Today, we welcome the start of summer break, and tonight, the Class of 2017 will celebrate Shaker Heights High School's centennial graduation at the State Theater. I wish our returning students and all our staff a fun, safe and restorative summer. And to our graduates and their families, I offer you my congratulations and best wishes.
Of course, there's still plenty for us to do at the District over the next 11 weeks. All of our buildings will receive annual maintenance and repairs to prepare us for the start of the 2017-18 school year. District-level administrators will spend the summer evaluating our curriculum and finding ways to incorporate constructive feedback---because we can always do better.
Beginning Monday, June 19, all full-time administration building employees will work extended work days Monday-Thursday with Fridays off through July 28. In keeping with our strategic plan's human resources goal, we are open to flexible scheduling that helps retain (and recruit) high-quality employees.
I'll be in touch this summer to keep you posted on progress at the District. In the meantime, enjoy the warmer weather and longer days.
Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr.
Superintendent of Schools