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![Oak Knoll's mascot Ollie the Otter holds a birthday cake for the school's 75th anniversary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790016950/districtmpcsdorg/shwq3kkrkfqxjkc8pl2s/Screenshot2026-09-21at115532AM.png","width":175}])
2026-27 marks 75 years of learning at Oak Knoll School! Since 1952 Oak Knoll has been offering strong academics and bringing smiles to generations of families with its community-rooted traditions. Now serving 590 TK-5th grade students, plus 2 classrooms of our Early Learning Center preschool, Oak Knoll looks forward to another 75 years of educating, friendship, and belonging. The milestone was celebrated with a fun-filled spirit week and cupcakes and bubbles for Ollie's birthday.
![The OCC Podcast features Superintendent Gracia]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790021347/crgigevp261iny25z27z/OCCFinalWeekGraphic26.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790021347/crgigevp261iny25z27z/OCCFinalWeekGraphic26.png","width":301}])
The district's big, parent-led annual fundraiser, the One Community Campaign, is ending Friday! The OCC team spoke with Superintendent Gracia on a recent podcast all about what makes MPCSD such a special place. Take a listen! And thank you to every volunteer and donor who is contributing to make the OCC a success! If you have not yet donated or pledged, please read more at supportmpcsd.org.
![First page of district Newsletter for December 2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1789660883/districtmpcsdorg/cbgkzymrodo5lk7mo0li/Screenshot2026-09-17at90049AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1789660883/districtmpcsdorg/cbgkzymrodo5lk7mo0li/Screenshot2026-09-17at90049AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1789660883/districtmpcsdorg/cbgkzymrodo5lk7mo0li/Screenshot2026-09-17at90049AM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1789660883/districtmpcsdorg/cbgkzymrodo5lk7mo0li/Screenshot2026-09-17at90049AM.png","width":1172}])
Read MPCSD's September 2026 District Family Newsletter! See what we're looking forward to as we begin a new school year!
![Students and volunteers join School Board members to present the annual MPAEF grant.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780684030/districtmpcsdorg/v4hrrbuk1cejlvfiblvb/MPAEFGrantBigCheckJune2026.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780684030/districtmpcsdorg/v4hrrbuk1cejlvfiblvb/MPAEFGrantBigCheckJune2026.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780684030/districtmpcsdorg/v4hrrbuk1cejlvfiblvb/MPAEFGrantBigCheckJune2026.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780684030/districtmpcsdorg/v4hrrbuk1cejlvfiblvb/MPAEFGrantBigCheckJune2026.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1780684030/districtmpcsdorg/v4hrrbuk1cejlvfiblvb/MPAEFGrantBigCheckJune2026.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1780684030/districtmpcsdorg/v4hrrbuk1cejlvfiblvb/MPAEFGrantBigCheckJune2026.jpg","width":2200}])
At the June 4, 2026 School Board meeting, the district accepted the annual grant from Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation in the amount of $3,920,900. Thank you to every donor, volunteer, and the MPAEF staff for tirelessly working all year to bring this grant to fruition. The students, staff, and families of MPCSD are incredibly grateful for your support and partnership.
![Art teacher Stephanie Noon poses with her four winning students in front of a SamTrans bus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779386395/districtmpcsdorg/tgyffoe36yxy8cjzsodb/SNoonwithallSamTranswinners2026.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779386395/districtmpcsdorg/tgyffoe36yxy8cjzsodb/SNoonwithallSamTranswinners2026.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779386395/districtmpcsdorg/tgyffoe36yxy8cjzsodb/SNoonwithallSamTranswinners2026.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779386395/districtmpcsdorg/tgyffoe36yxy8cjzsodb/SNoonwithallSamTranswinners2026.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1779386395/districtmpcsdorg/tgyffoe36yxy8cjzsodb/SNoonwithallSamTranswinners2026.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1779386395/districtmpcsdorg/tgyffoe36yxy8cjzsodb/SNoonwithallSamTranswinners2026.jpg","width":2200}])
The next SamTrans bus you see might feature art by one of four Encinal students who won the 2026 Art Takes A Bus Ride contest! For its 50th anniversary the theme was Time Travelers Take the Bus: 50 Years in Motion. Encinal students dreamed up some great ideas. Read more in this InMenlo article.
![A play area within the Oak Knoll Play and Learn studio]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779385983/districtmpcsdorg/gws0ubelwmioegq53t0h/Screenshot2026-05-21at105246AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779385983/districtmpcsdorg/gws0ubelwmioegq53t0h/Screenshot2026-05-21at105246AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779385983/districtmpcsdorg/gws0ubelwmioegq53t0h/Screenshot2026-05-21at105246AM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779385983/districtmpcsdorg/gws0ubelwmioegq53t0h/Screenshot2026-05-21at105246AM.png","width":1014}])
Oak Knoll received a 2026 Kent award for its program that helps students build social skills, peer relationships, and cooperative play. “PALS has proven that the joy of play is actually the strongest foundation for academic readiness,” said Principal Alicia Payton-Miyazaki. Read more in this InMenlo article.