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Menlo Park opens tennis and pickleball courts to community
The city of Menlo Park has opened its tennis and pickleball courts to all community members for free drop-in play. Tennis keys are not required but with a reservation fee, spaces at select courts can be confirmed ahead of time.
New signs at the courts will indicate which spaces can be reserved and which can be used for drop-in only.
Locations and reservation schedules for pickleball and tennis courts can be found on menlopark.gov.
Atherton Waste Wise event
On April 6 and 7 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Atherton will be holding its annual Waste Wise event at Holbrook-Palmer Park for Goodwill donation collection, self-service compost giveaway and secure paper shredding and e-waste recycling.
Paper shredding and e-waste recycling will only be held on Saturday and proof of Atherton residency is required. Residents can bring a maximum of three standard banker boxes.
The event will be held until the listed time or until the truck is full. For more information on the event and acceptable items for donation visit ci.atherton.ca.us.
Hillview Middle School band to play at Giants game
Student musicians from Hillview Middle School will be playing the national anthem at the San Francisco Giants game on March 26. The game will be for the Bay Bridge Series against the Oakland A’s. Students will be performing the anthem at 4:45 p.m. and the game will start at 5:05 p.m.
The Menlo Park City School District invites the community to support the students and enjoy the game. Hillview has 500 seats reserved for a discounted price of $10, which a portion of will benefit the Hillview Music Department Disney Fund.
Tickets can be ordered at fevo-enterprise.com/event/HawksSF.
Rally for Riekes 2024
The Riekes Center in Menlo is holding its annual community building fundraiser that supports the organization’s programs and scholarships. The event will be held on Saturday, April 27, from 5-9 p.m.
The event will include a meal followed by a dance party. Funds raised during the event will support their programs and ensure that over 33% of Riekes Center participants receive scholarships to enable individuals from all socioeconomic backgrounds to take part in their programs.
Ticket prices range from $225 to $2,500. The code “EarlyBird24” can be used at checkout for 20% off until March 15. For more information visit bidpal.net/rally24.
Early Learning Center launches pilot for 2-year-olds program
Applicants are open for a pilot program for 2-year-olds in the Menlo Park City School District’s Early Learning Center, which launches in August 2024 at its Laurel Elementary School’s Lower Campus location at 95 Edge Road in Atherton. Students must be 2 years old by Aug. 22, the first day of school.
The program will be similar to the ELC’s play-based preschool program and will focus on growth of independence, self-help skills, communication and social awareness while focusing on the developmental considerations of 2-year-olds.
There will be two schedule options:
- School-day schedule: 7:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
- Part-day schedule: 7:45 a.m.-noon
Tuition will be $3,350/month for the full school day. It is $2,950/month for the part day.
There is also a non-refundable deposit of $1,500 that will be required to reserve a space (which is not applicable for tuition assistance applicants). Families who wish to withdraw within 60 days before the first day of school will be required to pay a minimum of 60 days’ tuition unless the ELC is able to fill their child’s space within the 60 days.
For more information and applications visit earlylearning.mpcsd.org or call 650-463-1236. Spaces will be offered on a rolling basis.
Local schools receive California Distinguished Schools Award
Corte Madera School and Hilllview Middle School were both recognized as a California Distinguished School in 2024 along with four other schools in San Mateo County, according to a press release by the Portola Valley School District and Menlo Park City School District.
This award acknowledges schools that show high student performance and work towards closing the achievement gap. The California Department of Education assesses eligible schools based on their performance on the state indicators, demonstration of excellence, positive school climates and growth in academic achievement.
“I commend the strong partnership that our staff members, parents and community nurture every day,” said PVSD Superintendent Roberta Zarea in the press release. “This collaboration makes our schools exceptional places for student learning and growth.”
“Middle school years are often challenging for students in many ways, and Hillview teachers and leaders have created a special place that really attends to the needs and interests of our middle school kids,” said Kristen Gracia, MPCSD Superintendent in their press release.
