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ABOUT US

The Menlo-Atherton PTA works in partnership with the Menlo-Atherton High School administration and staff to enhance the experience of all members of the M-A community. Membership is open to all parents, school administrators, staff, and students.

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The PTA keeps parents informed about school activities, raises funds to support educational and outreach programs, and organizes and provides volunteers for many activities that contribute to making M-A a unique and special school that supports and nurtures all students.

  • ​Facilitates communication between home and school through the weekly newsletter, BearNotes, supports Parent Socials to connect parents, and provides funding for the Parent Education Series. 

  • Awards grants to teachers, staff, and student clubs to fund special projects, teaching materials, books, equipment, and presentations.

  • Funds the M-A student planners, and the student publications The Mark and The Chronicle. 

  • Sponsors student scholarships, assistance funds, and runs the California Scholarship Federation program at M-A. 

  • Sponsors and provides volunteers for Challenge Day.

  • Supports school staff by providing volunteers, and by hosting various appreciation events throughout the year including the annual appreciation luncheon.

  • Provides a representative to the Shared Decision Making Site Council (SDMSC) and facilitates the election of parent representatives to the SDMSC and the Site Council, the policy and decision-making bodies of the school.

  • Organizes Senior Week activities, Senior Lunch and Grad Night as well planning and executing decoration of the graduation stage.  

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