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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Board of Education Work Session | Tuesday, October 28
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PreK-12 Conferences (No School for Students) | Friday, October 31
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PreK-12 Conferences (No School for Students) | Monday, November 3
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Election Day (Schools Closed) | Tuesday, November 4
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Board of Education Meeting | Tuesday, November 11
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Visual Note Taker Visits Students at Innovative Center
Jo Byrne, a professional visual note taker, visited students at the Innovative Center for Personalized Learning (IC) this week! As a visual note taker, Ms. Byrne captures conversations, keynotes and messaging visually to help people process and remember what they are learning. She takes visual notes for clients in real time on site and virtually.
Ms. Byrne met with students at the IC to introduce them to this career, and they practiced a few prompts so students could show off their skills!
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Update from #FinanceFriday
At the last Board of Education meeting on October 9, board members reviewed the five-year forecast. Let’s take a look at a few highlights from the forecast.
In Fiscal Year 2026, the District is projecting $109.7 million in revenues and $122.2 million in expenditures, resulting in an anticipated $12.5 million budget shortfall.
The forecast does include potential funding from the November levy, which if approved, would generate approximately $12.5 million in Calendar Year 2026. Because the District’s fiscal year ends in June, the forecast reflects half-year collections ($6.2 million) for FY26, since levy revenues are received on a calendar-year basis rather than a fiscal-year basis.
Earlier this calendar year, our Finance and Audit Committee recommended reducing spending by $1 million each year for the next five years, totaling a reduction of $15 million in expenditures. For Fiscal Year 2026, the District has already identified approximately $2.5 million in cost-saving opportunities, and we are committed to continuing this work by finding additional reductions each year.
Stay tuned for the next installment of #FinanceFriday, where we will dig deeper into the five-year forecast!
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Annual Update Support on October 25
If you need assistance with completing your Annual Update online, the Registration Department and Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) will offer support on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on the second floor of the Shaker Heights Main Library, in the Malvern Room. Call 216-295-4321 for help or to schedule a different time.
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Take the Aramark Student Nutrition Survey
The Department of Student Nutrition is launching its first student viewpoint survey of the 2025-2026 school year. Students are encouraged to take the survey so Aramark can gather information and better serve the needs of the students and families. Click here to take the survey.
Aramark Student Nutrition is offering a free cookie to the students of the building with the highest percentage of participation as an incentive to encourage all students to participate.
The survey will be open through October 31.
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Support Shaker Athletics at Boom’s Pizza
Raider Nation and Boom’s Pizza at the Van Aken District are excited to partner on a "Round Up + Give" initiative for the entire month of October in support of Shaker Heights Athletics. Customers are encouraged to visit Boom’s Pizza in Shaker Heights and round up on their orders. Boom’s Pizza will donate all of those "Round Up" proceeds directly to Shaker Athletics. Thanks to Boom’s Pizza for their generous support of Raider student athletes!
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Government Students Attend Campaign Information Fair
Students in Government classes recently attended a Campaign Information Fair at Shaker Heights High School! As students learn about how government works, they also have the opportunity to participate in a campaign and learn about community advocacy.
Students spoke with local candidates and Congresswoman Shontel Brown! Students also signed up for canvassing and other nonpartisan community advocacy efforts through the League of Women Voters.
We are so proud of our students for learning to advocate for a cause that they believe in, one of the values of an International Baccalaureate (IB) education!
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Support the SHHS Planetarium
For more than 50 years, the Shaker Heights High School Planetarium has been a gateway to the universe, sparking curiosity, wonder, and a lifelong love of science. Each year, more than 10,000 Shaker students, from PreK through Grade 12, experience hands-on, immersive STEM learning without ever leaving campus.
The Shaker Schools Foundation continues to expand these opportunities. Next up: a major upgrade to the state-of-the-art SkyExplorer projector from Konica Minolta, bringing breathtaking visuals, a wide field of view, and interactive navigation for an even more dynamic journey through the stars.
Hear from one of our beloved former SHHS Planetarium teachers Mr. Gene Zajak, who shares why having our very own planetarium makes Shaker truly out of this world!
Your support helps keep this tradition of exploration shining bright. Every gift, from $100 to $5,000, helps our students reach for the stars. Donate Today!
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10th Annual Century House Birthday Party on October 23
On Thursday, October 23 from 6-8 p.m., come celebrate Shaker’s newest century homes at the Shaker Historical Museum with cake, ice cream and plenty of home-related resources. Your home doesn’t need to be turning 100 this year to join this free event! It’s a sweet way to honor the past, connect with your neighbors, and learn how to preserve your home for the future.
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Final Lee Road Engineering Open House on October 29
Join the City’s planning team on Wednesday, October 29, from 5-7:30 p.m. at The Dealership, 3558 Lee Road, to provide feedback on the engineering for Lee Road streetscape improvements. This will be the final opportunity for public input before construction starts in 2026.
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