Town of Atherton

Community alert: Recent scam activity in Atherton

The Atherton Police Department is alerting residents about several recent scams that have impacted members of the community. These include fraudulent wire transfers, computer “virus”

by Contributed Content
on March 25, 2026

MPCSD selected as 2026 California Green Ribbon School (CA-GRS) District Sustainability Honoree

Editor's note: This information came from the MPCSD newsletter. The Menlo Park City School District has been selected as a 2026 California Green Ribbon School

by Contributed Content
on March 19, 2026

Spotted: Sacred Heart Prep celebrating basketball championship

Reports Aaron Williams on MaxPreps: "Sacred Heart Prep (Atherton) won its first California state title on Saturday, March 14, as Alex Osterloh hit the two

by Linda Hubbard
on March 16, 2026

Sacred Heart Prep makes history at Berkeley Model UN

Against over 2,000 competitors from across the globe, Sacred Heart Prep's Model UN team took home the highly coveted “Best Club” Delegation award — the

by Contributed Content
on March 12, 2026

High school district and Atherton police settle with former M-A student

Following a nearly three-year-long legal battle, the Sequoia Union High School District and the Atherton Police Department (APD) agreed to settle with former Menlo-Atherton High

by Gaby Foster
on March 5, 2026

Meet and Great with new SMC sheriff Ken Binder on March 5

Join San Mateo County Supervisor Ray Mueller and State Senator Josh Becker on Thursday evening, March 5, for a special Meet and Greet with the

by Contributed Content
on March 4, 2026

Spotted: Families enjoying Math Night at Laurel School

Laurel School's Family Math Night on Thursday, February 26, was one of the best nights of the year for the two-campus school. Hosted at Upper

by Contributed Content
on March 2, 2026

Encinal School’s astronomy week is out of this world

For the second year, Encinal School hosted an astronomy program — and based on last year's success it expanded into a whole week of activities

by Contributed Content
on February 28, 2026

Oak Knoll science fair – always well attended – includes a kangaroo this year

Reports grandmother Barb who attended the Oak Knoll science fair on Thursday evening: "Kids were SO excited they were levitating! Fantastic parental support and teacher

by Linda Hubbard
on February 27, 2026

Atherton Charter City Community Workshop set for February 26

Atherton is exploring whether becoming a Charter City would provide greater local control over municipal affairs such as governance, elections, contracting, land use, and public

by Contributed Content
on February 23, 2026