OPENING DOORS
to The World
Opening doors to the world has always been a hallmark of the Shaker experience.
The 2025–2026 school year unlocked extraordinary opportunities. Students enjoyed trips to: Goslar, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic & Germany, Thailand, Japan and Quebec
Shaker students visited Goslar, Germany, continuing a tradition that has enriched generations of students through cultural exchange, friendship, and global learning during the Shaker-Goslar Exchange.
The Shaker Heights High School Band delivered performances at Würzburg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Prague Castle, Vienna’s Prater, and Schönbrunn Palace over Spring Break in March 2026.
SMS and SHHS French students explored Québec during Carnaval, taking part in iconic winter adventures like dog sledding, snowshoeing, and visiting the Hôtel de Glace.
The 2026 Japan exchange trip was a phenomenal experience and I am truly glad to have had the chance to be a member. When thinking back on it I made so many friends with the students I met and made many amazing memories.
Thank you so much for providing the scholarship for my son’s band trip to Europe this past spring break. He had an amazing time and came back with so many stories of how the townspeople appreciated seeing an American high school marching band marching around their historic city.
International Travel Endowment Fund
Through the International Travel Endowment Fund, the Shaker Schools Foundation is working to ensure that every student has the chance to take part in these journeys of discovery. Thanks to the support of our generous donors, we can open doors for more students to engage in unforgettable opportunities across the globe.
Why Building an International Travel Fund Matters
Equity and Access: Building the International Travel Endowment allows the Shaker Schools Foundation to extend the benefits of international travel to more Shaker students, fostering a more inclusive and diverse program.
Sustainability: The endowment model ensures a perpetual funding source, guaranteeing that the campaign’s impact lasts for years to come.
Thanks to the support of our generous donors, we can open doors for more students to engage in unforgettable opportunities across the globe.
Shaker Student Travel Savings Fund
The Shaker Schools Foundation is proud to partner with Huntington Bank to help our families plan for the experience of a lifetime by opening a Shaker Student Travel Savings Fund. The time to start saving is NOW! Our partnership with Huntington will allow you to start a student travel savings fund now–with ZERO cost to you to set up. It is completely free. Your savings today will give your student the experience of a lifetime in high school. To set up your savings fund, visit the Huntington Fairmount Circle location. Learn more here.
International travel is life-changing. It gives students real and unique experiences that encourage them to think outside the bounds of their neighborhood, school or classroom. It empowers them to get out of their comfort zone and gain cultural fluency. Having an expanded worldview allows students to be more inclusive and accepting of others that are different from them.