Recent News
Recent News
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We are excited to confirm that the San Mateo County Department of Education and the California Department of Health have approved our plan to have all Menlo students return to campus starting April 19!
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Regular viewers of Menlo School Drama may be surprised to learn that the program is taking a departure from the standard musicals and plays for the winter production, and instead have produced a medley of carefully woven together monologues & dialogues from known classics, ranging from Sophocles to Shakespeare to Neil Simon.
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A new program called HIT RESET has been added to the Menlo agenda to help students combat their stress. The Coat of Arms has the story.
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Check out the latest issue of the Menlo Roundtable, which features excellent student research, writing, and achievement on a wide variety of subjects from Menlo classes.
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Middle School Drama brings the beloved Peanuts gang to life in its latest production, which is coming to a livestream screen near you on February 13-14, at 2:00 pm.
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February 8-14: Creative Arts Week celebrates our amazing student artists and the insight and passion they bring to their art forms. Check out this year’s virtual showcase of Menlo arts from both the Middle and Upper School.
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With a state-of-the-art 380-seat auditorium, the Spieker Center will host a variety of Menlo performance arts programs—including drama, dance, and music—as well as lectures, film festivals, and other special events.
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Finalists to Compete for More Than $1.8 Million in Oldest and Most Prestigious U.S. STEM Competition for High School Seniors
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Menlo’s 2021 Auction theme has been revealed: Menlo Fest! Outside. Together. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 15, when our community will come together for this special event to raise funds for Menlo’s financial aid program.
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Angela Curotto-Pierson ’07 Glides into New Role as Dance Educator
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Matt Redmond ’10 Joins Menlo Faculty and Returns to Teach in Iconic Classroom
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Please enjoy this special holiday presentation featuring a greeting from Than, the unveiling of the Spieker Center for the Arts, and a special virtual edition of the 2020 Holiday Assembly.
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In a tight race last month, Antonio López ’12 won a seat on East Palo Alto City Council, becoming, at age 26, its youngest member. Antonio ran on a platform emphasizing the importance of equal opportunity for East Palo Alto youth, as well as the contrast between the city’s cultural richness and its history of political and economic disenfranchisement.
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The latest digital issue of the Menlo Magazine, which spans June-December 2020, explores how the School has navigated these challenging times while ensuring an engaging educational experience. It includes videos, photo galleries, and news stories from around campus as well as from our alumni.
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Two Menlo seniors have advanced to the final round of the Future Protein Engineers Challenge, a competition that challenges middle and high school students to use their creativity and scientific learning to create their ideal engineered enzymes to solve a range of human health challenges.
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A massive new project completed this week has transformed Menlo’s campus—but you might not notice unless you’ve got a birds’-eye view!
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Knights rack up miles for fund-raiser, fitness and fun
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Menlo’s mock elections on November 3 cap off over a month of programming on voter education, democracy, and civil discourse.
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More than 150 students compete in range of events with distance and spirit
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Beginning October 26, 2020, Menlo welcomed groups of students back to campus for hybrid learning.
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This week, Menlo Drama students will become the second ensemble in the nation, and the first high school, to perform the edgy new comedy Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors.
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Wondering what to expect from your first day back on campus? Let the Knight walk you through the Dos and Don’ts of Hybrid Learning!
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Sean ’23 and his sister Sophia authored and illustrated a book, ABCs of Coronavirus, to help children understand the pandemic. Their work has become a global phenomenon. The Almanac spoke to the authors about finding hope amidst tragedy.
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Menlo faculty and staff pulled out all the stops this summer to assemble lab kits for science and engineering classes, allowing students to participate in engaging, hands-on work from home. The Coat of Arms has the story.
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On Monday, Aug. 31, the Upper School gathered for its first-ever Virtual Opening Day Assembly—watch the festivities and remarks from Than Healy here.
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Menlo launches the 2020-2021 school year with a celebration of the senior class and distance learning.
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You will see some new faces around campus, and we’re excited for you to get to know them. They’ve come from far and near to join the Menlo community, and we’re thrilled to welcome this dynamic group of educators.
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Check out the latest issue of the Menlo Roundtable, which features excellent student research, writing, and achievement on a wide variety of subjects from Menlo classes.
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Read about students engaged in purposes larger than themselves, the future of faculty housing, and the timeless value of student-teacher connections.
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Over the weekend, Head of School Than Healy shared this note with the Menlo community addressing the nationwide protests against police brutality and racial injustice.
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Menlo students participated in a Model UN conference using Zoom, balancing the traditional expectations of representing their delegations with the new opportunities presented by technology. The Coat of Arms has the story.
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March and May test dates for the SAT and SAT II have been postponed, while AP exams have been shortened and will be administered online. The Coat of Arms has the story.
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The School is tracking the news and public health response to COVID-19 in the Bay Area. You can find updates on the school’s response, distance learning, and health information at our new resource page.