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. | | |
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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Memorial Day (Schools and Offices Closed) | Monday, May 26
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Last Day for Students | Wednesday, June 4
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Professional/Clerical Day | Thursday, June 5
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SHHS Students Go On Fishing Trip
Ms. Morton’s Lifetime Fitness & Yoga classes recently took a short walk across the street to the duck pond for a fishing field trip. For some students, it was their very first time catching a fish! They learned how to bait hooks, remove fish, and gained lifelong skills like patience, problem-solving, self-sufficiency and mindfulness.
The Shaker Heights High School students mostly caught green panfish and a few carp, all while enjoying a break from the hustle and bustle of school. It was a fun and peaceful day outdoors — and now they’re ready to fish for life!
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Summer Moving Plans? Call Registration to Update Address
If your household moves to a new address within our school district, either over the summer break or during the school year, you must call the Registration Department at 216-295-4321 to update your address.
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Withdrawals & Record Requests
If you will be moving to a new community or have decided to enroll your child/children at another school, please complete the Withdrawal Form in PowerSchool by July 18, 2025 so the withdrawal can be processed before the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year. If you need assistance with completing the form, please call 216-295-4321 or send an email to registration@shaker.org.
Records requests can be submitted to your child’s current school now through Tuesday, June 10, 2025. During the summer break, please send all requests with the exception of requests for current high school students to registration@shaker.org. Requests for High School student records should be directed to middlebrooks_m@shaker.org.
Withdrawals will continue to be processed after July 18, 2025 as they are received.
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Update from #FinanceFriday
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.
We’re back for another week of #FinanceFriday! In our last installment, we learned about District expenditures on salaries and wages. This week, we will look closely at District benefits.
Benefits make up 22% of the District’s general fund expenditures. This includes retirement, workers compensation, Medicaid, and insurance, including medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
Benefits have increased historically at a rate of 5%, and they are projected to increase at a rate of approximately 10% through Fiscal Year 2029. The District has seen significant growth in healthcare related expenses in the last four years.
Stay tuned for another installment of #FinanceFriday!
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Join the PTO for 2025-2026 School Year
The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a great way to be engaged in your student’s academic experiences! We are dedicated to the educational success and well-being of all children, but we need your help! There are opportunities at each school to fit your availability and interests. Click on the appropriate link(s) below and sign up today!
To learn more about the PTO, please visit shakerpto.org.
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OST Results Available May 29
Results for Ohio’s State Tests, including end-of-course assessments, that were administered in April and May will be available in the Test Results section of the PowerSchool parent portal by Thursday, May 29. To access the results, follow these steps. Please contact your child’s school counselor or teacher with any questions about the results.
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Upcoming Panorama Student Survey
After Memorial Day, all Shaker students in Grades 3 through 12 will be taking the Panorama Student Survey again. Panorama provides a computer-based survey composed of multiple choice and open-ended (free response) questions. The Panorama Student Survey gathers feedback from students about their classroom learning experience and their perceptions of the overall school environment. The survey takes about 20-30 minutes, and the responses to the surveys will be completely confidential.
If you do not want your child to participate in the survey, you have the option to opt-out by completing the Testing form in the PowerSchool Portal by May 26. Please log into PowerSchool and click Forms from the list on the left. The title of the form is “Testing: complete this form only if your child will NOT participate.” Complete the section in the form for the Panorama Student Survey. At this time, you do not need to complete the other parts of the form.
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SHMS Hosts Pep Rally for Incoming Sixth Graders
Shaker Heights Middle School recently hosted a pep rally for rising sixth grade students, the future SHHS Class of 2032!
The pep rally included performances from the band, choir and step team! Current Middle School student ambassadors shared advice and what-to-know videos with incoming students. There was also a trivia contest and a Minute to Win It game with the elementary school principals. We are so excited to welcome our incoming students this fall!
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By William Warren, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program Coordinator, Shaker Heights Schools
Note: The month of May acknowledges several communities and their contributions to history. During May, From the Margins to the Center will feature information and stories in observance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. This week’s feature is in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month.
Since 2006, Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) has been proclaimed as a time to commemorate the impact of Jewish Americans on American society. Nearly 80,000 Jewish Americans call Greater Cleveland home, with a vast number of Jews across the diaspora choosing to live, work and worship across the city. Shaker Heights is home to many prominent Jewish Americans who, over the years, have made significant contributions to Northeast Ohio, the nation and the world. Another important aspect of JAHM is to educate and inform communities of the realities of Jewish Americans, utilizing these tools to fight against antisemitism. Not to be forgotten amongst such a diverse ethnoreligious population, Jewish Americans of color also fight against racial inequities and disparities to ensure multiethnic Jewish representation within their community. We invite everyone to take this time out during JAHM to support the effort of elevating the acknowledgement of Jewish Americans in our national and local society.
Additional Resources
The Maltz Museum
Cleveland Jewish History website
Jews of Color: History and Futures
Jewish American Heritage Month educational resource toolkit
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Help us Finish the School Year Strong — Support Our Students Today!
The Shaker Schools Foundation has focused on four guiding principles: Educate, Empower, Explore, and Engage — bringing learning to life for every student.
Hear from our teachers and principals about how your generosity is making a real difference for our students in our Mission Video: Watch here! Help us keep the momentum going with a gift to the Advancing Shaker Annual Appeal.
There are many ways to make a difference with your donation:
- Honor a Teacher or Staff Member – Recognize someone who has made an impact by supporting enrichment grants and classroom learning.
- Support Student Programs – Your gift helps fund field trips, author visits, travel assistance, and enrichment opportunities.
- Alumni? Give Back – Support the programs that shaped your Shaker experience: MAC Scholars, SGORR, arts, music, theater, and athletics.
- Keep It Going – Set up a monthly donation for easy, sustained impact all year long.
Let’s end the school year on a high note! Give today and support the next step in a student’s journey!
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Memorial Day Parade 2025
Make sure you wave to us tomorrow! The Shaker Schools Foundation will once again be walking in the Memorial Day Parade in honor of those who gave all for our freedom!
For ongoing updates, please follow the Shaker Schools Foundation on our social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade, followed by Pool Party May 26
On Monday, May 26, head to City Hall at 9 a.m. for the annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade. The ceremony will be led by Mayor David Weiss, with the parade starting immediately after, proceeding 1.5 miles eastward down Van Aken Boulevard and ending at the Van Aken District. Continue the holiday weekend with family and friends at Thornton Park Pool from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a Pool Party that starts at 1 p.m.! Food and beverages available. Regular pool admissions and rules apply.
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An Unforgettable Week: Summer Youth Police Academy
Add some focus to your teen’s summer. In the Shaker Heights Police Department’s Summer Youth Police Academy, June 23-27, your teen can learn about community-based police work through simulations, lectures, and hands-on activities. Read more & register for this free session.
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