School year begins with new programs, upgraded facilities

New and returning students arrived at Costaño Elementary in East Palo Alto on August 14, 2024, marking the first day of school. Photo by Lizzy Myers.

This week, students from Menlo Park, Woodside, Portola Valley, and East Palo Alto began their new school year. Among them are those just starting their educational journey in transitional kindergarten, as well as seniors preparing for their final year of high school.

At Costaño Elementary School, students passed through a balloon arch with their parents, displaying a mix of joyful smiles and tearful farewells. Teacher Salvatore Germano expressed his excitement for the new school year and the journey ahead.