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Class of 2023: A roundup of Midpeninsula high school graduation coverage

The first ever TIDE Academy graduates get their diplomas

Several students throw their caps at the TIDE Academy graduation. Photo by Devin Roberts.

Read The Almanac's coverage of local graduations, with articles on the TIDE Academy graduation ceremony on Wednesday, along with Menlo-Atherton and Woodside high schools on Friday and private school graduation coverage, and full lists of the Class of 2023 from local schools.

TIDE Academy ceremony coverage

TIDE Academy graduate Yaritza Diaz smiles after commencement at Foothill College’s Smithwick Theater on June 6. Photo by Devin Roberts.

TIDE Academy in Menlo Park held its first commencement ceremony on Tuesday, June 6, at Foothill College in the Los Altos Hills.

Graduates spoke about their challenges and successes during a complicated high school experience that included starting their freshmen years on an unfinished campus, a pandemic and school leadership changes.

Menlo-Atherton High School ceremony coverage

A student of the graduating Class of 2023 receives her diploma at the Menlo-Atherton High School in Atherton on June 9, 2023. Photo by Lizzy Myers.

The 478 members of Menlo-Atherton High School's 72nd class celebrated the end of their high school careers on the school's football field June 9.

Three student speakers, along with Principal Karl Losekoot addressed graduates and their families.

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Read more about the ceremony here.

Woodside High School ceremony coverage

Melyna Garcia walks on a Bradley Field during Woodside High School's graduation on June 9, 2023. Photo by Natalia Nazarova

Woodside High School's 383 graduating seniors walked across a stage to accept their diplomas on Friday morning, June 9.

Principal Karen van Putten and graduates spoke about growing from their experiences during the pandemic.

Sacred Heart Preparatory ceremony coverage

Sacred Heart Preparatory Class of 2023 graduates, left to right: Julia Soderbery, Ava Wick, Tessa Fonstad, and Maile Smith at graduation on May 26. Courtesy Sacred Heart Preparatory.

Sacred Heart Preparatory graduated its largest class in its 125-year history, 171 students, on Friday, May 26.

Valedictorian Paul Fong told his classmates that despite navigating the COVID-19 pandemic since freshman year, he has been "guided by what we have learned these four years: let us see opportunities, not obstacles, to fulfilling our mission of love and service."

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The Class of 2023 is sending 31 student-athletes to play in 12 sports at 26 colleges.

Menlo School ceremony coverage

Menlo School's Class of 2023 at commencement on June 8, 2023. Courtesy Menlo School.

The 144 members of Menlo School's Class of 2023 received their diplomas on Thursday, June 8, during a ceremony in front of Stent Family Hall on the school's Atherton campus.

More on its graduation here.

Trinity School ceremony coverage

Trinity School in Menlo Park's graduating Class of 2023 on June 7, 2023. Courtesy Trinity School.

Trinity School in Menlo Park graduated the 17 members of its fifth grade class during its 60th commencement ceremony on Wednesday, June 7.

Lists of new graduates from local schools

East Palo Alto Academy

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Class of 2023: A roundup of Midpeninsula high school graduation coverage

The first ever TIDE Academy graduates get their diplomas

Read The Almanac's coverage of local graduations, with articles on the TIDE Academy graduation ceremony on Wednesday, along with Menlo-Atherton and Woodside high schools on Friday and private school graduation coverage, and full lists of the Class of 2023 from local schools.

TIDE Academy ceremony coverage

TIDE Academy in Menlo Park held its first commencement ceremony on Tuesday, June 6, at Foothill College in the Los Altos Hills.

Graduates spoke about their challenges and successes during a complicated high school experience that included starting their freshmen years on an unfinished campus, a pandemic and school leadership changes.

Menlo-Atherton High School ceremony coverage

The 478 members of Menlo-Atherton High School's 72nd class celebrated the end of their high school careers on the school's football field June 9.

Three student speakers, along with Principal Karl Losekoot addressed graduates and their families.

Read more about the ceremony here.

Woodside High School ceremony coverage

Woodside High School's 383 graduating seniors walked across a stage to accept their diplomas on Friday morning, June 9.

Principal Karen van Putten and graduates spoke about growing from their experiences during the pandemic.

Sacred Heart Preparatory ceremony coverage

Sacred Heart Preparatory graduated its largest class in its 125-year history, 171 students, on Friday, May 26.

Valedictorian Paul Fong told his classmates that despite navigating the COVID-19 pandemic since freshman year, he has been "guided by what we have learned these four years: let us see opportunities, not obstacles, to fulfilling our mission of love and service."

The Class of 2023 is sending 31 student-athletes to play in 12 sports at 26 colleges.

Menlo School ceremony coverage

The 144 members of Menlo School's Class of 2023 received their diplomas on Thursday, June 8, during a ceremony in front of Stent Family Hall on the school's Atherton campus.

More on its graduation here.

Trinity School ceremony coverage

Trinity School in Menlo Park graduated the 17 members of its fifth grade class during its 60th commencement ceremony on Wednesday, June 7.

Lists of new graduates from local schools

East Palo Alto Academy

Eastside College Preparatory School

Menlo-Atherton High School

Menlo School

Sacred Heart Preparatory School

TIDE Academy

Woodside High School

Woodside Priory School

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