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Menlo-Atherton taps insider as new principalThe Sequoia Union High District officials chose Vice Principal Karl Losekoot to lead Menlo-Atherton High School after Principal...
Original post made on May. 27, 2021Last comment by Cindy Folker, on May 28, 2021 at 7:04 pm | 6 comments | 6890 Views
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Heller family makes long journey to Sacred Heart Prep from M-AMichael Heller had to make difficult decisions at a time most kids are out having fun. Just after helping M-A win a boys...
Original post made on May. 11, 2021There are no comments yet. 4087 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Guest opinion: Why we decided to send our kids back to schoolIn an op-ed, state Sen. Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) advocates for a full reopening of schools in the fall. Read the full...
Original post made on May. 3, 2021Last comment by Ed Kahl, on May 9, 2021 at 10:39 am | 2 comments | 4238 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Early results show Portola Valley School District parcel tax measure leadingMeasure S, a parcel tax reduction in the Portola Valley School District, is passing, according to initial election night...
Original post made on May. 5, 2021Last comment by Karl, on May 6, 2021 at 9:56 am | 2 comments | 4746 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Menlo Park school district warns of strangers approaching students en route to schoolAs students return to classrooms more regularly, Menlo Park City School District officials are warning families about an...
Original post made on May. 3, 2021Last comment by Mentos, on May 3, 2021 at 6:23 pm | 1 comment | 4935 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
'Let's focus on the fall,' Sequoia principals push back at parents' pressure to reopen more extensively this springSome district parents have been vocal about wanting students back full-time in the fall and even as soon as this spring. Read...
Original post made on Apr. 20, 2021Last comment by Tragic Loss, on Apr 26, 2021 at 1:02 pm | 20 comments | 5978 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Should Menlo Park parcel tax share ballot with governor's recall election? School district consultants say noThe Menlo Park City School District is pursuing renewing a parcel tax in November, but a consultant is recommending the school...
Original post made on Apr. 15, 2021Last comment by Enough, on Apr 16, 2021 at 1:41 pm | 6 comments | 3764 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Human remains found in the Skylonda/Woodside areaThe remains of an as-yet-unidentified person were found on Monday at about 9 a.m. in the Skylonda/Woodside area near Kebet...
Original post made on Apr. 13, 2021There are no comments yet. 4805 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Wristbands, partitions and health surveys as high schools reopenStudents and teachers streamed into high school classrooms in Menlo Park, Woodside and Atherton on Monday, for the first...
Original post made on Apr. 9, 2021Last comment by pvrez, on Apr 9, 2021 at 9:21 am | 1 comment | 3736 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
State and federal funds will help local school districts with reopening costsSchools will receive money to help with safety measures they're taking to reopen, along with additional academic, mental...
Original post made on Apr. 5, 2021Last comment by Tragic Loss, on Apr 5, 2021 at 12:14 pm | 1 comment | 3537 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Letters to the editor: School reopenings, denouncing hate against Asians, lack of diversity in local governmentLetters to the editor on Sen. Josh Becker's call to reopen schools, hate and violence against Asian Americans, green power,...
Original post made on Apr. 3, 2021There are no comments yet. 3202 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Seven months later, M-A freshmen meet on campus for first timeSome M-A freshmen are getting to experience life on campus through cohort groups. Read the full story here https://www.almanacnews.com/news/2021/03/19/seven-months-later-m-a-freshm...
Original post made on Mar. 19, 2021Last comment by Angela Swartz, Almanac Staff Writer, on Mar 25, 2021 at 2:51 pm | 4 comments | 5349 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Sequoia high school district classrooms set to reopen April 5After nearly a year of distance learning, Sequoia Union High School District students will have the option to return to classrooms...
Original post made on Feb. 26, 2021Last comment by HelenKer, on Mar 6, 2021 at 7:07 am | 6 comments | 8782 Views
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Young man fatally shot in North Fair OaksA 22-year-old man died of apparent gunshot wounds in North Fair Oaks on March 2, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's...
Original post made on Mar. 5, 2021There are no comments yet. 6198 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
State Sen. Josh Becker calls for schools to reopen once San Mateo County enters red tierState Sen. Josh Becker wants all San Mateo County schools to reopen for in-person learning once the county enters the less...
Original post made on Feb. 23, 2021Last comment by pdjones , on Feb 24, 2021 at 6:31 pm | 3 comments | 4950 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Prioritizing the safe reopening of schoolsDear Sequoia Union High School District Board of Trustees, Interim Superintendent Crystal Leach, and Sequoia District Teachers...
Original post made on Feb. 12, 2021Last comment by Boy Howdy, on Feb 17, 2021 at 9:39 am | 14 comments | 2664 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Teacher vaccines in California determined by location, luckVaccinating teachers has become a central sticking point in talks between districts and unions for returning students in...
Original post made on Feb. 11, 2021Last comment by Heather Hopkins, on Feb 11, 2021 at 12:12 pm | 1 comment | 4806 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
George Shultz, former secretary of state, dies at 100Former U.S. Secretary of State George P. Shultz, who served three American presidents and played a pivotal role in shaping...
Original post made on Feb. 8, 2021There are no comments yet. 4615 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Menlo Park police: No violent crime increase in 2020When it comes to policing, 2020 was a unique year, according to an annual report from the Menlo Park Police Department detailing...
Original post made on Feb. 6, 2021There are no comments yet. 3964 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Local middle school parents upset over lack of face time with teachersMiddle school parents want their children more engaged with their teachers amid a pandemic that's isolated many. Read the...
Original post made on Jan. 22, 2021Last comment by Encinal, Hillview, SUHSD mom, on Jan 22, 2021 at 5:28 pm | 2 comments | 6889 Views
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