News
May 29, 2026
A Few Comings and Goings
As the year winds down and summer approaches, we want to share some updates about transitions in our community. First, we want to share some warm send-offs. Spanish Instructor Andrew Glassco, who joined us this year during Oscar Urizar’s sabbatical, will be moving on, as will Vanessa Gonzalez, who served as a nursing administrator, and …
May 29, 2026
Mesa Tales: Inspiring an Act of Presence
By Alex Lockett, Head of School I’m still processing the powerful storytelling that emerged from commencement weekend. If you were here on the Mesa or watched the ceremony livestreamed, I can assure you that you needed a box of tissues nearby to soak up the tears. Tears of joy. Tears of admiration. And tears of …
May 26, 2026
Commencement
Congratulations to our class of 2026! Thank you to all the families and friends for joining us to honor our graduates! Relive the weekend below: Awards Ceremony: Saturday, May 23 at 4 p.m. PT. Baccalaureate: Saturday, May 23 at 7 p.m. PT. Commencement Ceremony: Sunday, May 24 at 10 a.m PT.
May 14, 2026
Successful Spring for Cate Athletics
Our spring athletics programs wrapped up the school year with several remarkable success stories. To start, our track and field team is still in action, with a talented group of student-athletes set to compete at the CIF-SS finals this Saturday, May 16th, at Moorpark HS. The season was defined by personal bests, steady growth, and …
May 14, 2026
Year-End Reflection: Outgrowing the Nest
With the end of the school year rapidly approaching, CommuiCATE sat down with Head of School Alex Lockett to reflect on the gravity of this moment. Q: How are you thinking about the end of the year? A: I’ve been thinking about the metaphor of an empty nest. I almost biked over a bird’s nest …
May 11, 2026
Rams Race at CIF-SS Finals
The Cate girls finished their season tonight with some great swims at the CIF Southern Section Division 2 Championships. Emi Kanda-Gleeson finished 11th in the 100 backstroke, cracking the minute barrier for the first time with a new school record of 59.97, breaking her own mark from prelims. She finished 14th in the 200 Individual …
May 11, 2026
Cate Competes at CIF-SS Prelims
The Cate Swim Team had a strong showing at the CIF Southern Section Prelims. In the girls’ Division 2 meet yesterday, Emi Kanda-Gleeson ‘27 qualified for Friday’s finals in two events. Her times of 2:14.68 in the 200 individual medley and 1:00.11 in the 100 backstroke were both new school records, breaking her own marks. …
May 5, 2026
Cate Track and Field Race League Championships
On Friday. May 1st, The Cate Track & Field program traveled to Ventura College to compete in the Tri-Valley League Finals. Today’s contest produced numerous personal best performances in an environment of camaraderie, good sportsmanship, respect, and encouragement. Head Coach, Kyle Mason says, “I’m proud of this group and the growth we have and will …
May 5, 2026
Swim League Championships
The Cate Swim Team had a strong showing at the Tri Valley League Championships yesterday, winning both the girls’ and boys’ meets. Jen Won and Emi Kanda-Gleeson each won two individual championship titles for the girls’ team. Won won the 50 freestyle in 25.45 and the 100 butterfly in 1:00.91. Kanda-Gleeson won the 200 Individual …