Schools

Portola Valley Arts Fest taking place at Woodside Priory in September

The fifth Portola Valley Arts Fest is underway for the month of September in the Kriewall-Haehl Gallery at Woodside Priory (302 Portola Road). Hours of

by Linda Hubbard
on September 3, 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

Spotted: Back to school activities at Menlo School

Sixth graders came together for a morning of fun and connection at Field Day at Menlo School. With eighth graders leading the games, the newest

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

Spotted: Students practicing cycling to Hillview School

Laurel Safe Routes volunteer Meredith Bergin Bailey sent news of the 4th annual practice ride to Hillview Middle School: "On Saturday morning, almost 60 people

by Linda Hubbard
on August 17, 2026

USA Women’s Water Polo Team plays at Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton

Yesterday, Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton hosted the USA Women’s Water Polo Team and Team Australia for a match at the Dunlevie Aquatic Center. Team USA,

by Contributed Content
on August 12, 2026

Laurel School first grader takes the track at Junior Olympics

Laurel School first grader Kaden Easter took the track at the USA Track & Field Junior Olympics last week, competing in both the 4x100 and

by Contributed Content
on August 5, 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