Parent Organizations
Parent/guardian organizations play a vital role in enhancing our students' educational experience.
The PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) fosters a strong school community through volunteering and fundraising. Sports Boosters and Band Boosters provide invaluable support for our athletic and band programs while ChOrD and Theatre Support work to promote our choir, orchestra and theatre arts programs. Get involved today!
Shaker Heights PTO
PTO Council is the umbrella organization overseeing, guiding and collaborating with each school's individual PTO unit. PTO Council partners with the District to provide you with a school calendar and directory. PTO Council provides educational grants to teachers, organizes Raider Day and sponsors the Special Education parent meetings.
Band Boosters
The Shaker Band Boosters support and enhance the Shaker Heights band programs by coordinating and facilitating events, contributing financially, communicating, and soliciting volunteers to assist with events throughout the year. Visit the Shaker bands website at shakerbands.org for information on band activities, copies of forms and newsletters, and how to get involved.
ChOrD
ChOrD (Choir and Orchestra Devotees) is an organization that encourages and welcomes all choir and orchestra parents and guardians to become involved by offering their support for “behind the scenes” activities, including hospitality, communication and student scholarships. ChOrD was formerly known as SMASH, which was founded during the 2000-2001 school year.
Shaker Theatre Support
Shaker Theatre Support (STS) is a volunteer corps of parents, alumni parents, and other friends organized to complement the efforts of the professional staff, guest artists, and students of Shaker Theatre Arts Department by providing box office ticket sales, audience development, auxiliary promotion, receptions, and other practical support.
Shaker Sports Boosters
The Shaker Heights Sports Boosters is a non-profit organization that champions a thriving athletic community with opportunities for all Shaker Schools student-athletes in grades 7-12. Membership is open to all those who want to support all Shaker athletes, and supports all teams with the resources they need to excel.