Rams Remain Unbeaten in Tri-Valley League Play

…11. The Rams are now 5-0 and ranked #4 (CIF-State)/ #3 (CIF-SS) California in the latest Calpreps.com ratings. Cate got on the board when Quincy Thorne ‘26 knocked in a…

Admission

Welcome

…exploration. Once you complete the Inquiry form linked below, we will send you the latest news on the School and keep you up to date about admission events throughout the…

Community

…in progress and events. Every parent receives a bi-weekly email newsletter, communiCATE, chock-full of news and updates from campus. The Cate Parents Organization (CPO) is also great way to stay…

Servons Speaker Series

Servons Speaker Series Every Thursday morning, instead of meeting in the theater for assembly, you gather with the entire community in the Katharine Thayer Cate Memorial Chapel to hear a…

Dance

Dance Whether you an experienced and limber dancer, or just finding your footing, the dance program at Cate welcomes you with open arms. You can elect to dance as a…

Orchestra

Orchestra If you play string, woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments then you will find a chair in the orchestra. Orchestra is a performance-based course/group that plays from a unique repertoire….

Cate Students Attend Performance of Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992

…a dramatic performance in person: “Reading the text and watching a low-resolution recording of the [2000 Marc Levin-directed film production] made the events seem distant and almost inconsequential, but witnessing…

Day Students

…but since dinner is more communal we usually sit with a new group every night 6:15 Lots of day students study in the dorms, but I like studying in the…

Embark on the path to the Mesa

…perfect match. We are always seeking new students to join our community—independent, adventurous minds who will take advantage of our inquiry-based curriculum and picturesque mesa location by the shore. With…

Cate Track and Field Triumphs at Santa Barbara County Championships!

Everest takes first in 1600m with new PR of 4:24.9-photo by Coach Peterson Parent Power: Gratitude and Support Fuel Cate’s Championship Run Fran takes two silver medals in 1600m and…

Head of School’s Notebook: First and Forever

…I don’t belong in, I leave the door open behind me.” This sentiment perfectly captures the ethos at Cate, emphasizing a commitment to not only enter new spaces but also…

Heartbreak on the Field: Cate Rams Fall Short to Canyon in CIF Playoff Thriller

…out of shape when they tried a new offense, picking up the go-ahead goal with 2 min to go in the period. Tres Davidson passes to Cody Mast The 4th…

Ellis Jones ’72 Headmaster’s Chair

Paul Denison ’79 was the recipient of the newly endowed Ellis Jones ’72 Headmaster’s Chair. On April 26, 2017, a newly endowed faculty chair, the Ellis Jones ’72 Headmaster’s Chair…

Sunset Ceremony

A decades-old tradition, Sunset Ceremony marks the start of the new school year. Students, faculty, and staff gather on Parsonage Lawn at the tolling of Macbeth, the School’s bell, just…

Partners and Accreditations

…Association The Enrollment Management Association National Partnership for Educational Access Round Square Member School Yakumo Academy Sister School California Association of Independent Schools Association of Independent Schools in New England…

Arts Philosophy

…core part of the curriculum and a great opportunity to apply problem solving in new ways during your time at Cate. Try your hand at poetry, pottery and the piano,…

Theater Ensemble

…and assemblies and improv and stand-up comedy performances are a part of everyday life. Here, your performing aspirations are supported and encouraged by a community that responds enthusiastically to drama….

Inquiry Day 2018: From Bigfoot to Big Data

…New York and Los Angeles to identify potential criminals before they commit a crime. The duo touched on the problems that can arise from big data, including the Cambridge Analytica…

Volunteer

Volunteer Servons. The motto of the Cate School community, this notion of service is woven into every aspect of life on and off the Mesa. From its founding, Cate has…