Catlin Gabel School, independent private school in Portland, Oregon, United States
Catlin Gabel School is a private school in southwest Portland, Oregon, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. It sits on a large property formerly known as Honey Hollow Farm, where classroom buildings, science labs, athletic fields, and natural open areas share the grounds.
The school was formed in 1957 when the Hillside School, which had been open since 1911, merged with Gabel Country Day School. The combined institution soon moved to a larger site to accommodate the growing number of students.
The school places a strong emphasis on student-led learning, and pupils often choose their own projects and areas of focus. Events on the grounds, from theater performances to science exhibitions, reflect this open approach and are woven into everyday school life.
The grounds are not open to the general public, but families and prospective students are welcomed during open house events organized by the school. It is worth checking ahead with the school office to find out when these occasions take place.
The school's robotics team goes by the name 'The Flaming Chickens,' a name chosen by the students themselves, and has won recognition in major national and international competitions. This team has become one of the most talked-about parts of the school's identity outside its own community.
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