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 opportunities for students to engage with others who share their interests, passions, or identities.

Affinity and Discussion Groups

Affinity groups were created for the social connection and support of their members. They foster a supportive environment where students can connect with others who share similar experiences, challenges, identities, or cultural backgrounds. These groups engage in discussions, activities, and fellowship.

Affinity groups may be started by any student. Groups may change to accommodate new interests or needs. Groups that have been active recently include: 

Catlin Gabel’s equity and inclusion efforts are rooted in our commitment to belonging for all. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, disability (with reasonable accommodation), sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, or any other legally protected status in admission or employment. Our work engages the full diversity of our community—centering lived experience as essential to learning—while fostering respectful dialogue and inclusion across all groups.

Clubs

With more than 40 to choose from, Upper School students can join clubs that align with their interests, activism, or academic studies. All clubs also have a faculty or staff advisor to support them throughout the year.

For Middle Schoolers, there are a handful of clubs that students can participate in during scheduled times during the school day.

Clubs that have been active on campus recently include:

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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