Cate School is actively monitoring the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and will be sending out regular correspondence to keep the community informed. This webpage will also be regularly updated. The School will be referencing the latest information from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), The World Health Organization (WHO), and the California Department of Public Health to make the most informed decision. If you have any questions, please email questions@cate.org.
Important Information about COVID-19
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Important Information about COVID-19
Latest Update
December 22, 2020 – Due to the current testing positivity rate in Santa Barbara County and the predictions of additional surges resulting from gatherings at Christmas and around the New Year, we will delay the return from Winter Break until Monday, Jan. 18.
Following a virtual celebration for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we will begin virtual programming on Tuesday, Jan. 19. We will then return students to campus on Saturday, January 23 (freshmen and sophomores) and Sunday, January 24 (juniors and seniors). The same expectations for testing still accrue. See More
December 22, 2020
An Update Regarding the Return from Winter Break
December 7, 2020
Winter Break Return Dates
November 16, 2020
A Message from Head of School Ben Williams
November 6, 2020
A Message from Head of School Ben Williams
October 23, 2020
A Message from Head of School Ben Williams
October 19, 2020
Important Information About Campus Visitation
October 10, 2020
An Update from the Mesa: Phase 2 of Campus Reopening
October 7, 2020
Important Information for the Return to Campus for Day Students
September 12, 2020
An Update from Head of School Ben Williams
September 3, 2020
Important Return to Campus Reminders for All Parents & Students
August 28, 2020
Return to Campus Plan, Parent Q&A, and More
August 24, 2020
Return to Campus Dates, Testing Updates, and More
August 14, 2020
A Message from Head of School Ben Williams
August 7, 2020
A Message from Head of School Ben Williams
July 31, 2020
An Update from the Mesa: Athletics, COVID-19 Testing, and More
July 22, 2020
An Update Regarding the Return to Campus Plan
April 21, 2020
Room Pack-Up Information
April 18, 2020
Coronavirus Update #11
April 9, 2020
Coronavirus Update #10
March 27, 2020
Coronavirus Update #9
March 20, 2020
An Introduction to Distance Learning
March 20, 2020
Statewide Stay-at-Home Order Follow Up
March 19, 2020
Statewide Stay-at-Home Order
March 18, 2020
Coronavirus Update #8
March 16, 2020
A Message to Alumni and Parents of Alumni
March 13, 2020
Coronavirus Update #7
March 11, 2020
Coronavirus Update #6
March 6, 2020
Coronavirus Update #5
February 28, 2020
Coronavirus Update #4
February 25, 2020
Coronavirus Update #3
February 14, 2020
Spring Break Travel: Coronavirus Update
January 31, 2020
A Message on the Coronavirus
Frequently Asked Questions
We are continuing to actively monitor the situation with local, state, and national officials. We are also staying in communication with our peer schools and universities to make the most informed decisions about keeping Cate’s campus safe.
Once they arrive on campus for classes, day students will remain on campus until they go home for the evening.
We will ask that day students continue to limit their contact with people outside the Mesa as much as is reasonable.
We encourage families to focus on prevention as recommended by the CDC. Simple everyday steps, like washing your hands, avoiding contact with those who may have symptoms, and exercising self-care can make a difference in staying healthy. Please reference the CDC website for additional resources.
For any questions or concerns, please email questions@cate.org or contact your student’s advisor.