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Crew Time, held Wednesdays throughout first semester, will relocate to Mondays in keeping with the move to a hybrid schedule.

[Photo] Students Reflect on a Semester of Crew Time

January 16, 2021
The pandemic has delayed and refashioned traditional 9th-grade orientation. Freshmen may tour the high school with a guide Jan. 15, the day before hybrid instruction is to begin.

[Photo] Orientation, Redefined

January 8, 2021
Freshman Rielle Hubbard said insecurities kept her from trying out for the eighth grade cheerleading team.

[Photo] Insecurities Fuel Body Image Concerns

December 20, 2018
The SHTA will go into arbitration due to a grievance the SHTA filed against the school district. “We thought we had it worked out, but at the last minute the district said it would not work, so we were forced into arbitration,” SHTA president Dr. John Morris said.

[Photo] SHTA, District Fail to Resolve Podl Grievance

December 2, 2018
Participants aimed to promote awareness for domestic violence by wearing purple.

[Photo] A Week of Kindness in the Wake of Sadness

November 30, 2018
Dr. Stephen Wilkins, interim superintendent, and David Glasner speak to staff about Glasner’s current position at the high school during a faculty meeting in the small auditorium Nov. 2.

[Photo] David Glasner Appointed Substitute High School Principal

November 7, 2018
Shaker Heights High School Principal Jonathan Kuehnle speaks with community members, parents, students and staff on March 7, 2016. Kuehnles placement on leave was announced in an email sent to parents and staff this evening.

[Photo] Kuehnle Placed on Administrative Leave

November 1, 2018
This certificate is recognizing the district being successfully accredited for 100 years, which is hanging in Assistant Principal Sara Chengelis office. Accreditation is a voluntary service created more than 100 years ago that helps determine the quality of a school and helps discern stronger schools from struggling schools.

[Photo] Mandatory Survey Leaves Students and Teachers With Questions

October 12, 2018
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[Photo] Fernway Fire Spares Lives, But Not Spirits

July 10, 2018
Inspired by Oprah Winfrey’s Golden Globe speech from the night prior, Superintendent Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. sent a Jan. 8 email to parents and staff affirming the district’s commitment to preventing sexual harassment and assault.

[Photo] Be Safe, Be Respectful and Sweep Problems Under The Rug

January 9, 2018
AA Endorsement Web Art

[Photo] ‘Rite Idea: Cremer, Hardaway and Weingart for Board of Education

October 28, 2017
Tents of Shaker organizations stand on the field behind Onaway and Woodbury as children play around them. The next CommUnity Market is planned for Oct. 26, and will look largely the same.

[Photo] CommUnity Markets Provide Food and Fun

October 25, 2017
A sign near the intersection of Lee road and Parkland drive warns drivers about road work in the area, one of seven projects -- according to the city’s website. “It definitely has an impact with the detours, but unfortunately that is the price we have to pay to improve our city,” said Patricia Speese, director of the public works department.

[Photo] Paving the Way to Business

October 14, 2017
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[Photo] The Sooner You Start, the Better

October 11, 2017
Students post sticky notes of their memoir titles on a wall in the Writing Center in Room 228 Sept. 26 during second period.

[Photo] Writing Center Calls for Sticky Note Memoirs

October 4, 2017
A case near the Main Office displays jewelry created by students for the Cleveland Clinic eXpressions Art Show. Kathleen Fleming was recognized for helping her students participate in the program for five years.

[Photo] Helping Students Bring Science and Art Together

October 3, 2017
Shaker and Chilean students interact at the Chilean assembly on Sept. 11.

[Photo] Shaker’s International Relations Take Center Stage

September 25, 2017
Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings addresses an audience of students, teachers, parents and community members at the annual State of The Schools Meeting.

[Photo] Hutchings Updates the State of the Schools

March 3, 2016
As threats of violence made by an anonymous Instagram user circulated among students, Interim Principal James Reed III made a P.A. announcement at 8:47 a.m. instructing staff to check email. The email message stated that the threat was being investigated but did not instruct teachers whether or how to communicate with students. More than 600 students left the building in the next few hours. The student who allegedly made the threats was later arrested and at 9:45 p.m., Superintendent Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. posted news of the arrest to shaker.org.

[Photo] Communication Gaps Revealed in Light of Violent Threats

November 12, 2015
To create the cover image for this issue, Photo Editor Will McKnight photographed students who volunteered to act as if they were following lockdown procedure after school April 15 in Room 224.

[Photo] Instinct, Habit, Uncertainty Characterize Students’ Early Views

May 2, 2014
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