Find open houses and receptions for Catlin Gabel School.
Open House Details:
Thu., October 16, 2025 - Portland, OR
Private School Fair
Catlin Gabel School
OMSI, Portland, OR 97214
5:30am (PDT) - 7:00am (PDT)
RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:
Portland Independent & Private School Fair (PIPS) - This free event is centrally located at OMSI and provides families with an easy way to gather information on the many private and independent schools in the area. School representatives can answer your questions regarding their school's philosophy and mission, curriculum, school philosophy and mission, financial aid, extracurricular activities, transportation, field trips, after-care, and more.This event is free and open to all families and students, no OMSI membership is required.
Tue., October 21, 2025 - Portland, OR
Virtual Event
Catlin Gabel School
12:00am (PDT) - 12:45am (PDT)
RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:
Beginning & Lower School Admission Overview - Learn more about the Beginning & Lower School application process and how to navigate the admission portal. This virtual session, hosted via Zoom, will provide a helpful overview of key steps and important details for prospective families.At the end of the presentation, there will be time for a Q&A with members of the enrollment team. We'll do our best to answer as many questions as time allows.
Wed., October 22, 2025 - Portland, OR
Virtual Event
Catlin Gabel School
12:00am (PDT) - 12:45am (PDT)
RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:
Middle School Admission Overview - Learn more about the Middle School application process and how to navigate the Veracross admission portal. This virtual session, hosted via Zoom, will provide a helpful overview of key steps and important details for prospective families.At the end of the presentation, there will be time for a Q&A with members of the enrollment team. We'll do our best to answer as many questions as time allows.
Thu., October 23, 2025 - Portland, OR
Open House
Catlin Gabel School
8825 SW Barnes Road, Portland, OR 97225
4:30am (PDT) - 7:00am (PDT)
RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:
Join us for Catlin Gabel's Beginning & Lower School Open House (Grades PS-5)! This event offers prospective families an opportunity to explore what makes us Oregon's top independent school, for students from preschool through high school. Visit our 67-acre campus, check out classroom spaces, meet teachers, and hear directly from school leadership about our academic programs and extracurricular offerings.Students applying to 2nd-5th grade are welcome to attend with their families. For families with younger applicants (preschool-1st grade), Open House attendance is limited to adults.Learn more and register: https://www.catlin.edu/admission/events/openhouse
Thu., October 23, 2025 - Portland, OR
Virtual Event
Catlin Gabel School
12:00am (PDT) - 12:45am (PDT)
RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:
Upper School Admission Overview - Learn more about the process to apply for admission to our upper school. This Zoom session will go over the timeline as well as all of the required steps to apply, and provide time for Q&A.
Sun., October 26, 2025 - Portland, OR
Open House
Catlin Gabel School
8825 SW Barnes Road, Portland, OR 97225
1:00pm (PDT) - 4:00pm (PDT)
RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:
Join us for Catlin Gabel's Upper School Open House (Grades 9-12)! This event offers prospective families an opportunity to explore what makes us Oregon's top independent school, for students from preschool through high school. Visit our 67-acre campus, check out classroom spaces, meet teachers, and hear directly from school leadership about our academic programs and extracurricular offerings. Families are welcome to attend with their children. Learn more and register: https://www.catlin.edu/admission/events/openhouse
Wed., October 29, 2025 - Portland, OR
Open House
Catlin Gabel School
8825 SW Barnes Road, Portland, OR 97225
4:30pm (PDT) - 7:00pm (PDT)
RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:
Join us for Catlin Gabel's Middle School Open House (Grades 6-8)! This event offers prospective families an opportunity to explore what makes us Oregon's top independent school, for students from preschool through high school. Visit our 67-acre campus, check out classroom spaces, meet teachers, and hear directly from school leadership about our academic programs and extracurricular offerings. Families are welcome to attend with their children. Learn more and register: https://www.catlin.edu/admission/events/openhouse
Wed., November 12, 2025 - Portland, OR
Virtual Event
Catlin Gabel School
12:30am (PST) - 1:30am (PST)
RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:
Lower School Curriculum & Programming Overview - Join us for a virtual information session designed specifically for families interested in our Lower School (1-5th grade) program. This event will offer a deeper look into the curriculum, teaching approaches, and the student experience at Catlin Gabel.Led by Nick Zosel-Johnson, Head of the Beginning and Lower School, and Tracy Gray, Beginning and Lower School Assistant Head - Student & Family Support, this session will walk you through how our academic program supports academic rigor, intellectual curiosity, independence, and joyful learning across all grade levels. You'll gain insight into how core subjects are taught, how our interdisciplinary model comes to life in our classrooms, and how we nurture the social-emotional development of every child.Following the presentation, there will be time for Q&A with Nick and Tracy. We look forward to sharing more about what makes the Lower School at Catlin Gabel such a supportive place for young learners.
Tue., November 18, 2025 - Portland, OR
Virtual Event
Catlin Gabel School
6:30am (PST) - 7:30am (PST)
RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:
Palma Scholars Alumni Panel - Learn from a panel of Palma Scholar alums how the Palma Scholar Program benefited them in college and beyond. This event will be hosted by Jonah Weaver, the Director of the Palma Scholars Program, and will take place over Zoom.
Wed., December 03, 2025 - Portland, OR
Tour
Catlin Gabel School
8825 SW Barnes Road, Portland, OR 97225
6:00am (PST) - 7:30am (PST)
RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:
Middle School Information Session - This information session, hosted by Michele Roberts, Head of the Middle School, is a great opportunity to learn more about Catlin Gabel's Middle School. Students welcome!The formal programming will conclude by 7:00pm and there will be an additional half-hour to chat with middle school students and teachers.
Thu., December 04, 2025 - Portland, OR
Reception
Catlin Gabel School
Multnomah Athletic Club, Portland, OR 97205
8:00am (PST) - 10:00am (PST)
RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:
Palma Scholars Program Breakfast - Enjoy breakfast at the Multnomah Athletic Club as you learn more about our Palma Scholars Program, a cutting edge scholarship program for a select group of incoming 9th graders who demonstrate achievement and potential in academics, athletics, leadership, and service. You will have the opportunity to hear from Jonah Weaver, the Palma Scholars Program Director, as well as current Palma Scholars, and to engage with Catlin Gabel leadership, coaches, faculty, and staff.
Tue., December 09, 2025 - Portland, OR
Tour
Catlin Gabel School
8825 SW Barnes Road, Portland, OR 97225
5:00am (PST) - 6:30am (PST)
RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:
Beginning & Lower School at a Glance - Catlin Gabel invites you to Beginning & Lower School at a Glance, an event that offers valuable information about teaching and learning in our Beginning and Lower School (preschool through 5th grade). The evening will provide first-hand insight from teachers into a day in the life of students followed by a Q&A panel facilitated by Nick Zosel-Johnson, the BLS Head of School. We encourage you to arrive at 5:00 p.m. to mingle with current parents, faculty, and staff before the program begins. This pre-event gathering is a great opportunity to get to know our community in a relaxed setting. Please note: Campus tours will not be available during this event.
Tue., December 16, 2025 - Portland, OR
Tour
Catlin Gabel School
8825 SW Barnes Road, Portland, OR 97225
6:30pm (PST) - 7:45pm (PST)
RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:
Upper School Information Session - Please save the date for this event which will help you learn more about Catlin Gabel's Upper School. More details coming soon!
Thu., January 08, 2026 - Portland, OR
Virtual Event
Catlin Gabel School
6:00pm (PST) - 7:00pm (PST)
RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:
Financial Assistance Overview - We invite you to join us for a virtual information session focused on Catlin Gabel's financial assistance program. This event is designed to help families better understand the school's approach to affordability and access.During the session, we'll provide an overview of our financial assistance policies, application guidelines, and what to expect throughout the process. We'll also walk through the Clarity Financial Aid Application and highlight key tips to help you complete it with confidence.There will be time throughout the event for questions and we encourage you to ask anything you're wondering about-we're here to help. We look forward to connecting with you.
Wed., January 14, 2026 - Portland, OR
Tour
Catlin Gabel School
8825 SW Barnes Road, Portland, OR 97225
6:00pm (PST) - 7:30pm (PST)
RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:
Middle School Information Session - This information session, hosted by Michele Roberts, Head of the Middle School, is a great opportunity to learn more about Catlin Gabel's Middle School. Students welcome!The formal programming will conclude by 7:00pm and there will be an additional half-hour to chat with middle school students and teachers.
Wed., January 14, 2026 - Portland, OR
Tour
Catlin Gabel School
8825 SW Barnes Road, Portland, OR 97225
6:30pm (PST) - 7:30pm (PST)
RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:
Upper School Information Session - Please save the date for this event which will help you learn more about Catlin Gabel's Upper School. More details coming soon!
Tue., January 20, 2026 - Portland, OR
Virtual Event
Catlin Gabel School
6:30pm (PST) - 7:30pm (PST)
RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:
Catlin Gabel Family Affinity & Discussion Groups - Join school administrators and parents at this virtual event to learn more about how we foster community and belonging at Catlin Gabel School. You'll have an opportunity to hear from the Assistant Head of School, Kama Bruce, Director of Equity & Inclusion, Connie Kim-Gervey, and parent leaders of Catlin Gabel family affinity and discussion groups. There will be breakout room discussions with the following groups: Asian American Pacific Islander, Black, Jewish, Latinx, Multiracial, Rainbow (LGBTQ+), Neurodiversity, and AWARE (Alliance of White Anti-Racists Everywhere).
Recent Articles
