Town of Atherton

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

Former Poet Laureate Caroline Goodwin to speak to Atherton Library on June 10

On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, former Poet Laureate Caroline Goodwin will appear at the Atherton library discussing The Nature of

by Contributed Content
on June 8, 2026

Atherton Police Department Bike Rodeo set for June 6

On Saturday, June 6, come to Holbrook Palmer Park from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for a free Bike Rodeo, and learn about bike maintenance

by Linda Hubbard
on June 2, 2026

Enjoy summer movies and concerts in Atherton’s Holbrook Palmer Park

On June 4, kick off summer with the first Movie in the Park — How To Train Your Dragon (2025) in the North Meadow, starting

by Contributed Content
on May 31, 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

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