Fernway Elementary PTO

It's almost back to school time and we need your help! Fernway's PTO only functions through the help of our wonderful parent volunteers. Please take a minute to browse our available openings -- including two spots on our board! No experience neccesary!

PTO Roster 2026 - 2027 Every student at Fernway matters and so does every one of our families! We want the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents that make up our community to be represented in the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). As we look to complete the roster for the 2026-2027 school year, we encourage you t...

Our second playdate is TODAY 10-12.

Tomorrow is the first Kindergarten Playdate! We hope to see all the new faces at 10 am!

Back to school is right around the corner! Join us for our upcoming kindergarten play dates — make some new friends and beat the heat with popsicles.

Please note, the school will be closed.

Support our school and community by sponsoring the 2nd annual Shaker Raider 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run!! 🏃‍♂️🏃🏃‍♀️

We’re looking for businesses and families to join us as monetary sponsors — help us fund a fun, community-wide event and get your name out there too! 🙌

We are offering one Marquee sponsorship, in addition to four other sponsorship levels, each of which come with various incentives–additional information on each level may be found here: https://bit.ly/4yHxnwd

Interested? Please contact Erin at 614.804.7562 or [email protected] with any questions! You may complete your sponsorship commitment HERE: https://bit.ly/ShakerRaider5KSponsors

Let’s run for a great cause — together! 🏁💫

Join us for the 2nd annual Shaker Raider 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run! Register today!

bit.ly/Raider5K2026

👟 It's back! Save the Date for the 2nd Annual Raider 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 3, 2026, and join us at Shaker Heights High School for a fun morning filled with Raider pride! ❤️🤍

Whether you're chasing a new personal record, walking with family and friends or cheering from along the race route, there's a place for everyone at this community event presented by the Shaker Heights PTO, the Shaker Schools Foundation and the Shaker Heights City School District.

🎟️ Registration is now open at bit.ly/Raider5K2026 so sign up today!

Fernway Families,

As we wrap up another incredible school year, we’re proud to reflect on all that our PTO community has accomplished together.

This year was filled with meaningful opportunities to connect as a school community, from the Back-to-School Picnic and Fall Fest to Phoenix Family Fun Night, Pancake Breakfast, and Night of Tales. These events strengthened our Fernway community and created lasting memories for students and families alike.

Because of your incredible support through events like the Read-a-Thon, Raider 5K, and our Give Back Nights at local favorites like Loganberry and Cilantro Taqueria, we raised more than $26,000 this year! Those funds directly supported student programs, classroom resources, and school-wide experiences, including our All School Read featuring Save Me a Seat, field trips that brought learning to life, staff appreciation efforts throughout the year, special student events like the 3rd Grade Poetry Jam, and milestone celebrations such as the 5th Grade Exhibition and Clap Out.

We are especially grateful to our dedicated PTO board members, our amazing teachers and staff, and every family who volunteered, donated, and showed up throughout the year. Most importantly, we thank our students—they are the reason we do all of this. Watching them learn, grow, laugh, and strengthen our community has been the greatest reward.

As we reflect on the people who make our school community so special, we also want to take a moment to honor someone whose impact will not be forgotten.

It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Najee Hardaway, a former Fernway student and current 4th grade teacher at Lomond Elementary School. Najee and his family have long-standing connections to Fernway and the Shaker Heights City School District, and our community was proud to see him return to Shaker as an educator who positively impacted so many students. In honor of Najee’s life, legacy, and connection to Fernway, the Fernway PTO plans to plant a living memorial tree on the Fernway tree lawn. We hope this tribute will serve as a lasting reminder of his impact on our schools and community. More information will be shared in the future.

We would also like to wish our longtime principal, Mr. Hayward, all the best on his new adventure. We are grateful for his years of leadership and dedication to Fernway and look forward to welcoming him back as we celebrate Fernway’s 100th anniversary during the 2027-28 school year. At the same time, we are excited to welcome our incoming principal, Ms. Grier, and look forward to partnering with her in the years ahead.

As we look ahead to another wonderful year, we hope you'll consider joining us in supporting our school community. Many hands make light work, and there are so many ways to get involved through the PTO.

Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and joyful summer!

Sincerely,
Sara Chengelis and Kyle Stimpert
2025-26 Co-Presidents

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