There are many ways to get to know Santa Catalina School and to interact with our students, faculty, and admission team. Whether you choose to attend a fair, a reception, or an open house, you will learn something new each time. We look forward to connecting with you!

Open House

November 11, 2025, 10:30 a.m.

It’s all here: an unparalleled campus experience, inspiring classes, and sisterhood that runs deep. Come see for yourself at our Open House! Explore our signature programs, sample our academic and co-curricular offerings, take a tour of campus, and talk to students about clubs, activities, leadership, and campus life.

Register for our Open House

Virtual Open House

January 9, 2026, 5:00–6:30 p.m. PST

Can’t make it to our fall Open House? Mark your calendars for this virtual event to get an inside look at Santa Catalina. More details coming soon.

Receptions

Receptions are hosted by Catalina families and friends throughout the fall season. These are great opportunities to meet current students, alumnae, and families and to see Catalina through their eyes.

Incline Village, NV — September 19

Friday, September 19, 4:30–6:00 p.m.

Location: Provided on RSVP

Hosts: Director of Admission Jamie Buffington Browne ’85

Join Jamie for connection and conversation to learn more about Santa Catalina School.

Register here.

Palo Alto, CA — October 4

Saturday, October 4, 4:00–5:30 p.m.

Location: The University Club, 3277 Miranda Avenue

Hosts: Margaret and Samuel Hayes, parents of Lucy ’26

Learn more about Santa Catalina from Director of Admission Jamie Buffington Browne ’85, parents, and students.

Register here.

 

Sausalito, CA: Catalina Cruise — October 5

 

Sunday, October 5, 4:00–6:30 p.m.

Location: Bay Area Electric Boats, 310 Harbor Drive

Hosts: Robyn Collord Taylor ’02 and Logan Taylor ’94 LMS, parents of Vivi Taylor ’28

Join us for a Catalina cruise on San Francisco Bay! Start the evening with a tranquil ride on an electric boat, then enjoy a reception with food, beverages, and an informal panel of parents and students.

Arrival: 3:45 p.m.
Cruise: 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Reception: 5:00–6:30 p.m.

Register here.

Virtual Tours

Virtual tours consist of a short welcome from the admission staff followed by a personalized student-led tour in a Zoom breakout room. Virtual tours and interviews are by appointment only. To schedule a virtual tour and interview, please contact [email protected].

  • Wednesday, October 15, 2025
  • Tuesday, November 18, 2025
  • Wednesday, January 14, 2026
  • Friday, January 23, 2026
  • Wednesday, February 11, 2026

 

    Santa Catalina in Your Area

    Admission Fairs

    High school admission fairs are a great way to check out multiple schools at once. Throughout the school year, our admission staff travels across California and beyond to meet with students and parents who are interested in finding out more about Santa Catalina. Be sure to stop by our table and say hello!

    DateFairLocationCity
    September 23,
    6:00–6:30 p.m.    		ABC Virtual FairHosted by A Better ChanceVirtual
    September 24,
    6:00–7:30 p.m.    		Denver Boarding School Fair

    St. Anne Episcopal School

    		Denver, CO
    September 24,
    6:00–8:00 p.m.

    Saint Andrew's High School Fair

    		Saint Andrew's Episcopal SchoolSaratoga, CA
    September 27,
    9:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m.    		Aspen Boarding School Fair 2025Aspen Country Day SchoolAspen, CO
    September 27,
    10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

    Fall 2025 Peninsula School Fair

    		Menlo SchoolAtherton, CA
    October 15,
    6:00–8:00 p.m.    		St. Paul's Episcopal Boarding School FairSt. Paul's Episcopal SchoolOakland, CA
    October 15,
    6:00–7:30 p.m.    		First Annual High School FairFoothill Country Day SchoolClaremont, CA
    October 16,
    6:30–8:00 p.m.    		High School Information FairPegasus SchoolHuntington Beach, CA
    October 20,
    6:00–7:30 p.m.    		Annual High School Presentation NightSt. Mark's Lutheran SchoolsHacienda Heights, CA
    October 22,
    5:00–8:30 p.m.    		Fourdozen Boarding and Independent High School Fair
    Register here    		Fortuna HotelHanoi, Vietnam
    October 23,
    5:00–8:30 p.m.    		Fourdozen Boarding and Independent High School Fair
    Register here    		Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera HotelHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    October 23,
    6:00–8:00 p.m.    		ISM High School Information NightInternational School of MontereySeaside, CA
    October 25,
    1:30–4:30 p.m.    		Sesameed American Boarding School Fair
    Register here; access code: Boarding2025    		PARKROYAL on Beach RoadSingapore
    October 30,
    7:00–8:30 p.m.    		Sesameed American Boarding School Fair
    Register here; access code: Boarding2025    		Sheraton Grand Jakarta GandariaJakarta, Indonesia

    Admission

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