Building Traditions Together

The Shaker Road School community has a legacy of strong traditions that bring together our extended family of faculty, students, and parents to celebrate our love of learning inside and outside the classroom.  From holiday parties and annual food drives to athletic competitions and art performances, our community is strengthened by having fun together in ways that are truly unique to SRS.

Grandparents’ Day

Every fall, SRS students host a special visiting day for all Grandparents and Grandfriends. The day begins with a gathering of the entire school community for singing, sharing of stories, and student and faculty presentations. Then, the Grandparents are off to visit the classrooms and participate in morning activities.

Pumpkin Stroll

Every Halloween, the SRS campus transforms into a festive, spooky retreat for carved jack o’lanterns. Families, students, teachers, and staff provide hundreds of carved pumpkins that light up the paths throughout the school campus.

Blue Heron Trifest

The Blue Heron Trifest is a fun, community-centered triathlon for SRS Kindergarten through Eighth Grade students and is designed to encourage students to get outside, try something new, and enjoy a back-to-school adventure. The event supports the mission of the R.S. Hicks Scholarship Fund, helping to make a Shaker Road School education more accessible to families.

Winter Olympics/Carnival

In the frigid temperatures of February and March, SRS breaks out the sleds and skates and convenes outside for a fun-filled adventure. Snowman making contests, hot chocolate, snow games, and fun with teachers are just some of the highlights of this event that helps us all get outdoors, breathe some fresh winter air, and spend time with friends.

Dance Recital

Ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop fill the stage of the Concord Auditorium each Spring when the SRS students perform in the annual dance recital. Students who participate in the dance program rehearse throughout the school year to create this amazing performance for the entire school community.

Teacher Talentless Show

What better way to get to know your teachers’ true talents outside of the classroom, than by watching them perform in a school wide mash up of wits and wills?!? From lip sync and magic tricks to silly skits and juggling acts, the SRS staff proves that their talents are second to none. And, throughout the entire performance, students learn that it’s okay to make fun of yourself, to have a sense of humor, and that even teachers can have fun at school.

Spring Fling

As the school year draws to a close, the SRS community gathers under a tent on the school campus to watch, listen, and experience the highlight of the Music Program. Students work together all year in class and through individual music instruction to sing and play instruments in the performance. Each grade, as well as the school chorus, and jazz and rock bands showcase their incredible work in this favorite annual tradition.

KickBack to the Community

An annual giving back to the community tradition, SRS students create soccer teams to compete in the KickBack Soccer Tournament. In order to participate, all students are asked to raise a minimal charitable donation. The student community votes on one local community organization that will receive the proceeds raised during the event. Based on age groups, students compete in a day long soccer tournament every spring that is 100% focused on giving back…with a little competitive spirit, cheering for teammates, and fun!