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ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR IS OPEN! GO TO SHAKER.ORG/ENROLL TO REGISTER.

Kindergarten in Shaker

Entering kindergarten is a big step—the first step of your school adventure. 

Kindergarten in the Shaker Heights schools is designed to foster children’s natural curiosity and to support their academic, creative and social growth.

Here's what we offer:

  • All-day, tuition-free kindergarten
  • International Baccalaureate programming that emphasizes hands-on learning with a global outlook from preschool through high school
  • Highly trained teachers with expertise in early childhood education
  • Specialists in music, art, and physical education
  • Support services for children who have special needs or who are learning English as a second language

Save These Key Dates:

Kindergarten Family Orientation Night: February 28, 2023

If you missed the virtual Kindergarten Family Orientation Night on Tuesday, February 28, please watch the video below!

Kindergarten Kickoff: April 15, 2023

Save the date for the Shaker Heights Schools Districtwide Kindergarten Kickoff, hosted this year at Mercer Elementary School, 23325 Wimbledon Road. The event will take place on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 1-4 p.m. All incoming kindergarten families are invited to meet your school building principal and learn about volunteering, before- and after-school child care, food service, transportation, PTO and more. Plus, receive a few surprises for your student!

Sign up to attend by completing this form.

Transitioning to Kindergarten