Affinity Groups & Clubs

Students stting and standing at tables in Schauff Circle during Upper School Clubs and Affinity Group Sign Up Fair
student holding up sign for AAPI Affinity Group in Schauff Circle during Upper School Clubs and Affinity Group Sign Up Fair
Students stting at tables in Schauff Circle during Upper School Clubs and Affinity Group Sign Up Fair
Students stting at tables in Schauff Circle during Upper School Clubs and Affinity Group Sign Up Fair

Affinity Groups & Clubs

Affinity Groups and Clubs provide a range of opportunities for students to engage with others in a variety of different ways. Activities are designed based on ages and interest, and all are supported by faculty or staff.

Affinity Groups

Affinity Groups provide students who are from underrepresented communities at Catlin Gabel a place where they can have a majority experience.

These groups have become a positive vehicle for creating authentic connections. Upper and Middle School students who participate in these groups will also regularly share their time and insights with younger members of our community.

Clubs

Most clubs are designed for Upper School students, with usually more than 40 clubs to choose from. These clubs are student-initiated and student-run, and because students decide what matters to them, no year is exactly the same.

Upper School students can join clubs that align with their interests, activism, or academic studies. All provide a structure for students to share ideas, practice independence, bond with peers, engage in activities together, and have fun. All clubs also have a faculty or staff advisor to support them throughout the year.

The Middle and Lower Schools have a selection of clubs that students can attend based on their interest during the school day.

2019 pride parade lower school students holding signs and pride flags

Equity & Inclusion

We actively work to create inclusive classrooms and community spaces and we encourage our students to engage in the greater Portland community.

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