Millbrae School District is fully committed to its longstanding tradition of delivering an excellent education for local students. Our local schools are award-winning and serve over 2,100 students from TK-8th grade with a mission of providing each student with a strong academic foundation.

Repairing Millbrae Schools to Keep Students Safe

The District conducted a Facilities Master Plan to capture the current state of school facilities and provide a listof improvements needed at each school site. While our students continue to succeed, repairs and upgrades areneeded across all Millbrae schools.

Fixing the identified repair needs would provide teachers with the tools they need to help students succeed and ensure all students have equal access to modern, high-quality educational facilities. Updates and repairs to heating and ventilation systems and aging roofs are needed to make these systems efficient, sustainable and keep our children safe and healthy.

The State Does Not Fund Facility Improvements

In the past, the State funded 40% of school construction but now leaves this entire responsibility to local communities. That’s why voters in Burlingame and other San Mateo County communities have passed measures to support their schools. Currently, there are no resources available to improve or update Millbrae elementary schools. A similar measure in our community would allow Millbrae schools to complete identified improvements and ensure local students are prepared to compete in high school and college.

As we plan for the future of our schools and consider options for upgrading and repairing local classrooms and school facilities, your input is important to us.

Please visit our page on Local Control here.

Millbrae, CA. – November 27, 2023 – The Millbrae Elementary School District Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that it has selected Lisa Hickey as its superintendent.  

Ms. Hickey’s appointment follows an extensive search with input from administrators and staff, parents, and district stakeholders. Ms. Hickey was selected as the finalist from an impressive pool of highly qualified candidates. 

Millbrae School District Board of Trustees is expected to approve the  employment contract with Ms. Hickey at its regularly scheduled Board Meeting on December 14, 2023. Acting Board President Lynne Ferrario stated “We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Lisa Hickey to our Millbrae Elementary School District family. Throughout the selection process, Lisa demonstrated a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for our district. We are confident she will lead our district with compassion and effectiveness to ensure that all our students have the support and enrichment they need to flourish personally and academically.”

Lisa Hickey brings a 25-year tenure in the field of education, underscoring her extensive expertise and commitment to educational leadership. Since 2012, she has been an integral part of the Palo Alto Unified School District’s leadership team, serving in capacities including Director of Human Resources, Middle School Principal, and Elementary Principal. Prior to Palo Alto, Ms. Hickey  had a 14-year tenure in the Cupertino Union School District, assuming roles ranging from Elementary Principal, Middle School Assistant Principal, and 6th-grade teacher.

Ms. Hickey holds a Master's degree in Educational Administration and another Master's Degree in Interdisciplinary Education, both conferred by Santa Clara University. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Education from the University of California, Los Angeles.

A native of Burlingame, CA, Ms. Hickey currently resides in San Mateo, CA, alongside her husband, John, who is a middle school social studies teacher. Remaining a lifelong resident of the peninsula, she is a proud mother to two sons. Jack is a Sophomore in college and Sean is a Senior in high school. Ms. Hickey stated, "I am honored to be joining the Millbrae School District and look forward to building meaningful connections with staff, students, parents, and the community. Together, let's work collaboratively to foster academic and social growth, ensuring every student thrives."

Join our team!

Thank you for your interest in joining the MESD family. We are proud that our vision and guiding principles allow us to attract and retain talented staff. With outstanding support coupled with a positive and safe learning environment, WE ACHIEVE THE EXTRAORDINARY!

The city of Millbrae is a small suburban community situated in northern San Mateo County overlooking the San Francisco International Airport. Our students are a wonderful reflection of our city and its support for education. MESD is a TK-8 district, operating five neighborhood schools: Green Hills Elementary, Lomita Park Elementary, Meadows Elementary, Spring Valley Elementary, and Taylor Middle School. All our schools have an active PTA/PTO, supporting school-based programs. Our Millbrae Education Foundation (MEF) is a parent-led organization providing support for music, physical education, and STEAM education for all five of our schools.

We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and "...commit to a shared purpose that guarantees each student a strong academic foundation".

Positions Available!

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