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.
Meet Our Students
Open. Honest. Joyful. Genuine. True.
Wyatt
Favorite Classes: Computer, Writing Workshop, Art, P.E.
Activities: Soccer, basketball, baseball, drums
Lucia
Favorite Classes: Science, Math, Reading
Activities: Gymnastics, painting, cooking
Luke
Favorite Classes: Math, Science, English, Art
Activities: Piano, robotics, tennis, basketball
What's Happening Now
![Thumbnail of Bulletin cover over a photo of Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School's new kindergarten classroom with students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1641930874/santacatalina/jcfi2wa3f7gmmttkea31/LMSBulletinFall2021.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1641930874/santacatalina/jcfi2wa3f7gmmttkea31/LMSBulletinFall2021.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1641930874/santacatalina/jcfi2wa3f7gmmttkea31/LMSBulletinFall2021.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1641930874/santacatalina/jcfi2wa3f7gmmttkea31/LMSBulletinFall2021.png","width":1200}])
Featured stories include a look inside the newly renovated PreK and kindergarten classrooms.
![Head of School Meg Bradley]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1641926934/santacatalina/vu0lyskuqi5jmg8mx8rz/MegBradley.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1641926934/santacatalina/vu0lyskuqi5jmg8mx8rz/MegBradley.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1641926934/santacatalina/vu0lyskuqi5jmg8mx8rz/MegBradley.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1641926934/santacatalina/vu0lyskuqi5jmg8mx8rz/MegBradley.jpg","width":1200}])
The honor recognizes Ms. Bradley's decades of volunteer service for the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.
![Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School girl volleyball player bumps the ball surrounded by teammates]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1637002511/santacatalina/zctmngriyxngaian1dqj/volleyballchamps.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1637002511/santacatalina/zctmngriyxngaian1dqj/volleyballchamps.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1637002511/santacatalina/zctmngriyxngaian1dqj/volleyballchamps.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1637002511/santacatalina/zctmngriyxngaian1dqj/volleyballchamps.jpg","width":1200}])
The Cougars claimed the league title with a win over San Benancio.
![Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School seventh-graders stand at a high table in front of bowls of lettuce.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1636399871/santacatalina/bu8sfabelex33ww58ciq/MSActivityDay.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1636399871/santacatalina/bu8sfabelex33ww58ciq/MSActivityDay.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1636399871/santacatalina/bu8sfabelex33ww58ciq/MSActivityDay.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1636399871/santacatalina/bu8sfabelex33ww58ciq/MSActivityDay.jpg","width":1200}])
Students learn how Catalina gets its food and what happens after lettuce is harvested during Middle School Activity Day.
![Four Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School students perform a skit in the amphitheatre]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1632853949/santacatalina/thapd334ar3jbdsuxwup/LMSFirstMass.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1632853949/santacatalina/thapd334ar3jbdsuxwup/LMSFirstMass.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1632853949/santacatalina/thapd334ar3jbdsuxwup/LMSFirstMass.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1632853949/santacatalina/thapd334ar3jbdsuxwup/LMSFirstMass.jpg","width":1200}])
They planned the prayers, readings, and skit during a special retreat where they also had a chance to bond as a class.
![Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School girl buying ice cream from another student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631906300/santacatalina/gytangxpdusv7hjflycy/Backpackserviceproject.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1631906300/santacatalina/gytangxpdusv7hjflycy/Backpackserviceproject.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1631906300/santacatalina/gytangxpdusv7hjflycy/Backpackserviceproject.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1631906300/santacatalina/gytangxpdusv7hjflycy/Backpackserviceproject.jpg","width":1200}])
Nearly $600 raised to buy backpacks, which will be filled with school supplies for children in transitional housing.
![Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School student stands in front of a giant pair of wings]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631570247/santacatalina/ia3t4wm5oljql64el3tr/WingsArt.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1631570247/santacatalina/ia3t4wm5oljql64el3tr/WingsArt.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1631570247/santacatalina/ia3t4wm5oljql64el3tr/WingsArt.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1631570247/santacatalina/ia3t4wm5oljql64el3tr/WingsArt.jpg","width":1200}])
K-8 students decorate paper feathers to create giant pair of wings for Assembly Room.
![Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School students in the amphitheatre.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631135346/santacatalina/juggspodp5ia3p33ob9i/LMSflagraising.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1631135346/santacatalina/juggspodp5ia3p33ob9i/LMSflagraising.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1631135346/santacatalina/juggspodp5ia3p33ob9i/LMSflagraising.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1631135346/santacatalina/juggspodp5ia3p33ob9i/LMSflagraising.jpg","width":1200}])
It is the first event of the year that brings together every student and their families.
![Two boys stand on either side of a "Today is my first day" at Catalina sign]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631124549/santacatalina/o51ncwwyfouizzrofn6f/LMSfirstday.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1631124549/santacatalina/o51ncwwyfouizzrofn6f/LMSfirstday.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1631124549/santacatalina/o51ncwwyfouizzrofn6f/LMSfirstday.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1631124549/santacatalina/o51ncwwyfouizzrofn6f/LMSfirstday.jpg","width":1200}])
Excitement filled the air as students arrived on campus and jumped into life as a Cougar.
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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.