San Carlos High: Gone But Not Forgotten

The vibrant city park that now sits on the site of the former San Carlos High School bears no resemblance to the campus that for 20 years was the home to students from San Carlos, Belmont and Redwood City.

Located on the 2500 block of Melendy Drive, the school’s enrollment declined from a peak of 2,500 until it closed in 1982.

Notable alumni include Jennifer Granholm, former Michigan governor, comedian Greg Proops, and NASA astronaut Rex Walheim.

Members of the San Carlos High Class of ‘62 are attempting to connect fellow "Dons" at a ceremony later this month on the site where the school once stood. A bronze plaque will be installed at Highlands Park in honor of the former school. 

“After 30 years, there is still no evidence that San Carlos High School ever existed. There were 20 graduating classes from 1962 to 1982 with classmates who shared their joys, pains and laughter of growing up together, said SCHS alumna Pam Alexander. 

“We have mourned the loss of our high school largely alone or in small groups of classmates who stayed connected or in a passing moment at a reunion. Now we can come together to remember and celebrate our school with the dedication of a bronze plaque at the site where our school once stood,” Alexander added.

The dedication ceremony honoring San Carlos High School will be held on Sunday, June 23 at 11:00 a.m. at Highlands Park, 2600 Melendy Drive. Mayor Bob Grassilli will preside over the ceremony.

For more information, contact Pam Alexander at off2sea@pacbell.net.

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