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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!
There will be no eNews on Sunday, March 30 due to Spring Break. The eNews will resume on Sunday, April 6.
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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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Spring Break | March 24-28
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Eid al-Fitr (Schools Closed) | Monday, March 31
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Board of Education Meeting | Tuesday, April 8
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Good Friday (Schools and Offices Closed) | Friday, April 18
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Board of Education Work Session | Tuesday, April 22
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Kindergarten Kickoff | Saturday, April 26
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Coffee with the Superintendent | Tuesday, April 29
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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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Browns Mascot Promotes School Attendance
Chomps, one of the official mascots for the Cleveland Browns, visited Onaway and Fernway students this week! The Shaker Heights Schools have partnered with the Cleveland Browns for a “Stay in the Game” initiative to promote school attendance. One student with excellent attendance won a trip to the Cleveland Browns Training Camp!
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Register for Kindergarten Kickoff on April 26
Kindergarten Kickoff is coming soon! We can’t wait to welcome the Class of 2038 at this fun, Districtwide event on Saturday, April 26 from 1-4 p.m. at Lomond Elementary School!
All incoming kindergarten families are invited to meet your school building principal and learn about volunteering, before- and after-school child care, transportation, PTO and more. Plus, receive a few surprises for your student!
Register for the event and visit shaker.org/kindergarten for more information for incoming kindergarteners and a link to enroll!
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Update from Finance Friday
Have you seen the #FinanceFriday posts on the Shaker Heights Schools Facebook and Instagram pages? If not, check them out on Fridays. We will share the same information in the Sunday eNews.
WKYC Channel 3 News Reporter Danielle Wiggins recently interviewed local superintendents on school funding in Ohio. Shaker Heights Superintendent Dr. David Glasner spoke with Dr. Donald Jolly of Warrensville Heights, Dr. Marnisha Brown of Richmond Heights, and Dr. Cassandra Johnson of Bedford. Check out clips on state funding, proposed changes to the state education budget, and the expansion of the voucher program.
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State Testing Update
State achievement tests inform families and teachers of how well our students are growing in the knowledge and skills outlined in Ohio’s Learning Standards. Every student in Grades 3-8 is assessed in English language arts and mathematics, using the assessment that corresponds to their learning standards. Students in Grades 5 and 8 are assessed in science.
End-of-course assessments (EOCs) are the state achievement tests that are administered to high school students upon completion of specific courses. This includes an Algebra EOC that some Shaker students take in middle school. To earn a high school diploma in Ohio, students must demonstrate competency on the Algebra and English language arts EOCs. EOCs in other subjects offer students the opportunity to earn graduation seals, another requirement to earn a high school diploma in Ohio.
State testing will begin after Spring Break. Each building will be in contact with families to share specific test dates. Additional information about the tests can be found here.
Information about all of the assessments and our District assessment calendar can be found on the testing page of shaker.org.
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Field Hockey Clinics Start April 5
The Shaker Heights High School Field Hockey team will host clinics for K-8 athletes starting April 5! Clinics take place every Saturday from April 5 to May 10 from 8-9 a.m., with the exception of a clinic on April 27, which is a Sunday. The clinics will be held at the SHHS turf field, and in the South Gym in cases of inclement weather.
Athletes should bring tennis shoes, mouth guard, shin guards, water bottle, and a field hockey stick (extras will be provided). The cost is $100 for six sessions or $20 for drop-ins. Click here to register. Email Coach Ashley Boorstein at fieldhockey@shaker.org with questions.
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Raider Rainbow Run Sponsorship Opportunities
The Raider Rainbow Run, a two mile walk/run through the Middle School neighborhood followed by a community festival, will be held on Saturday, May 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Business and family sponsorship opportunities are available. Registration for the run/walk will open after Spring Break.
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Grade 7 Students Present at Renaissance Faire
Last week, seventh-grade students participated in the Renaissance Faire for their Individuals & Societies classes. The Renaissance Faire is the culmination of their “Renaissance Innovator IB Project.” During the Renaissance Faire, students embody their individual who affected modern society and “mingle” with other Grade 7 students in order to learn about the impact of other innovators of the time period. I&S teachers dressed in Renaissance attire for this special event!
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From the Margins to the Center, Vol. XLIII — Celebrating National Irish American Heritage Month
By William Warren, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program Coordinator, Shaker Heights Schools
NOTE: The month of March acknowledges several communities and their contributions to history. During March, From the Margins to the Center will feature information and stories in observance of Women’s History Month, National Irish American Month and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. This week’s feature is in observance of National Irish American Heritage Month.
The month of March has been proclaimed as National Irish American Heritage Month since 1991, in recognition of the achievements and contributions of Irish Americans. Between 1820 and 1920, 4.5 million people immigrated to the United States from Ireland to escape oppressive British rule in their homeland, and due to the Great Potato Famine of 1845. Irish-American populations in Boston, New York City, Chicago and Philadelphia established communities ripe with Irish heritage displayed in restaurants, pubs and grocery stores. Irish immigrants also found their way to Cleveland, settling along the banks of the Cuyahoga River and contributing to the building of the Ohio & Erie Canal.
It is also important during this month of observance and celebration to acknowledge the realities of the history of Irish-Americans and the discrimination suffered due to their Catholic religious beliefs clashing with Protestant communities. Irish stereotypes depicting them as violent, alcoholic brutes were commonly displayed in newspapers and magazines, with many still in existence today. Millions of Americans celebrate St. Patrick’s Day each year on March 17, yet it’s important to remember that Irish culture and traditions are more than shamrocks, bagpipes and leprechauns. They are a resilient and determined community, proud of their homeland and pivotal to the development of America.
Additional Resources
Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival — July 18-20, 2025
How March became Irish American Heritage Month
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Check Out Photos and Videos from A Night for the Red & White
Did you miss our 33rd annual A Night for the Red & White? Check out photos, videos and our amazing mission video from the event! It’s not too late to support; you can make a monetary donation today. Your continued donations are crucial to our success and very much appreciated. Let’s continue to Educate, Empower, and Engage!
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Shaker Schools Alumni Hall of Fame Nominations Closing Soon!
Anyone may nominate a deserving Shaker alum for this honor. The nomination form will be accepted online until April 7. Go Raiders!
Please follow the Shaker Schools Foundation on our social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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Register for Spring & Summer Recreation Programs
With the arrival of spring comes opportunities for more activity! Check out the Recreation Department’s Spring/Summer 2025 Recreation Catalog for a wide variety of spring and summer programs. Registration is available in person, by phone, or through the online registration system.
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City’s 2025 Harvest for Hunger Campaign Continues
The City’s annual campaign to benefit Harvest for Hunger is underway. Drop off non-perishable food items at City Hall (3400 Lee Road) or Thornton Park (3301 Warrensville Center Road) through Friday, May 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Last year, participation helped set a new record for collections for Harvest for Hunger, which helps fight hunger in Northeast Ohio. This campaign is in collaboration with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.
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