Schools

Menlo School’s Ava Allen named Chronicle stand out athlete

The San Francisco Chronicle recently selected 18 high school athletes as exceptional. Included was Menlo School's Ava Allen in the multi-sports category. Wrote Mitch Stephens:

by Linda Hubbard
on June 21, 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

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

Ubuntu Scholarship Program announces 2026 grants to four M-A graduating seniors

Emails M-A grad Rob Jensen, "In its sixth year, the Ubuntu Scholarship Program is pleased to announce the awarding of financial grants totaling $33,000 to

by Linda Hubbard
on June 4, 2026

Spotted: Second grade marketplace at Laurel School

On Wednesday, (6/3) Laurel Lower Campus' plaza opened a one-day market, showcasing student-designed and made goods in the annual 2nd Grade Marketplace. Kindergarten, first, and

by Parke Treadway
on June 4, 2026

Oak Knoll Girl Scouts deliver summer reading books to Belle Haven students

Oak Knoll 4th grade Girl Scouts Troop 61716 helped share the joy of reading this spring through a Summer Reading Book Drive benefiting students at

by Contributed Content
on June 1, 2026

Spotted: Students riding bikes safely to school

Emailed Michelle Hostrup Fong: "Laurel School Safe Routes Leader, Meredith Bergin Bailey, rewarded student bike-riders for safe riding on their way to school on this

by Contributed Content
on May 28, 2026

Sacred Heart Preparatory graduates its 128th class


Sacred Heart Preparatory (SHP) awarded 157 diplomas at its 128th high school commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 21, on Gator Nation Field in Atherton. Graduates

by Contributed Content
on May 22, 2026

Sacred Heart Prep hosts annual cardboard canoe races

Founded in 2005 by now-retired Sacred Heart Prep physics teacher Dr. Guy Letteer, the SHP cardboard canoe races are a quirky tradition that takes place

by Linda Hubbard
on May 19, 2026