What We Fund
The MPAEF grant provides 5% of the district's budget and funds critical staff and programs across the Menlo Park City School District including :
Credentialed music, art, and physical education teachers.
Aides and learning specialists in reading, writing, and STEM help to accelerate classroom learning for all students.
A dedicated counselor, psychologist, and nurse to support students at each elementary school. Middle school students benefit from a unique counseling model in which three grade-level counselors stay with the same students throughout all three years, providing consistent guidance and support during this important stage of development.
A long-term investment in supporting all instructional staff with ongoing professional development through the Endowment for Excellence in Teaching.
Over 38 electives to choose from at Hillview Middle School such as music, photography, coding, world language, video production, woodworking, and robotics.
Jeanie Ritchie grants that give teachers the potential to access classroom funding for innovative new ideas
Your donations make a difference in the exceptional educational experience of every child at Encinal, Laurel, Oak Knoll and Hillview — one that goes beyond the norm for California public school students! Supporting the Foundation enables excellence in our award-winning schools.
