Mark Your Calendar
MON-FRI 11/13-17 – Hunger Week
MON 11/13 – Fall Orchestra Concert – 7-9pm
WED 11/15 – Fall Band Concert I – 7-9pm
THURS 11/16 – Fall Band Concert II – 7-9pm
FRI 11/17 – Picture Re-take day
MON-FRI 11/20-24 – Thanksgiving Recess – No School
THURS 12/14 – SHMS PTO Meeting
WELCOME SHAKER MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILIES!
If you have a child at Shaker Heights Middle School, you are automatically a valued member of our PTO. There are no fees or dues, and we welcome your involvement throughout the year.
PTO MEETING - Thursday, December 14th at 7:00PM
Join us on Thursday, December 14th at 7:00 p.m. in the Shaker Heights Middle School Library (or virtually on Zoom) for our second PTO Meeting of the school year.
Please send ideas for possible meeting topics to sms.pto@gmail.com.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Seeking SHMS PTO Co-Presidents for 2024-25 School Year
Do you want to support your child's school experience by collaborating with school administration and staff? Please consider volunteering for the role of PTO co-president for the upcoming school year! As co-president, you'll have the opportunity to foster community, plan exciting events, and work closely with parents, teachers, and staff to enhance Shaker Heights Middle School. Don't miss this chance to make a difference and get involved! Please email sms.pto@gmail.com if you are interested or want to learn more.
Rainbow Run Planning Committee Volunteers Needed
Sign up HERE to join the planning committee.
PTO EVENTS 2023-2024
Teacher and Staff Lunch - Friday, September 1, 2023
PTO provided lunch for teachers and staff to kick off the school year. The teachers enjoyed a taco bar lunch catered by Cilantro Taqueria courtesy of the PTO on September 1! We wish the teachers a great year ahead and thank them for all they do for our children!
PTO Provides Students and Teachers with Sweet Treats After Pep Rally
On September 22nd students and teachers enjoyed an afternoon ice cream treat courtesy of the PTO following an all-school pep rally. Thanks to all the parents and volunteers who helped distribute ice cream to classrooms.
PTO Meetings
The Thursday, October 5th PTO Meeting recording is available to view below.
Mark your calendars for our next scheduled PTO meeting on Thursday, December 14th at 7:00PM in the MS library.
Rainbow Run Moves to Spring
Shaker Middle School PTO’s largest annual FUNdraiser - the Rainbow Run - is moving to spring this year! Shaker students, families, and community members will take to the streets for a 2-mile fun run/walk through the Shaker Middle School neighborhood. Participants will experience the thrill of bursting through clouds of colored powder, aiming to turn their bright white race t-shirts the color of the rainbow. Be sure not to miss this Shaker Raider tradition, back and better than ever! More details to come!
VOLUNTEER WITH SMS PTO FOR THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR
The Shaker Heights Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is dedicated to facilitating the active and informed involvement of all parents and families to achieve the educational success and well-being of all children. All parents and caregivers are automatically members so we invite you to participate with us as much as your schedule allows. There are many opportunities to get involved! Please email sms.pto@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering.
2023 - 2024 MIDDLE SCHOOL PTO ROSTER
Co-Presidents - Dom Frazier & Ryanne Mucha
Co-First VPs - OPEN
Treasurer - Aaron Steinmetz
Secretary - Sarah Holmes
VP Financial Management - Amy Karfeld
Co-VPs Communication - Abby Botnick & Lori Young
VP Parent Education & Advocacy - Charlise Williams
VP Educational Enrichment - Christine Wolken
VP Outreach - OPEN
Stay Connected this Year

Candance Ferguson, Admin. Assistant
Shaker Middle School Meeting Minutes
June 5, 2022 - Executive Committee Meeting
September 15, 2022 - General Meeting
November 9, 2022 - Executive Committee Meeting
February 14, 2023 - Executive Committee Meeting
February 23, 2023 - General Meeting
April 25, 2023 - General Meeting
Shaker Middle School PTO Budget