Recent News
Recent News
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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.
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Students in Sean Hyland’s Digital Arts class and Weixin Shi’s Mandarin classes made paper by hand last month in a special workshop, using a 2000-year-old process.
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Menlo’s student-run Body Positivity Alliance invited mental health advocate Victoria Garrick to speak at an assembly and join students for a Q&A. The Coat of Arms has the story.
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Menlo School hosted the 1Bay Summit for Bay Area students who want to make a difference in their world. The Almanac was on hand to cover the event that featured student delegates from 10 area high schools.
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In an October showcase, Menlo Middle School students presented colorful prototypes of carnival games and ride simulations they created for the Fairgrounds Project in teacher Ricky Lambert’s seventh grade Computer Science class.
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This year’s M Term global travel option features four trips, including to China, Guatemala, Tanzania, and a new one to Senegal in Francophone West Africa. All trips run for 20 days, beginning May 19, the first day of M term, and conclude June 7.
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In the course of Cabaret’s five-show run, the 41 company members of the Upper School Drama Department’s latest production collected a total of $3,207 to be donated to non-profit The Sentry.
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To commemorate Veteran’s Day, the Middle School welcomed 98-year-old World War II combat veteran Bob Williams to an early-November assembly.
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Read about the launch of the Menlo Centennial Campaign, how Menlo’s history curriculum has been reenvisioned, and updates from around campus.
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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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The Creative Arts and Design Building was remodeled this summer to add a new professional quality dance studio. The facility’s opening brings all of the Upper School Arts programs under one roof. The Coat of Arms has the story.
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Each year, the HAND Foundation generously provides support for several student-fellows to undertake an in-depth, experiential travel-study project over the summer.
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Students, parents, faculty, and friends attended a community-wide celebration on the Loop with food trucks, games, and music and dance performances.
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In late July, members of Menlo’s National Junior Classical League (JCL) traveled to North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND, for the 66th Annual National JCL Convention, where they received numerous awards and recognition for the club’s work.
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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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Senior completes 28-mile 20 Bridges swim to raise awareness
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Senior aims to raise $1 million in scholarships for 5,000 kids worldwide
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Congratulations to Menlo’s Class of 2019.
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New graduates will be competing in 15 sports at 27 schools nationwide
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Longtime assistant helped lead the Knights to state title in ’16
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This Spring, Menlo School began construction on a long-planned performing arts center in the heart of campus.
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Artwork created by San Quentin Prison inmates sentenced to death and spending the remainder of their lives in prison will be on display in Menlo’s Creative Art and Design Center Gallery through the end of March.
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A Week of Speakers, Activities, and Special Events in Celebration of our Diverse Community
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Fueled by student interest and vision, a Wellness Center was created to offers students another support resource designed to promote student well-being.
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Menlo’s student newspaper, the Coat of Arms, explores the answer.