one gift. one goal. together we can.
One Community Campaign
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“As a parent of both an elementary and middle school student, I’ve seen firsthand the quality of education and support our schools provide. Those things don’t happen by accident. I give to the OCC because I believe in investing in the schools that make this such a special place to raise my family.”
- Sarah, Oak Knoll & Hillview Parent
what the One Community Campaign funds
PTO Enrichment
PTO Enrichment
The PTOs provide STEAM programming, community building events, classroom supplies, assemblies, and so much more, enriching our students’ education and supporting our vibrant community.
Specialists & Electives
Specialists & Electives
Each of our schools have credentialed Music, Art, and Physical Education Teachers, and certificated Librarians. In middle school, students also gain access to 38 electives like woodworking, video production, and engineering.
Academic Support
Academic Support
Instructional Coaches at each school support teachers by providing feedback and resources and help developing and rolling out new curriculum. Plus our Aides and Learning Specialists in Reading, Writing, and STEM help to accelerate classroom learning for all students.
Mental & Physical Health
Mental & Physical Health
A dedicated counselor, psychologist, and nurse support students at each elementary school. In middle school, students also 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.
what community funded means
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.