Education

M-A alum Carrie Jorgenson is co-founder of Early Bird, a college admissions platform

It was an experience at her alma mater — Menlo-Atherton High School — that planted the seed for Carrie Jorgenson  to start Early Bird. "During

by Linda Hubbard
on June 28, 2026

Rotary Club Foundation awards $164,000 in scholarships at 41st Annual Scholastic Achievement Ceremony

For the 41st year, the Rotary Club of Menlo Park hosted its Annual Scholastic Achievement Awards Ceremony. Held at the Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center, the

by Contributed Content
on June 22, 2026

Menlo-Atherton High School holds its 75th commencement ceremony

On Friday, June 5, Menlo-Atherton High School held its 75th commencement ceremony with approximately 470 students receiving their diplomas on Coach Park Field. Writes Eliza

by Linda Hubbard
on June 10, 2026

Sacred Heart Prep teacher Diane Sweeney named lead author for the world’s most widely used college and AP-level biology textbook

Sacred Heart Preparatory (SHP) AP Biology teacher Diane Sweeney has been selected as the lead author of the forthcoming Teacher’s Guide to Campbell Biology, 13th

by Contributed Content
on November 21, 2025

Learn how to achieve sainthood at St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park

The nation’s first-of-its-kind Center for Sainthood Studies is being established at St. Patrick’s Seminary & University in Menlo Park.  The goal of this initiative is

by Linda Hubbard
on July 15, 2025

MPAEF grants $4.1 million to MPCSD for the 2025-2026 school year

The Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation’s (MPAEF) Board of Directors voted to grant $4.1 million to the Menlo Park City School District (MPCSD) for the upcoming

by Parke Treadway
on June 24, 2025

Teens — learn how to earn college credits as a high school student on April 2

On Wednesday, April 2, 2025  from 5:30 to 7:00 pm, teens are invited to come to the Belle Haven Community Campus (100 Terminal Avenue) for

by Contributed Content
on March 29, 2025

Rotary Club of Menlo Park hosts College Success Collaborative on March 5

The Rotary Club of Menlo Park is hosting a “Rotary Connects” event on Wednesday March 5, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Menlo College.  This

by Contributed Content
on March 2, 2025

The California Water Service Group Scholarship Program taking applications

Students interested in applying for a scholarship should select the guidelines and application for each award. Review the guidelines for the program online. Deadline to

by Contributed Content
on February 11, 2025

Family Math Festival takes place on January 26

On Sunday, January 26 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, come to the Belle Haven Library (100 Terminal Avenue) for a Family Math Festival, full

by Contributed Content
on January 23, 2025