This evening (May 12), the High School theatre department presents the final performance of the 2006 Shakescenes class: Molière's classic comedy Tartuffe. Location: High School Large Auditorium. Curtain time: 7:00 p.m. Admission: By donation.

On Monday, May 15, members of the High School's music composition class will present an eclectic array of their own works. "Every piece will be a world premiere," notes teacher Tom Deep. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Large Auditorium. Admission is free.

For information about other upcoming Shakerfest events, see the schedule.

Members of the Middle School orchestra made a great showing at the Ohio Music Education Association Solo & Ensemble Contest on April 1. The following students received Superior ratings: Alexis Archie, Alyssa Binczyk, Rita Bole, Dora Bomberger, Jonathan Gauchat, Emily Grant, Elisabeth Gruber, Cora Jackson, Leah Jones, Charlie Merriam, Anamaria Quinones, Miriam Rabinowitz, Haley Rayburn, Jennifer Smith, David Stahl, Gabrielle Turner, Daniel Urban, Ian Vitkus, Matty Walsh, Laura Williams, and Daniel Zhou. The following students received Excellent ratings: Allison Levin, Andrew Stead, Gabrielle Turner, Regis Tyler, Daniel Urban, Matty Walsh, and Sebastian Wocial. Directors are Barbara Hise (7th grade) and Michael McDonough (8th grade).

Shaker Heights High School will send six students to the national finals of National History Day in College Park, Maryland, next month. They were among 32 Shaker students received who received recognition last weekend in Columbus at Ohio History Day. Seventeen Shaker students received ?Honorable Mention? recognition in their respective categories, and nine were acknowledged as ?National Alternates.? Details...

Celebrate the end of the school year at Lomond Elementary School's Hot Dog Dinner & Ice Cream Social from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2006. Tickets available at the event. Contact: Jeff Dillman.

Avoid long lines, delayed class and bus assignments, and first-day jitters by starting the registration process now. For your convenience, the Registration Office is offering extended hours on the following dates:

• Tuesday, May 23, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 14, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 23, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Thursday, August 24, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  For info, contact Glenda Moss, Registrar, by e- mail or by phone at 295-4321.

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