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Shaker Heights Middle School
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Academics
At Shaker Heights Middle School, students engage in a rigorous academic curriculum that incorporates the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, fostering critical thinking and global awareness.
Arts
Shaker Heights Middle School offers a vibrant visual and performing arts program, providing students with numerous opportunities to explore and develop their creative talents through a wide array of classes, extracurricular activities and performances and exhibitions.
Athletics
Shaker Heights Middle School's athletics program that encourages students to develop their physical skills, teamwork and sportsmanship. With dedicated coaches, the program fosters a love of sports and a commitment to healthy living.
School News
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With spring break around the corner, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the exceptional opportunities available to our students. As many of you are already aware, the District is also facing a more challenging financial forecast now than we have in recent history.
More than 100 students from Shaker Heights High School and five Shaker Heights Middle School students recently competed at Regionals for the National History Day competition.
n order to provide for intentional start-of-school orientation time for students, particularly for those students who are transitioning to new buildings or who are new to the District, Shaker Heights Schools is planning to continue the use of a staggered start for the 2025-2026 school year.
At its Tuesday, January 14, 2025, meeting, the Shaker Heights Board of Education approved revisions to the 2025-2026 academic calendar.
Curriculum Nights will take place on Wednesday, September 4 for Grade 6 and on Thursday, September 5 for Grades 7 & 8.
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International Baccalaureate
As an International Baccalaureate school, our curriculum is designed to nurture, educate students who are creative thinkers and skillful problem solvers and who are actively engaged in our global and multicultural society.
Educational Equity
We work to understand and dismantle long-standing systemic barriers that have resulted in persistent racial disparities in academic achievement. These same barriers also prevent a true sense of belonging.
Facilities Plan
Our vision is for all Shaker Heights children to attend school in buildings that are modern, safe and inclusive; support academic excellence; are diverse, integrated and welcoming; promote community, and; allow the District to remain fiscally responsible.
Travel
Shaker Heights Middle School students are introduced to travel through various educational trips, including the annual Grade 8 trip to Washington, D.C., which enriches their learning experiences and broadens their perspectives.
Social-Emotional Wellness
As part of the Middle School's commitment to the whole child, dedicated supports help ensure that all students have access to a variety of resources to support their social-emotional development.
Get Involved
Volunteers play a crucial role at Shaker Heights Middle School, enriching the educational experience by supporting activities, organizing events and fostering a strong sense of community involvement.
