The Shaker eNews is a weekly roundup of important information including District events, school newsletters and District, PTO Council, Shaker Schools Foundation and City news. Be sure to read the entire Shaker eNews each week to stay informed! | |
The Shaker eNews is published weekly on Sundays. | |
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Visit our District Calendar online for a complete list of upcoming activities, events and athletic competitions.
Please note the following upcoming important dates:
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Coffee with the Superintendent | Tuesday, January 28
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Board of Education Meeting | Tuesday, February 11
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K-12 Conference Day (No School for Students PreK-12) | Thursday, February 13
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K-12 Conference Day (No School for Students PreK-12) | Friday, February 14
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Presidents’ Day (Schools and Offices Closed) | Monday, February 17
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International Families and Friends Activities Night | Wednesday, February 19
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Board of Education Work Session | Tuesday, February 25
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Click on the appropriate link below for school-level and building PTO news:
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Use these Quick Links to access the following District information:
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Students Engage in Community Conversation
Many community members turned out for the Community Conversation in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day last week. The Shaker Heights Schools partnered with the City of Shaker Heights, the Shaker Heights Public Library and the Shaker Schools Foundation to host a conversation about Dr. King’s mission to achieve a beloved community. The conversation took place at St. Dominic School and the meal was catered by Zanzibar Soul Fusion. Many Shaker students joined the conversation, including members of the Student Group on Race Relations (SGORR).
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Enrollment for 2025-2026 School Year is Now Open
It’s time to register your incoming student — including our littlest learners in the new preschool program at the Ludlow Early Learning Center! Click here for more information on enrollment.
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Grab a Coffee With the Superintendent
The next “Coffee with the Superintendent” session is scheduled for Tuesday, January 28 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Van Aken District in the Market Hall, next to On the Rise. This informal event is designed for community members to ask questions and for Superintendent Dr. David Glasner to share important information.
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Auction of Surplus Equipment
The District is operating two online auctions concurrently through the Elyria-based Fast Track Marketplace. Both auctions went live January 13. The first auction involves surplus items from the Service Center/Transportation and the Warehouse and includes items such as vehicles, tools and landscape equipment. This auction closes January 27 at 9 p.m.
The second auction involves the unneeded or unused content of Woodbury Elementary School and includes items such as furniture, bookcases and supplies. This auction closes January 28 at 9 p.m. Those interested in participating in the auction should visit the website.
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Apply for Board of Trustees at Shaker Heights Public Library
Make a difference in our community by joining the Shaker Library board! Applications are available here and are due Friday, January 31.
Shaker Library is seeking applicants to serve a seven-year term on the Board of Trustees. This role includes the following tasks:
- Board members set goals for the library and chart a course for staff to achieve them.
- They weigh in on budget, oversee fundraising efforts, and adopt plans for the library’s growth and improvement.
- Board members are expected to attend at least 75% of all regular and special meetings and be present for special library events.
Successful applicants will demonstrate a history of civic engagement and will describe how they can contribute their strengths to assist in library planning and policy making. We look forward to reviewing your application!
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Students Learn Mindfulness with Yoga Practice
Second and third-grade students are learning all about yoga! With the support of the Shaker Schools Foundation, Mercer Elementary School teachers Georgia DeGree and Sandra Skandul welcomed a yoga teacher into their classes. The students learned breathing exercises with a Hoberman sphere, also known as a breathing ball, that expands and contracts. This technique helps students stay calm and focused. They also practiced stretches to feel rejuvenated. By the end of the session, students were ready to take on the day!
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Buy tickets to A Night for the Red & White | |
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Tickets are on sale now for A Night for the Red & White! This exciting event takes place on Saturday, March 8 at 7 p.m. at the Agora Theater and Ballroom!
Watch this awesome video featuring Nick LaPete, Choir Teacher at Shaker Heights High School (SHHS); Isaiah Wyatt, Interim Principal at SHHS; and Dr. David Glasner, Superintendent of Shaker Heights City Schools, to learn about this unforgettable evening! Let’s come together and make a meaningful impact. Don’t miss out — be a part of something special!
Join us for:
- Delicious appetizers, dinner, and cocktails
- Live music and DJ by Gumbo Dance Party
- Performances by Shaker students
- K-12 Art Show
- Online Silent Auction & Raffle
Buy your tickets today. All proceeds will support initiatives across all grade levels — from Pre-K through 12th grade — that will help us Educate, Empower, Explore, and Engage! *Discounted tickets are available for first-time guests, young alumni, and Shaker staff. We can’t wait to see you there!
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Know of a deserving Shaker Alum who should be nominated for the 2025 Shaker Schools Alumni Hall of Fame? Nominate them today! Anyone may nominate a Shaker alum for this honor. Please share with everyone! The nomination form is available at shakerschoolsfoundation.org/alumni and here! Nominations will be accepted online until April 7, 2025.
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Shaker Life Magazine Winter 2025 Online
The print version of the Winter 2025 issue of Shaker Life Magazine should have arrived in your mailbox by now, but you can also view the latest issue – and archives – online. Read about the top-tier education available at the Ludlow Early Learning Center when it opens this fall. Get an update on the City’s infill housing program. Learn how three intergenerational families on Latimore Road are aging in place together. Find these stories and so much more in Shaker Life!
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First CALL Mental Health Response Program
First CALL (Crisis Assistance and Local Linkage), Shaker’s mental health response program, now serving five east-side suburbs, assists individuals experiencing mental health distress and substance use disorders. Learn more about First CALL.
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