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Our world is changing at an exponential rate, and the world our students know today will be different from the one they enter tomorrow. At Menlo, we strive to ensure that our students are prepared to meet these challenges.

Our students learn from an array of perspectives, experiences, and cultures that open their minds to new possibilities. Our program, led by outstanding faculty and coaches, strives to help students discover their interests through an engaging and challenging curriculum and strong arts and athletic programs.

Menlo is home to a tight-knit community where everyone matters and diverse thoughts and ideas are celebrated. This supportive community empowers each student to find their voice as they build relationships that will last a lifetime and foster a lifelong love of learning.

There’s an atmosphere of kindness, trust, and respect here, and we believe that learning is a journey that should be enjoyed. You’ll find evidence of joy spread throughout our campus.

Visit our Video Gallery to hear our students and teachers talk about the Menlo experience.

The Menlo Experience

DISCOVER YOUR INTERESTS:

Our students write publishable scientific articles, poems, fiction, newspaper stories and research papers.
They build electric motors, remote-controlled hovercrafts, roller coasters, and computers.
And they succeed: nearly every varsity sports team has earned section academic awards.

FIND YOUR VOICE:

Students create movies, compose original songs, play the trumpet, act out the journey of Odysseus, and write iPhone apps.
They explore, tracking Alexander the Great’s journey of conquest using Google Earth, running forensic DNA experiments, reading the evening news in Mandarin, or writing class blog in the style of William Golding.
They stretch, trying out a new sport or diving deeply into a quirky interest.

Enjoy the journey:

We inspire students to trust: the teacher-student relationship is the heart of our community.
Our students connect and make friendships that last a lifetime.
They play: you can find them throwing a Frisbee on the Loop, joining the Halloween costume parade, or breaking into a group cheer in the middle of assembly.

Meet Menlo

<div class="lw_blurbs_title">Wacky Wednesday</div><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><strong>Let’s get wacky!</strong> During spirit week, students show their wacky sides with wild socks, tutus, boas, fun hats, and other accessories.</p><p><picture class="lw_image lw_image11723 lw_align_left"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/611/height/678/11723_meet-wacky-wednesday.rev.1536773363.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/611/height/678/11723_meet-wacky-wednesday.rev.1536773363.webp 2x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/611/height/678/11723_meet-wacky-wednesday.rev.1536773363.jpg 2x"/> <img width="611" height="678" alt="Students dress for Wacky Wednesday during Spirit Week." src="/live/image/gid/4/width/611/height/678/11723_meet-wacky-wednesday.rev.1536773363.jpg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/611/height/678/11723_meet-wacky-wednesday.rev.1536773363.jpg 2x" data-max-w="1670" data-max-h="1853" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title">Menlo Moustache</div><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><strong>Injecting a little fun into the day.</strong> In the Middle School, the facial hair came out when Student Council declared it to be Moustache Day.</p><p><picture class="lw_image lw_image1511 lw_align_left lw_column_width_full"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/1000/height/662/crop/1/src_region/46,230,1567,1237/1511_mustache_clipped_rev_2.rev.1381878101.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/1000/height/662/crop/1/src_region/46,230,1567,1237/1511_mustache_clipped_rev_2.rev.1381878101.jpeg 1x"/> <img width="1000" height="662" alt="Moustache Day at the Middle School" src="/live/image/gid/4/width/1000/height/662/crop/1/src_region/46,230,1567,1237/1511_mustache_clipped_rev_2.rev.1381878101.jpeg" data-max-w="1650" data-max-h="1237"/> </picture> </p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title">Menlo’s Learning Lab</div><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p> We help all of our students learn best, so they can be their best. Our Academic and Learning Support Program provides support and guidance at all levels, from drop-in, faculty-led help sessions; to math and writing centers; to one-on-one sustained study skills coaching; to Student Success Plans to support those with diagnosed learning differences. <a href="/academics/academic-support.php">Learn more.</a></p><p><picture class="lw_image lw_image13671 lw_align_left"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/611/height/593/13671_meet-learning-lab-2019_3.rev.1568826192.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/611/height/593/13671_meet-learning-lab-2019_3.rev.1568826192.jpg 1x"/> <img width="611" height="593" alt="John Norris provides academic support in Menlo's learning lab" data-caption="John Norris provides academic support in Menlo’s learning lab" src="/live/image/gid/4/width/611/height/593/13671_meet-learning-lab-2019_3.rev.1568826192.jpg" data-max-w="1218" data-max-h="1183" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title">A Supportive Community</div><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p> At the center of Menlo’s mission is a deep commitment to the development and welfare of each student. Menlo’s school counselors are available to support students in a relaxed, confidential atmosphere. <a href="/experience/student-teacher-connection.php">Learn more.</a> </p><p><picture class="lw_image lw_image13575 lw_align_left"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/611/height/506/13575_meet-student-support-crop-2019.rev.1566926015.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/611/height/506/13575_meet-student-support-crop-2019.rev.1566926015.webp 2x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/611/height/506/13575_meet-student-support-crop-2019.rev.1566926015.jpg 2x"/> <img width="611" height="506" alt="Upper School Counselors Tracy Bianchi and Jake Fauver" src="/live/image/gid/4/width/611/height/506/13575_meet-student-support-crop-2019.rev.1566926015.jpg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/611/height/506/13575_meet-student-support-crop-2019.rev.1566926015.jpg 2x" data-max-w="1508" data-max-h="1249" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title">Playing Our Song</div><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><strong>The joy of music.</strong> The Upper School Orchestra rehearsals are a lot of fun and the performances are beautiful.</p><ul><li><a href="/arts/orchestra.php">Upper School Orchestra</a></li></ul><p> </p><p><picture class="lw_image lw_image11690 lw_align_left"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/611/height/507/11690_meet-orchestra.rev.1536769873.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/611/height/507/11690_meet-orchestra.rev.1536769873.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/4/width/611/height/507/11690_meet-orchestra.rev.1536769873.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/611/height/507/11690_meet-orchestra.rev.1536769873.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/4/width/611/height/507/11690_meet-orchestra.rev.1536769873.jpg 3x"/> <img width="611" height="507" alt="Menlo School Orchestra" src="/live/image/gid/4/width/611/height/507/11690_meet-orchestra.rev.1536769873.jpg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/611/height/507/11690_meet-orchestra.rev.1536769873.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/4/width/611/height/507/11690_meet-orchestra.rev.1536769873.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2048" data-max-h="1701" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title">Robotics Club</div><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><strong>No one could’ve predicted what happened next.</strong> What started in the basement with a crate of tennis balls is now one of our centerpiece labs…<a href="/live/news/112-robotics">Read more</a>.</p><p><picture class="lw_image lw_image78 lw_align_none"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/511/height/724/78_cutoutrobotics.rev.1375306722.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/511/height/724/78_cutoutrobotics.rev.1375306722.jpg 1x"/> <img width="511" height="724" alt="Robotics Club" src="/live/image/gid/4/width/511/height/724/78_cutoutrobotics.rev.1375306722.jpg" data-max-w="511" data-max-h="724" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title">Making the Play</div><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><strong>Flag football.</strong> It’s a favorite Middle School sport to play–and watch. These guys work hard!</p><ul><li><a href="/athletics/about-menlo-athletics.php">Menlo Athletics</a></li></ul><p> </p><p><picture class="lw_image lw_image3633 lw_align_left lw_column_width_full"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/1000/height/818/crop/1/src_region/0,415,1800,1888/3633_ms_flag_football_1.rev.1441313308.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/1000/height/818/crop/1/src_region/0,415,1800,1888/3633_ms_flag_football_1.rev.1441313308.jpg 1x"/> <img width="1000" height="818" alt="Middle School flag football player" src="/live/image/gid/4/width/1000/height/818/crop/1/src_region/0,415,1800,1888/3633_ms_flag_football_1.rev.1441313308.jpg" data-max-w="1800" data-max-h="1888"/> </picture> </p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title">A Sea of Spirit</div><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><strong>Menlo students love to wear the blue and gold.</strong> The Sea of Gold club organizes fan buses to games—and performances—choreographs cheers, and makes sure everyone knows the words to our fight song, “Go, Go, Go Menlo!”</p><p><picture class="lw_image lw_image11865 lw_align_left"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/611/height/459/11865_sea-of-gold-2018_3.rev.1540216873.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/611/height/459/11865_sea-of-gold-2018_3.rev.1540216873.webp 2x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/611/height/459/11865_sea-of-gold-2018_3.rev.1540216873.jpg 2x"/> <img width="611" height="459" alt="Menlo Sea of Gold" src="/live/image/gid/4/width/611/height/459/11865_sea-of-gold-2018_3.rev.1540216873.jpg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/611/height/459/11865_sea-of-gold-2018_3.rev.1540216873.jpg 2x" data-max-w="1817" data-max-h="1365" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title">King Christian</div><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><em>Assistant Middle School Athletic Director</em></p><p> King Christian loves the game. And he also loves working with students off the field, helping them develop confidence and maturity.</p><ul><li><a href="/academics/athletics.php">Middle School Athletics</a></li></ul><p><picture class="lw_image lw_image700 lw_align_left lw_column_width_full"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/1000/height/1274/700_king_christian.rev.1375915714.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/1000/height/1274/700_king_christian.rev.1375915714.jpg 1x"/> <img width="1000" height="1274" alt="King Christian, Middle School Athletics" src="/live/image/gid/4/width/1000/height/1274/700_king_christian.rev.1375915714.jpg" data-max-w="1295" data-max-h="1650"/> </picture> </p></div>

Learning for Life

The Menlo Experience

DISCOVER YOUR INTERESTS:

FIND YOUR VOICE:

Enjoy the journey:

Meet Menlo