Introduction

The Shaker Heights City School District is pleased to provide updates on the latest developments with various renovation projects as a part of the District’s Long-Term Master Facilities Plan. The District's commitment to enhancing the educational environment for students continues to drive these efforts.

Activating the Long-Term Master Facilities Plan has been well underway. Below are opportunities for engagement. If you have a question or comment on the facilities plan, please fill out this form. Share this newsletter with friends and neighbors in Shaker Heights! Subscribe to the facilities newsletter.

In this Message

• Lomond, Mercer Renovations Set for 2027-2028
• Woodbury Renovation Update
• Recent Community Engagement Meetings

Lomond, Mercer Renovations Set for 2027-2028

After the Woodbury building reopens as the new Middle School, the next buildings we are planning to renovate will be Lomond and Mercer. These buildings were chosen for renovations first because they are our largest elementary schools, both in terms of square footage and student enrollment.

Based on our current schedule, Lomond and Mercer will close at the end of the 2026-2027 school year, and renovations will take place concurrently at both buildings throughout the 2027-2028 school year. While each building is under renovation, Lomond and Mercer students will attend classes for one year at the former Shaker Heights Middle School building, located at 20600 Shaker Boulevard. Both elementary buildings are planned to reopen for Grades K-5 in Fall 2028.

Please visit shaker.org/facilitiesplan for more information on the master facilities plan and these upcoming renovations. Information about community engagement opportunities will also be shared as we get closer to the design and construction process.

Woodbury Renovation Update

In the last few weeks, Gilbane Building Company has been working on final grade cuts at the Woodbury site. Contractors are in the early stages of foundation work. Excavation for the foundation is expected to begin in January, then construction work on the addition is planned to begin in the spring.

Recent Community Engagement Meetings

Earlier this week, District representatives met with the Facilities Advisory Committee (FAC) and PTO+, which is composed of PTO co-presidents and parent/guardian representatives. At both of these meetings, architects from GPD Group and Robert P. Madison International shared an update on the Woodbury renovation and plans for the elementary school renovations, including the timeline and scope of work.

FAC members and architects discussed the rose garden, trees and landscaping along Woodbury Road. PTO+ members and architects discussed the elementary school renovations and the transition to the current Middle School site on Shaker Boulevard as a swing space.