Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School

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
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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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Anika stands next to Tiger Woods, who is holding a TGR JR Invitational trophy.

Two students compete in new Tiger Woods golf tournament

Anika, in seventh grade, and Naksh, in fifth, were among 60 junior golfers selected from more than 600 applicants.

Three students run with large plastic eggs balanced on a paddle in the gym.

Catalina unites, PreK-12, for first all-school pep rally

Mixed-grade teams compete in a series of fun games for an event that highlights our relationships.

Volleyball: A season of growth — and a lot of fun

'Team bonding is what it’s all about, and we were successful at that part.'

Two girls sit together on a chair reading a book while two senior women look on.

Grade 1 spends Halloween with local seniors

As part of their Project of Passion, the students build relationships with Park Lane residents during several holiday visits throughout the year.

A young Little Mermaid cast member dressed as a crap opens her arms on stage with Sebastian behind her.

Lower and Middle School students perform in 'The Little Mermaid'

The students portrayed a range of colorful creatures in the Upper School's fall musical.

A young boy grips the leg of an older student as a girl walks alongside.

PHOTOS: Compass houses welcome new friends

New students and teachers join their circles in a special ceremony as part of our character development program.

Clayton Cranford speaks in front of students sitting on the floor. A screen behind him says "Cyber Safety for Students"

How to be safe on social media: Tips from an expert

Clayton Cranford, author of Parenting in the Digital World, speaks to students and parents about making smart choices online.

Carlos Ostos gestures as he speaks. Images of food are projected on the whiteboard next to him.

Mr. Ostos brings Venezuela to the Spanish classroom

The head of school's husband shares fun facts about his home country with seventh-graders.

Santa Catalina Head of School Dr. Barbara Ostos speaks at a podium.

Community celebrates Dr. Ostos as new head of school

"Together with your gifts and mine, we will write the next chapter for Santa Catalina School," she says at installation ceremony.

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Nondiscrimination Statement

Santa Catalina School admits students of any race, color, and national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, or sex in the administration of its educational and employment policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.