Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School

Truly inspired.

What will you find at Catalina? Adventurous academics; an open, inclusive setting; and, above all, a caring community.

Veritas is our school motto, and we hold ourselves to that highest of standards. The learning goes deep. The connections are real. And our students learn to be not only fearless and enthusiastic scholars, but also compassionate and self-aware human beings.

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53 field trips
each year
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18 students
per class, on average
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36 acres
of beautiful campus
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Meet Our Students

Open. Honest. Joyful. Genuine. True.

Wyatt

Grade 1

When I started first grade, I knew how to add and subtract. Now I know how to multiply and divide, too!

Wyatt

Favorite Classes: Computer, Writing Workshop, Art, P.E.

Activities: Soccer, basketball, baseball, drums

Girl smiling and holding up colorful wires

Lucia

Grade 3

I was a little nervous the first day of technology class. When we started, I used to type with my index fingers. Now I use my five fingers, and I'm one of the best in my class.

Lucia

Favorite Classes: Science, Math, Reading

Activities: Gymnastics, painting, cooking

Luke

Grade 8

I feel confident that I have developed good study skills and an ability to write. I feel eager and ready to attend high school next year, armed with the skills needed to succeed.

Luke

Favorite Classes: Math, Science, English, Art

Activities: Piano, robotics, tennis, basketball

What's Happening Now

Never a dull moment at Catalina. Stay in the know.

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Back on campus, sixth-graders form 'Banana Slug Society'

Yellow cohort goes all in, making a flag and assigning jobs.

Watch: Cougars sing Christmas carols

Students spread cheer to local assisted living facilities.

Middle School goes to the movies

Students are treated to a drive-in showing of The Santa Clause.

Environmental Club shares ideas for protecting the planet

Students encourage eco-friendly activities and other ideas for making an impact.

Park Lane residents enjoy Catalina Veterans Day video

Students also wrote personalized letters to veterans at the senior living facility.

Fourth-graders 'visit' Santa Lucia Preserve

Guides took students on a virtual tour to learn about the area's plants and people.

PreK-Grade 5 return for in-person learning

Students back on campus after Lower School gets approval from state and county officials.

Halloween spirit strong, at school or at home

Costumes galore as PreK-Grade 2 go on parade and Middle School students do the monster mash.

Compass Sorting welcomes new Cougars into their circles

Virtual ceremony celebrates hope and togetherness.

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Notice of Non-Discriminatory Policy as to Students

The Santa Catalina School admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The Santa Catalina School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, and ethnic origin in the administration of their educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.