Town of Atherton

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

Menlo-Atherton HS Big Band Dance returns on February 28

The Big Band Dance is back! For the first time since 2020, M-A Music's signature event returns to the calendar for its 35th edition. Bring

by Contributed Content
on February 21, 2026

Remembering the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s visit to Menlo-Atherton High School

Long-time Sequoia Union High School District educator Betsy Sergeant Snow reminded us about the Rev. Jesse Jackson's visit to Menlo-Atherton High School on February 20,

by Linda Hubbard
on February 17, 2026

County supervisors Ray Mueller and Jackie Speier host forum on E-bike, E-motorcycle safety and regulation

With faster electric bikes and electric motorcycles becoming more common, two San Mateo County supervisors recently called for a countywide response to strengthen safety rules

by Contributed Content
on February 16, 2026

M-A’s annual blood drive unites community

Students and community members lined up to donate blood at Menlo-Atherton High School on Friday, February 13, The drive was open all day for walk-in

by Piper Rosenthal
on February 15, 2026

Las Lomitas Elementary School District refinances bonds, saving taxpayers $2.8 million

On February 5, 2026, the Las Lomitas Elementary School District successfully completed the ‘refunding’ (or refinancing) of $23.6 million of its outstanding Measure “S” General

by Contributed Content
on February 5, 2026

Nineteen M-A athletes will continue competing at four year college or university

Nineteen athletes who are graduating from Menlo-Atherton High School have committed to playing at a four year college or university. Yesterday (2/4), they took part

by Linda Hubbard
on February 5, 2026