Brief Message From the Principal

Dear Bulldog Community,

Holiday Spirit Dress Week
Twas the Last Two Weeks Before Christmas at Shelton
Holiday Family Fun Games
Shelton Bells (To the tune of Jingle Bells)
Take the Ugly Christmas Sweater/Buddy the Elf Poll!
Tardy Detentions for Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Unique Calendar Days of the Month.
Here's the lunch menu for the Month.
Check out Project Wisdom!
Check out the Bulldog Bests!
Note the upcoming Events on your calendars.
Review the reminders in the final section of the newsletter.

Mrs. Hostetler

A short story - Enjoy!

Watch a short clip of our 7th grade singing our version of "Shelton Bells!"

Shelton Bells & see the high school singing loud & proud!

A Brief History of the Ugly Sweater

Ugly sweaters weren’t always meant to be ugly. Their roots go back to the early 20th century, when knitted sweaters were handmade for warmth and practicality, especially during winter. In the 1950s–1970s, holiday sweaters became popular gifts, often featuring festive designs like snowflakes, reindeer, and Christmas trees—meant to be cheerful, not fashionable.

By the 1980s, bold colors, busy patterns, and oversized fits took over, thanks to mass production and a love for all things loud. TV shows and movies helped cement the look, and what was once sincere holiday fashion slowly became… questionable.

In the early 2000s, ugly sweaters made a comeback—but this time ironically. People began wearing them on purpose for laughs, parties, and contests. The rise of Ugly Sweater Parties turned the trend into a holiday tradition, celebrating humor, nostalgia, and outrageous style.

Today, ugly sweaters are worn proudly—complete with lights, pom-poms, bells, and jokes—proving that sometimes the best fashion statement is not taking fashion too seriously.