Menlo Park City School District

Laurel Upper Campus students view very special film during class

Students at Laurel's Upper Campus had the chance to watch a very special film during "Squirrel Session" on Friday, August 28. Third grade teacher Dana

by Parke Treadway
on August 28, 2026

School’s in! Safety tips for parents, students and drivers to keep in mind

With the new school year underway, it’s important for everyone — parents, students and drivers — to stay alert and put safety first. You’ll notice

by Contributed Content
on August 25, 2026

Eagles gather for school at Encinal on opening day

Students in grades TK through five gathered for the first day of school at Encinal in Atherton this morning. Their mascot is an Eagle. Photos

by Linda Hubbard
on August 20, 2026

It’s back-to-school day at Oak Knoll in Menlo Park

This morning students were greeted by Principal Alicia Payton-Miyazaki and a great chalk drawing when they arrived at Oak Knoll School — which is celebrating

by Linda Hubbard
on August 20, 2026

2026 Schoolhouse Rocks 5K and Fun Run brings community together

Over 1,200 community members gathered at Hillview Middle School for the Schoolhouse Rocks 5K, Fun Run, and Festival on Sunday morning (May 17). The annual

by Colin Lee
on May 20, 2026

Be prepared: Road closures on May 17 during Schoolhouse Rocks event

Roads along the Schoolhouse Rocks race course starting at Hillview Middle School will be closed to traffic from approximately 8:30 to 10:00 am on Sunday,

by Contributed Content
on May 16, 2026

MPCSD’s Play and Learn Studio (PALS) program at Oak Knoll wins 2026 Kent Award

The Play and Learn Studio (PALS) program at Oak Knoll Elementary School in Menlo Park has been selected as a recipient of a 2026 Kent

by Parke Treadway
on May 12, 2026

MPCSD selected as 2026 California Green Ribbon School (CA-GRS) District Sustainability Honoree

Editor's note: This information came from the MPCSD newsletter. The Menlo Park City School District has been selected as a 2026 California Green Ribbon School

by Contributed Content
on March 19, 2026

MPCSD offers science materials free to public on November 24

The Menlo Park City School District is retiring a large quantity of Lawrence Hall of Science FOSS program weighing balances and is offering them up

by Contributed Content
on November 21, 2025

MPCSD School Board adopts new policy prohibiting most E-bikes from school grounds

At its regular meeting on November 13, 2025, the MPCSD School Board unanimously adopted a new policy regarding E-bikes & E-motos. The issue has been

by Parke Treadway
on November 17, 2025