MPCSD Schools present the world premiere of Ghost Light, a play by Hillview Drama Director Bill Hairston. A bunch of high schoolers trapped in a spooky, old theater with one flickering light and way too many ghost stories — what could possibly go wrong? Ghost Light mixes laughs, scares, and a dash of stage superstition in this spirited backstage murder mystery. The Ghost Light mustn't go out! November 6-15, 2025, at the Hillview PAC. Purchase your general admission tickets (no assigned seats) with this link (or at the door): https://hillviewdrama.ludus.com/200503291

MPCSD's award winning Early Learning Center is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year lottery for our Laurel and Oak Knoll sites. Preschool is offered at both sites and our two-year old program and Spanish-immersion program are offered at our Laurel site. Applications for the initial lottery are available until January 7, 2026. In-person tours are available at Laurel and Oak Knoll. Please visit the ELC website for tour dates and our application. 

MPCSD's Fall 2025 Community Matters newsletter is available to read here. Our Financial Exercise including a priorities survey, Measure U updates, e-bike concerns, the district's position on housing, and more are covered.

The 2025 Annual Report to the Community features financial and staffing information, Measure U projects, and progress on our strategic directions: grow student belonging, strengthen academic excellence, and create inspiring environments. Read it here.

The School Board gratefully accepted the Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation's grant for the 2025-26 school year in the amount of $4,101,673. MPCSD thanks its generous community for supporting our schools through this annual grant which allows the district to invest in excellent educators. Thank you!