The Shaker Heights High School PTO Senior Celebrations Committee is dedicated to helping celebrate the Class of 2026. We organize and are fundraising $15,500 to support several major activities:

 DATES COMING SOON

Help the Senior Celebrations Committee plan the events!

It will take lots of help to plan, fundraise and execute these events. Join us as we give our seniors a memorable end to their Shaker experience!

Donate time:

• Senior Celebrations Committee: Organize the annual events celebrating the Class of 2026.
• After Prom: Parent-run party immediately following Prom. 2026 Prom date will be announced soon. This event requires a lot of helpers! Please sign up to be a Committee Co-Chair or a Day-Of Volunteer.
• Senior Clap-Out: Seniors return to their elementary schools in caps and gowns to be celebrated by current students and teachers. Clap-Out will be offered at all five elementary schools. The 2026 Clap-Out will be on May 27.

• Senior Project Showcase: Shaker parents, teachers, staff, and community members are needed to review and evaluate Senior Project presentations on Thursday, May 28, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. No need to have a student in the graduating class to participate! Sign up to be a Volunteer Evaluator.

Donate $$$:

• $26 for '26! Use this link to donate $26 (or more!) for the class of 2026 
• Drop off a check payable to SHHS PTO – After Prom to:
• SHHS PTO, 22420 Calverton Rd., Shaker Heights, OH 44122
• Please consider requesting a matching gift from your employer.  Note that many employers require a minimum dollar donation, please consider this when making your donation.  We have attached links to some employers who have an employee donation match program and/or donate money based on time spent volunteering.  This list is not exhaustive. Don’t see your employer listed?  They could still offer a matching donation to your contribution.  Contact your Human Resources department or employee benefits for further details.
  • Dominion Energy employee donation match
  • Eaton employee donation match
  • First Energy employee donation match
  • General Electric employee donation match
  • Key Bank employee donation match
  • Lubrizol employee donation match
  • Mutual of Omaha employee donation match
  • Nestle volunteer time grants
  • Parker Hannifin employee donation match
  • PNC Bank employee donation match
  • Progressive employee donation match
  • Sherwin Williams employee and retiree donation match
  • Sherwin Williams Volunteer time grants
  • Starbucks employee donation match
  • The Home Depot employee donation match
  • UPS employee donation match

Senior Celebrations FAQs

What is After Prom? 

• It is held immediately following prom.  
• After Prom is a party for seniors and their dates that provides a fun, safe place to go after Senior Prom.  A student does not need to attend prom in order to attend After Prom. Activities will include DJ and dancing, games, photo booths, food and lots of unbelievable prizes! 
• ID is required for entry.  No bags, or other personal items, will be admitted.
• It is run by parents and guardians of SHHS students.

This event requires a lot of helpers! Please sign up to volunteer!

What are Black & White Photos?

• Black & White Photos are an opportunity during Stadium Day on Friday, May 1 2026.
• Professional photographers will be available to snap multiple images of seniors in any creative pose they choose.
• Copies of the pictures will be emailed to the student with the ability to share or print with families & friends immediately and free of charge!

What is Senior Clap Out? 

• Senior Clap Out will take place on May 27. 
• Each senior has an opportunity to head back to their original elementary school in their cap and gown to visit their teachers and principal.
• Students who did not attend a Shaker elementary school can participate at an elementary school of their choosing.

What is Senior Project Showcase? 

• Senior Project Showcase is a fabulous way to spend one hour of your day on May 28. This volunteer opportunity is for ALL SHAKER COMMUNITY MEMBERS! No need to have a student in the graduating class to participate.
• Shaker parents, teachers, staff, and community members are needed to review and evaluate Senior Project presentations on Thursday, May 28 in the High School's North Gym at 5:30-7:30 pm. This role can take as little as 20 minutes or as much as an hour -- depending on how much time you want to commit that evening.
• No expertise required!  
• Volunteers need to commit to arriving between 5:30-6:15 p.m.
• You will have the chance to see what hundreds of students in the Class of 2026 have learned outside of the classroom through Shaker's unique Senior Project Program! You will be so happy you volunteered for this activity!
• Please invite your family, friends and neighbors to participate. This is a great way to get a glimpse of this wonderful learning opportunity offered to our graduating seniors.

Please use this link to sign up!