one gift. one goal. together we can.
One Community Campaign
one gift. one goal. together we can.
One Community Campaign
*and please remember to pledge the amount of your corporate match for our records.
“I never expected to have the personalized attention and support for my child that we’ve received from our school’s counselors. It’s made all the difference to our family.”
- Jonathan, Hillview Parent
PTO Enrichment
The PTOs provide STEAM programming, community building events, classroom supplies, assemblies, musicals, and so much more, enriching our students’ education and supporting our vibrant community.
Specialists & Electives
Credentialed Music, Art, and Physical Education Teachers, a robust World Language program starting in kindergarten, certificated Librarians, and an exciting middle school program of 38 electives
Academic Support
Instructional Coaches at each school who support teachers by providing feedback and resources and help developing curriculum. Plus Aides and Learning Specialists in Reading, Writing, and STEM to accelerate classroom learning for all students.
Mental & Physical Health
A dedicated counselor, psychologist, and nurse at each site plus an adolescent mental health specialist at the middle school ensuring the needs of the Whole Child are met.
up to the first $250 per child goes to PTO for enchricment & events
remaining donation goes to the MPAEF to help fund vital staff at each school site
your corporate match works the same: $250 to PTO & remainder to MPAEF
As a community funded district, we rely heavily on property taxes to fund our schools, but (largely due to Prop 13), those revenues only cover 66% of the high quality whole-child education Menlo Park City School District provides.
The 5% of the district's budget that comes from the MPAEF grant covers a nearly 40% funding gap in compensation for three vital pillars of staff at our schools: specialist & elective teachers, academic support staff, and mental & physical health professionals.