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Was it a conflict of interest?
Was it a conflict of interest for two school districts to award major contracts to an architectural firm that was also doing work on the home of a top official with those dist... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 22, 2012 at 10:44 am
There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 26, 2012 at 9:32 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
34 to graduate from Mid-Peninsula High
Thirty-four students are graduating June 2 from Mid-Peninsula High School, a private high school for grades 9 to 12, located at 1340 Willow Road in Menlo Park. Read the full... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 17, 2012 at 2:08 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 17, 2012 at 2:08 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Burnetts won't face charges for underage drinking
Two parents won't be prosecuted for alleged underage drinking at a party held in their Menlo Park home on Nov. 25, the San Mateo County district attorney's office said Wednes... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 16, 2012 at 9:46 pm
There have been 33 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 24, 2012 at 4:41 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
When regular school doesn't work
The "parental angst" that walks through her door is familiar territory to Rhonda Racine, founder and director of Menlo Park's Lydian Academy, an accredited, one-to-one tutorin... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 14, 2012 at 10:49 am
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 20, 2013 at 9:53 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Las Lomitas district superintendent to resign to return to Millbrae
Just eight months after joining the Las Lomitas Elementary School District as superintendent, Shirley Martin has announced this week that she's leaving in June to return to th... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 11, 2012 at 1:33 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 11, 2012 at 1:33 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Online Auction for Las Lomitas Education Foundation
The auction benefiting the Las Lomitas Elementary School District is going on now! Many great items are available. Check it out- www.llef.org Thank you for supporting ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by David Henig, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood, on May 11, 2012 at 12:07 pm

SCHOOLS & KIDS
New Montessori preschool opens
There's a new school in town. Casa dei Bambini, a Montessori preschool, has opened a 20,000-square-foot campus at 1215 O'Brien Drive in Menlo Park. Read the full story here h... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 9, 2012 at 11:14 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 9, 2012 at 11:14 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
The Grab Bag Theater presents: "Anything Goes"
The Grab Bag Theater presents “Anything Goes!” This musical comedy, set onboard an ocean liner and featuring classic Cole Porter hits such as “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “You’r... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Maddie Napel, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood, on May 5, 2012 at 2:01 pm

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Digital gear stolen at Sacred Heart Schools
Someone stole six Apple iPads and five cell phones from unlocked lockers in the boys locker room on Tuesday, May 1, at Sacred Heart Preparatory High School on Valparaiso Avenu... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 4, 2012 at 6:01 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 4, 2012 at 6:26 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Friday: Frederick's Follies is back in town
Frederick's Follies celebrates 10 years of entertaining the Corte Madera school community with an anniversary production on Friday, April 27, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Corte Made... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Apr 26, 2012 at 5:29 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 26, 2012 at 5:29 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Woodside High principal makes career move
The next career phase for David Reilly begins July 1 when, after five years as principal of Woodside High School, he will move to the high school district's office as assista... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Apr 25, 2012 at 12:22 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 25, 2012 at 2:02 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
New principal named for Encinal School
Sharon A. Burns, principal of a Mountain View elementary school of 582 students, will likely be Encinal School's new principal, Superintendent Maurice Ghysels of the Menlo Par... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Apr 18, 2012 at 12:50 pm
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 22, 2012 at 7:41 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
School district goals topic of roundtable at Encinal School
The Menlo Park City School District's top five goals will be the topic of discussion at a roundtable set for Wednesday, April 11, at Encinal School, 195 Encinal Ave. in Athert... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Apr 11, 2012 at 4:04 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 11, 2012 at 4:04 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Thursday: 'SurvivalFest 2012' at Hillview
A rock-climbing wall, make-your-own survival bracelet, and an appearance by Game Truck, a mobile audiovisual and video-game studio will among the exhibits at SurvivalFest 201... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Apr 11, 2012 at 12:53 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 15, 2012 at 9:43 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Facebook, city to release draft development deal
Facebook and the city of Menlo Park will release this week the terms of a draft development agreement that, when approved, would allow the social networking giant to continue ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Apr 10, 2012 at 2:25 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 10, 2012 at 2:25 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
College Bound at Hillview Middle School engages at-risk students
Long before the push for "No Child Left Behind" made headlines, Hillview Middle School teachers and staff in Menlo Park began working with students who performed poorly on sta... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Apr 2, 2012 at 9:25 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 4, 2012 at 5:45 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Panel: Tech can help close achievement gap
About 100 people endured the wind and rain last night (Tuesday, March 27) to gather in the performing arts center at Woodside High School for a panel discussion on 1) the role... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Mar 29, 2012 at 10:14 am
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 1, 2012 at 3:57 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Woodland School wins bid to stay at Ladera site
The Woodland School community and its neighbors in Ladera are celebrating after the private school won its bid at a March 27 auction to remain on the site it has called home f... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Mar 28, 2012 at 12:49 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 6, 2012 at 10:39 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Update: Two local men arrested in child porn sweep
Detectives from a regional Internet-crimes task force have arrested nine men, including Portola Valley resident Stephen Wolf, 64, and Menlo Park resident Charles Vela Reyes J... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Mar 22, 2012 at 7:28 pm
There have been 55 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 4, 2012 at 7:44 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
High school board examines 'achievement gap'
The persistent academic achievement gap among the schools and students in the Sequoia Union High School District is the topic for a three-hour conceptual discussion set for 5... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Mar 19, 2012 at 2:27 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 19, 2012 at 9:02 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Chris Zider scholarship winners named
Two student-athletes -- Jenna Swartz of Menlo Park and Derek Hunter of Portola Valley -- are winners of the 2011 Chris Zider Scholarships. Read the full story here Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Mar 8, 2012 at 12:37 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Mar 8, 2012 at 12:37 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Letter: Time to reform Proposition 13
How ironic that Silicon Valley, the very center of innovation and creativity envied the world over, is saddled with California's outmoded form of taxation that rewards the sta... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Mar 6, 2012 at 8:55 pm
There have been 49 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 13, 2012 at 9:37 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
New state Assembly candidate speaks out
State Assemblyman Rich Gordon, D-Menlo Park, is no longer alone on the campaign trail. Republican Chengzhi "George" Yang, 36, decided to challenge Mr. Gordon. Read the full ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Mar 5, 2012 at 1:03 pm
There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 30, 2012 at 10:20 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Donate Used Musical Instruments
Is your child’s old cello sitting in the corner, unused? Have your son outgrown your guitar? Is your daughter’s recorder from elementary school still in her room? Donate you... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Ryan Young, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood, on Mar 4, 2012 at 7:45 pm

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Woodside helps load aid for Zimbabwe
Paper hearts illustrated by Woodside Elementary School students were sent along with the more than 1,500 boxes of medical supplies, donated clothes and toys to the children's ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Feb 23, 2012 at 9:26 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 25, 2012 at 11:46 am.

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