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Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation Parents, local businesses, and community members who together raise money to support high-quality ed

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

For over 30 years the Foundation has provided the Menlo Park City School District with an annual grant, which becomes part of the schools operating budget. We remain committed to increasing the size of the grant, thereby helping to bridge the funding gap. The School District and the School Board employ granted funds in accordance with the Strategic Plan. The most recent grant of $3.35 million, made in June 2012, represented over 10% of the District Budget. This grant has become a source of dependable funds for our schools.

Your Saturday afternoon plans just got better! 🥂Join us on November 14, from 1–4 PM, for an afternoon of outstanding San...
10/30/2026

Your Saturday afternoon plans just got better! 🥂

Join us on November 14, from 1–4 PM, for an afternoon of outstanding Santa Cruz Mountains wines, boutique shopping, and neighborhood fun — all for a wonderful cause.

💙 The best part? Your participation helps support students at Encinal, Laurel, Oak Knoll, and Hillview schools.

🎟️ Save by purchasing in advance!
$50 in advance | $59 on event day

✨ Gather your friends, make an afternoon of it, and raise a glass to our schools!

👉 Get your tickets now: mpwinewalk.com

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🎭✨ A Little Shakespeare. A Lot of Magic!Get ready for an enchanting theatrical experience as Hillview Drama proudly pres...
10/15/2026

🎭✨ A Little Shakespeare. A Lot of Magic!

Get ready for an enchanting theatrical experience as Hillview Drama proudly presents Song’s Dream — an original adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream! 🌙🧚

Come support our talented Hillview students as they bring this magical story to life on stage!

📅 Show Dates: October 29–30 & November 5–7
📍 Venue: Hillview Performing Arts Center (PAC)
🎟️ Tickets: $10 for adults | FREE for students, faculty & staff

🎫 Book your tickets: https://hillviewdrama.ludus.com

Visit www.hillviewdrama.org for showtimes and cast details.

💙💛 Let’s show up for our student performers and celebrate the creativity, talent, and dedication of our Hillview community!

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Dine Out Week starts tomorrow! Conference week lunch plans? Dinner between homework and sports practice? Let our local p...
10/12/2026

Dine Out Week starts tomorrow! Conference week lunch plans? Dinner between homework and sports practice? Let our local partners help! From Tuesday, October 13 through Friday, October 16, these restaurants will donate 15–20% of qualifying proceeds to support our schools: Horsefeather Palo Alto Mama Coco Matt + Cafe Zoe & Neighborhood Pizza Guy Mention “MPAEF” to restaurant staff when placing your order. For online orders at neighborhood.pizza/order, use code MPAEF. Orders through DoorDash, UberEats or GrubHub do not qualify. Tag your dining buddies and make a plan. Thank you for supporting local businesses and our schools! Restaurant hours and details: mpaef.org/dine-out.

Supporting our schools has never been so delicious. Here’s how Dine Out Week works:1️⃣ Pick a spot: Horsefeather, Mama C...
10/08/2026

Supporting our schools has never been so delicious. Here’s how Dine Out Week works:

1️⃣ Pick a spot: Horsefeather, Mama Coco, or Neighborhood Pizza Guy & Cafe Zoe or ALL OF THEM
2️⃣ Say “MPAEF” when you order (ordering Neighborhood Pizza online? Use code MPAEF)
3️⃣ 15–20% of proceeds go to MPAEF!

Swipe for hours, locations, and ordering details.

Orders through DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub don’t qualify, so order directly from the restaurant.

Share this guide with your dining buddies. Full details: mpaef.org/dine-out.

Horsefeather Palo Alto Mama Coco Matt Cafe Zoe & Neighborhood Pizza Guy

Get your family and friends together and make a plan for MPAEF Dine Out Week, October 13–16! Looking for lunch plans dur...
10/07/2026

Get your family and friends together and make a plan for MPAEF Dine Out Week, October 13–16!

Looking for lunch plans during conference week’s minimum days? Or dinner to pick up while the kids are at sports practice? MPAEF has you covered!

Our participating local restaurants will donate 15–20% of qualifying proceeds to support our schools: Horsefeather Palo Alto Mama Coco Matt Cafe Zoe & Neighborhood Pizza Guy

Mention “MPAEF” to restaurant staff when placing your order so your purchase counts. For online orders at neighborhood.pizza/order, use code MPAEF.

Orders through DoorDash, UberEats or GrubHub do not qualify.

Good food and support for our schools—it’s a win-win! Details at mpaef.org/dine-out.

The OCC team had a chance to sit down with Superintendent Gracia and talk about what makes MPCSD special...and made a po...
09/17/2026

The OCC team had a chance to sit down with Superintendent Gracia and talk about what makes MPCSD special...and made a podcast! Learn what sets our schools apart from other schools in California, how the OCC funds are strategically deployed to ensure our kids have access to strong academics and amazing specialist classes, the importance of community input in our district's budget decisions, and more. Link in bio!

Our suggested donation is $3,000 per student. As families consider their gift, we think it’s helpful to understand how t...
09/16/2026

Our suggested donation is $3,000 per student. As families consider their gift, we think it’s helpful to understand how that number fits within the broader landscape of neighboring K-8 districts.

Every community has different needs, but one thing is consistent: local support plays an important role in providing an excellent education for all students.

Thank you to every family who has already participated in this year’s One Community Campaign. We’re working toward 100% participation across the district because every gift, at any amount, moves us closer to our goal.

Thanks to the generosity of 321 families, we successfully unlocked our $300K match! Data loading... please read your Sun...
09/10/2026

Thanks to the generosity of 321 families, we successfully unlocked our $300K match! Data loading... please read your Sunday school newsletter for the latest numbers. Missed the match? No worries - you have until Sept 25 to donate. Every donation counts and every dollar matters. www.supportmpcsd.org

For the next 36 hours, we have one big community goal: Raise $300K. Unlock another $300K.A group of families from across...
09/08/2026

For the next 36 hours, we have one big community goal: Raise $300K. Unlock another $300K.

A group of families from across the district have generously pledged $300,000 in matching funds. If our community comes together to raise $300K by Wednesday at midnight, we unlock the full match!

Four schools. One community. One match goal. Let’s unlock it together!

Donate today at SupportMPCSD.org. [link in bio]

09/04/2026

The One Community Campaign is our school district's critical annual fundraiser, supporting all our students at Encinal, Laurel, Oak Knoll, and Hillview. Each donation supports your child's school by providing funding for enrichment & events through the PTO as well as for staff & programs through a grant from the MPAEF to the schol district. Donate today at www.supportmpcsd.org

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Atherton, CA
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