Schools

28th annual Menlo-Atherton High School canned food drive is underway

From now through December 5, 2026, Menlo-Atherton High School students in partnership with Ecumenical Hunger will be collecting food to help feed several hundred families

by Contributed Content
on November 3, 2026

Hillview students raise more than $134,000 for Relay for Life

Hillview Middle School students proved once again that age is no barrier to making a big impact. Over four weeks this fall, 245 students across

by Julie Hartstein
on November 2, 2026

Spotted: Trick or Treat Street at Menlo-Atherton High School

Reports M-A journalist Piper Rosenthal: "Dressed to the nines in their Halloween costumes, students and local families packed the Green for Leadership’s annual Trick or

by Linda Hubbard
on November 1, 2026

Oak Knoll School parade is once again a Halloween treat

To the observer, the costumed kids from Oak Knoll School (preschool to 5th grade) were one delight after another. We loved the creativity – and

by Linda Hubbard
on October 30, 2026

Laurel School Upper Campus celebrates 10th anniversary

The Laurel School Upper Campus turned 10 last week. The school hosted a special "Squirrel Session" where students shared their favorite things about the campus.

by Parke Treadway
on October 18, 2026

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is Menlo School fall production

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is Menlo School's fall production, with performances on Friday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, Oct. 24 at

by Contributed Content
on October 15, 2026

Menlo College hosts OAKtoberfest on October 17

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, OAKtobefest — Menlo College’s largest annual event — brings together students, alumni, families, and friends for a day of music,

by Contributed Content
on October 13, 2026

Spotted: Laurel School cyclist greeted by principal with a treat

Linda Creighton, Principal of Laurel School, Lower Campus, was on hand to greet students who biked, walked or rolled to school last week — and

by Linda Hubbard
on October 13, 2026

Menlo-Atherton High School holds 13th annual Hall of Fame induction

Menlo-Atherton High School's 13th biennial Athletic Hall of Fame Induction was held on Saturday evening, October 3, at the Elks Lodge in Palo Alto, honoring

by Contributed Content
on October 9, 2026

Spotted: Kids checking in on bike/walk/roll day

Yesterday (October 7), kids throughout Menlo Park were encouraged to bike, walk or ride scooters to school — and their parents were asked to support

by Linda Hubbard
on October 8, 2026