M-A’s Academy celebrated its graduating class of 2025 on May 30 at Holbrook Palmer Park in Atherton. The ceremony was attended by close family, faculty, and district leaders who honored students’ ...

Eighth-grade reading proficiency levels are the lowest they’ve been in over 30 years, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Spelling ability often follows reading ability, but ...

As senior year comes to a close, members of the Class of 2025 are reflecting on what they’ve learned—both inside and outside the classroom. From time management tips to lessons in friendship and ...

The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped education almost overnight. Across the nation, students were forced to do all of their work online—a massive shift that gave teachers little time to adjust to a new ...

Situated in the heart of Downtown Menlo Park, Clark’s Oyster Bar offers an upscale dining experience featuring some of the freshest seafood in the area. As the fifth establishment of the Clark’s chain ...

Junior Lily Steinmetz turned 16 in August but hasn’t gotten her driver’s license or learner’s permit. “I feel like I always have to rely on my parents or my friends to drive me places, or I have to ...

AP Physics C students competed in M-A’s annual boat race at the pool on Friday afternoon. Friends and family gathered for the school’s highly anticipated cardboard boat race, where groups of students ...

Raspados, chicharones, and fruta preparada are all traditional street snacks that Luis Gonzales and his father, Enrique Gonzales, sell during lunchtime events. Two years ago the Gonzales family ...

Located in the heart of Palo Alto, Kanji Sushi & Ramen is a hidden gem. The restaurant serves fan favorites while adding its own creative twist to classic dishes. With something for every palate, ...

As the school year comes to an end, M-A’s senior class is looking back on memories, growth, and changes throughout the past four years. Many students associate certain songs or albums with important ...

The M-A Chronicle’s incredible work over the past year, which won the National Scholastic Press Association’s Online Pacemaker, wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and ambition of the ...

“It’s sad when you see some of these courses go,” guidance counselor Katrina Escobar said. With over 100 courses at M-A, many electives are only offered for a few years due to low enrollment or ...