Milestones

Menlo Park pays tribute to Dolly Parton, including one from M-A alum Stevie Nicks

Tributes to Dolly Parton, who died at age 80 on Tuesday, August 26, are evident in Menlo Park today. They were on display on the

by Linda Hubbard
on August 27, 2026

Celebrating the Almanac on the occasion of its 60th anniversary

The Almanac is celebrating its 60th anniversary and recently posted about its history on the MidPeninsula. We took the opportunity to reach out to some

by Linda Hubbard
on August 11, 2026

Menlo School student Keira Lew wins short story contest

Got a heads up from Almanac reporter Arden Margulis that Menlo School student Keira Lew won 1st place in the young adult category of the

by Linda Hubbard
on July 29, 2026

M-A grad Simran Patel receives award for her work with Hillview sixth graders

Now headed off to the University of Indiana, Menlo-Atherton High School grad Simran Patel worked with Hillview sixth graders during her senior year teaching them

by Contributed Content
on July 26, 2026

Reflections on Bastille Day: A pool in Paris

The best thing in the morning is swimming. An hour before sunrise, I am in our local pool, my eyes looking down to the right

by Donia Bijan
on July 14, 2026

Parade, picnicking, and a circus — all part of 4th of July in Menlo Park

Once again, the City of Menlo Park outdid itself by throwing quite the celebration of the 250th anniversary of our July 4th Independence Day. The

by Rick Morris
on July 5, 2026

Juneteenth is celebrated in Menlo Park

Over 300 members of the Menlo Park community came to the Belle Haven Community Campus on June 19 to celebrate Juneteenth. Attendees enjoyed performances from

by Contributed Content
on June 24, 2026

Spotted: Mayor Betsy Nash honoring The Guild on its 100th anniversary

The Guild posted this on Facebook: "It’s not everyday you get honored by the Mayor of Menlo Park for turning 100! Many thanks to Betsy

by Linda Hubbard
on June 17, 2026

Hillview Middle School promotes 281 students

On Friday (June 12) at Hillview Middle School — in front of a brand new mural — 281 newly minted high schoolers received their promotions.

by Parke Treadway
on June 13, 2026

Spotted: 5th graders “clapping out” at Menlo Park schools

The 5th Grade Clap Out is a longstanding end-of-year tradition at elementary schools in the Menlo Park City School District (MPCSD). This milestone celebration bids

by Linda Hubbard
on June 12, 2026