“I first started teaching in 2013 for honors classes. Kids would be bringing books and secretly reading under their desks. No one brings books to class anymore,” AS English II teacher Jason Hunt said.

The M-A Chronicle is a student-managed public forum, dedicated to objective and comprehensive reporting. As the online newspaper of Menlo-Atherton High School, we seek to celebrate the successes of ...

Betsy Dickie ’60 is a former teacher and volunteer and now lives in the Bay Area, where she stays active in the community. “It feels like a full-circle moment—one of my granddaughters graduated from M ...

Protests and demonstrations have long served as powerful tools for change, amplifying the voices of communities that might otherwise go unheard. With it’s rich history and diverse student body, M-A ...

A new creative hub has emerged on the corner of Gilbert and Menalto Ave., bringing the joy of pottery to Menlo Park. It’s Spiffy Pottery, a welcoming pottery space for both beginner and experienced ...

Lisa Otsuka is a pillar of the M-A community, known for her dedication and compassion in the classroom. She currently teaches AP Literature and Composition and Emerging Multilingual Learners.

Clinical Associate Professors at Stanford University’s Department of Anesthesia are exploring a groundbreaking approach to treating PTSD in both adults and teenagers through anesthesia. Dr. Harrison ...

23.2% of M-A students have a 504 or IEP/Special Education plan in the 2024-25 school year, a 3.6% increase since 2018-19. This growth mirrors an increase both District-wide and nationally. The term ...

*The names of the students interviewed are pseudonyms to protect their confidentiality. 7.8% of high schoolers—over 1.2 million students— used e-cigarettes in 2024. Within this group is an overlooked ...

The boys volleyball team defeated the Carlmont Scots in four sets, 25-15, 19-25, 25-21, and 25-21, on Wednesday evening. The Bears started off strong with a round of consistent serves from junior ...

“La gente unida jamás será vencida.” “United people will never be defeated.” This was one of the chants heard this Monday afternoon. About 100 members from East Palo Alto and the surrounding ...

Along downtown Palo Alto’s bustling sidewalks, Cafe Venetia’s quaint, leisurely atmosphere provides a refreshing change of pace. The shop’s outdoor area is full of bright yellow tables filled with ...