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The Coat of Arms
The Student News Site of Menlo School

The Coat of Arms
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News
Menlo Renews House System for Second Year
Menlo Renews House System for Second Year
November 12, 2025
Menlo has replaced the third-party Club Hub platform with a new in-house club website.
Menlo Replaces Club Hub With a New In-House Club Website
November 11, 2025
Closer Conversations or Missing Perspectives: Students and Teachers Weigh In on Impact of Small Classes
Closer Conversations or Missing Perspectives: Students and Teachers Weigh In on Impact of Small Classes
November 11, 2025
Arts and Lifestyle
From journaling to mindful breathing, students at Menlo are turning to meditation as a way to slow down and reconnect — with themselves and the world around them.
Redefining Meditation: Menlo Students Recount Their Personal Experiences With the Practice
November 11, 2025
Video: Sophomore Grade Trick or Teach Q&A
Video: Sophomore Grade Trick or Teach Q&A
October 31, 2025
Menlo Bites
Menlo Bites
October 30, 2025
Sports
Junior quarterback Ava Allen reaches for the pylon on her first of three rushing touchdowns.
Girls Flag Football Wins Sport’s First-Ever CCS Championship
November 11, 2025
Menlo's Athletic Department Debuts a New Strategic Plan
Menlo’s Athletic Department Debuts a New Strategic Plan
November 5, 2025
Rise of Bay Area Professional Women's Sports Inspires Menlo Athletes
Rise of Bay Area Professional Women’s Sports Inspires Menlo Athletes
November 3, 2025
Opinions
The class of 2026 smiles together on their senior retreat. Photo courtesy of Victoria Cruikshank
From The Editors: It Shouldn’t Take Four Years to Bond
November 4, 2025
Menlo’s Spirit Starts (And Stays) With Your Grade
Menlo’s Spirit Starts (And Stays) With Your Grade
November 3, 2025
Freshmen Should Have the Freedom To Leave Campus
Freshmen Should Have the Freedom To Leave Campus
November 3, 2025
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