Open Houses & Events

Find open houses and receptions for Catlin Gabel School.

Open House Details:

Thu., October 23, 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 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. Families are welcome to attend with their children. Learn more and register: https://www.catlin.edu/admission/events/openhouse

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

Recent Articles

The End of Teacher Tenure As We Know It?
The End of Teacher Tenure As We Know It?
Teacher tenure in our public schools is under attack. Will tenure as we know it survive? Some thoughts here.
Schools for Gifted Children
Schools for Gifted Children
Teaching gifted children requires deft handling. These children need intellectual and sensory stimulation. But they also need guidance and careful nurturing so that they grow up handling their special gifts and themselves appropriately.
The Private School Job Hunt: Insider Tips for Employed & Unemployed Educators
June 09, 2025
The Private School Job Hunt: Insider Tips for Employed & Unemployed Educators
Navigating the private school job market? Whether you're employed or unemployed, the right strategy can make all the difference. This article breaks down essential steps to keep your resume sharp, expand your network, and stay visible in the education community. Learn insider tips to position yourself for success in private schools.