Photo gallery: Shaker prom at the Empire State Plaza

Shaker held it's prom on Friday, May 17. Check out some of the photos from the evening courtesy of the Times Union. » VIEW GALLERY 

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Shaker students shine in Olympics of Visual Arts

The Olympics of the Visual Arts presents a series of problems that require utilizing historical references, brainstorming, problem solving, and creative solutions. » READ MORE 

Shaker named a top high school in country

Shaker High School has been honored by Newsweek/The Daily Beast as one of the top high schools in America in their annual report released this week. » READ MORE 

Shaker senior named finalist in national BioGENEius Challenge

Last week, Shaker High School senior Sahir Jaggi was named a top-10 finalist in the 2013 U.S. National BioGENEius Challenge. » LEARN MORE

SHS Students of the Month - April

Congratulations to the Students of the Month for April. » MEET THEM

SHS 2013 Senior Week events

Attention seniors and parents of seniors. As we enter into the final weeks of our current school year, there are several important events ahead. » LEARN MORE

Shaker named one of 'America's Most Challenging High Schools'

Shaker High School has officially been named one of “America’s Most Challenging High Schools” by The Washington Post. » LEARN MORE

Shaker educator wins prestigious award from SUNY Albany

SHS social studies teacher and summer school principal Alexander Finsel was named a 2013 recipient of the Jean Edgecumbe Groff ’38 Graduate Scholarship in Education in the School of Education at the University at Albany. » READ MORE

Extra Extra! Latest edition of The Bison

The Shaker Bison is a Shaker High School based, student-run newspaper. Their purpose is to inform and to explore the fields of journalism through a community and school based environment. » READ THE LATEST EDITION

SADD helping to combat destructive stereotypes and decisions

Last Friday, students in the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) club, set up an information table outside of the LaFollette Cafeteria, in hopes of bringing in a few new recruits. » READ MORE

Shaker students use Facebook to combat cyberbullying

Page urges teens to give each other compliments, kindness, not criticism. » READ MORE (Courtesy Times Union)

Photo gallery: Teen Art Gallery at Colonie Town Library

Twenty-three Shaker High School students will have their work on display at the Colonie Town Library's Teen Art Gallery this month. The theme of the art exhibition is “Art Electives Preparing for Art Careers.” » VIEW PHOTO GALLERY

Eight SHS students named National Merit Scholarship finalists

The eight finalists are now being considered for one of 8,300 National Merit $2,500 scholarships that will be offered on a state representative basis. » READ MORE

Important planning information for SHS juniors and their parents

Making plans for beyond high school becomes increasingly important during the second semester of the junior year. In order to assist you with your decision, we want to call your attention to several important events. » READ MORE | » APRIL 9 - COLLEGE FAIR FOR JUNIORS | » HOW TO PREPARE FOR FAIR

New student tardy policy at SHS

Beginning January 28, 2013, a change has been made regarding the consequences assigned to Shaker High School students who violate the tardy policy.  » READ MORE

2012-13 SAT/ACT test dates

Click on the link below to find out the dates of upcoming SAT and ACT exams plus when to register by as well. » VIEW SCHEDULE

List of 2012-13 clubs and activities at SHS

Whether it's one of the many language clubs, the Drama club or the World of Difference club, there's a club for everyone. » VIEW LIST

A call to local businesses to support the SHS yearbook

The Shaker High School Yearbook is requesting your assistance and patronage. We would like to invite you to support the Shaker Yearbook. We have held the price of the book the same for over five years and are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain the current price. In attempts at keeping the yearbook cost down for students and their families, we invite you to sponsor a page or part of a page in our book.  » LEARN HOW YOU CAN HELP

2012-13 SHS concert calendar

Get ready for another wonderful year of music from Shaker High School students.  » VIEW CALENDAR

2012-13 SHS Student Handbook

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2012-13 SHS supply lists

The Shaker High School supply lists for 2012-13 are now available and can be downloaded here [PDF].

SHS parking permit application

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