J. M. Atherton High School has a rich heritage of academic achievement and cultural appreciation. With more than 75 years of academic excellence, community service, and student merit, Atherton truly transcends the classic perspective of a school by living within its students, staff, and community and becoming the living school. 

May the classic Atherton motto of scholarship, service, and self-respect become the heritage of all who have and will pass through J. M. Atherton High School.