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CAMPUS & CITY
The district has announced a renewed effort to hold students accountable for the Yondr pouch policy.
Students Skeptical of Renewed Yondr, ID Enforcement
Graham Gurney, Raider Zone Reporter | October 15, 2025
BOE Candidates In Their Own Words
October 9, 2025
Shaker parent Troy Jordan speaks during the public comment period at the Sept. 9 Board of Education meeting in the high school’s small auditorium. Jordan said that he wanted an opportunity for open dialogue with the board about a change in the district’s policy on unexcused absences, which no longer allows parents discretion on their students’ absences.
Voters Examine Role of School Board
Charlie Howell, Spotlight Reporter | October 9, 2025
Senior Julienne Avril introduces each host student and their exchange student at the introduction assembly in the large auditorium Oct. 3.
Shaker Welcomes Goslar Exchange Students
Ezra Epstein and Claire Joyce | October 8, 2025
Voters will decide the fate of Issue 51, an operating levy, Nov. 4. Early voting begins today.
District Seeks First Operating Levy Since 2014
Emma Barker, Policy Reporter | October 7, 2025
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INVESTIGATIONS
SPOTLIGHT
Assistant Principal Logan Cawley hands an ID to sophomore Jasyme Allen in the cafeteria during arrival Sept. 18.
New AP Logan Cawley Aims To Align With Commmunity
Cate Wanick, Campus and City Reporter | October 17, 2025
A flyer promoting the SAT sits on display in the guidance department Oct. 16. Students took the PSAT and SAT in-school Oct. 15.
Admissions Without Numbers
Natalie Better, Copy Editor | October 16, 2025
Participants line up on Aldersyde Drive behind the Mercer Elmentary School Meekat and the Onway Elementary School Giraffe, awaiting the start of the inaugural Raider Run Oct. 11.
Raiders Run
Cate Wanick and Vijaya Sadler | October 14, 2025
Students and staff gather in the library to share food during a day-long Lunar New Year celebration Jan. 28, supported by the Shaker Schools Foundation.
Deciding Which Holidays Count
Vivian Clement and Rachel Hren | June 2, 2025
IC students visit with two therapy dogs April 3. The dogs and their handlers from Ohio Crisis Response Canines visited the high school, IC and main public library throughout last week and this week to help students and staff in the aftermath of am April 1 fatal shooting involving current and former students.
Students Embrace Canine Companions
Eliot Call and Vaughn Ullom | April 17, 2025
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RAIDER ZONE
  • Shaker
    5
    Andrews Osborne Academy
    1
    Oct 10 / Men's Soccer
  • Shaker
    9
    Lorain
    1
    Oct 7 / Men's Soccer
  • Shaker
    11
    Western Reserve Academy
    0
    Oct 7 / Field Hockey
  • Shaker
    3
    Pioneer Ann Arbor
    1
    Oct 4 / Field Hockey
  • Shaker
    14
    Lorain
    19
    Oct 3 / Football
  • Shaker
    2
    Dexter (MI)
    1
    Oct 3 / Field Hockey
  • Shaker
    4
    Mentor
    0
    Sep 30 / Men's Soccer
  • Shaker
    6
    Hudson
    2
    Sep 29 / Field Hockey
  • Shaker
    0
    Hathaway Brown
    5
    Sep 28 / Women's Soccer
  • Shaker
    3
    Solon
    1
    Sep 27 / Men's Soccer
Trending Stories
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BOE Candidates In Their Own Words

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The district has announced a renewed effort to hold students accountable for the Yondr pouch policy.

Students Skeptical of Renewed Yondr, ID Enforcement

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Shaker parent Troy Jordan speaks during the public comment period at the Sept. 9 Board of Education meeting in the high school’s small auditorium. Jordan said that he wanted an opportunity for open dialogue with the board about a change in the district’s policy on unexcused absences, which no longer allows parents discretion on their students’ absences.

Voters Examine Role of School Board

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Birdseye view of Shaker Heights.

The True Story of the Integration of Shaker Heights

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Participants line up on Aldersyde Drive behind the Mercer Elmentary School Meekat and the Onway Elementary School Giraffe, awaiting the start of the inaugural Raider Run Oct. 11.

Raiders Run

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Voters will decide the fate of Issue 51, an operating levy, Nov. 4. Early voting begins today.

District Seeks First Operating Levy Since 2014

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Senior Julienne Avril introduces each host student and their exchange student at the introduction assembly in the large auditorium Oct. 3.

Shaker Welcomes Goslar Exchange Students

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A flyer promoting the SAT sits on display in the guidance department Oct. 16. Students took the PSAT and SAT in-school Oct. 15.

Admissions Without Numbers

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OPINION
96 Years of SHHS History, as Told by Those Who Lived It
96 Years of SHHS History, as Told by Those Who Lived It
The Shakerite’s full print archive, going back to 1929, has been digitized and is now available on the Internet Archive
Liam MacGilvray, Senior Writer | June 4, 2025
“Without A Place to Call Home”
June 3, 2025
‘Rite Idea: Next Year Can’t Be Like This
May 29, 2025
Expand the NBA
May 28, 2025
SATIRE
The Yondr Squad bravely rushes to pouch an unlocked phone in need.
We All Scream For Yondring
Daniel Carroll, Copy Chief | January 24, 2025

The Yondr pouch policy hit students like a rampaging garbage truck, and they spent the first semester adjusting to a phone-free environment....

New Schedule Freaks Everyone Out
May 1, 2024
Stories from Expeditions to the Loo (Satire)
May 24, 2022
Boobvoyage!
May 20, 2022
When it Comes to Conferences, Change is the Rule
When it Comes to Conferences, Change is the Rule
Spencer Zbanek, Raider Zone Editor | October 17, 2025

The Greater Cleveland Conference is set for another round of realignment, and Shaker Heights will be forced to adapt to the changing high school sports landscape. Medina...

Junior field hockey captain Zoie Garnett works the ball up the field Sept. 12 at Russell H. Rupp stadium.
Garnett Leads Field Hockey To Perfect Start
Graham Gurney, Raider Zone Reporter | October 14, 2025
Senior defensive end Jacques Peen wrestles an opponent Sept. 19 at Russell H. Rupp stadium.
Returning To Football, Penn Finds Confidence
Maizy Machmer-Wessels, Assistant Raider Zone Editor | October 14, 2025
Faculty and staff chosen by senior football players to be honored for Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night pose with captains Kingston Seals, Isaac Smith, James Wood and Jacire Eaddy before the opening coin toss Oct. 3 at Russell H. Rupp Field.
Raiders’ Hot Offensive Start Simmers Away After Opening Drive
Spencer Zbanek, Raider Zone Editor | October 6, 2025
Administrative assistant Brooke Wright wears the jersey of senior Kingston Seals in the main office Oct. 3. Wright and the other staff chosen by senior players to wear jerseys today will be honored at tonight's Faculty/Staff Teacher Appreciation football game.
Captains of Learning and Life
Gabe Moulthrop, Opinion Writer | October 3, 2025
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PHOTO GALLERIES
Students Walk Out in Wake of Gun Violence, Again: Speakers
The work of Ella Grey, Meg Hahnenberg, Haiden Whitney and Ashlyn Inouye, IB HL Portfolio students, is on display through March 26.
Concrete Jungle, Evan Yule
Women's March Photo Gallery