Close-Knit Community

Cathedral School is a Welcoming City-Wide Community

Cathedral School unites families from 32 Portland zip codes into one vibrant, supportive community. Students benefit from a tapestry of perspectives and experiences, while parents find genuine friendships and a trusted network. With small class sizes and active parent involvement, every child is known, and every family feels connected. Rooted in shared values, Cathedral students grow into compassionate citizens—while their families share in a welcoming community that feels like home.

Throughout the year, Cathedral School hosts many events for the community to come together to celebrate the school!

During Catholic Schools Week in January, Cathedral School hosts a special Grandparents & Special Friends Breakfast. Students are invited to welcome a guest to campus for a morning of connection and celebration. Guests enjoy a light breakfast, tour the school and classrooms with their student, and attend Mass together.

Grandparents & Special Friends Breakfast

Two adults and three young children in a private school classroom in Portland, smiling for the camera. The children are holding clipboards with checklists, and one boy is holding a small container.

April in Paris(h) is our second biggest fundraiser of the year and the opportunity for the Cathedral School community and the Parish to come together. This annual spring celebration of art and community showcases students art in the gym, along with food and drinks, and an online auction component which features class art projects and other special items and experiences.

April in Paris(h)

Colorful art sculptures inspired by Jean Dubuffet, displayed on a black round table with a poster of Jean Dubuffet in the background at a private catholic school in portland.

The Back to School BBQ, held on the first Friday of the new school year, is a beloved Cathedral tradition. Families gather to enjoy great food, beer and wine, face painting, and fun activities for all ages. It’s the perfect way to reconnect, meet new families, and kick off the year together.

A clown performing for two children behind a black fence in an outdoor setting. The girl is standing on a pink crate, wearing a blue and white dress with a white bow in her hair. The boy is standing next to her, wearing a blue shirt and plaid shorts.

Back to School BBQ

Celebrate Cathedral is Cathedral School’s premier annual fundraiser, held each fall. Our community gathers for an evening gala featuring dinner, drinks, and opportunities to support the mission and future of Cathedral School.