Menlo Park Student Wins Corporate-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship

Three San Mateo County students received awards worth $1,000-$10,000 that were sponsored by corporations or business organizations.

Menlo Park-Atherton Teachers Strike Settled

A tentative agreement has been reached with the union representing teachers in Las Lomitas Elementary School District.

C-SPAN To Visit Menlo School, Honor Student Documentary Winners

During the Bay Area visit, C-SPAN and Comcast will also visit student winners at four other schools.

3 Menlo Park Students Awarded $2500 National Merit Scholarships

The teens attend two different schools — Menlo-Atherton High School and Sacred Heart Preparatory School.

3 Atherton Students Awarded $2500 National Merit Scholarships

The students attend two different schools.

Atherton School Named 18th Best High School In CA: Niche

See which school was one of five Peninsula high schools that Niche said are among the best in California and the country.

Menlo Park-Atherton Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how FAFSA applications changed for Menlo Park-Atherton area high schools.

College Financial Aid Applications In Menlo Park-Atherton Area: Compare To CA

Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.

Honor Your 2021 Graduate On Menlo Park-Atherton Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Menlo Park-Atherton Patch.

FAFSA Completions Down In CA: How Menlo Park-Atherton Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Menlo Park-Atherton area high schools.

In Menlo Park-Atherton Area, Share Of College Grads Increasing

The percentage of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been growing. Here's how it’s changed in San Mateo County.

Spring Camps: April 6-10, 9am-4pm for 3-5 and 6-12 Grade Students

at 505 East Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

Tax Revenue From Wealthy CA Districts Dismissed As 'Excess To Educational Needs' (Opinion)

GUEST COMMENTARY: Jennifer Bestor is a member of Educate Our State, Menlo Park. She is writing in response to a CalMatters piece from 9 Dec.

5 Menlo Park Area Schools With The Best Teachers For 2020

Curious who the best teachers in Menlo Park are? Here’s a ranking that has the answers.

Menlo Park School Calendar 2019-20: First Day Of School Plus

When's the first day of school in Menlo Park? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents and teachers.

Atherton Student Wins Steve Silver Foundation Arts Scholarship

Celebrity panel of judges selected Armand Akbari of Sacred Heart Prep for voice talent for "Beach Blanket Babylon" awards.

Peninsula Parent Pleads Guilty In College Admissions Scam

The Menlo Park jeweler made the plea in connection with the fraud, admitting to paying $15,000 to rectify her son's college entrance exam.

Menlo Park Businessman Pleads Guilty In College Admissions Case

The latest parent to enter a plea in the nationwide scandal, Peter Sartorio admitted to paying to have his daughter's ACT scores inflated.

Atherton Couple Slammed With New Charges In College Scandal

A prominent Atherton couple faces new charges as prosecutors go after parents who failed to deal in the college admissions scandal.

Local Parents Charged In College Admissions Cheating Scandal

Prominent Menlo Park and Atherton parents paid test-takers and bribed coaches to get their kids into elite colleges, prosecutors allege.

Stanford Medical School Wins 6 Writing Awards

The school's news office received four golds, one silver and a bronze in the annual Association of American Medical College competition.

As Menlo Park Is Covered In Smoke, Check Here For School Closures

The San Mateo County Office of Education wants to help keep you up-to-date on closure information.

Atherton School Among 100 Best Public High Schools

New ratings from Niche rank the 100 best public high schools in California. Six schools in San Mateo County made the list.

StarVista gets Kaiser grant to reduce mental health stigma

$90,000 grant from Kaiser Permanente will improve outreach to San Mateo County LGBTQ+ community to reduce stigmas attached to mental health

Atherton School Singled Out For Praise By State

Encinal Elementary is one of six schools in SMC to be honored in the California Department of Education's "Distinguished Schools Program."

SMC Students March Wednesday In National School Walkouts

\Thousands of students were expected to march in the Peninsula Wednesday morning, police said.

OP-ED: How Menlo Schools Are Working To Close The Achievement Gap

The San Mateo County Office of Education highlights "promising practices" happening on the Peninsula.

Menlo Park School District Announces Partnership With AltSchool

AltSchool is a mission-driven organization that believes deeply in learner-centered education.

Menlo Park School Calendar 2017-18: First Day Of School, Vacations, Conferences

When's the first day of school in Menlo Park? That, and other must-know dates for parents, students and teachers.

Harvard Website Hacked, Shares News Of 'Mork Zinkeltink' Commencement Speech: Report

Breaking: The Crimson acknowledged the hack in a tweet earlier Thursday.

Oroville Dam Risk: Q & A with Stanford Experts

Researchers explain how challenges like climate change and aging infrastructure heighten risks for California.

Atherton Private High School Named Among Best in State, Nation

Several area private schools are named among the top in the state, according to a leading education and real estate website.

Atherton School Named 'Blue Ribbon' Winner

Only 329 schools were selected nationwide.

ITT Tech Institute Abruptly Shuts Doors

Two Bay Area campuses are among numerous across the U.S. leaving 40,000 students nationwide in the lurch. [Breaking]

CA Researchers Develop Plastic Clothing Material That Cools The Skin

The material cools the wearer, reducing the need for energy-consuming air conditioning, Stanford engineers say. SEE VIDEO!

County Schools: Students Show Growth in 2016 Smarter Balanced Results

The San Mateo County Office of Education breaks down latest school testing results.

Building Life Skills, These Silicon Valley Teens Spent Their Summer Working for Area Nonprofits

"I learned that in order to become as impactful as possible in your community, it’s important to work as a collaborative team."

New Bus Routes Added to Accommodate Menlo Park, Atherton Students

SamTrans officials announced this week new bus routes for the Peninsula.

5 Back-to-School Tips to Keep Your Menlo Park Kids Safe

The National Safety Council offers tips on how to keep your student safe and sound as they head back to school this fall.

Stanford Students, Alumni Withhold Donations Until University Divests From Fossil Fuels

The annual senior gift announcement was made Friday.