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
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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Middle School students stand in small groups in the gym. One group of girls talk near blue balloons and a Time for Rest sign.

Health and wellness initiative launches in the Middle School

Students are introduced to the Wheel of Well-being and consider which areas of health they want to grow in.

An artist rendering of the renovated Santa Catalina library. Shown are bookshelves and a central structure of rooms.

Video captures promise of library renovation

Set to reopen in February 2023, the library will offer modern, flexible space for studying and socializing at the heart of campus.

Side view of a brown bulletin board that reads "act with integrity."

Integrity: Learn the significance of this year's theme

The school adopts a new theme each year that highlights an important value or virtue that speaks to Catalina’s mission.

Santa Catalina Head of School Dr. Barbara Ostos leans forward as she speaks to a room full of students seated on the floor.

PHOTOS: The new school year begins!

The first week of the 2022-23 school year was filled with fun, games, and friends.

11 Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School faculty and staff pose in two rows on the steps of the Rosary Chapel.

Catalina welcomes new faculty and staff for 2022-23

New faces include seven teachers and members of the after-school enrichment team.

The cover of the Santa Catalina School Bulletin, which features a water polo player throwing a ball past an opponent.

Bulletin: Read profiles of people and programs making an impact

The Summer 2022 issue of Catalina's school magazine includes a farewell Q&A by retired Head of School Meg Bradley.

Dr. Barbara Ostos begins tenure as Catalina's fifth head of school

An experienced educator, she has spent more than 20 years as a teacher and administrator.

A Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School teacher and two students look at a bottle rocket on a PVC tripod.

Classroom snapshot: Grade 5 shoots for Mars

A common theme connects science projects throughout the year as students build solar ovens, rockets, and more.

Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School graduates in light and dark blue robes gather on red stone steps.

Grade 8 graduation celebrates the Class of 2022

Student speakers reflect on their journey and friendships. See photos and watch the full 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.