Laurel

Are You In? day at local schools celebrates community support for public education

Forget the blue and green. Yesterday, everyone's school color at Laurel, Encinal, Oak Knoll, and Hillview was orange—and more orange!  The occasion? The Menlo Park

by Chrisie Wendin
on September 28, 2012

Laurel’s Wild Winter Reading Challenge connects kids with a love of books

This week's rain couldn't dampen the excitement of students, parents, and staff at Laurel School. Before heading out for the February winter break, they celebrated

by Chrisie Wendin
on February 18, 2011

Laurel School Winter Sing: Students and parents croon and dance to holiday favorites

The multi-purpose room at Laurel School was a hub of activity yesterday as the school community marked the holiday season with its annual Winter Sing.

by Chrisie Wendin
on December 10, 2010

It’s all about red when celebrating Foundation Day

Last year's "Donation Day" was transformed into this year's "Foundation Day," as parents, teachers and students brought out the red to celebrate everything that's been

by Linda Hubbard
on November 3, 2010

Catching up with Menlo Park school superintendent Ken Ranella

Ken Ranella had been in public education for over 25 years when he became Superintendent of the Menlo Park City School District in 2002. He'd

by Linda Hubbard
on September 24, 2010

Encinal and Laurel construction in high gear as school start approaches

There's just about a month to go before students in the Menlo Park City School District return from summer break. And from the looks of

by Chrisie Wendin
on July 20, 2010

Menlo’s elementary & middle schools earn “As”

All of Menlo's five elementary and middle schools ranked in the top 10th percentile in the California State Department of Education's academic performance ranking. La

by Linda Hubbard
on May 14, 2010

Measure C supporters show their spirit at local schools

Amidst tooting horns of encouragement, supporters of Measure C, the ballot initiative to provide additional revenues to local schools through a $178 a year parcel

by Linda Hubbard
on April 16, 2010

First day of school

All of Menlo Park's elementary schools (Encinal, Laurel and Oak Knoll) as well as Hillview Middle School started the 2009-10 academic year this morning, prompting

by Chris Gulker
on August 25, 2009