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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

Menlo Park City School District candidate information night on May 19

On Tuesday, May 19 at 5:30 pm at T.E.R.C, (181 Encinal Ave., Atherton), representatives from the Board of Education will conduct a Candidate Information Night

by Contributed Content
on May 18, 2026

New murals on display at Hillview Middle School in Menlo Park

A new mural (top) graces the Hillview quad, featuring symbols, words, and ideas about what the school means — in students' own words. Hillview welcomed

by Linda Hubbard
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

Oak Knoll 4th grade teacher Allison Zeiser gives her students lessons on taxes

Note: During this year's Teacher Appreciation Week, we spotlight the work of one local teacher. Oak Knoll teacher Allison Zeiser's tax lessons focused on having

by Contributed Content
on May 6, 2026

Two MPCSD leaders chosen as 2026 Administrators of the Year

The Menlo Park City School District announced that two of its leaders have been selected as Administrators of the Year for 2026. Superintendent Kristen Gracia

by Parke Treadway
on April 30, 2026

Schoolhouse Rocks 5K, Fun Run & Festival returns May 17 with expanded sustainability initiatives

The Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation (MPAEF) has announced the return of its annual Schoolhouse Rocks 5K, Fun Run & Festival on Sunday, May 17, at

by Contributed Content
on April 25, 2026

Emergency Preparedness in the Age of Electric Cars, Autonomous Vehicles & Home Batteries set for April 29

On Wednesday, April 29, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at The Pavilion at Holbrook-Palmer Park (150 Watkins Ave, Atherton), attend a Community Lecture: Emergency Preparedness

by Contributed Content
on April 25, 2026