 6th-grade musicians took part in the Strong Foundations Honor Band at Heelan High School in Sioux City. This program provides young instrumental musicians with an excellent ensemble experience in a positive, supportive environment while working with outstanding music educators. Students rehearsed throughout the day and concluded with an evening concert at 6:00 p.m.

Sheldon Community School District will be starting 2 hours late on Friday, January 23 due to inclement weather. There will be no morning preschool, practices, or activities.

Perspective Insurance is hosting a RED-out game!
Please join us in "remembering everyone deployed" by wearing red at the basketball games on Friday, January 23.
Staff and students are encourage to wear red throughout the day as well to honor our troops overseas. Thank you for your support!
📅 Friday, January 23
⏰ JV Boys- 4:30 pm
📍 Sheldon Middle School Gym
⏰ JV Girls- 4:30 pm • Girls V - 6:00 pm • Boys V 7:30 pm
📍 Sheldon High School Gym
Please join us in "remembering everyone deployed" by wearing red at the basketball games on Friday, January 23.
Staff and students are encourage to wear red throughout the day as well to honor our troops overseas. Thank you for your support!
📅 Friday, January 23
⏰ JV Boys- 4:30 pm
📍 Sheldon Middle School Gym
⏰ JV Girls- 4:30 pm • Girls V - 6:00 pm • Boys V 7:30 pm
📍 Sheldon High School Gym

Sheldon Community School District will be dismissing at 12:30pm on Wednesday, January 21 due to the impending weather. There will be no after school practices or activities.

The Sheldon Community School District has open paraeducator positions!
Apply online through Iowa.schoolspring.com or 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 iowa.schoolspring.com/ or contact the Superintendent’s office.
Sheldon Community School District
1700 E. Fourth Street, Sheldon, IA 51201

Congratulations to the Sheldon Middle School Students of the Month - Kenley Robinson, Olivia Griffith, Hayden Beckman and Layla Rodriguez. Thank you for showing what it means to be an Orab each day.

Reminder: there will be no school Monday, January 19.
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Reed Jager*
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Reed Jager*

The Sheldon Community School District Board of Education meeting will take place tonight at the high school.

Sheldon High School Prom Fundraiser
Nothing Bund Cakes DEADLINE is this FRIDAY.
Contact a Sheldon junior or senior student to order - payment due at time of order.
DELIVERY IS JANUARY 28, 2026.
These bundtlets are truly delicious and come in a variety of flavors. You can eat them fresh or freeze them for a sweet treat later. The only thing you'll regret is not ordering more!
Nothing Bund Cakes DEADLINE is this FRIDAY.
Contact a Sheldon junior or senior student to order - payment due at time of order.
DELIVERY IS JANUARY 28, 2026.
These bundtlets are truly delicious and come in a variety of flavors. You can eat them fresh or freeze them for a sweet treat later. The only thing you'll regret is not ordering more!

Sheldon Middle School students in Mrs. Gaard’s class participated in an engaging STEM activity where they designed and built their own balloon-powered cars. Using a variety of materials, students explored basic engineering and physics concepts such as force, motion, and problem-solving. The hands-on experience encouraged critical thinking and allowed students to see how STEM concepts apply in real-world situations, all while having fun and learning together.





Reminder: there will be no school Monday, January 19.

Sheldon Middle School students are working hard and staying focused as they complete assignments in their social studies and science classes. Their effort and dedication to learning are on display each day. Keep up the great work, middle school—your hard work is paying off!
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Adyn Whitcanack*
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media student, Adyn Whitcanack*

Join us tonight. Go Orabs!

Join us tonight. Go Orabs!

Sheldon Middle School students enjoyed an activity took during our December all-school assembly. One teacher from each grade, along with four students, was selected to “build a snowman” using the teacher as the snowman. A fifth team made up of all teachers also competed against the grade-level teams.
Each team was challenged to completely use three rolls of toilet paper, along with mittens, a hat, and a carrot, within the allotted time.
The 7th-grade team—featuring Mrs. Keizer as the snowman—claimed the win! The winner was determined by the loudest cheering section.
Each team was challenged to completely use three rolls of toilet paper, along with mittens, a hat, and a carrot, within the allotted time.
The 7th-grade team—featuring Mrs. Keizer as the snowman—claimed the win! The winner was determined by the loudest cheering section.










