PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN THE AREA science, technology, music and teacher development programs in 2011-12 school year. Board members: Terry Thygesen, president, tthygesen@mpcsd.org, term ends 2014. Joan Lambert, vice president/ clerk, jlambert@mpcsd.org, term ends 2014. Jeff Child, jchild@mpcsd.org, term ends 2016. Maria Hilton, mhilton@ mpcsd.org, term ends 2016. Laura Rich, lrich@mpcsd.org, term ends 2014. t t CPBSE!NQDTE PSH t XXX EJTUSJDU NQDTE PSH
Elementary schools Encinal School 195 Encinal Ave., Atherton. Principal: Sharon A. Burns. Class Size: 24. Enrollment: 742. Grades K-5. Encinal was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in fall 2007. t t XXX EJTUSJDU NQDTE PSH TFBSDI “schools� Michelle Le
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Las Lomitas Elementary School District Administration Office 1011 Altschul Ave., Menlo Park. Superintendent: Lisa Cesario. Class Size: K-3: 21-22; 4-8: 24-25. Enrollment: 1,419. The district operates two schools for children who live in parts of Menlo Park, Atherton, Woodside and unincorporated areas, including Ladera. Ethnic/racial percentages (2012-13): Caucasian, 66; Asian, 17; Hispanic, 9.5; multiple ethnicities, 5; African American, 1.5; Pacific Islander, 1. Community support: Voters approved two bond measures of $12 million each in 1999 and 2001 to upgrade aging facilities at both schools and build additional classrooms at Las Lomitas School. The nonprofit Las Lomitas Education Foundation annual giving campaign raised $2.8 million for school programs in the 2012-13 school year. Board members: Richard Ginn, president, term ends December 2014; Diane Honda, term ends December 2016; Ann Jaquith, term ends 2014; Jay Siegel, term ends December 2014; William Steinmetz, term ends December 2016. Visit website for schedule and location of board meetings. t t XXX MMFTE L DB VT Las Lomitas Elementary School 299 Alameda de las Pulgas, Atherton. Principal: Sue Sartor. Class Size: 2122. Enrollment: 675. Grades K-3. Las Lomitas was recognized as a California Distinguished School in April 2010. t t XXX MMFTE L DB VT MMIPNF IUNM La Entrada Middle School 2200 Sharon Road, Menlo Park. Principal: Shannon 34 s Info Menlo Park WWW !LMANAC.EWS COM
Potts. Class Size: 24-25. Enrollment: 694. Grades 4-8. La Entrada was recognized as a California Distinguished School in 2007 and 2011. t t XXX MF MMFTE DB TDIPPMMPPQ DPN
Menlo Park City School District Administration Office 181 Encinal Ave., Atherton. Superintendent: Maurice Ghysels. Class Size: K: 24; 1-3: 23 or fewer; 4-8: 25 or fewer. Enrollment: 2,799. The district operates four schools: Laurel, grades K-3; Encinal, grades K-5; Oak Knoll, grades K-5; Hillview Middle School, grades 6-8. Spanish immersion program available at Encinal and Laurel. See website for boundaries. Ethnic/ racial percentages (2012-13 ): Caucasian, 64; Hispanic, 15; multiple ethnicities, 11; Asian, 7 ; African American, 2; Pacific Islander, 1. Community support: Voters passed a record $91.1 million bond measure in June 2006 to expand facilities at all four schools. In 1995, voters approved a $22 million bond issue to finance renovation and construction projects that are completed at all four sites. In April 2000, voters supported a parcel tax of $298 per year (currently set at $370.30) to strengthen programs for all students, reduce class sizes in grades 4-8 and provide additional training for teachers. Voters in 2003 renewed a parcel tax, currently set at $108.62, and approved an additional parcel tax now $81.76 per year. In 2010, voters approved another parcel tax of $178. The nonprofit Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation contributed $3.35 million to the district to fund library,
Laurel School 95 Edge Road, Atherton. Principal: Linda Creighton. Class Size: 21. Enrollment: 500. Grades K-3. California Distinguished School in 2008. t t XXX EJTUSJDU NQDTE PSH TFBSDI “schools� Oak Knoll School 1895 Oak Knoll Lane, Menlo Park. Principal: David Ackerman. Class Size: 18-23. Enrollment: 756. Grades K-5. t t XXX PBLLOPMMTDIPPM DPN
Middle schools Hillview Middle School 1100 Elder Ave., Menlo Park. Principal: Erik A. Burmeister. Class Size: 25. Enrollment: 745. Grades 6-8. Hillview was recognized as a California Distinguished School in 2009. t t XXX EJTUSJDU NQDTE PSH DMJDL PO “schools�
Portola Valley School District Administration Office 4575 Alpine Road, Portola Valley. Superintendent: Lisa Gonzales. Class Size: 21 or fewer in grades K-5; 25 or fewer in grades 6-8. Enrollment: 671. Portola Valley School District operates two schools for elementary-school-age students who live in Portola Valley, the unincorporated areas of Los Trancos Woods and Vista Verde, a portion of Woodside, and along parts of Skyline Boulevard. Ethnic/ racial percentages (2012-13 ): Caucasian, 75; Hispanic, 10; multiple ethnicities, 6; Asian, 5; African American, 1; Pacific Islander, 1. Community support: Passage of two bond measures — $17 million bond measure in June 1998 and a $6 million measure in 2001 — to renovate classrooms and build new facilities at the two schools. Construction was completed at both sites in 2003. Voters renewed and increased a parcel tax from $195 a year per parcel to $290 a year for 10 years in March 2004. Voters approved an additional parcel tax of $168 a year per parcel for four years in May 2010. Portola
Valley Schools Foundation raised $1,000,000 with 85 percent parent participation during the 2012-13 school year. Portola Valley board members: Jocelyn Swisher, president, term ends December 2015. Linda Wong, clerk, term ends December 2015. Caitha Ambler, term ends December 2013. Karen Tate, term ends December 2013. William Youstra, term ends December 2013. t t XXX QWTE OFU Ormondale School 200 Shawnee Pass Road, Portola Valley. Principal: Kevin Keegan. Class Size: 20. Enrollment: 285. Grades K-3. Ormondale was recognized as a California Distinguished School in May 2006. t FYU FYU PĂł DF
t XXX QWTE OFU Corte Madera School 4575 Alpine Road, Portola Valley. Principal: Michael Corritone. Class Size: 20. Enrollment: 384. Grades 4-8. Named a 2007 Distinguished School; National Blue Ribbon School 2008. t FYU QSJODJQBM FYU PĂł DF
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Woodside Elementary School District Administration Office Woodside Elementary School, 3195 Woodside Road, Woodside. Superintendent and Principal: Beth Polito. Built in: 1851. Class Size: K-5: 17-18; 6-8: 20. Enrollment: 453. The district has one K-8 elementary school. Ethnic/ racial percentages (2012-13 ): Caucasian, 73; Hispanic, 12; multiple ethnicities, 5; Asian, 3; African American, 2; Pacific Islander, 1.5. Board members: Wendy Crandall, president, term ends December 2013. Rudy Driscoll, term ends December 2015. Kevin Johnson, term ends December 2015. Bettina Pike, term ends December 2013. Marc Tarpenning, term ends December 2013. t t XXX XPPETJEF L DB VT Kings Mountain Elementary School 211 Swett Road, Woodside. Principal: John Corry. Class Size: K-3: 24, 3-5: max 34. Enrollment: around 75. Kings Mountain Elementary School is part of the Cabrillo Unified School District. It has been a California Distinguished School in the past. School has three classes of combined grades: K-1, 2-3, 4-5. t t XXX DBCSJMMP L DB VT kingsmountain
Sequoia Union High School District Administration Office 480 James Ave., Redwood City. Superintendent: Jim Lianides. Enrollment: 9,247. Operates four high schools, a continuation school and a Middle College program in partnership with CaĂąada College for students living in the southern and central portion of San Mateo County. Ethnic/racial percentages (2012-13 ): Hispanic, 47; Caucasian, 36;